Study and Examination Regulations for the Master s Degree Program Supply Chain Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences September 26, 20 third amended version from August 02, 206 Only the German version of this document is legally binding. This English translation is for your convenience only. Based on the article 3 section (2) and the article 43 section 5 (2)of the Bavarian Higher Education Act (Bayerisches Hochschulgesetz BayHschG, BayRS 220---WFK), Hof University of Applied Sciences hereby enacts the following study and examination regulations: Purpose of the Study and Examination Regulations The study and examination regulations govern the admission criteria for the Master s Degree Program Supply Chain Management, as well as its content and structure. 2 These regulations complement the General Framework Examination Regulations for Universities of Applied Sciences (Rahmenprüfungsordnung für die Fachhochschulen, RaPO, BayRS 220-4--4--WFK) and the General Examination Regulations of the University of Applied Sciences Hof (APO) by defining the specific examination regulations for this degree program. 2 Admission Requirements for the Master s Degree Program Admission requirements for the Master s Degree Program Supply Chain Management are:. a bachelor s degree with a minimum of 20 credits (according to the European Credit Transfer System ECTS) completed at a German or foreign university or an equivalent degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or Business Information Systems, 2. the successful completion of modules a) on the principles of logistics, with a minimum of 5 credits and b) on the principles of information processing with a minimum of 5 credits 3. evidence of qualification for this specific degree program in accordance with 3. 2 Degrees as referred to in clause (), are only considered equivalent, if their content, scope and requirements essentially correspond to the bachelor s degree specified. 3 Other modules, as referred to in clause (2), are only considered equivalent, if their content, scope and requirements are essentially identical. 4 The equivalence of bachelor s degrees and modules will be determined at the discretion of the examination board. 5 If, in accordance with clause 2, the equivalence of a bachelor s degree must be assessed, the respective applicants must volunteer copies of the study and examination regulations of their prior degree program for submission, in addition to the other application documents required. 6 The same applies to the assessment of the equivalence of modules according to clause 3; in this case, module descriptions from the respective module handbook or program curricula must be submitted. (2) The required 20 credits, in accordance with section clause (),are considered fulfilled, if applicants with a successfully completed bachelor s degree with a minimum of 80 credits can prove the successful completion of additional modules to an amount of 30 credits; further criteria may be
2 stipulated, at the discretion of the examination board. 2 The exams of the modules, as referred to in clause, must be successfully passed after a maximum of one resit. 3 A second retake is not permitted. 4 In accordance with the rest of the recognition requirements, other modules completed in a prior degree program can also be recognized as compensation modules, as detailed in clause, provided these modules have not contributed to the 80 credits of the prior degree program. 5 As a general rule, the respective students are excluded from participation in the lectures and examinations of the Master s Degree Program Supply Chain Management, until they have met the admission requirements according to clause. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the examination board. (3) Section 2 applies to the admission requirements of section clause (2). 3 Evidence of Qualification for the Master s Degree Program () Applicants who have completed a bachelor s degree program in accordance with 2 section clause () or 2 section clause 2, with an overall grade of 2.5 or equivalent, and had their documents inspected and approved in the application evaluation process (if this is included deemed necessary for the respective application procedure) qualify for acceptance into this master s degree program. 2 Applicants also qualify for acceptance into this master s degree program, if they (subject to the application evaluation procedure, as referred to in clause ) fulfill the grading criteria, in accordance with clause, by improving their overall actual grade through one or more of the grade bonus provisions described in paragraph 2. 3 The grading criteria can also be met if applicants can provide written evidence that they belong in the top third of graduates in their prior degree program; only the overall grade received is relevant as a basis for comparison in this case. (2) Applicants receive. an improvement ( bonus ) of 0.2 on their overall grade if they have gained at least six months professional experience in their field of qualification following graduation from their prior degree program, according to 2 section clause () or 2 section clause 2, 2. an improvement ( bonus ) of 0. on their overall grade if they have done a minimum of six months additional, voluntary practical work within their prior degree program 3. an improvement ( bonus ) of 0. on their overall grade if their motivation to complete this degree program substantially exceeds the minimum requirements necessary for admission to the Master s Degree Program, and 4. an improvement ( bonus ) of 0. on their overall grade if they can provide evidence that they have gained sufficient specialized knowledge in preparation for the aspired degree program, to an extent which substantially exceeds the requirements necessary for admission to the Master s Degree Program. 2 Applicants who want to receive any of the bonuses listed in clause must submit sufficient evidence that they have fulfilled the necessary requirements, in addition to the rest of the application documents required. 3 Such evidence can include certificates, letters of motivation or specialist essays. 4 Based on the documents submitted, the examination board will determine whether / how many bonuses will be granted at its discretion. (3) Applicants, who have applied in accordance with the procedures and deadlines stipulated, and fulfill the admission requirements according to 2 section clause () and 2 section clause, will automatically participate in the evaluation of suitability for the degree program. 2 A separate registration for the evaluation of suitability is not required.
