The academic content and curriculum of the Logistics Management Undergraduate Program aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in the fields of logistics and supply chain management. The program covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, usually over the course of a four-year undergraduate education. The curriculum of this department addresses various aspects of the logistics industry and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in this field.
The curriculum usually includes the following topics:
Fundamentals of Logistics Management: This course covers the basic concepts of logistics management, its role in the supply chain and the basic principles of logistics processes.
Supply Chain Management: Students learn about managing the flows of materials, information and money, supply chain design and management.
International Logistics and Transportation: This course covers global logistics processes, international transportation modes, customs procedures and global supply chain management.
Warehouse and Inventory Management: Students are introduced to inventory management, warehouse operations, material handling and storage technologies.
Information Technologies in Logistics: In this field, information systems, automation technologies and data analysis techniques used in logistics processes are taught.
Cost Analysis in Logistics: Students learn the methods of calculating and analyzing the cost of logistics activities.
Operations Management: This course covers production and operations management, process design and improvement, quality management.
Strategic Logistics Management: Students are taught to develop, implement and evaluate logistics strategies.
Human Resource Management in the Logistics Sector: This course focuses on the characteristics and strategies of human resource management in logistics.
The curriculum may also include practical courses and projects so that students have the chance to apply their theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. In addition, some programs offer internships to students, helping them gain experience in the industry. These courses and practicums allow students to work effectively in the fields of logistics and supply chain management when they graduate.