Expansion of international trade continues to fuel economic growth in the United States. In Southern California fluctuating demand for trade, increasing competition, mounting concerns over environmental impacts, and increasing regulation of industry continue to confront businesses engaged in trade and transportation. Companies need individuals who can strategically manage resources to procure, produce, assemble, move, and market goods and services in a global environment. With all things being equal, leading companies know that talented employees who are able to efficiently manage the supply chain can define excellence.
The Master of Arts in Global Logistics at CSULB prepares professionals to deal with the complexities of multimodal transportation, supplier relations, supplier selection, purchasing negotiations, operations, inventory, warehousing, 3PL vendors, electronic commerce and customer relations. The multi-disciplinary curriculum draws upon courses from the departments of Economics, Engineering, Management, and Information Systems. The program applies analytical business skills with a strong emphasis on supply chain management in a global setting.
This accelerated 30-unit program is designed for business professionals currently working in the industry who seek advance knowledge and skills needed to further their careers while maintaining their current employment. Students have the opportunity to network in a team learning environment. Classes are offered in the evenings to accommodate full-time employment while managing the demands of a rigorous program.
The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.75 or better. A student whose overall grade point average is less than 2.75 but who possesses a strong employment history in supply chain management/logistics or other coursework may be admitted by special action of the Admissions Committee.
Since the MA in Global Logistics is an interdisciplinary program, students with a bachelor's degree in a wide variety of fields are qualified for admission into the program. The program is designed for people with several years of professional experience in the trade and transportation industries.
Applications for Fall 2010 admission will be accepted as early as February 2010 and will be due on June 4, 2010.
For more information about schedules, fees, and application packets, call (562) 985-2872 or Dr. Kristen Monaco, Director, Master of Arts in Global Logistics Program, CSULB at (562) 985-5076, or email magl@csulb.edu.
