Operations and Logistics
Logistics is the flow of goods, information and money through an organization. This option prepares you for a logistics career in manufacturing, distribution and government sectors.
Effective September 2015, the Transportation and Logistics (TLOG) option was renamed to Operations and Logistics (OPLOG). Option course requirements were also modified. Students currently in the TLOG option will complete their requirements following existing TLOG course requirements. Students entering the OPLOG option will follow the new option course requirements as listed below.
Am I the right fit for this option?
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this career track. Ideally you’ll be efficient in project management with sharp negotiation skills and an entrepreneurial outlook. It also helps to be proficient in a second language.
You’ll receive training in transport economics and management, government investment and regulatory programs affecting transportation and utilities, and business logistics. We recommend that you use electives to gain complimentary knowledge in related fields such as marketing, finance, and quantitative methods.
Operations and Logistics option course requirements
(starting the option in 2015W or later)
| Year 3 | |
| COMM 2041 | Logistics and Operations Management |
1 If do not complete COMM 204 in Year 2, you can still start the Operations and Logistics option in Year 3 by taking COMM 204 (formerly COMM 399) in Year 3 Term 1, followed by COMM 443 and COMM 449 in Term 2. | |
| Year 3 | |
| COMM 4432 | Service Operations |
| COMM 449 | Supply-Chain Management |
2 COMM 443 will not be offered until the 2016 Winter Session. Students who start the Operations and Logistics option in 2015W will be required to complete two of COMM 415, COMM 444, and COMM 449 to meet Year 3 option promotion requirements. All three courses will be offered in Term 2 to allow students to complete prerequisite COMM 204 (formerly COMM 399) in Term 1. These students will take COMM 443 in Year 4. | |
| Year 4 | |
| Six credits from the following courses: | |
| COMM 4143 | Data Visualization and Business Analytics |
| COMM 415 | Quantitative Policy Analysis |
| COMM 444 | Air Transportation |
| COMM 4454 | Maritime and International Transportation |
| COMM 446 | Transportation Economics (not offered in 2019W) |
| COMM 447 | Applied Project Management |
| COMM 448 | Business Logistics and Logistic Services Management (not offered in 2019W) |
3 COMM 414 may be used to fulfill requirements toward a maximum of one of the following three options: Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Marketing, or Operations and Logistics.4 Prior to 2015W, COMM 445 was titled Shipping and International Logistics. | |
Transportation and Logistics option course requirements
(starting the option in 2014W or earlier)
| Year 3 | |
| COMM 3491 | Logistics Services Management |
| COMM 3942 | Government and Business |
| COMM 3991 | Logistics and Operations Management |
1 You must complete both COMM 349 and COMM 399, in addition to all other promotion requirements, to be eligible for promotion to Year 4.2 While COMM 394 is not an option-specific course requirement, it is recommended that you register for a section with content focused on logistics and operations (please check course schedule for noted sections). | |
| Year 4 | |
| COMM 441 | Advanced Business Logistics |
| COMM 449 | Supply-Chain Management |
| And three credits from the following courses: | |
| COMM 415 | Quantitative Policy Analysis |
| COMM 442 | E-Business and Supply Chain Management |
| COMM 444 | Air Transportation |
| COMM 4453 | Maritime and International Transportation |
| COMM 447 | Applied Project Management |
3 Prior to 2015W, COMM 445 was titled Shipping and International Logistics. | |
| Other Transportation and Logistics courses | |
| COMM 446 | Transportation Economics |
Blanket Waiver Program with the American Society of Transportation and Logistics
As a TLOG or OPLOG student, you qualify for the blanket waiver program of the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). This program permits UBC TLOG and OPLOG graduates to be waived from all course requirements for CTL Certification. Application must be made within six months of graduation.
Joint Program with the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation
Under a joint program agreement, TLOG and OPLOG students are permitted to get exemptions for membership in the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT). If you choose to take the CITT online Transportation Systems and Logistics Processes courses during 3rd and 4th year, you will be eligible to become a member of the CITT upon graduation. The CITT courses run 3 semesters and have year-round registration for courses. UBC students are able to gain the credits needed to apply for their CCLP® designation and this is encouraged to be as soon as possible.
Careers in Operations and Logistics
Logistics is the flow of goods, information and money throughout an organization. This option is designed to prepare you for careers with operational and logistics functions in manufacturing, distribution firms and government departments at all levels. Great communication and negotiation skills go far in this field.