Transportation Management

Course code OPMT 1130

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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In this course, students will explore the fundamental principles of transportation systems, examining various modes, networks, and associated services. Students will gain an understanding of key stakeholders, the necessary hard infrastructure, and the roles played by human capital and institutions in facilitating transportation processes. Students will also develop the competencies required to effectively manage the transportation of raw materials and goods, both internationally and within the complex geography of Canada. The focus is on strategic decision-making, with an emphasis on selecting the safest, most cost-effective, and time-appropriate modes or combinations of modes for efficient transportation management.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Canadian Transportation System; Transportation by Water, Rail, Air, and Pipeline; Small Package Transportation; Intermediate Transportation Agencies; Transportation of Dangerous Goods; Movement, Transportation, and Location; The Demand and Supply for Transportation; Transportation and Government Policy; International Economics, Policy, and Trade; Transportation and Environment; Regulatory Compliance; Transportation Claims; Contracts of Carriage

Course schedules

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.