Logistics Degree Program

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Logistics Degree Program
Mr. Eddie Moore President, Virginia State
University ETTRICK, VIRGINIA
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Overview

• The Academic Context for Logistics
• The Curriculum
• VSU Logistics and the Army
• Our Desire

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The Academic Context for Logistics
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School of Engineering, Science, and Technology
Departments

• Biology
• Chemistry and Physics
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Engineering and Technology

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Engineering and Technology Degree Programs

• Computer Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Industrial Technology (IT)

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Industrial TechnologysAreas of Concentration

• Computer Aided Drafting and Design
• Technology Management
• Logistics

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Logistics Concentration Outcomes

• Graduates will be able to
• apply skills developed from humanities, social
  science, and communications courses
• apply skills developed from math, science, and
  technology courses related to the National
  Logistics Curriculum (NLC)
• support the states growing transportation and
  distribution (TWD) industry
• support the workforce demands of the expanding
  Logistics activity at Fort Lee

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The Industrial Technology Curriculum with
Logistics Concentration
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Degree Requirements

• General Requirements 48 credit-hours
• Technology Foundations 36 credit-hours
• Logistics Concentration 37 credit-hours
• 121 credits required

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General Requirements

• Social Science 14 credit-hours
• English 9 credit-hours
• Health/Wellness 2 credit-hours
• Math Physical Science 14 credit-hours
• Humanities and Fine Arts 9 credit-hours

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Industrial Technology Foundations Courses

• Technology and Society
• Graphics
• Basic Electronics
• Manufacturing and Materials
• Industrial Safety
• Principles of Technology

• Mechanical Print
• Technical Writing and Presentations
• Cost Estimating
• Project Management
• Business Statistics
• Microcomputer Concepts

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Logistics Concentration Courses

• Introduction to Logistics
• Distribution Systems
• Materials Handling and Warehousing
• Legal Environment of Business
• Transportation Logistics

• Logistics Management
• Procurement Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• Global Logistics
• Senior Project
• Free Electives (2)

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VSU Logistics and The Army
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Status and Vision at VSU

• Status
• A participating institution of SOC (Service
  members Opportunity Colleges)
• Vision
• Become a member of SOC
• Offer a 4-year program
• Have Fort Lee as a primary constituent
• Serve the Army at large

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Current Distance Education Infrastructure

• Mediasite Recorder
• Camera System
• Mediasite software
• Multimedia Teaching Set-up

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RFID Laboratory (Logistics Applications)
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Online Course Offerings

• Fall 2007 (1 course)
• Introduction to Logistics
• Spring 2008 (2 courses)
• INTC141 Introduction to Logistics
• INTC345 Transportation Logistics
• Additional courses summer and beyond

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Our Desire

• To grow logistics and support the Armys needs,
  particularly Fort Lee.