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Instituteof Sustainable Logistics and Mobility

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Theses

Dear Students,
We would like to provide you with an overview of possible topics for your thesis. This is intended solely as a starting point.
You are welcome to propose your own topics at any time, provided they are related to quantitative business administration or logistics.
The specific topic will be developed during an initial preliminary meeting with your advisor. Please also refer to the typical process for registering your thesis (figure).


If you have any questions, please contact us at the following address: nlms.bwl@uni-hamburg.de

Topic Framework  

Empirical Study of Commuting Patterns and Bicycle Use at the University of Hamburg (BA) Sustainable Campus Mobility Over Time: A Longitudinal Analysis of Commuting Patterns at the University of Hamburg (MA)

As part of a university-wide survey conducted in cooperation with the Sustainability Office, the current commuting patterns of all members of the University of Hamburg are being recorded in detail and analyzed, with a particular focus on bicycle use.

Opportunities for Optimization in Airplane Boarding: A Systematic Literature Review of Determinants and Theoretical Modeling Approaches (BA/MA)

This thesis conducts a comprehensive literature review to systematize the diverse factors influencing the duration of the boarding process. The goal is to go beyond mere boarding methods to develop a holistic understanding of the various approaches to the mathematical analysis and optimization of the process and to classify them.

Empirical Study/Market Analysis on the Barriers and Success Factors of PERT Application in Project Management (BA/MA)

This thesis uses qualitative expert interviews to examine the extent to which the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) is used in project planning in today’s business practice. The goal is to identify the specific barriers to its application and to identify the factors that determine the success or failure of this planning method in real-world management.

The Economics of the Last Mile: A Market Analysis of Current Cost Structures for Home Delivery and Parcel Lockers (BA/MA)

This thesis includes a theoretical review of a relevant academic paper to provide a well-founded comparison of various delivery concepts, such as home delivery and parcel lockers. In addition, a market analysis of current cost structures is conducted to evaluate the economic implications of these delivery models for logistics service providers and their efficiency.