General Information

Associate Degree · 2 Years · 120 ECTS Full-Time Program

Objective

The objective of the Logistics program is to:

  • Understanding Logistics Processes: To comprehensively teach students the fundamentals, components, and operations of logistics processes.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management: To emphasize the importance of supply chain management and equip students with knowledge and skills in this field.
  • Planning and Management of Logistics Operations: To equip students with practical skills in effectively planning, managing, and optimizing logistics operations.
  • Inventory Management and Warehousing Strategies: To explain the importance of inventory management and warehousing strategies and to equip students with proficiency in these areas.
  • Transportation and Distribution Management: To provide knowledge and skills regarding the effective management of different modes of transportation, distribution networks, and logistics activities.
  • Use of Technology in Logistics: To teach the technologies, automation systems, and information technologies used in logistics and ensure students stay up-to-date in these areas.
  • Optimization of Logistics Costs: To equip students with analytical skills for the effective management and optimization of costs in logistics operations.
  • National and International Logistics Management: To explain the differences between national and international logistics activities and help students develop a global logistics perspective.
  • Quality and Process Improvement in Logistics: To teach the principles of quality management in logistics operations and instill a philosophy of continuous improvement.
  • Development of Professional Skills: To focus on developing professional skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork, and to prepare students for the industry.

Objective

The program aims to meet the industry’s need for a qualified workforce by training mid-level staff, assistant managers, or mid-level managers in the relevant departments of logistics companies, the purchasing, marketing, logistics, and foreign trade departments of various industrial organizations, as well as in the relevant departments of port operators and companies operating in the tourism sector, to meet the industry’s need for a qualified workforce by training mid-level staff, assistant managers, or mid-level managers.

Vision

To be a pioneering educational program meeting global standards through modern educational approaches and strong industry partnerships, recognized nationally and internationally in the field of supply chain and logistics management, and training professionals who shape the industry’s trends toward digitalization and sustainability.

Mission

To train qualified logistics professionals who possess the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required by the logistics, transportation, warehousing, and foreign trade sectors; who can effectively utilize information technologies and automation systems; who have well-developed analytical thinking and cost optimization skills; and who are committed to ethical values.

Degree Awarded

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded an Associate’s Degree in the field.

General Admission Requirements

Admission is based on the TYT score type of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).

International students are also placed based on the YÖS (Exam for International Students) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).

Graduation Requirements

  • Students who successfully complete all courses in the program (equivalent to a total of 120 ECTS credits) and achieve a weighted grade point average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale are awarded an associate’s degree in Logistics Management.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

NoLearning Outcome
1Possess and effectively apply fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession.
2Gains knowledge about occupational health and safety and quality processes.
3Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession.
4Evaluates professional problems and issues independently using an analytical and critical approach and proposes solutions.
5Communicates their thoughts in writing and orally at the level of their knowledge and skills, expressing them clearly.
6Takes responsibility as a team member to solve complex, unforeseen problems encountered in field-related applications.
7Plans their career and embraces a lifelong learning approach.
8In the stages of collecting, evaluating, and disseminating data related to their field, they uphold social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values.
9Keeps abreast of developments in their field and communicates with colleagues using a foreign language.
10Is aware of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
11Is aware of issues related to digitalization, environmental awareness, the green transition, and sustainability.
12Has knowledge of how logistics processes operate.
13Classifies the characteristics and areas of application of various modes of transportation.
14Implements warehouse management and inventory control processes according to established methods.
15Understands and applies customs clearance procedures.
16Conducts foreign exchange transactions in foreign trade and logistics processes within the framework of relevant legislation.