PROGRAMME PROFILE

The Logistics Associate Degree Program is a professionally oriented, practice-based higher education program positioned within the field of Transport Services. It is classified as a Short Cycle program in the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area (QF-EHEA) and at Level 5 of the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (EQF-LLL), the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF), and the Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYÇ). The program is designed in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Process and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) and is fully aligned with national and international qualifications frameworks.

The program adopts a vocational education approach that emphasizes the practical application of the fundamental theoretical principles of logistics and supply chain management. Within this framework, key areas such as transportation systems, warehousing, inventory management, procurement, distribution, foreign trade, customs procedures, supply chain processes, and logistics information technologies are addressed from an integrated perspective. The curriculum is structured around a contemporary academic framework that reflects the ongoing digital transformation of the logistics sector, sustainability, automation, and data-driven management practices.

The program is intended for students who are interested in logistics and supply chain management, motivated to develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, willing to keep pace with technological developments, capable of working effectively in teams, and committed to linking theoretical knowledge with professional practice. It has been designed in response to the changing dynamics of global trade, digitalization, sustainable logistics practices, and the evolving needs of the logistics industry, integrating academic knowledge with current sectoral developments.

The educational process is based on a practice-oriented structure in which theoretical courses are supported by applied learning activities, including case studies, laboratory applications, simulations, industry projects, technical visits, and learning experiences that strengthen interaction with the business community. This approach enables students to evaluate logistics processes from a holistic perspective, develop interdisciplinary thinking, and effectively utilize contemporary technologies throughout their education. The program is delivered through an educational philosophy that emphasizes university–industry collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovative teaching and learning practices.