The Master's in Transportation Policy, Operations, and Logistics provides broad, multi-disciplinary training needed by the "new transportation professional," including courses in:
- finance and economics
- policy-making and law
- security, preparedness and resilience
- logistics and supply chain
- environment and sustainability
The program encompasses all modes of transportation - roads, transit, aviation, maritime, and intercity rail - and addresses both passenger and freight issues while preparing students for careers in a dynamic and vital industry.
Master's Degree Requirements
The degree requires eleven semester courses. Most students enroll in two courses each semester, permitting them to complete the program in two years. Five transportation courses are required:
- Transportation Systems (PUBP 715)
- Transportation Policy and Planning (PUBP 718)
- Transportation Operations and Logistics (PUBP 716)
- Transportation Economics (PUBP 721)
- Practicum (PUBP 722)
Students work as a team in the Practicum to solve a real-world problem. Practicum final reports can be viewed at TPOL Practicum Reports.
In addition, students take three elective courses which can be selected from any master's level course in the School of Public Policy. Electives specifically focused in transportation include:
- Metropolitan Transportation Policy and Planning (PUBP 723)
- Maritime Transportation Policy, Operations and Logistics (PUBP 746)
- Air Transportation Policy, Operations and Logistics (PUBP 747)
- Infrastructure Finance (PUBP 752)
- Transportation Law (PUBP 719)
- Transportation Security (PUBP 714)
- Transportation and the Environment (PUBP 732)
A full description of courses and requirements can be found in the TPOL Program Description.
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