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Why study this programme?
The transportation system is a very important
part of any modern economy and core element
of daily human life. Our society and economy
are challenged with new defiances like the
concept of sustainable development. These
new challenges also require new planning and
management strategies in the area of
transportation planning. There are experts
needed who know how to design a road, a traffic light and create public transport
network, etc., but they must be also familiar with the concepts of transportation
demand management, integrated land use and traffic management, freight logistic
concepts and intermodal traffic management.
Tasks like providing optimal transportation conditions for people and economy and
enhancing living quality of urban areas can only be met successfully in long term if
the transportation system is considered as a part of a complex system. Therefore,
the interactions between transport, economy, land use and natural environment must
be included into the transportation planning strategies.
The Master of Science Programme in Transportation Systems M.Sc.(TS) of
Technische Universität München (TUM) will provide graduates with the necessary
knowledge and skills to deal with this challenge. Students will learn to design and
operate modern transportation systems and integrated inter-modal transport
management systems – and will be prepared to work in the dynamically growing
market of transport and mobility.

M.Sc. Transportation System at a glance
Name of the programme:
Transportation Systems (TS)
Degree:
Master of Science (M.Sc.) of Technische Universität München
Beginning of programme:
Begin in October of each year
Programme duration:
4 Semesters (24 months)
Language of instruction:
English
Teaching location:
Technische Universität München in Munich, Germany
Tuition fees:
592 € per Semester
Programme characteristics:
- 3 semesters of course works (including a project seminar)
- 8 weeks internship in transportation related industry or authority
- 4 months Master’s thesis

Career perspectives
As a Transportation Professional with the M.Sc. in Transportation Systems it is
possible to start a career in many different areas of the transportation sector like:
- Government
- Public transport authorities
- Urban and regional planning departments
- Transportation companies (land, sea, air)
- Transportation consultants
- Freight and logistic enterprises
- Automotive industry
- Infrastructure-maintaining companies
- And many more …
If you are interested in research and/or doing further studies then you can also work
in many different research institutions and organizations. By holding a M.Sc. degree
you are entitled to apply for a doctor / PhD-Course as well.
Programme highlights
Highlights of our programme are:
- Traffic Flow Theory
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Integrated Traffic Management
- Design of Transportation Networks
- Interactions of land-use and transport
- Regional and Local Planning Methods, Governance
- Design and planning of road networks / public transport networks,
- Preparation of timetables for public transport,
- Design and planning railways, airports and harbours,
- Passenger and freight logistic concepts

Programme description
The Master programme consists of 4 semesters and takes 24 months overall. It is
based on lectures combined with exercises. The exercises are based as much as
possible on real life studies. The lectures and the exercises will provide students with
a deep theoretical understanding of the transportation system.
The programme includes a project seminar. The project seminar provides the
opportunity to explore scientific investigations and practical solutions in an
experimental environment. In an international and interdisciplinary group, the
participants will be asked to work out a survey concept and realize a field work as
well as to analyse and discuss their findings with lecturers/research staff.
An 8-weeks internship in transportation related industry or authority together with a 4month
master’s thesis complete the programme.
� Full time programme running over 24 months with:
- 3 semesters of course works (including a project seminar)
- 8 weeks internship in transportation related industry or authority
- 4 months Master’s thesis
� All modules are conducted in English
Curriculum Overview
Compulsory modules (in semester 1 and 2):
Module 1 Economic, Social and Environmental Aspects of the
Transportation System
Credits
Subject: 1.1: Transport Sociology and Psychology 1
Subject: 1.2: Transport and the Economy 1
Subject: 1.3: Transport and the Environment 1
Subject: 1.4: Marketing / Product Management in Transport 1

