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Transportation and Logistics Management Online Degrees & Certificates

American Public University's Transportation and Logistics Management degrees build knowledge in the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management by providing students with the principles of management, economics, finances, and components of global air, maritime, logistics, and transportation systems. Students learn cutting edge processes of information technology, security and inter-modalism and of the companies and standards which are impacted by transportation and logistics management.

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  • Why Choose APU?

    • In 2009, American Public University System, the parent of APU, was the recipient of the Sloan Consortium’s award for quality online education.
    • In 2008, the National Survey of Student Engagement found that 97% of seniors at American Public University System would choose us again.

    Affordable Excellence
    American Public University offers one of the most affordable options available for pursuing your education online. APU was founded on the concept that everyone with a desire for learning should be able to afford a quality education. Other schools charge two or three times as much in tuition and fees, but do not deliver the same quality as APU.

    At APU, you can earn a master’s degree for about $10,000 (total program tuition, not per year), which is less expensive than you’ll find most state schools. Our undergraduates pay only $750 per course (or approximately $31,000 for a bachelor’s degree). Other online schools charge nearly twice the tuition per credit, and each course they offer is 3-4 credits. Fees? APU minimizes fees that can add significantly to the cost of your degree, setting it apart from other schools that charge technology, application, or admissions fees. APU adds to student savings by providing all books at no cost to degree-seeking undergraduate students.

    Additionally, APU accepts federal student aid and military tuition assistance.

    We invite you to join a vibrant community of 70,000 students who have chosen APU to reach their education goals.

    To learn more about our various programs and affordable tuition, simply take 60 seconds to complete the online Request for Information form.

    Modern & Relevant Programs
    APU offers the relevant programs and courses for today's job market via over 76 relevant degrees. Just a few of the ways we stay current on industry needs: the majority of our faculty are currently working in the fields they are teaching in; we partner with industry organizations such as the FBI National Academy Associates and build programs and certificates tailored to their needs; and we rely on Industry Advisory Councils made up of corporate members who review our curriculum to ensure its relevance to the skills needed in their industries.

    Experienced & Professional Faculty
    Our faculty combines relevant theory with real-world experience. They come with degrees from many of the top institutions around the world, and many are executives in government, business and nonprofit organizations, including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.

    Affordable & Respected
    American Public University provides high-quality, affordable distance education to students around the globe. We do not have resident or non-resident students, so tuition is not based on a student's geographical location or home of record.

    Transfer Credit for Prior Coursework
    You can transfer previous education and training for credit, allowing you to progress faster toward your goal. We will accept up to 45 semester hours towards an associate degree, 90 semester hours towards a bachelor's degree and 15 semester hours towards a master's degree.

    Accreditation
    American Public University is a member of American Public University System. American Public University System is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 800.621.7440) and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council (1601 18th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009; 202.234.5100)

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Video Spotlight

APU Feature Video
Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth welcomes you to the T&LM Program at American Public University.

Student Spotlight

Kevin Ryan, M.A., Transportation and Logistics Management
Washington, D.C.

Kevin RyanKevin Ryan needed a more competitive edge in his career as a pilot in a shrinking job market. He loved his experience as a Boeing 737-800 Captain with ATA Airlines, but when the company went under Kevin transitioned over to the Department of Defense to work as a Management Analyst with a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) subordinate unit. When his wife's military transfer forced him to move, Kevin had to use his skill sets to acquire a new job. He believes that the combination of his Master's degree from the University and his military experience made him competitive enough to be selected from among 100 other candidates for a position with the US Army Manpower Analysis Agency (USAMAA). Still, his goal was to get back into the cockpit and he concurrently pursued a career with Atlas Air Cargo. Hired by Atlas in April 2010 as a First Officer in the Boeing 747-400, Kevin credits the University with giving him a competitive advantage in the hiring process. “I can't help but think that my M.A. had a hand in getting me back into the cockpit, as well,” says Ryan, “I'm back in aviation and working towards my goal of aviation/airline leadership.”

Faculty Spotlight

William O. Hedgepeth
Program Director
Ph.D.: Old Dominion University

William O. HedgepethFor 28 years, William O. Hedgepeth was with the Department of Defense, employed as a civilian operations research analyst. He shuttled among the Pentagon, Crystal City, Fort Monroe, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Lee, and Fort Belvoir while conducting cost and operational effectiveness analyses, developing computer models, and artificial intelligence applications for logistics and combat systems. After his career in the DOD, William worked for GRCI, which eventually merged with ATT. While there, he was a senior scientist for Army logistics program developments. 

William taught at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, from 1992 to 1995 as an adjunct, and was a guest lecturer for the Army Logistics Management College, 1985-1990. William earned his Ph.D. and Master’s degree from Old Dominion while also working for TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) at Fort Monroe, VA. His dissertation was the analysis of 400 years of combat history using neural networks and traditional statistical methods. William's Master's and doctorate are both in engineering management. His undergraduate degree is in chemistry and mathematics from Barton College in my hometown of Wilson, NC.

Prior to joining APUS, Dr. William O. Hedgepeth was a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His research and teaching interests at UAA propelled him into his career at APUS, where he now teaches military logistics, global logistics, transportation, supply chain management, lean operations, RFID technology, disaster logistics, knowledge management, seafood logistics, business logistics, and project management.

Affiliations

American Public University holds membership in many leading transportation and logistics associations. Our active participation in these organizations provides APU students with opportunities for networking, education, and career development. Look for APU’s exhibit booth as well as presentations from our faculty at their annual conferences.

The Logistics Institute
Professionals enrolled in The Logistics Institute’s program and who have earned a bachelor of arts may transfer credit from The Logistics Institute’s courses into an APU graduate program towards an M.A. in Transportation and Logistics Management, M.A. in Management, or M.B.A. APU students seeking to earn the Professional Logistician (P.Log.) certification at The Logistics Institute may transfer credit from selected APU courses to satisfy requirements for The Logistics Institute’s professional certification programs.

GMATS
GMATS at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and American Public University have established a partnership in education for transfer credit, enabling students to apply their completed GMATS maritime coursework towards an APU online degree program. With prior approval, students may focus on a variety of majors that provide career opportunities utilizing your transportation expertise including: Transportation and Logistics Management, Homeland Security, Business Administration, and others.

MITAGS
Students at MITAGS are now able to transfer up to 12 credit hours into APU’s Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management upon completion of MITAGS’ Workboat Mate program. Transfer credits into other M.A.’s will also be considered included Management, Security Management, and others.

Defense Acquisition University
Students enrolled in the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) are now able to transfer multiple courses from a variety of DAU disciplines towards a Bachelor of Arts or a Master of Arts degree at APU in the fields of Transportation and Logistics Management, Business Administration, and Management. Shorter certificate programs are also available.