3 (4) Applicants must submit the following documents for the evaluation of suitability for the degree program:. a CV/Résumé (approximately one DIN A4 page in length) 2.a letter of motivation, outlining the candidate s motives for and expectations of the degree program (max. two DIN A4 pages in length) 3. a short written discussion about a current media topic, which the applicant has identified as an important issue in the field of logistics and/or supply chain management; This discussion should give particular attention to the objectives of the respective company, different possible courses of action, and should outline potential future developments (max. two DIN A4 pages in length). (5) By means of the documents listed in section 4, and a personal interview, applicants should provide evidence: that the commencement of the Master s Degree Program suitably complements their prior academic and professional education; that they are highly motivated to attend the degree program; that, based on their prior education, they are capable of addressing interdisciplinary problems in the disciplines of logistics and supply chain management, of identifying strategic business options, and of discussing potential future developments. 2 The University will send each applicant concerned an invitation to a personal interview. 3 The interview will be conducted by an examiner appointed by the examination board, and will last approximately 20 minutes. 4 If the applicant meets the requirements stipulated in section, the examination board will declare the evaluation as successfully passed; otherwise, the evaluation is considered as not passed. 5 A transcript will be provided, including the date and place of the examination, the names of the examiners, the evaluation of the examiners and the overall result. 6 The transcript must be signed by the respective examiners. (6) The applicants will receive the evaluation results before the beginning of the degree program; if the evaluation is deemed not passed, the respective applicants will receive a written explanation of this result. 2 Unsuccessful applicants are entitled to reapply at a later date. 4 Degree Program Objective () The Master s Degree Program aims at qualifying graduates for managerial roles in the field of logistics by means of the application of scientific methods. 2 Logistics and supply chain management are characterized by the integration of technical and business approaches. 3 New logistics management concepts cannot be realized without cutting edge technical support, and only new technical solutions in logistics and supply chain management enable the development of new logistics approaches. (2) Therefore, the degree program focuses on conveying the interface know-how of logistics, considering both business and technical aspects while integrating them into an overall concept. 2 The integrative concept enables graduates to take on senior level logistics management tasks. 3 With the successful completion of the degree program graduates have proved that they have acquired both the necessary professional knowledge and the abilities to understand technical interdependencies, to critically evaluate scientific findings and apply scientific methods in order to successfully meet the challenges in practice, and to deal with scientific issues independently.
