BPA 235 - Introduction to Transportation and Logistics

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Surveys the organization and operations of the commercial transportation industry and its impact on the bottom-line of today’s modern businesses. Course topics include the legal and regulatory environment, costing and pricing, major transportation options, managing transportation partnerships and the use of information and technology in the logistics sector. The course also includes an industry specific “current issues” component, an “employment opportunities” section that explores the industry job market and a look at the technologies and issues that will shape the future of transportation and logistics.