Join the Global First Year in Business at FIU! Tailored for international students, gain skills in logistics and career support. Apply now!
The FIU Global First Year Program combines credit-bearing courses from the first year of a student’s degree with additional support services, instruction tailored to their academic and language level, and cultural experiences to ensure their future success. The Global First Year experience provides more than just academic, language, and cultural growth. With the included Career Accelerator program, students can also gain valuable professional skills to prepare for a successful career. The Career Accelerator is specifically designed for international students and includes: Four semesters of professional development and career guidance Skills-based training and opportunities for exclusive internships Unique workshops, real-world experiences, and cross-cultural group work In today’s global economy, logistics management professionals play a critical role in managing, coordinating, and transporting products to fulfill organizational goals and benefit the communities served. Demand for logistics professionals is rapidly growing as firms realize the benefits of increased profitability through improved efficiency. With a degree in logistics and supply chain management, graduates can provide global organizations with a competitive edge through efficient operations. After completing a BBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, graduates will be able to: Understand the relationship between Supply Chain Management and other functional organizational areas Devise alternative approaches for inventory management Apply information technology concepts to recommend supply chain solutions Demonstrate the impact of Supply Chain Management decisions on financial implications Explain multimodal transportation management strategies and the role of Third-Party Logistics and Freight Forwarders Understand the principles underlying Sales and Operations Planning, Order Management, and their financial impact Related occupations for BBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management graduates include General and Operations Managers, Purchasing Managers, Transportation Managers, Storage and Distribution Managers, and Supply Chain Managers.
