Online Global Logistics Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

ASU’s BA in Business with a concentration in global logistics management provides the needed skills to develop strategic business processes for logistics management and an understanding of their relationship to the global distribution of goods and services.
Offered through the W. P. Carey School of Business, this program helps students think strategically and analytically in approaching the complex process of managing, coordinating and transporting goods. Students will learn to communicate effectively and lead with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness and increasing profits.

Career opportunities for logistics management professionals fall within a broad range of job titles. Individuals in these positions engage in a variety of activities in the private, nonprofit and governmental sectors. The current CEOs of major corporations like Apple and Walmart come from logistics-related backgrounds, showing the importance of this expertise to enterprise success.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses.

English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
Math - 4 years - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
Fine Arts - 1 year

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:

Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.0 GPA in competency courses (4.0 = A)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts delivered by hand or fax. Please have your previous academic institution(s) mail your official transcript to the appropriate ASU mailing address

Individual Review
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All students who don’t meet the above standards will be evaluated through a process called Individual Review. Through this process Undergraduate Admissions will review all available information about a student’s application, carefully considering all aspects of a student’s academic background and accomplishments. Submission of an ACT or SAT test score is highly recommended. In some cases, additional information might be requested.

International Applicants
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TOEFL and IELTS score must be mailed to the university.

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As the world's population continues to grow, successful production of food and other agricultural products will remain a global issue for many years to come. The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management can prepare you for a successful business career in industries related to the food system, including:

input markets
farm production
commodity marketing and processing
food manufacturing and distribution
food retailing

This degree can help you develop the vital decision-making skills, understanding of the agricultural-food system dynamics, and the leadership/management qualities to enhance your contributions to agribusiness enterprises or even your own entrepreneurial ventures.

Why an Agribusiness Management Degree Online at Penn State?

Penn State's online Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management provides an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates studies in agriculture and business management with courses in finance, supply chain, marketing, and consumer behavior. You can apply the skills you learn directly to the challenges that agribusinesses face today.

Who Should Apply?

This could be an excellent program for you if you already work or aspire to work in the world food system in areas such as food agriculture, forestry, fishing, food manufacturing, grocery and farm wholesale, lawn, garden, grocery stores, or transportation and storage.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

The online agribusiness management degree program can prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in a number of fields, including food production, wholesaling and retailing industries, financial services, agricultural supply logistics, procurement, and input suppliers. You can also pursue advanced study in business administration, finance, or marketing.

Agribusiness management graduates may work in such positions as:

account or sales manager
loan officer
marketing coordinator
pricing analyst
production supervisor

Entry Requirements

The agribusiness management bachelor's program is designed for you, if you have:

- an interest in agriculture related fields, economics, finance, and/or marketing

- an employment background in an agriculture- or business-focused career, such as farming, production, or facility operator, and if you want to complete a degree to advance in your current position or seek out a new career opportunity

- an associate degree in a related field or have completed the first two years of a bachelor's degree (not required)

International applicants
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International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.
The scores must be less than two years old. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam (score reports must be official and cannot be more than two years old (code #2660);

IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test

SAT score of 530 or higher on the critical reading section (code #2660);

ACT score of 24 or higher on the English section (code #3656);

IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam,
IB score of 5 or higher on the English Language & Literature (SL/HL) exam,

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Life Cycle Management (LCM) is a recently introduced endorsement to the MAgriScience. The global push for solutions to major environmental problems, such as climate change, has resulted in an increased emphasis on the resource requirements (footprint) of consumer goods, including food and fibre products.

LCM encompasses a broad range of disciplines, including agribusiness, logistics and supply chain management, agricultural and horticultural systems and sustainable processing technologies. Research opportunities for postgraduate students include the environmental impact of primary production systems, resource use efficiency, environmental certification, trade policy and market access issues.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Master of AgriScience (240 credits) is open to students who have completed one of the following minimum pre-requisites, at an appropriate level of academic achievement:

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, with a minimum B average in the majoring 300 level papers

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, with a major in the intended postgraduate subject;

A Bachelor of AgriScience degree, or close equivalent, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Science, a Graduate Diploma in Rural Studies or close equivalent in the intended postgraduate subject.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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This program prepares you to tackle business problems in the global marketplace and understand the complex world of logistics, supply chain and trade industries.

Areas you will cover include purchasing, materials management, inventory control, warehousing, transport and distribution, and end-user stakeholder expectation management.

Entry Requirements

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The course is designed to provide a higher degree qualification for candidates who wish to extend the depth of skills and knowledge developed in previous undergraduate or postgraduate studies. It combines all the subjects of a traditional MBA with a strong maritime and logistics focus and provides the foundation for graduates to undertake senior management positions in the logistics and maritime industries.

This globally recognised MBA is available for study entirely by distance* or oncampus in Launceston, to suit your own individual preferences. Both study modes have the same content and receive identical, comprehensive study materials. Our study materials are augmented by online resources, regular contact with international teaching teams and dedicated support staff. AMC’s long history of delivering this program assures you that you will receive a high quality learning experience.

Students entering the Master program have two options available for study. They can choose to undertake the course fully by coursework or alternatively, partly by coursework with a final dissertation which is equivalent to three units of study.

On successful completion, MBA graduates may pursue a program of research by applying for Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy.

Entry Requirements

A first degree in business or an associated discipline such as commerce, economics, law, management, transport and distribution, maritime studies or marine engineering, and at least two years appropriate work experience; or

Hold a Certificate of Competency as a Master Class 1 or Engineer Class 1 together with extensive industry experience;or

If an appropriate first degree or professional qualification is not held, prospective candidates may apply to the Department of Maritime and Logistics Management to consider their suitability. An applicant’s suitability is assessed on various criteria including work experience, current managerial responsibilities and/or their GMAT score.

International candidates from a non-English speaking background also need to have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (no individual band less that 6.0).

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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