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Overview
The Supply Chain Fundamentals - Transportation Operations course at Georgia Institute of Technology includes review of the key elements of transportation such as modes of transportation, transportation technology, company roles and operations within the transportation field, the impact of transportation on the overall economy, sustainability in transportation, and how the field is evolving to meet future needs.
How You Will Benefit
- Understand the basics of legal considerations in transportation.
- Gain an understanding of the basics of international transportation considerations.
- Describe the roles, functions, and metrics associated with transportation.
- Gain an appreciation of evolving innovations in transportation.
- Demonstrate metrics used to measure transportation service quality and efficiency.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:
- The business of transportation
- Logistics and the economic impact of transportation
- Unique features, advantages, and disadvantages of the various modes of transport
- The cost and pricing considerations of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), truckload, rail, air, and ocean transport
- The role of private fleets, third-part logisitics, freight forwarders, and brokers
- The role of technology in transportation operations
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Semi-structured
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments
Campus Location
- Atlanta, United States
Disciplines
Supply Chain Management & Logistics Transport ManagementWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for transportation planners, transportation clerks, transportation analysts, transportation managers, and learners seeking to enter these roles.
- Supply chain professionals from other domains will also benefit through gaining insights into transportation operations.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents350 USD / year≈ 350 USD / year - Out-of-State350 USD / year≈ 350 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State350 USD / year≈ 350 USD / year
Funding
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