Course Descriptions

MAN 3504 - Production/Operations and Logistics Management
Prerequisite: STA 2023.
Administrative control and problems of functional systems.

TRA 3035 - Foundations of Transportation
Prerequisite: ECO 2023, ACG 2071, and MAN 3025.
This course examines the development and the significance of transportation, economic characteristics of transportation modes, and the impact of regulation and deregulation. Includes case analysis and current transportation management theory and practice.

TRA 4139 - Seminar in Purchasing & Materials Management
Prerequisite: MAR 4461.
Advanced concepts in purchasing and materials management with emphasis on recent research and current practices.

TRA 4155 - Supply Chain Management
Prerequisites: MAN 3025, MAR 3023, MAN 3504.
Successful supply chain management requires cross-functional integration of key business processes within the firm and across the network of firms that comprise the supply chain. The distinction between logistics and supply chain management is identified and a framework for supply chain management is presented. Each of eight supply chain prosesses will be discussed, as well as topics such as: the management components of supply chain management; internetdriven supply chains; electronically linking the supply chain; integrating supply chain strategy to corporate strategy; supply chain mapping; supply chain metrics; developing and implementing partnerships in the supply chain; and implementing supply chain management.

TRA 4202 - Logistics Management Systems
Prerequisites: MAR 3023, MAN 3504.
Design, operations and control of logistics systems for producing and servicing firms. Emphasis placed on customer service in the management of all activities involved in moving products, services and information from point of origin to point of use and as a means of achieving a sustainable competitive edge.

TRA 4210 - Logistics Subsystems Analysis
Prerequisite: MAN 3504.
Components, functions and analysis of logistics subsystem.

TRA 4400 - Applied Carrier Management
Prerequisite: TRA 3035.
Case studies and problems in carrier management and operations of local firms.

MAR 4461 - Purchasing Management
Prerequisite: MAR 3023.
Policies and procedures pertinent to the acquisition of goods and services by public and private organizations are covered in depth. The course includes coverage of the purchasing, administrative, organizational, and continuing education functions of the NAPM's certified purchasing manager examination.

TRA 4721 - International Logistics
Prerequisites: MAN 3025, MAR 3023.
This course covers a variety of aspects of international logistics for establishing and sustaining global operations. Issues addressed include the strategic and operational roles of logistics in the international arena; the role of shipping, air and other forms of freight transportation in international logistics and their impact on world trade; international distribution and marketing channels; the logistics mix in an international context; and the management of import/export shipments including documentation requirements.

TRA 4945 - Logistics Internship
Prerequisites: MAR 3023 (C or better), MAN 3504 (C or better), and
either TRA 4202 or TRA 3035 (each with a C or better), GPA of 2.75 or better,
and prior approval of the Logistics Program Director.
This internship is designed to provide the student with significant experience in transportation and logistics management. The internship provides the student with an opportunity to apply their educational background to logistical issues confronted by cooperating firms.

TRA 6157 - E-Supply Chain Management
Prerequisites: MAN 6501 and ISM 6021, or permission of instructor.
This course covers the integration, operations, management and strategic implications of electronic supply chain management for manufacturing and service firms. Emphasis is placed on the processes spanning multiple firms within the supply chain from source to end-customer.

TRA 6216 - Strategic Logistics Management
Prerequisites: ACG 5005 and TRA 5223 or equivalents.
Study of a total system approach to managing all activities involved in moving material, products, services and information from point of origin to point of use. Emphasis is placed on customer service as a means of gaining a competitive advantage.

TRA 6220 - Operations Management