Transportation Management
Overview
Transportation management programs prepare people to plan and oversee transportation systems. These programs may also be called transportation and logistics management.Transportation management programs include topics in:
- Highway design
- Traffic engineering
- Logistics and planning
- Facilities management
- Aviation, rail, maritime, and highway systems
Transportation management programs may be offered through business, engineering, or urban planning departments.
Schools
A few colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in transportation management. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.
Several universities offer graduate degrees in transportation management. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Aviation Operations and Services
- Business, General
- Construction Management
- Human Resources Management
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Logistics and Materials Management
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
- Storage and Transportation Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Biology
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Programming
- English Composition
- Physics
Graduate Admissions
Admission to graduate programs is competitive. Depending on the program, you may need a bachelor's degree in engineering. In general, you need good grades and good test scores.
Additional requirements at some schools include:
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General
- Letters of recommendation
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This program typically offers courses in the following subjects:
- Logistics
- Facilities Design
- Transportation Planning
- Urban Planning
- Theories of Efficiency
- Business Law
- Transportation Law
Graduate Program Courses
Graduate study in transportation management typically includes:
- Required courses
- Thesis (master's degree)
Things to Know
Business courses in high school can be very useful preparation for a career in transportation management. Your high school transcripts need to show that you are preparing for a demanding college-level program.
Schools
King-Snohomish Area
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Everett
- Aviation
- Management
- Transportation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Renton
- Aviation
- Aviation MBA
- Management
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
Kitsap Area
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Whidbey Island
- Aviation
- Management
- Technical Management
Spokane Area
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Fairchild AFB
- Aviation
- Management
- Technical Management
Tacoma Area
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Aviation
- Management
- Technical Management