College of Business and Public Policy - University of Alaska Anchorage

All BBA-GLM students must complete the following courses:
(except for LOG A 290)

LOG A 290 Special Topics in Logistics
This course provides students with tools to evaluate logistics and supply chain management decisions within a special topic area. Students will learn to evaluate logistics and supply chain management decisions based on the total cost consumed concept. Procurement strategies will be introduced and related to the concepts of logistics and supply chain management.

LOG A 378 Management of Global Logistics Supply Chains
This course provides an introduction to logistics and supply chain concepts, structures, design and management. Logistics and supply chain processes, costs and decisions will also be discussed.

LOG A 379 Transportation Management
This course outlines the structure and operating characteristics of the transportation sector. Transportation carrier modes will be compared and contrasted. Procurement and use of transportation services from a shipper's perspective will also be discussed.

LOG A 415 Purchasing Management
This course outlines purchasing activities and cost management techniques. Acquisition of materials, products and services for supply chain management will also be discussed.

LOG A 416 International Logistics and Transportation Management
This course outlines the logistics activities of international firms. Global sourcing, manufacturing, marketing and transportation will be discussed. Other issues are: currency and payment procedures, documentation and the role of governments.

LOG A 417 Materials Management
This course outlines warehouse location, design and operations. Managing material flows and packaging issues will also be discussed.

LOG A 495 Internship in Global Logistics Management
This internship allows for work experience in an approved position with supervision and training in various phases of a global logistics business organization. The type of work involved is subject to availability of particular positions.