4 5 Degree Program Structure () The degree program is offered as a full-time course; the regular duration of the program is three semesters. (2) Hof University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to cancel this degree program, if the number of suitably qualified applicants is insufficient. 6 Modules The modules required to pass the master s examination, type and scope of the lectures, types of examination, including the time allotted for the completion of written exams, admission requirements for the exams andthe evaluation according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) are defined in the appendix. 2 Lecturers offering the course type seminars or lectures (SU) may choose to conduct lessons outwith the university, such as field trips or business projects, in addition to or as an alternative to the regular lessons at the university. 7 Module Handbook, Program Curriculum () The Business Department issues a module handbook. 2 The module handbook outlines the content and objectives of the respective modules. 3 Moreover, it contains further specifications regarding the examinations, the admission requirements for the examinations, supervision during the master s thesis, and the language of instruction and examination, if these are languages other than German. 4 Furthermore, the module handbook describes the amount of course work, the recommended requirements for participation and the applicability of the modules. It also provides information regarding the relevant course & examination subjects and defines the scope and frequency of the modules. 5 The module handbook also defines criteria regarding the student schedules for identical modules offered in different time-slots during the same semester. (2) In addition, the Business Department issues a program curriculum. 2 The program curriculum provides information regarding the courses offered by the department and the recommended course of study. (3) The module handbook and the program curriculum are issued by the faculty board and are published for the information and guidance of students and university members. 2 New regulations must be published prior to the beginning of the semester in which the new regulations will enter into force for the first time. 3 Regulations concerning the assessment procedures require the approval of the examination board. 8 Master s Thesis The topic of the master s thesis may not be assigned earlier than the beginning of the second semester and (subject to the admission requirements of clause 2) must be assigned no later than the beginning of the third semester. 2 Students must have acquired at least 30 credits in order to be assigned a topic for the master s thesis. 3 The topic of the master s thesis is, as a general rule, assigned by a salaried professor lecturing in the Master s Program Supply Chain Management. 4 The examination board governs exceptions to clause 3.
5 9 Deadlines for Taking Examinations, Failure to Complete the Program within the Set Time All Master s Degree Program examinations must have been successfully completed by the end of the third semester. 2 If students exceed this deadline by more than two semesters, 8 section 3 clause 3 RAPO applies; 8 section 4 RAPO applies if the deadline is extended. 0 Language of Instruction and Examination For certain modules, the language of instruction and examination can be English. 2 Otherwise, lectures and examinations are held in German. Academic Degree Upon a student successfully passing the master s examination, the academic degree of "Master of Science (M.Sc.) will be conferred by Hof University of Applied Sciences. 2 Examination Board The Business Department establishes an examination board for the Master s Degree Program Supply Chain Management. 2 The examination board consists of a chairperson and two further members. 3 The members of the examination board are elected by the faculty board. (Not published in this version.) 3 Entry into Force, Repeal, Transitional Regulations
6 Appendix ( 6) 2 3 4 5 6 7 Examinations Number Module SWS ECTS Credits Course Type Type and Scope Admission Requirements M Methods and Strategy Concepts in Supply Chain Management M- Methods and Strategy Concepts in Purchasing M -2 Methods and Strategy Concepts in Supply Chain Management 4 5 SU schrp90 M 2 M 2- M 2-2 M 2-3 M 3 M 3- M 3-2 M 3-3 Methods and Concepts in Logistics Management Modeling and Designing Logistics Processes Outsourcing of Logistics Services Supply Chain Controlling and Legal Aspects of Logistics Technologies in Logistics Technologies and Trends in Operations, Supply Chains and Logistics Technologies for Identification and Control Technologies for Automation 4 6 SU P 4 6 SU P 4 6 SU P M 4 Applying Scientific Methods to Logistic Projects M 4- Case Studies 4 6 S StA, Präs TN 2 M 4-2 Management of Logistics 4 6 S StA, Präs TN 2 M 4-3 Project Teams Logistics Management Projects in Practice 4 6 S StA, Präs, Discussion M 5 Master s Thesis M 5- Master s Thesis 24 AA 3 Total 44 90 TN 2 Possible types of examination are schrp90 or StA, Präs. The examination type is defined in the module handbook by the faculty board and the examination board. 2 In order to receive a certificate of participation, students must attend 80% of the lectures. Students attendance is recorded. 3 Students are allocated 80 days to complete the master s thesis.
7 Translation of Abbreviations: AA thesis schrp90 written examination, examination time 90 minutes P examination StA, Präs course assignment, presentation S seminar SWS weekly contact hours SU lecture or seminar TN Certified participation