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Department of

Logistics Management

Introduction
The Department of Logistics Management at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology was established
in 1996 as the first university program in logistics management in Taiwan. The department has been offering a two-year
BBA program accepting graduates of junior colleges since then. Subsequently the master’s program, executive MBA
program, and Ph.D. program were offered in 1998, 1999, and 2001 respectively. In 2002, the department starts a four-
year BBA program accepting applicants from both general and vocational senior high schools.

Missions
The Department of Logistics Management provides trainings in the technology and management skills needed to solve
complex problems that arise in global operations and logistics management. Together with our innovative research and
industry connections, we have created a unique learning environment that bridges the academia and industry. Almost
every industry in the modern economy is affected by the trend towards globalization. Given the rising competitive
conditions in business life, an excellent expertise in logistics can create great opportunities for firms. Especially, logistics
has become the driving forces for growth in global trade. For this reason, we want to ensure an international perspective
as part of the curriculum. To achieve this, we offer intensive English training courses and English competency is required
for every student.

Department Features
The Department continues to build excellence and expertise in every functional area of logistics management and
develop logistics professionals who set a standard of high performance in the business world. Traditionally,
transportation and warehousing constitute the foundation of logistics management. The Department combines these with
procurement, production, distribution, and information, to form our core curriculumwhich emphasizes logistics
integration. In addition, the department also offers comprehensive electives in international business, business strategies,
and industry policies. The innovative core curricum and comprehensive electives make up our complete business
logistics education framework. Graduates from the department benefit from the high worth the business world places on
our department.

Career Directions
Our graduates are well-prepared for today’s fast changing global business environment. There are abundant career
opportunities and flexible career paths for our graduates – pursuing higher degrees in graduate schools, and working for
various public and private organizations. Many students start meaningful careers immediately after graduation. Most of
them work for major transportation service providers and hi-tech firms. Their functions include: Logistics Management,
Global Logistics Management, International Business, Warehouse Management, Procurement Management, Maritime
Operations Management, Air Transportation Management, Freight Forwarding, Production Management, Quality
Management, Logistics Information Management, Distribution Management.
Some of the employers who have hired our graduates include: Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc, AU
Optronics, Bureau of Transportation, Chi Mei Corp., Daily Air CORP., Dragonair, Eva Air, Fedex, Everygreen Marine
Corp., Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., Taiwan Power Company, Military.

Contact

Tel: 886-7-6011000#33201.33202
Website: http://www.logistics.nkust.edu.tw

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