Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

The Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology prepares students for careers in the industry by providing knowledge and skills in managing the movement of goods and materials. The program includes core courses in transportation management, logistics, and supply chain management, as well as business management courses in accounting, finance, and marketing. Graduates are qualified for positions such as transportation manager, warehouse manager, and supply chain planner.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management (TLSCM) program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is designed to prepare students for careers in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain management industry. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage the movement of goods and materials, from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Graduates of the program will be qualified for positions such as transportation manager, warehouse manager, distribution center manager, logistician, operations manager, supply chain planner, and procurement specialist. The program's curriculum includes courses in transportation management, logistics, supply chain management, transportation economics, and public policy in transportation and supply chain. The program also includes a strong emphasis on business management, with courses in accounting, finance, marketing, economics, management, and business law.

Outline:

The TLSCM program is a four-year, full-time program. The program's curriculum is divided into three parts:

• Core courses: These courses provide students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed for a career in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management.
Core courses include:
• Introduction to Transportation Management
• Transportation Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Transportation Economics
• Public Policy in Transportation and Supply Chain
• Business management courses: These courses provide students with the skills needed to manage a business, including:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing
• Economics
• Management
• Business Law
• Electives: Electives allow students to tailor their program to their specific interests.
Electives include:
• Transportation Planning
• Warehousing and Distribution Management
• International Logistics
• Supply Chain Analytics
• Transportation Safety

Assessment:

Students in the TLSCM program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Simulations

Teaching:

The TLSCM program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who have worked in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain management industry. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Simulations
• Guest speakers
• Field trips

Careers:

Graduates of the TLSCM program are qualified for a variety of careers in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain management industry. Graduates may also pursue careers in the public sector, such as with the Department of Transportation or the Federal Maritime Commission.