Transportation, Distribution and Logistics/ Bachelor of Science

Total Credit Hours: 128
Major Credit Hours: 68

Objectives

Aviation is a critical component of the transportation industry, and since September 11, 2001, the nation’s focus has been on aircraft and airports. However, there has been a growing recognition of the intermodality of transportation including the common concerns of train, truck, ship, airplane, and transit systems. This program addresses the necessity of meeting the needs of and ensuring the safety of the nation’s travelers and shippers. The Lewis University Transportation Administration major is a broad-based major designed to prepare our graduates for careers in administrative and supervisory positions in the transportation industry. Lewis University’s location in Will County, the hub of intermodal transportation in the State of Illinois, is ideal for completing a degree program in Transportation Administration. The adjoining airport and the various transportation systems in the Chicagoland area are distinguishing features of Lewis University’s program.

Transportation is a complex industry which includes all means of transporting people, food, manufactured goods, equipment, and energy. Upon completion of the major, students will be academically qualified to accept entry-level management positions in transportation ventures.

Degree Requirements

Program: BS-TRAD-A

I. Core Courses (47)

MATH-11500College Mathematics

3

AVMT-20100Aviation Physics 1

4

AVTR-20100Human Factors in Transportation

3

AVTR-25000Aviation Meteorology 1

3

AVTR-25600Advanced Supply Chain Management Concepts

3

AVTR-25700Introduction to Supply Chain Management

3

AVTR-30000Professional Development for Aviators

1

AVTR-32100Transportation Legislation

3

AVTR-35500Motor Freight Administration

3

AVTR-35600Railroad Administration

3

AVTR-37300Transportation Safety Management Systems

3

AVTR-40200Fiscal Aspects of Transportation

3

AVTR-43000Labor Relations in Transportation

3

AVTR-45400Issues and Trends in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

3

AVTR-45700Multimodal Operations

3

AVTR-46300Aircraft Accident Investigation

3

II. Department Electives (9)

A. Choose one Topics Course:

AVTR-358XXTopics in Transportation

3

Topics may include Energy Distribution, Pipeline Operations and Ocean Shipping.

B. Choose two of the following:

AVTR-26000Warehouse Design and Operations

3

AVTR-31300Air Traffic Control Systems

3

AVTR-45200Airport Management

3

AVTR-45300Airline Management and Economics

3

III. Management Courses (9)

ACCT-12000Principles of Accounting 1

3

BSAD-20000Principles of Management

3

BSAD-36000Human Resource Management

3

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OR

BSAD-38000Supervisory Management

3

IV. Technology Courses (3)

INSY-20000Introduction to Information Systems

3

-
OR

CPSC-19000Computer Applications

3

V. Culminating Experience

The senior-year culminating experience AVTR 45700 Multimodal Operations is required of all majors nearing graduation. The course will provide opportunities to learn through exercises replicating companies and will serve as one form of program assessment.

VI. Internship Option

Students who qualify with a 2.75 GPA (in both major courses and overall) will be encouraged to enroll in AVTR 49500 Internship in Transportation.

VII. Advanced Writing Requirement

The advanced writing requirement of the General Education curriculum is satisfied by successful completion of:
AVTR-32100Transportation Legislation

3

AVTR-46300Aircraft Accident Investigation

3

VIII. General Education Courses

For details on General Education requirements, see the General Information section in this catalog.

(MATH 11500, AVMT 20100, AVTR 10200, and AVTR 25000 serve both as General Education courses and as requirements for the Transportation Administration major.)