Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program
The UNF Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program (T&L) is considered among the best in the nation thanks to an active and supportive regional professional community, inauguration of the high tech Logistics Information Technology Systems Lab (LITSLAB), designation as a Flagship Program and Jacksonville's geographic advantage as an international transportation hub.
The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) awarded the UNF Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program an unrestricted annual gift of $50,000 guaranteed for three years. UNF is one of only seven universities to achieve this distinction.
The UNF program offers students an opportunity to learn about state-of-the-art supply chain tools and solutions in the Logistics Information Technology Solutions Lab (LITSLAB). The LITSLAB is one of the best-equipped university labs of its kind with software donations valued at $1.3 million.
The T&L Flagship Program has received considerable state, national and international recognition.
- Transportation & Logistics was established as an undergraduate degree program in 1972 when the University of North Florida opened its doors.
- 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 designated the program as one of the state university system's "Centers of Excellence."
- In 2006, the Coggin Transportation and Logistics and International Business programs were designated Flagship Programs by UNF President John A. Delaney.
- More than $44,000 in scholarship opportunities provided to T&L majors by transportation and logistics companies and organizations.
Jacksonville - "Americas Logistics Center"
Every company has some aspect of logistics within it. We handle everything from procurement to delivery, and all the steps in between. Jacksonville is a major distribution hub with extensive access to rail, air, maritime, and highway transportation as well as warehousing and international logistics. As a growing leader in logistics and international commerce, the Jacksonville region provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience thanks to relationships the UNF faculty have forged with the region's professional community. This includes firms with major corporate facilities on the First Coast such as CEVA Logistics, Crowley, CSX, Johnson & Johnson, Landstar, Suddath, Southeast Toyota Distributors, Stein Mart, Target, Total Military Management, Corporate Traffic, Yusen Logistics, Volkswagen, and McKesson, just to name a few.
Where Ospreys Learn to Move the World
From ports to planes to last-mile delivery, UNF’s Transportation & Logistics program helps you master how products move globally. Learn by doing and graduate ready to lead in one of the world’s most essential industries.
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Major Curriculum
Curriculum
The content and quality of the UNF Transportation and Logistics Program curriculum qualifies graduates for the APICS certification (CTL) blanket waiver, a designation given to only 30 academic affiliates nationwide. The UNF curriculum emphasizes the perspective of logistics as an integrated part of Supply Chain Management. Students are exposed to courses in information systems, quantitative methods, transportation, warehouse management, distribution, international logistics, logistics management, subsystems, and a Capstone in Supply Chain Management. Students are encouraged to complete a semester long internship opportunity or work part-time with a company engaged in logistics and/or supply chain management to provide practical experience and opportunities for applying their education to problems and issues in business.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:- Curriculum listed below is for the current academic year. Please see an advisor for an OFFICIAL program of study.
- You must complete prerequisites before registering for any course. Refer to the Course Catalog for details.
- View the My Osprey Map [Course Sequence Guide] to keep on track for graduation – should be used in consultation with an academic advisor after admission to UNF.
- A student may receive credit for a course only once. However, the GPA will reflect all repeated courses.
- This program is subject to a student fully admitted into the Coggin College of Business.
- An approved transient application is required prior to registering for courses at another institution. Students are not allowed to enroll in courses at another institution during their last semester at UNF.
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Minor Curriculums
Logistics Minor for Business Students
Business students can earn a logistics minor. Understanding logistics provides useful perspective on today’s global marketplace. All businesses require logistics capabilities, whether it be pharmaceuticals, manufactured goods or the many other products and services that are offered everyday by businesses around the world. A logistics minor prepares students to understand the engine that drives the global economy: transportation, logistics and supply chain management.
Student Eligibility for the Logistics Minor (Business Students)
The minor is open to all business majors at junior standing. The minor requires 12 semester hours which must be taken at UNF. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. Transient/concurrent enrollment at another institution is not permitted.
