Program Overview

Program Overview

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Business with a concentration in Global Logistics Management at Arizona State University prepares students to design solutions for the future of global trade. This program covers topics such as analytics for logistics, global supply operations, and sustainability in business.

Program Details

• Total classes: 41
• Weeks per class: 7.5
• Total credit hours: 120
• Next start date: 01/12/2026

What is Global Logistics?

Global logistics involves managing the transportation of international goods, ranging from consumer electronics to healthcare essentials. This field requires leading business operations and solving supply and demand challenges, such as distribution and shipping.

Skills Developed

Earning a business degree with a concentration in global logistics management allows students to develop skills in strategic thinking, analysis, communication, and leadership. Students will focus on rethinking business processes by creating solutions for new and existing challenges.

Course Curriculum

The curriculum includes a variety of general business courses as well as specialized classes in logistics, management, and global business. Core courses cover topics such as statistics, accounting, and organizational leadership. Courses tailored to global logistics management range from procurement to analytics.

Sample Courses

• WPC 148: First-Year Introduction to Career Development
• WPC 248: Sophomore Career Narrative Design
• WPC 348: Junior Networking Foundations
• WPC 448: Senior Career Transition Management
• WPC 300: Problem Solving and Actionable Analytics
• WPC 470: Business Leadership Capstone
• FIN 300: Fundamentals of Finance
• LES 305: Business Law and Ethics for Managers

Career Paths

Upon graduation, students will be well-prepared for roles of leadership across various sectors, including nonprofits, government sectors, or private businesses. Career paths include:

• Distribution Center Manager
• Freight Agent
• Freight Forwarder
• General Manager (GM)
• Logistics Analyst
• Operations Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Transportation Planner

Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements. Some programs may have additional requirements for admission.

First-Year Admission Requirements

First-year applicants who meet the requirements for ASU first-year student admission are eligible for direct admission to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program.

Transfer Admission Requirements

If you are a transfer student applying to the W. P. Carey School of Business Bachelor of Arts degree program, you are eligible for direct admission if you have met the following requirements:

• An SAT Reasoning score of 1120 (March 2016 and after) or 1040 (prior to March 2016) for residents
• An SAT Reasoning score of 1180 (March 2016 and after) or 1110 (prior to March 2016) for nonresidents
• ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)
• A high school class ranking in the top 25 percent
• An overall, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 in competency courses defined by ASU (4.0 = A)

Tuition and Fees

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Accreditation and Rankings

The W. P. Carey School of Business is one of the top business schools in the country, with AACSB accreditation and high rankings in U.S. News & World Report.

About the W. P. Carey School of Business

The school fosters an environment of global thinking, with a cohort of award-winning faculty from six continents around the globe and a student body that represents more than 100 countries. Faculty accolades include National Academy of Sciences members, renowned journal publications, and speakers at national conferences.