Undergraduate Logistics Courses

The descriptions of undergraduate Logistics courses can be found below. For information about the current semester's schedule of courses and sample syllabi, please consult the syllabus directory.

3000 Level

BUSML 3380: Logistics Management

Concepts and methods used to plan and manage logistics activities in a business environment. Understanding of the components of logistics management and tradeoffs required to manage the integrated flow of goods through the supply chain.

Prerequisites: Econ 2001.01 (200), or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 780.

4000 Level

BUSML 4380: Advanced Logistics Management

Advanced coverage of the concepts and methods used to plan and manage logistics activities in a business environment; in-depth understanding of the components of logistics management and tradeoffs required to manage the integrated flow of goods.

Prerequisites: 3380.

BUSML 4382: Logistics Analytics

Will equip student with the tools and skills necessary to recognize, analyze and solve significant problems in the operation of a logistics system through the application of techniques using spreadsheet analysis, optimization and simulation.

Prerequisites: 4380, and BusMgt 2320 (330) and 2321 (331). Not open to students with credit for 781.

BUSML 4383: Supply Chain Management

Focuses on distinction between logistics and supply chain management; cross-functional integration of key business processes within the firm and across network of firms that comprise supply-chain; framework for supply chain management.

Prerequisites: 3380. Not open to students with credit for BUSML 785.

BUSML 4384: Supply Chain Management Tools

Focuses on tools and methods for assessing and improving the collaboration that takes place between functions within the firm and companies within the supply chain; implementation of cross-functional processes to manage the supply chain.

Prerequisites: 4383 and BusMHR 2291 (BusAdm 499.01).

BUSML 4385: Building a Sustainable Supply Chain

Focuses on understanding how to measure and impact the long-term sustainability of a company's supply chain operations; learn practices for reducing carbon footprints and creating a more resilient supply chain, while meeting financial goals.

Prerequisites: 3380

BUSML 4386: Logistics Technology and Application

Focus on the operational use of logistics software technologies such as transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, and inventory management systems. Course taught in a lab environment with tools for lectures, exercises and HW.

Prerequisites: 3380.

BUSML 4387: Lean Logistics

Examines using Lean tools and insights to remove bottlenecks and impediments to efficient, effective logistics, resulting in reduced logistics costs and improved service.

Prerequisites: 4380.

BUSML 4388: Warehouse Operations

Study of general warehouse operations, focusing on facility layout, financial analysis, labor relations, warehouse management systems, productivity improvement and measurement; impact of corporate and industry strategies on warehouse operations.

Prerequisites: 3380.

5000 Level

BUSML 5381: Transportation Management

Issues and strategies in transportation management and policy; emphasis on study of modes of transportation, intermodal and international transportation, capacity management, competitive relations between modes; aspects of carrier management.

Prerequisites: 3380, or enrollment in MBLE. Not open to students with credit for 784.

BUSML 5389: Logistics Decision Making

Analysis of logistics decision making in the context of the business environment; application of the solution methods needed to meet business goals. Capstone designed to expand on previous courses & prepare students to implement logistics concepts.

Prerequisites: 4380. Prerequisite or concurrent: 4382. Not open to students with credit for 782.