Obtaining an Associate of Applied Science degree in logistics gives you an overview of all aspects of the transportation industry. Students can learn about common problems in inventory control and regulations for transporting materials and are generally encouraged to use problem-solving skills. This degree enables you to be an inventory control or logistics documentation assistant.
A Bachelor of Science degree in transportation and logistics technology is more specified toward a certain concentration, such as transportation systems, which includes classes on management and sales. Management positions are available for bachelor's degree graduates.
You must have a bachelor's degree and have taken the GMAT and GRE before continuing into graduate school to obtain a Masters of Science degree in transportation and logistics management. Unlike the bachelor's degree, master's degree students typically have more of a general education in logistics. Students can choose to take electives such as cost analysis and traffic management to further their knowledge in areas of interest. More advanced management and directorial positions are open to those with this level of education.
This is the highest level degree for this field. A Doctor of Philosophy in Logistics is flexible because it allows students to develop their own program based on their interests. This degree is research based and is heavily geared toward statistics. You must have a bachelor's degree in logistics or a related field to enter a doctoral program, but a master's degree is not needed. The degree allows you to either teach at a college level or work in the field in areas such as transportation management consulting or as an analyst of logistics.