Master of Arts in Global Logistics - Hybrid Program
Degree Program

Supply chain management and logistics education for working professionals

The tremendous increase in international trade over the past 20 years has generated demand for highly skilled supply chain and logistics professionals. The Master of Arts in Global Logistics Hybrid Program provides students with a focused, multi-disciplinary curriculum that gives graduates the tools to succeed in leadership positions with transportation providers, shippers, and auxiliary industries. The coursework and flexible scheduling are intended to allow working professionals to obtain their highly valued degree in less than two years.

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 Economics, Engineering, and Business Administration. The program applies analytical business skills with a strong emphasis on supply chain management in a global setting.

This 33-unit program is designed for business professionals currently working in the industry who seek advance knowledge and skills through an accredited graduate degree. Students have the opportunity to network in a team learning environment. The program features a combination of online and face-to-face instruction to meet the needs of working professionals.

• Complete your master's degree in 22 months
• Cohort format
• "Hybrid" of in-person and online instruction designed for working professionals
• Distinguished CSULB faculty from Economics, Engineering, and Business Administration
• Networking opportunities
• Books and materials provided
• Scholarships and Financial Aid available

• International Freight Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Transportation
• Warehousing
• Materials or Inventory Management
• Importing and Exporting

Economics

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited (http://www.csulb.edu/projects/wasc/about.htm).

• The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.75 or better. 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. A GRE score will be required before starting the program. You may still apply if you have not taken the GRE by April 1, 2012.
• Applicants must have work experience in logistics or a related field.
• Admissions are made once per year, in the fall semester (there are no spring admissions). The fall application period will run October 1, 2011 to April 1, 2012. International students are strongly encouraged to apply by March 1.

For detailed application information, click here.

For more information about schedules, fees, and application packets, contact Dr. Kristen Monaco, Director, Master of Arts in Global Logistics Program, CSULB at (562) 985-5076, or email magl@csulb.edu