Operations and Logistics

Logistics is the flow of goods, information, and money throughout an organization. It encompasses aspects of finance, marketing, and accounting, and gives a broad picture of company operations. You will learn about the efficiency and effectiveness of various transportation alternatives, warehousing and distribution, supply chain management, and performance and inventory measurement techniques. In addition, you will select the Air Transportation, Shipping and International Logistics, or Project Appraisal and Management options. Options prepare you for careers with carriers, logistics functions in manufacturing and distribution firms, and government departments, and include training in transport economics and management, government investment, and regulatory programs affecting transportation and utilities, and business logistics. Courses emphasize current and applied problems and the use of computers in management and problem solving.

Field of study: Logistics and Materials Management, Operations Management and Supervision, Transportation/Transportation Management