Faculty: Commercial Sciences This major focuses on the planning, management, and optimization of global transportation systems. Students develop skills in logistics, supply chain management, transportation economics, and policy analysis, preparing them for careers in logistics companies, transportation agencies, consulting firms, and international trade organizations. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of international transportation systems and logistics. - Develop skills in supply chain management, transportation planning, and operations. - Learn techniques for analyzing and optimizing transportation networks and routes. - Explore principles of transportation economics, policy analysis, and regulatory compliance. - Analyze and interpret data related to global transportation systems and trends. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills for effective transportation management. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to International Transportation Systems** - Overview of key concepts and practices in global transportation and logistics. 2. **Supply Chain Management** - Principles of supply chain management, logistics, and inventory management. 3. **Transportation Planning and Operations** - Fundamentals of transportation planning, route optimization, and fleet management. 4. **Transportation Economics** - Principles of transportation economics, cost analysis, and market dynamics. 5. **Policy Analysis and Regulatory Compliance** - Principles of transportation policy analysis and regulatory frameworks. 6. **Logistics and Warehousing** - Fundamentals of logistics, warehousing, and distribution of goods. 7. **Data Analysis in Transportation** - Principles of data analysis in transportation, statistical methods, and data interpretation. 8. **Practicum in International Transportation Systems** - Real-world experiences through internships and projects in logistics companies or transportation agencies. 9. **Capstone Project in International Transportation Systems** - Comprehensive project applying skills in supply chain management, transportation planning, or policy analysis. **Assessment Methods:** - Supply chain management plans, transportation planning reports, economic evaluations, policy analysis papers, logistics and warehousing studies, data analysis reports, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internship evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Supply Chain Management" by Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl. - "Transportation Planning and Operations" by various authors. - "Transportation Economics" by various authors. - "Policy Analysis and Regulatory Compliance in Transportation" by various authors. - "Logistics and Warehousing" by various authors. - "Data Analysis in Transportation" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of economics, logistics, and transportation systems. Suitable for students interested in international transportation and supply chain management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in International Transportation Systems and pursue further education or professional certifications in related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring logistics managers, transportation planners, supply chain analysts, policy analysts, and individuals seeking careers in logistics companies, transportation agencies, consulting firms, and international trade organizations. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in international transportation systems, supporting careers in logistics, transportation planning, supply chain management, and related fields.