Logistics Management concept, which is intensively used and implemented in businesses since early 80s, has turned to be one of the hottest topics in business environment today. The tremendous change in markets, consumers, expectations and related to all these change in organizational structures and business approaches raised by globalization indeed has increased the importance of Logistics Management. Today, Logistics Management is the backbone of businesses and accepted as the primary "competitive advantage" for the firms.

Geographical advantages, human resources and economical potential of Turkey makes logistics one of the most important sectors in the country. Its vital meaning for Turkey can be comprehended better when the key elements of logistics management such as inventory management and procurement are taken into account, which are mostly handled by the companies themselves in the meantime.

Therefore, the main objective of graduate program in logistics management is to raise and educate professionals who possess knowledge and experience ande who are needed by the logistics sector. The program also aims to increase academic work in logistics area and raise academic staff to work on the field.