Transportation Career Guide
Management and Logistics
Management careers all require adaptability and a wide range of capabilities. This is certainly true for managers in the transportation field. A typical transportation manager working for a government organization or a corporation might be involved in many different activities: supervising various functions and personnel; managing distribution; consulting with professionals in various fields; negotiating rates with warehousing and transportation companies; planning, monitoring, and implementing the distribution department’s budget; determining pricing levels; and forecasting on a quarterly, yearly, or 5-year horizon. —USDOTExample Industry Job Titles
- Logistics Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Construction Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Operations Manager
- Finance Manager
Featured University of Minnesota Departments
The following is a list of departments that can help students work toward a career in Management and Logistics:
- Applied Economics
- Center for the Development of Technological Leadership
- Carlson School of Management
- Construction Management Program
Helpful Links
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