Master of Logistics Management (with thesis) Izmir University of Economics

The concepts of logistics management and supply chain management gradually gain importance with the effect of the rapid change and globalization, and as a result of the change of markets, customer needs and wishes, and the necessities of the relationships between the enterprises. It became a function that has a vital importance in terms of logistics enterprises which was perceived as only a military concept years ago, later it was thought to be limited with transportation and storage activities but today its borders are still broadening. That`s why, in order to answer the demand for qualified employees on this subject, our carefully designed essential and elective courses, enable the graduates of the logistics management program to be fully trained to be able to take up suitable positions in logistics companies as well as public and private organizations.

Supply chain management has become one of the most important competitive tools for business enterprises. The master's program in logistics management aims to train experts, who have mastery of both theoretical framework and analysis. The business enterprises that are able to survive in today's business world are the ones that can effectively manage the systems of both supply chain management and logistics. Therefore, experts who are competent in supply chain and logistics management processes will very likely emerge as candidates for executive positions in the near future.

Management of the materials, services, and information flows, forecasting methods, distribution of resources, project management, production planning, transportation, inventory and warehousing management, international trade management, logistics information systems, port management, distribution channels and retail management, customer service management and reverse logistics are some examples of subjects of great importance to businesses, which are covered in the program.

The courses are designed to enable the students' effective participation during class. Lectures are based on contemporary case analysis, projects, and presentations of students as well as the use of models and simulations. Additionally, the opportunity for professionals from the sector to meet the students and share their practical knowledge with them is provided in the context of the courses of our program.

Courses

• LOG 518 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• LOG 522 Quantitative Methods in Logistics Management
• LOG 595 Seminar
• LOG 511 Design and Analysis of Logistics Systems
• LOG 599 Thesis

Elective Courses

• BA 508 Strategic Management
• BA 513 Managerial Economics
• BA 538 Total Quality Management
• BA 562 Managerial Accounting and Cost Management
• BA 564 Marketing Research
• BA 578 Strategic Management Accounting and Control
• ECON 516 Economics of Risk and Institutional Risk
• ECON 517 Financial Econometrics
• ITF 510 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
• LOG 506 Warehouse Management
• LOG 516 Supply Chain Project Management
• LOG 519 Distribution Channels Management
• LOG 520 Global Logistics Management
• LOG 551 Simulation in Supply Chain and Logistics
• LOG 553 Supply Chain and Logistics Information Systems
• LOG 560 Dangerous Goods Logistics
• LOG 561 Retail Management
• LOG 562 Railway Transportation
• LOG 563 Energy Distribution

Application Requirements for International Students

Who can apply?

• Foreign nationals
• Blue Card holders (Turkish citizens by birth, but released from citizenship by the Ministry of the Internal Affairs, and who can certify that their minor children who are registered in that permit are eligible for the rights stated in Law No. 5203)
• Foreign nationals who became Turkish citizen afterward/dual citizens in the same status
• Turkish nationals who completed the last three years of their secondary education (high school) in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, (including those who completed their entire secondary education (high school) at Turkish schools in the presence of Ministry of National Education in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) before 01 February 2013.
• Turkish nationals who completed their entire secondary education (high school) in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, (including those who completed their entire secondary education (high school) at Turkish schools in the presence of Ministry of National Education in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) after 01 February 2013.
• Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus nationals who reside there and completed their secondary education there having a GCE AL certificate, and those, who registered to high schools in other countries between 2005-2010 and hold or will hold GCE AL certificate.

Who cannot apply?

• Turkish nationals, who completed their entire secondary education in Turkey or in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
• Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus nationals (excluding the ones who completed their entire secondary education there having a GCEAL certificate, and those, who registered to high schools in other countries between 2005-2010 and hold or will hold GCE AL certificate)
• Dual citizens who have a Turkish citizenship by birth. (excluding the ones who completed their entire secondary education in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus/ those who completed their entire secondary education at Turkish schools in a foreign country excluding Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus)
• Dual citizens who have a Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus citizenship (excluding the ones who completed their entire secondary education there having a GCEAL certificate, and those, who registered to high schools in other countries between 2005-2010 and hold or will hold GCE AL certificate)
• Turkish nationals or dual citizens, who have a Turkish citizenship by birth, that attend schools affiliated to the embassies in Turkey, and foreign high schools located in Turkey.