The Associate Degree Program in Logistics is designed to train qualified professionals who are equipped with fundamental knowledge of logistics operations, strategic and analytical thinking skills, and the ability to adapt to the dynamic structure of the logistics and supply chain industry. The program focuses on delivering theoretical and practical education in transportation, warehousing, inventory management, foreign trade, customs procedures, and logistics technologies.

Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded an Associate Degree in Logistics, recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) and corresponding to 120 ECTS credits, aligned with Level 5 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF). Although no legally designated occupational title is granted, graduates can work in various roles such as logistics staff, warehouse and distribution assistant, supply chain support officer, customs and foreign trade assistant, and operational coordinator in logistics and transportation companies.

Admission to the program is conducted through the central placement system managed by ÖSYM. Graduates may pursue undergraduate education through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) and transition into related programs such as Logistics Management, International Trade and Logistics, Business Administration, or Transportation and Logistics. To graduate, students must successfully complete all coursework and mandatory internship requirements, earn 120 ECTS credits, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.

The learning environment includes face-to-face and hybrid classroom instruction, computer laboratories equipped with logistics software (e.g., ERP, WMS), and internship practices in logistics companies, port authorities, customs brokerage firms, and supply chain departments of industrial enterprises. Project-based learning, case analysis, technical visits to logistics hubs, and digital education platforms further enhance the students’ practical experience and sectoral readiness.

The program fosters key competencies such as critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, communication, digital literacy, ethical responsibility, and lifelong learning. Students are also encouraged to develop an awareness of global logistics trends, sustainability, and customer-oriented service delivery.

Structured within the framework of the Institutional Accreditation Program (IAP), the Logistics Program is monitored and improved continuously based on the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle. Program quality is ensured through stakeholder feedback, curriculum updates, external evaluations, and institutional quality assurance systems.