TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ILT282	TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT II	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. KADİR MERSİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to teach students advanced concepts and practices in international transportation activities. The course focuses on fundamental structures such as multimodal and combined transportation systems, customs regimes, TIR practices, insurance and risk management in transportation, as well as current issues such as digitalization, green transportation, cost optimization, and global transportation policies. The aim is to equip students with the skills to evaluate strategic decision-making processes in transportation management from a technical, analytical, and sustainability perspective.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course content begins with the concepts and documentation of multimodal, intermodal, and combined transportation, covering customs clearance processes, the TIR regime, and international insurance practices. Operational management topics such as risk management, transportation network design, routing, and capacity planning are covered. Digitalization, green transportation and sustainability approaches, transportation cost analysis, and international safety regulations are also covered, aiming to provide students with both technical and current perspectives.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understand the fundamental concepts, processes, and international frameworks of multimodal and combined transportation systems.
Apply risk management, cost analysis, and routing strategies to optimize multimodal transportation operations.
Analyze the impacts of digitalization, sustainability, and global policies on multimodal transportation performance and strategy development.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Introduction to Multimodal and Combined Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
2	Reading	Documents and Processes in Multimodal Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
3	Reading	Customs Procedures in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
4	Reading	TIR Regime and International Applications	Lecture, Q&A.
5	Reading	Insurance Practices in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
6	Reading	Risk Management in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
7	Reading	Routing and Capacity Planning in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
8	Reading	Digitalization and Technology in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
9	Reading	Green Transportation and Sustainability	Lecture, Q&A.
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Reading	Global Transportation Strategies	Lecture, Q&A.
12	Reading	Cost Management in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
13	Reading	Safety and Regulations in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
14	Reading	Transportation Policies and Future Trends	Lecture, Q&A.
15	Reading	Performance Measurement and Strategic Decision-Making in Transportation	Lecture, Q&A.
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Uluslararası Lojistik, Orhan Küçük, Detay Yayınları

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management						5
2	To explain the basic concepts and theories associated with the field of Logistics Management						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences					4
2	To relate concepts and cases in the field of Logistics Management with other fields in Social Sciences					4
3	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field					4
4	To make scientific and interdisciplinary research about the cases in the field					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.						5
2	To draw conceptual and theoretical connections between past and present trade and logistics – transportation procedures and to make forecasts for the future.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.					4
2	To make literature review for analyzing cases in the field of Logistics Management and to use this information for personal studies.					4
3	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.						5
4	To use the latest technology for making descriptive and exploratory research and to use this information for personal studies.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.					4
2	To conduct a field-specific study individually and to complete it with discipline and responsibility.					4
3	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.						5
4	To assume duties and responsibilities in a team work as leader or team member and to fulfil them flawlessly.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.						5
2	To analyze data and findings in the field of Logistics Management with respect to cause-effect relations and critical perspective.						5
3	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.						5
4	To identify gaps in the theory and practice of Logistics Management and to offer solutions for each.						5
5	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.			2
6	To develop ideas as to how to use the information related to the field of Logistics Management in professional life.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.						5
2	To convey information related with the field of Logistics Management by using effective presentation and communication techniques.						5
3	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.					4
4	To use field-specific information for creation of various projects, activities and social responsibility programmes in the field of Logistics Management.					4
5	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.					4
6	To conduct literature review, follow the recent developments and produce written and oral works in a foreign language.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.					4
2	To respect social, cultural, scientific and ethical norms and values in the processing and dissemination of data.					4
3	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						5
4	To follow latest developments in the field and direct personal studies accordingly within the framework of the lifelong learning principle.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	15	60
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	4	1	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	38	0	150