College: Commercial Sciences

This major focuses on planning, management, and enhancement of global transportation systems. Students develop skills in logistics, supply chain management, transportation economics, and policy analysis, qualifying them to work in logistics companies, transportation agencies, consulting firms, and international trade organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of international transportation systems and logistics.
• Develop skills in supply chain management, transportation planning, and operations.
• Learn techniques for analyzing and improving transportation networks and routes.
• Explore principles of transportation economics, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze and interpret data related to global transportation systems and trends.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills for effective transportation management.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to International Transportation Systems - Overview of key concepts and practices in global transportation and logistics.
2. Supply Chain Management - Principles of supply chain management, logistics, and inventory management.
3. Transportation Planning and Operations - Basics of transportation planning, route optimization, and fleet management.
4. Transportation Economics - Principles of transportation economics, cost analysis, and market dynamics.
5. Policy Analysis and Regulatory Compliance - Principles of transportation policy analysis and regulatory frameworks.
6. Logistics and Warehousing - Basics of logistics, warehousing, and goods distribution.
7. Data Analysis in Transportation - Principles of data analysis in transportation, statistical methods, and data interpretation.
8. Practical Training in International Transportation Systems - Real-life experiences through training and projects in logistics companies or transportation agencies.
9. Capstone Project in International Transportation Systems - Comprehensive project applying skills in supply chain management, transportation planning, or policy analysis.

Assessment Methods:

• Supply chain management plans, transportation planning reports, economic assessments, policy analysis papers, logistics and warehousing studies, data analysis reports, practical training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Supply Chain Management" by Sunil Chopra and Peter Mendel.
• "Transportation Planning and Operations" by various authors.
• "Transportation Economics" by various authors.
• "Policy Analysis and Regulatory Compliance in Transportation" by various authors.
• "Logistics and Warehousing" by various authors.
• "Data Analysis in Transportation" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of economics, logistics, and transportation systems. Suitable for students interested in international transportation and supply chain management.

Program Duration:

Typically 4 years to earn a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certificate:

Graduates can earn a degree in International Transportation Systems and pursue higher education or obtain professional certifications in related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring logistics managers, transportation planners, supply chain analysts, policy analysts, and individuals seeking careers in logistics companies, transportation agencies, consulting firms, and international trade organizations. This major provides students with the skills needed to excel in international transportation systems and support careers in logistics, transportation planning, supply chain management, and related fields.