Logistics, in addition to being one of the most important service sectors in itself, plays a key role in the social and economic field, and will continue to be an important strategic area of our age and future, as it is the infrastructure for all other service and production sectors. Logistics activities that we can talk about even in prehuman times; It is the first prerequisite for developed economy, high value-added and cost-effective production, high level of quality and customer satisfaction. Logistics is not just a transport and storage activity; In addition to these, it is the professional level of all business and transactions from a single source, except for supply chain management, specialization and the main activities of organizations. On the other hand, each of the types of transport included in logistics, in itself, represent important strategic and global sectors. For example, maritime transport, air transport, and rail transport are individually important global sectors. Logistics, expressing all these added values and containing; It is the infrastructure that is as old as history but paves the way for the future.
Logistics; It is the only sector that includes intensive use of computer technologies, robotic applications, satellite technologies and computer programs, and with this feature, it is the only sector that simultaneously uses the information and technology fields at the farthest reach of humanity in different areas. For this reason, the logistics sector is the most important application area of advanced technological developments.
Logistics is not a local practice in general, but a global activity. It takes place in every field, starting locally and transitioning to a global environment. In logistics, time is both local and universal time, and location is every point of the planet. Therefore, it makes it necessary to perform complex and sensitive operations with perfect application and perfect timing. Along with a flawless operational design, foreign language knowledge, international integration, use of advanced technology, innovative and creative solution methods and qualified employee structure are the characteristics that stand out.
Among the sectors that will increase its importance in the future, logistics has always been mentioned at the forefront; It is a natural expectation that it is one of the leading sectors due to the potentials of our country and our city, and that it will become a global logistics center with much more importance in the future. For this reason, our Logistics Management department aims to train qualified manager candidates who are open to development and who have international qualifications, technical and foreign language knowledge to meet the needs of the logistics sector.
The Department of Logistics Management aims to train internationally competent logistics and transportation management candidates, with optional English preparation program and second foreign language education. Various opportunities for the graduates of the department are listed below: Working opportunities: International and national logistics enterprises, International and national transport companies (air, sea, rail, road), Transport, logistics, customs related public institutions, Enterprises engaged in international trade activities (import -export firms), All businesses as a supply chain manager, Transport and logistics consultancy and training institutions, Customs firms and consultancies, Businesses that carry out logistics and transportation activities within their own organization. Entrepreneurship opportunities: It is possible to be entrepreneurs (do their own business) in areas such as international logistics and transportation activities (such as transportation agency, transportation business organization management - they also have legal conditions), Transport and logistics consultancy, International trade consultancy. Legal rights: Graduates of the logistics management department acquire the following legal rights (according to the laws applicable in 2020): T.C. They can obtain the Mid-Level Executive Certificate (ODY), which is given by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, by direct application, exempt from the training and exams conducted by the Ministry. On the other hand, they can get the Senior Manager (ÜDY) Certificate, provided that they are successful in the exam by obtaining the right to take the exam directly, exempt from training. The aforementioned vocational qualification documents are legally obligatory documents with certain numbers for transportation and logistics enterprises.
