Logistics
About the Program:
The Logistics Program at Piri Reis University Maritime Vocational School is a practice-oriented associate degree program aimed at training qualified intermediate personnel needed in the fields of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management. The program offers a comprehensive and up-to-date education in areas such as storage, inventory management, types of transportation, port and terminal management, foreign trade, customs procedures, logistics information systems, and supply chain management.
Being part of a maritime-focused university, the program has a strong infrastructure particularly related to maritime transportation and the port-logistics relationship. Students have the opportunity to gain sectoral experience through practical courses, technical trips, and workplace internships alongside theoretical lessons.
Mission:
The mission of the Logistics Program is to train qualified logistics professionals who possess fundamental professional knowledge and skills in logistics and supply chain management, can use digital technologies, are committed to ethical values, have developed environmental and social responsibility awareness, and can quickly adapt to the needs of the industry.
Vision:
The vision of the Logistics Program is to be a nationally recognized and preferred associate degree program with a practice-oriented educational approach, strong industry collaborations, and competent graduates.
Goals:
The primary goals of the Logistics Program are:
- To equip students with the necessary fundamental knowledge and practical skills in logistics and transportation.
- To train graduates who can analyze logistics processes and provide solutions.
- To develop individuals capable of using digital logistics applications and sector-specific software.
- To enhance students’ communication, teamwork, and reporting skills.
- To increase the employability of graduates in the industry.
Educational Objectives:
- To cultivate innovative professionals who follow professional developments in logistics and transportation and can adapt to changing workforce needs.
- To train graduates with high professional skills and competencies who can effectively manage logistics operations.
- To develop individuals with the qualifications sought in the national and international logistics sector, equipped with analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- To graduate individuals who can effectively use digital logistics applications and information technologies, responding to changing workforce needs.
- To nurture professionals with a high sense of social responsibility, innovation, teamwork orientation, and strong communication skills.
- To produce graduates committed to professional ethical values, capable of taking initiative, with high environmental sensitivity and developed leadership qualities.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates who have graduated from high school or an equivalent institution and have the right to apply with their Basic Proficiency Test (TYT) score within the Higher Education Institutions Exam (YKS) can apply to the Logistics Program. Student admission is conducted through a centralized placement system managed by ÖSYM. Horizontal transfer and admission of foreign students are carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations and the guidelines of Piri Reis University.
Where Can Graduates Work After Graduation?
Graduates of the Logistics Program can be employed in:
- Businesses providing logistics and transportation services,
- Port and terminal operations,
- Maritime companies and shipping agencies,
- Warehousing and distribution centers,
- Foreign trade and customs consultancy firms,
- Logistics, purchasing, and operations units of manufacturing and retail businesses.
Positions may include logistics personnel, operations support staff, and warehouse and shipping supervisors.
Departments for Vertical Transfer Graduates of the Logistics Program can transition to undergraduate programs determined by the Council of Higher Education through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).
The main departments to which graduates can transfer include:
- Logistics Management
- Transportation and Logistics
- International Logistics and Transportation
- Business Administration
- International Trade
- International Trade and Logistics
- Maritime Business Management
The list of transferable undergraduate programs is updated annually according to the DGS guide published by ÖSYM.