About the Program

The University of North Florida’s Transportation and Logistics Program offers a unique and rewarding program for students electing to major in transportation and logistics. The program prepares students for challenging careers in supply chain management, international logistics, transportation, and physical distribution. Many graduates of the program have accepted positions with local logistics firms as well as with major corporations located across the country.

The Program has received considerable state, national, and international recognition. The Florida Board of Regents selected the UNF Transportation and Logistics Program as one of the initial five programs to receive the Florida Legislature’s “Program of Distinction” emphasis within the State University System. The Board of Regents further recognized the Program by designating it as one of the university system’s “Centers of Excellence.”

The Transportation and Logistics Program also includes the International Center for Competitive Excellence. The Center actively performs ongoing logistics and supply chain management research with several of its corporate members, which include global companies headquartered in the United States as well as New Zealand, Mexico, and around the world. The Center also conducts an internationally recognized executive education program in logistics and supply chain management. These distinctions provide many opportunities for the Transportation and Logistics Program to develop innovative approaches for transportation and logistics education and community service.

The Prime F. Osborn III Eminent Scholar Chair in Transportation has greatly enhanced the Program’s research capabilities and leadership in logistics education. The professorship resulted from a gift by the CSX Corporation in honor of the late Prime F. Osborn III, past CSX board chairman. This honor recognizes Mr. Osborn’s long-standing support of developing quality education in America and his leadership in the transportation industry.

As a growing leader in logistics and international commerce, the Jacksonville area represents a tremendous opportunity for gaining logistics experience. Jacksonville has become a major distribution hub with extensive access to rail, air, maritime and highway transporation as well as to warehousing and international logistics. Internships with local companies provide opportunities for students to gain “hands-on” management experience while also applying their education in a real-world setting.

All students seeking a B.B.A. degree with a major in Transportation and Logistics must meet all of the requirements for that degree, including the prerequisites and the 21 semester hours common to all majors. The Transportation and Logistics major also offers significant flexibility for students to double major in other business programs. Many students pursue transportation and logistics as a second major to obtain a competitive advantage in the job market due to the high demand for logistics graduates.

Transportation & Logistics (T&L) Flagship Program Annual Report 2008 [pdf]