Module 2 Natural Science Essentials Credits
Subject: 2.1: Applied Statistics in Transport 3
Subject: 2.2: Cybernetics, Sensors and Signal Processing 1
Subject: 2.3: Applied Computer Science 2
Subject: 2.4: Kinematics and Dynamics of Driving 2
Module 3 Legal and Decision Making Aspects Credits
Subject: 3.1: Transportation Policies and Project Design 2
Subject: 3.2: System Assessment Methods 2
Module 4 Fundamentals of Transportation Theory Credits
Subject: 4.1: Transport Planning Models 2
Subject: 4.2: Traffic Flow 2
Module 5 Spatial Planning Credits
Subject: 5.1: Interactions of Land-Use and Transport 2
Subject: 5.2: Urbanism 2
Module 6 Design of Transportation Systems Credits
Subject: 6.1: Passenger Transport Concepts 3
Subject: 6.2: Freight Transport Concepts / Logistics 3
Subject: 6.3: Integrated System Design 2
Subject: 6.4: Infrastructure Design 2
Subject: 6.5: Seminar 2
Module 7 Basics of Traffic Control and Management Credits
Subject: 7.1: Urban Systems 2
Subject: 7.2: Extra Urban Systems 1
Subject: 7.3: Integrated Traffic Management 1
Module 8 Soft-Skills Credits
Subject: 8.1: Presentation Techniques 2
Subject: 8.2: Languages 2
Subject: 8.3: Intercultural Aspects 2
Module 9 Actual Topics Credits
Subject: 9.1: Seminar 1
Subject: 9.2: Excursion 1

Electives (in semester 3):
At least one of the three following modules must be selected by the students:
Module 10 Design of transportation networks Credits
Subject: 10.1: Road Design 3
Subject: 10.2: Rail Design 3
Subject: 10.3: Airport and Harbour Design 3
Subject: 10.4: Design of Public Transport Networks / Timetables 3
Subject: 10.5: Construction of Traffic Infrastructure 3
Subject: 10.6: Business and Operation Concepts and Contracting 3
Module 11 Intelligent Transportation Systems and Transportation
Modelling and Simulation
Credits
Subject: 11.1: Intelligent Vehicles / Navigation Systems 3
Subject: 11.2: Traffic Operation & Control 3
Subject: 11.3: Advanced Transportation Modelling and Simulation 3
Subject: 11.4: Computational Engineering in Transportation 3
Subject: 11.5: ITS-System Architecture 3
Subject: 11.6: Special Topics in ITS 3
Module 12 Transportation Demand Management Credits
Subject: 12.1: Advanced Modelling in Integrated Land-use & Transport Systems 3
Subject: 12.2: Travel Demand Management / Mobility Management 3
Subject: 12.3: GIS and Data Management & Analysis 3
Subject: 12.4: Regional Governance and Planning Policies 3
Subject: 12.5: Strategies in Megacities & Developing Countries 3
Subject: 12.6: International Aspects in Transport Strategies 3
Compulsory modules (in semester 3 and 4):
Module Project Seminar (in semester 3) Credits
Project Seminar 10
Module Internship (in semester 4) Credits
8 weeks Internship in an transportation related industry or
authority 6
Module Master’s thesis (in semester 4) Credits
Master’s Thesis (4 months) 30
Master’s colloquium 2

Technische Universität München (TUM) M.Sc. in Transportation System - Curriculum Overview
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Module 6
Design of Transportation
Systems
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Economic, Social and
Environmental Aspects of
the Transportation System
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Module 7
Basics of Traffic Control
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Natural Science Essentials
ELECTIVE I (Module 10)
Design of transportation networks
Module 3
Legal and Decision Making
Aspects
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ELECTIVE II (Module PROJECT
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Intelligent Transportation Systems and Transportation
Modelling and Simulation
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Fundamentals of
Transportation Theory
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Transportation Demand Management
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Spatial Planning
Module 8
Soft Skills
Module 9
Actual Topics

Admission requirements
1. Applications are open to candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree or
European / German FH Diplom with at least grade C according to the European
Credit Transfer System (ECTS) or its equivalent in any of the following areas (but
not limited): Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Geodetics, Mechanical Engineering, Geography, Computer Science,
Communications Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Tourisms.
However, if you are not sure whether you fulfil the admission requirements then
please contact us. It would be pleasure for us to advise you!
2. If the English language is not your native language or the language medium
during your previous course of study, then TOEFL, IELTS or the „Cambridge Main
Suite of English Examinations“ is required for non-native English speaking
applicants.
Need more information?
Do you need more information or would you like to apply for this program? Then,
please visit our homepage: www.transportation.bv.tum.de or feel free to call us or
send an email:
Technische Universität München
Chair for Traffic Engineering and Control
Email: transportation@vt.bv.tum.de
Tel.: +(49) 89 289 22443
Fax: +(49) 89 289 22333
Postal address:
Technische Universität München
Chair for Traffic Engineering and Control
M.Sc. Transportation Systems
Arcisstr. 21
80290 München
Germany