Distribution and Global Logistics (MS)
The Master of Science in Distribution and Global Logistics (online) aims to prepare graduates with the competencies, skills and knowledge needed to work in the fields of transportation, distribution and logistics.
This degree is aimed at professionals, administrators, managers, engineers, executives, directors, owners of businesses and would-be entrepreneurs, interested in analyzing processes, developing and implementing strategies for distribution and logistics that respond to changes in local and global markets. Competencies are provided so that they can occupy positions of analysts of processes of business logistics, administrative distribution managers, or other areas of management support that do not require a professional license.
The Ponce Campus is authorized to offer this program through online education.
Program Goals
- Meet the needs of businesses, organizations, and government agencies through the training of specialists in the field of distribution and logistics.
- Promote the development and application of knowledge in distribution and logistics operations.
- Contribute to the development of professionals providing them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to solve problems, evaluate and analyze the performance of the distribution and logistics management.
Program Objectives
- Provide the fundamental aspects related to the processes and operations of transportation, distribution and logistics in the local and international level.
- Encourage the development of skills for the analysis of processes of transportation, distribution and logistics through analysis of routes and the design of distribution channels.
- Promote the importance of distribution and logistics functions in international organizations.
Competencies Profile of Graduates
The program is designed to develop the skills that enable the student to:
Knowledge
- Know the theoretical and practical foundations related to the field of distribution and global logistics.
- Recognize the aspects necessary to develop plans and models for the management of business logistics and distribution.
- Identify business strategies that complement the corporate strategy.
Skills
- Develop models of enterprise distribution of products and services.
- Interpret indicators, coefficients, and metrics for the evaluation of the distribution and logistics operations.
- Apply theories, principles and models of operation and logistics to the analysis of efficiency and optimization of enterprise supply chain.
Attitudes
- Disseminate the importance of the principles and objectives in the analysis of distribution and logistics as a tool to add value to the enterprise business model.
- Value the management of distribution and global logistics as key role to meet the challenges and needs in the management of marketing products and services.
- Demonstrate continuous commitment to their professional development and ethical principles.
Requirements of the Master of Science in Distribution and Global Logistics (Online)
| Core Requirements |
6 credits |
| Specialization Requirements |
24 credits |
| Total |
30 credits |
Core Requirements - 6 credits
Specialization Requirements - 24 credits
| GLLO 6100 | Introduction to Global Logistics | 3 |
| GLLO 6150 | Marine Logistics | 3 |
| GLLO 6200 | Technology for Global Logistics | 3 |
| GLLO 6250 | Management of International Distribution Channels | 3 |
| GLLO 6300 | Security in the Global Value Chain | 3 |
| GLLO 6400 | Advanced Global Logistics | 3 |
| GLLO 6970 | Integrative Seminar in Distribution and Global Logistics | 3 |
| GLLO 6971 | Special Project in Distribution and Global Logistics | 3 |