Sustainable Transportation and Logistics MS

Transportation, logistics and supply chain management can significantly impact businesses and society, but these challenges can provide unique job opportunities. The Sustainable Transportation and Logistics MS trains globally competitive graduates who are well-rounded technically and managerially so they can assume leadership positions in transportation and logistics.

Research and education in this field require a cross-disciplinary approach that integrates analytical and engineering problem-solving skills with management principles. Our master’s program is jointly offered by the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the School of Management, thus offering students a truly trans-disciplinary program unique to UB. The program’s primary thrust is sustainability, emphasizing environmentally friendly and socially responsible technologies and practices.

Required Core (15 credits)

Logistics and Distribution Management Course

Select 1 from:

STL 501LEC - Logistics and Distribution Management Credits: 3
MGO 638LEC - Logistics Management Credits: 3

Operations Research Course

Select 1 from:

STL 502LEC - Intro to Operations Research Credits: 3
IE 550LEC - Intro to Operations Research Credits: 3

Supply Chains Course

Select 1 from:

STL 503LEC - Supply Chain: Design, Modeling, and Optimization Credits: 3
MGO 636LEC - Supply Chain Analytics Credits: 3

Transportation Analytics Course

Select 1 from:

STL 504LEC - Transportation Analytics Credits: 3
CIE 573LEC - Transportation Analytics Credits: 3
CIE 633LEC - Statistical & Econometric Methods Credits: 3

Transportation Modeling Course

Complete:

STL 505LEC - Transportation Modeling Fundamentals Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (15 credits)

Select Transportation or Logistics Concentration

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Transportation Concentration Electives (9-15 credits)

Select 3 to 5 from:

CIE 500LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
CIE 536LEC - Traffic Operations & Desig Credits: 3
CIE 539LEC - Travel Demand Forecasting Credits: 3
CIE 574LEC - Traffic Safety Credits: 3
CIE 631LEC - Trans Network Analysis Credits: 3
IE 573LEC - Discrete Optimization Credits: 3
IE 575LEC - Stochastic Methods Credits: 3
IE 677LEC - Network Optimization Credits: 3
IE 678LEC - Urban Operations Research Credits: 3
STL 500SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
STL 558TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 3

Logistics Concentration Electives (9-15 credits)

Select 3 to 5 from:

CIE 574LEC - Traffic Safety Credits: 3
IE 572LEC - Linear Programming Credits: 3
IE 675LEC - Game Theory Credits: 3
IE 678LEC - Urban Operations Research Credits: 3
MGO 615SEM - Econometric Methods for Mgmt 1 Credits: 3
MGO 616SEM - Econometric Methods for Mgmt 2 Credits: 3
MGO 631LEC - Production and Inventory Planning Credits: 3
MGO 633LEC - Global Operations Management Credits: 3
MGO 637LEC - Purchasing & Supply Mgmt Credits: 3
MGO 639LEC - Sustainable Operations Credits: 3
STL 500SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
STL 558TUT - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 3

Culminating Experience: Exam, Project or Thesis (0-6 credits)

STL 559TUT - Master’s Project Credits: 6
STL 560TUT - Master’s Thesis Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Students will gain the ability to understand and apply fundamental knowledge in the field of transportation and logistics systems.

2) Students will gain the ability to conduct research and/or professional practice to solve real-world problems related to transportation and logistics systems and communicate effectively throughout the process.

3) Students will gain the ability to participate with and collaborate upon multidisciplinary teams and to effectively intercommunicate professional knowledge gained in the field of transportation and logistics systems.

4) Students will gain the ability to achieve the broad education and system view necessary to evaluate and understand the impacts of transportation and logistics solutions on societal, environmental, and economic sustainability in a local, regional, and global context.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).