Bachelor in Logistics Management

Logistics Management focuses on the planning and control of the flow of goods, information, and resources through supply chains. Coursework typically covers supply chain management, transportation systems, inventory control, warehousing, procurement, and logistics information systems, preparing students to coordinate the movement of products from origin to end user efficiently. Students study demand forecasting, distribution network design, and the trade-offs between cost and service level that logistics managers must balance daily. The curriculum also addresses international shipping, customs procedures, and the role of technology in tracking and optimizing supply chain performance. Coursework in procurement introduces supplier evaluation and negotiation, while warehousing modules cover storage systems and order fulfillment processes used by modern distribution centers. Case studies and simulation exercises give students practice designing logistics networks under constraints such as cost, time, and reliability. Graduates commonly pursue careers in supply chain coordination, procurement, freight and transportation companies, and retail distribution, and many continue toward further graduate study in logistics, operations, or supply chain management. This program is offered as a bachelor's degree taught in English over a duration of 4 years at Istanbul Gelişim University in İstanbul, Turkey Small-group instruction and applied coursework throughout the program give students regular opportunities to work directly with faculty and refine their skills before entering the workforce.