Transportation and Logistics Management (Air Cargo), B

Transportation and Logistics Management (Air Cargo), B.A. Home Countries United States American Public University Transportation and Logistics Management (Air Cargo), B.A. Sign up for free unlimited access. Access to 50.000+ programmes worldwide Save and compare programmes to find your best match Prepare your application with the help of in-depth information. Students will learn about the multiple modes of transportation to include air, maritime, and ground transportation, which is a critical aspect of logistics management. Students will also learn how these transportation modes impact economies, both on a domestic and global scale, as well as the practical application of cutting edge processes and standards within the current business context of transportation and logistics management. In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Bachelor of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to: Apply systems analysis to transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. Relate the multidimensional impact of transportation on the economy, public systems, national and local infrastructure, and the environment. Understand and evaluate the transportation systems’ political, regulatory, and legal issues. Describe and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the major modes of international transportation. Concentration Objectives. Upon completion of this concentration, students will be able to: Classify and explain the issues and problems of implementing an air freight forwarding management system. Explain best practices of air cargo operations. Analyze the relationships and interaction among private and public sector stakeholders who secure airport operations from a variety of potential disruptions. Understand the role of the airport manager in the management, administration, financing and operating within small, medium, and large hub airports. Acquire an in-depth analysis of the complex balance of airport management and air cargo handling companies. Understand physical facility planning for cargo management, the economics of airport operation and the organizational structure of related companies who support the movement of air cargo through airports. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, transportation and logistics management is the second largest employment sector in the United States. In fact, transportation and logistics management is at the core of global supply chain management, encompassing manufacturing, distribution, retailing, recreation, and national security. National and global disasters such as the massive earthquakes of 2010 in Haiti and Chile focus on transportation and logistics management as the foundation for response and recovery to mitigate their tragic consequences. Careers in transportation and logistics management offer opportunities in not only a variety of transportation modes with global carriers, but with private and public sector organizations whose success depends on the global fulfillment of customers’ requirements. The technology of the 21st Century has truly revolutionized transportation and logistics management. The movement of information has become as important as the movement of goods and people, making it an exciting career for ambitious men and women. Accreditation. American Public University is part of the American Public University System (APUS), which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions located in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Detailed Programme Facts. Deadline and start date First Monday of every month Programme intensity. You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.