Faculty: Logistics The Rail Systems Management major focuses on the planning, operation, and optimization of railway systems. Students gain skills in railway operations, infrastructure management, logistics, safety, and sustainability, preparing for careers in railway management, transportation planning, logistics, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the principles of rail systems management. - Develop skills in railway operations and infrastructure management. - Learn logistics and supply chain management in the railway sector. - Explore railway safety and security measures. - Analyze sustainability and environmental impact in railway systems. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Gain practical experience through projects and internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Rail Systems Management** - Overview of rail systems management principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Railway Operations** - Fundamentals of managing railway operations, including scheduling, dispatching, and maintenance. 3. **Infrastructure Management** - Techniques for managing railway infrastructure, including tracks, stations, and signaling systems. 4. **Logistics and Supply Chain Management** - Principles of logistics and supply chain management specific to the railway sector. 5. **Railway Safety and Security** - Methods for ensuring safety and security in railway operations. 6. **Sustainability in Railway Systems** - Strategies for implementing sustainable practices in railway management. 7. **Railway Economics and Finance** - Understanding the economic and financial aspects of railway operations. 8. **Railway Technology and Innovation** - Exploration of emerging technologies and innovations in the railway industry. 9. **Railway Policy and Regulation** - Understanding railway policies, regulations, and compliance requirements. 10. **Project Management in Rail Systems** - Principles of managing railway projects, including planning, execution, and control. 11. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing rail systems management skills. 12. **Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in railway companies, transportation planning firms, logistics companies, or government agencies. 13. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying rail systems management skills, such as developing a railway operations plan, conducting a safety assessment, or analyzing the sustainability of a railway system. **Assessment Methods:** - Rail systems management principles analyses - Railway operations projects - Infrastructure management projects - Logistics and supply chain management projects - Railway safety and security projects - Sustainability in railway systems projects - Railway economics and finance projects - Railway technology and innovation projects - Railway policy and regulation projects - Project management in rail systems projects - Portfolio development projects - Internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Rail Systems Management" - "Railway Operations" - "Infrastructure Management" - "Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Railways" - "Railway Safety and Security" - "Sustainability in Railway Systems" - "Railway Economics and Finance" - "Railway Technology and Innovation" - "Railway Policy and Regulation" - "Project Management in Rail Systems" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of transportation principles, engineering, and an interest in rail systems management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Rail Systems Management. **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) - Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Certifications in specific railway management and logistics software **Target Audience:** Aspiring railway managers, transportation planners, logistics specialists, and professionals seeking careers in railway companies, transportation planning firms, logistics companies, government agencies, and related fields. This major equips students with the managerial, analytical, and technical skills needed to excel in rail systems management, supporting careers in various roles within railway companies, transportation planning firms, logistics companies, government agencies, and related fields.