The minor will include four classes:
- TRA 3035: Foundations of Transportation (3 credits) No Prerequisites
- TRA 4202: Logistics Systems Management (3 credits) Prerequisite: STA2023
- Any Two 3000- or 4000- level SCM and/or TRA electives
Logistics Minor for Business Students
Supply Chain Management Minor for Business Students
Business students can earn a supply chain management minor. Understanding supply chain management provides useful perspective on today’s global marketplace. All businesses are part of a supply chain and require logistics capabilities, whether it be pharmaceuticals, manufactured goods or the many other products and services that are offered everyday by businesses around the world. A supply chain management minor prepares students to understand the engine that drives the global economy: transportation, logistics and supply chain management.
Student Eligibility for the Supply Chain Management Minor
The minor is open to all business majors at junior standing. The minor requires 12 semester hours which must be taken at UNF. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. Transient/concurrent enrollment at another institution is not permitted.
The minor will include four classes:
- TRA 3035: Foundations of Transportation (3 credits) No Prerequisites
- SCM 4155: Supply Chain Management (3 credits) Prerequisite: TRA 4202 or TRA 4210, and TRA 3035
- Any Two 3000- or 4000- level SCM and/or TRA electives
Supply Chain Management Minor for Business Students
Logistics Minor for Non-Business Students
Understanding logistics provides useful perspective on today’s global marketplace. All businesses require logistics capabilities, whether it be pharmaceuticals, manufactured goods or the many other products and services that are offered everyday by businesses around the world. A logistics minor prepares students to understand the engine that drives the global economy: transportation, logistics and supply chain management.
Student Eligibility for the Logistics Minor (Non-Business Students)
The minor is open to all non-business majors at junior standing. The minor requires 12 semester hours which must be taken at UNF. A grade of C or better is required in all courses. Transient/concurrent enrollment at another institution is not permitted.
The minor will include four classes:
- TRA 3035: Foundations of Transportation (3 credits) No Prerequisites
- TRA 4210: Logistics Subsystems Analysis (3 credits) No Prerequisites
- Any Two 3000- or 4000- level SCM and/or TRA electives
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Honors in the Major in Transportation and Logistics
Honors in the Major in Transportation and Logistics
Honors in the major in Transportation & Logistics provides an enriched experience for highly motivated students dedicated to their career aspirations in the T&L industry. It builds on the existing T&L curriculum through participating in approved paid internships and research projects, receiving personal coaching, and attending networking opportunities. Students completing the program receive the Honors in the Major in Transportation & Logistics designation on their official university transcripts.
Honors Program Requirements
Candidates are selected through an application and interview process. For consideration, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must have an overall GPA or UNF GPA (whichever is higher) of 3.5 or higher.
- Be a CCB Transportation & Logistics Major
- Earned a “B” or higher in TRA 3035: Foundations of Transportation (3 credits)
- Service requirements in an approved government or not-for-profit organization, in for example, Jacksonville Chamber Transportation & Logistics Council, The Propeller Club of Jacksonville, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), or the Transportation and Logistics Network (TALON)
- Have or are participating in one approved T&L Internship
- Must be an active member of the UNF Transportation & Logistics Society for at least two semesters.
Mission, Vision and Values
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Mission
Mission
The Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program shares with the University of North Florida and the Coggin College of Business its fundamental mission of providing a first-rate quality education. In its specific role, the Program fosters the intellectual growth of students within a nationally competitive Program of Distinction and is a leading source of the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the areas of logistics and supply chain management. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service, our faculty engage individually and together with students to deliver an exemplary curriculum and student experience which emphasizes the discovery and application of knowledge.
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Vision
Vision
Do you want to be part of the economic engine driving the global economy? The Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program at the University of North Florida is a leading, preeminent provider of high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and executive education in the areas of logistics and supply chain management education. Through a diverse array of relevant and distinctive teaching, scholarship, and professional activities, the Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program will be a leader of national record, establishing a curriculum which prepares students for opportunities in the ever-expanding, dynamic and vibrant logistics industry.
