Dec 02, 2024  
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

TLM 444 Capstone Project/Strategic Management

5 credits


This course provides an opportunity for students to conduct independent research on a wide array of strategic issues in transportation management, either individually or in teams. Requires a written report and oral presentation of the research findings. Alternately, the course can focus on strategic management in transportation/logistics.

Prerequisites: TLM 302 TLM 414 , TLM 415 , and TLM 422 , and admission to the BASTLSCM program

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Examine strategic management/policy concepts and applications in the transportation /logistics industry
  • Analyze in-depth a strategic facet of transportation management of relevance and interest to the student
  • Evaluate, analyze, and report on relevant data gathered using critical thought processes and current research methodologies

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • exhibit the analytical thought, informed judgment, ethical behavior, and appreciation for diversity required by management positions in the transportation and logistics management industries
  • employ creative and critical thinking to enhance problem solving
  • communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to demonstrate a wide-ranging technical knowledge of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management

 
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50