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Transportation and Logistics Management Online Degrees & Certificates

American Military University's Transportation and Logistics Management degrees build knowledge in the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management by providing students with the principles of management, economics, finances, and components of global air, maritime, logistics, and transportation systems. Students learn cutting edge processes of information technology, security and inter-modalism, and of the companies and standards which are impacted by transportation and logistics management.

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  • Why Choose AMU?

    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

    • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
    • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
    • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
    • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
    • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
    • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
    • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
    • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
    • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

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    *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
    **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability


Video Spotlight

AMU Feature Video
Dr. Oliver Hedgepeth welcomes you to the T&LM Program at American Military University.

Student Spotlight

Kevin Ryan, M.A., Transportation and Logistics Management
Washington, D.C.

Kevin RyanKevin Ryan needed a more competitive edge in his career as a pilot in a shrinking job market. He loved his experience as a Boeing 737-800 Captain with ATA Airlines, but when the company went under Kevin transitioned over to the Department of Defense to work as a Management Analyst with a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) subordinate unit. When his wife's military transfer forced him to move, Kevin had to use his skill sets to acquire a new job. He believes that the combination of his Master's degree from the University and his military experience made him competitive enough to be selected from among 100 other candidates for a position with the US Army Manpower Analysis Agency (USAMAA). Still, his goal was to get back into the cockpit and he concurrently pursued a career with Atlas Air Cargo. Hired by Atlas in April 2010 as a First Officer in the Boeing 747-400, Kevin credits AMU with giving him a competitive advantage in the hiring process. “I can't help but think that my M.A. had a hand in getting me back into the cockpit, as well,” says Ryan, “I'm back in aviation and working towards my goal of aviation/airline leadership.”

Faculty Spotlight

William O. Hedgepeth
Program Director
Ph.D.: Old Dominion University

William O. HedgepethFor 28 years, William O. Hedgepeth was with the Department of Defense, employed as a civilian operations research analyst. He shuttled among the Pentagon, Crystal City, Fort Monroe, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Lee, and Fort Belvoir while conducting cost and operational effectiveness analyses, developing computer models, and artificial intelligence applications for logistics and combat systems. After his career in the DOD, William worked for GRCI, which eventually merged with ATT. While there, he was a senior scientist for Army logistics program developments. 

William taught at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, from 1992 to 1995 as an adjunct, and was a guest lecturer for the Army Logistics Management College, 1985-1990. William earned his Ph.D. and Master’s degree from Old Dominion while also working for TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) at Fort Monroe, VA. His dissertation was the analysis of 400 years of combat history using neural networks and traditional statistical methods. William's Master's and doctorate are both in engineering management. His undergraduate degree is in chemistry and mathematics from Barton College in my hometown of Wilson, NC.

Prior to joining APUS, Dr. William O. Hedgepeth was a tenured Associate Professor of Logistics at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His research and teaching interests at UAA propelled him into his career at APUS, where he now teaches military logistics, global logistics, transportation, supply chain management, lean operations, RFID technology, disaster logistics, knowledge management, seafood logistics, business logistics, and project management.

Affiliations

American Military University holds membership in many leading transportation and logistics associations. Our active participation in these organizations provides AMU students with opportunities for networking, education, and career development. Look for AMU’s exhibit booth as well as presentations from our faculty at their annual conferences.

Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
AFIT and American Military University have established a partnership for transfer credit, enabling AFIT students to apply their certificates and courses towards accredited online degrees at AMU. With prior approval, students may focus on a variety of majors that provide career opportunities utilizing your transportation expertise including: Transportation and Logistics Management, Homeland Security, Business Administration, and others.

Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
Students enrolled at the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) seek professional development training, leading them to acquisition certification under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). DAWIA requirements for business experience or business education can be met by completion of several AMU degrees and certificate programs. 

GMATS
GMATS at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and American Military University have established a partnership in education for transfer credit, enabling students to apply their completed GMATS maritime coursework towards an AMU online degree program. With prior approval, students may focus on a variety of majors that provide career opportunities utilizing your transportation expertise including: Transportation and Logistics Management, Homeland Security, Business Administration, and others.

MITAGS
Students at MITAGS are now able to transfer up to 12 credit hours into AMU’s Master of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management upon completion of MITAGS’ Workboat Mate program. Transfer credits into other M.A.’s will also be considered included Management, Security Management, and others.