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Goals and Values
Program's Goals and Founding Values
The Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program promotes teaching and scholarly activities that are responsive to, and engaged with, significant issues within the local, regional, national and international communities which embrace the University of North Florida. The T&L Flagship Program emphasizes individuality of students' experience though its small class sizes, individualized attention, and fosters personal growth. The Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program cultivates a learning environment that fosters experiential learning through student-corporate interaction, emphasizing and the value of building professional networks early in the students' academic experience. The T&L Flagship Program affirms the university's civic engagement and community-based focus through its numerous corporate partnerships with local and regional transportation and logistics firms and its location in Jacksonville, a major distribution hub with extensive access to rail, air, maritime, and highway transportation as well as warehousing and international logistics.
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Careers in Transportation and Logistics
The UNF Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program offers a unique and rewarding undergraduate degree program that prepares students for exciting, diverse and challenging careers in supply chain management, international logistics, transportation, materials management, and physical distribution. Graduates have accepted positions with well-known regional firms as well as with major corporations across the country. Transportation and logistics companies and organizations provide a dedicated $44,000 in scholarship opportunities for our T&L majors.
Every company has some aspect of logistics within it. We handle everything from procurement to delivery, and all the steps in between. Due to the rapid increase in international trade, firms require supply chain and logistics-based solutions to operate efficiently. This need has accelerated the demand for logistics professionals who possess the knowledge and skills needed to manage sophisticated systems within the supply chain. 75% of graduates from the T&L program receive job offers in their field.
The profession offers excellent salaries and provides advancement opportunities both in the United States and internationally.
Coggin Career Management Center
The Coggin College of Business Career Management Center offers specialized services to help students prepare for a successful career path and offers an online management system for job listings through Handshake, a robust online portal for students, alumni and recruiters.
Internships
The UNF Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program offers internship opportunities to provide students with first-hand experience and the ability to apply educational concepts to problems and issues confronting organizations doing business in transportation, logistics and supply chain management. The requirements for semester long internships for academic credit are in the T&L Internship Handbook. Internships for academic credit are not required in the T&L program of study; however, most students obtain part-time internships without receiving academic credit in order to gain practical experience before graduation. Students who are looking for internships and full-time positions are encouraged to attend the T&L Career Day and Employer Expo in February and October.
| Manager | Analyst | Other |
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| Customer Service | Distribution Planning | Consulting |
| Distribution Center Management | Import/Export | Logistics Engineer |
| International Logistics | Marketing | Logistics Services Salesperson |
| Inventory Control | Materials | Military Logistics |
| Logistics | Production Planning & Scheduling | |
| Logistics Software | Purchasing | |
| Materials Management | Quality | |
| Operations Management | Supply Chain | |
| Production | ||
| Purchasing | ||
| Quality Manager | ||
| Supply Chain | ||
| Systems Support | ||
| Transportation | ||
| Vendor Managed Inventory Coordination | ||
| Warehouse Operations |
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Transportation and Logistics Society
Transportation and Logistics Society
The Transportation & Logistics Society (TLS) is a student-led organization that promotes, fosters and encourages student interest in the field of transportation & logistics. TLS creates a relationship network for UNF transportation & logistics majors, promoting the growth of the program at UNF and enhancing members’ skills through shared professional experiences, fostering personal & professional growth among members, and serving the University, the Coggin College of Business the logistics community of Jacksonville, and where possible, the nation. The Transportation & Logistics Society was voted UNF’s Club of the Year five times in the past several years, most recently in 2018 (out of 170 student organizations).
Membership
- Open to anyone that has a personal or professional interest in transportation or logistics.
- Open to undergraduate or graduate standing students.
- Membership Initiation: $26 per semester or $46 per year.
- TLS t-shirt and graduation cord with initiation!
Contact
Dr. David Swanson
Club Advisor and Associate Professor
TLSExecutiveBoard@gmail.comFollow Us:
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Supply Chain Continuing Education
Supply Chain Continuing Education
The UNF Professional and Lifelong Learning offers high quality continuing education for professionals engaged in the logistics and supply chain fields. The programs encompass a wide range of functional areas within the supply chain, and the courses include industry specific seminars and certifications, noncredit courses, and on-site customized training developed for logistics and distribution employers.
For a full list of upcoming courses, seminars, and training please visit the