Graduate Certificate in Ports, Trade and Global Logistics Online
Develop a comprehensive understanding of daily port operations. Flexible online coursework supports your professional development by exploring relevant topics ranging from environmental regulations to cargo routing.
Program Overview
Elevate your maritime credentials with this online global logistics certificate program
Prepare for leadership opportunities or advanced academic studies with the online Graduate Certificate in Ports, Trade and Global Logistics program. The 100% online coursework empowers you with specialized knowledge of customs rules, trade policy, logistics supply chains and more while enhancing your ability to manage the essential functions of port environments.
Benefit from curriculum designed in conjunction with the Center for Advances in Port Management, an organization recognized for contributions to the maritime industry, and grow your professional network through collaborations with our industry-connected faculty. This trade and global logistics graduate certificate program supports your pursuit of relevant professional certifications and career advancement.
All credits earned through this program can be applied toward an M.S. or MBA in Port and Terminal Management.
In this online trade and logistics certificate program, you will learn to:
- Enhance your foundational understanding of how ports operate and function
- Broaden your understanding of the economic and legal frameworks of ports and trade
- Enhance your foundational understanding of how ports operate and function
- Broaden your understanding of the economic and legal frameworks of ports and trade
Potential career paths and global logistics jobs:
- Port Operations Analyst
- Logistics Supply Chain Analyst
- Trade Compliance Specialist
- Freight Transportation Coordinator
- Port Operations Analyst
- Logistics Supply Chain Analyst
- Trade Compliance Specialist
- Freight Transportation Coordinator
Tuition
How and when do you pay your affordable tuition?
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Graduate Certificate – Ports, Trade and Global Logistics online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports, Trade and Global Logistics Grad Cert | $479 | $1,437 | $5,748 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
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Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
How soon can you start your online program?
Our Graduate Certificate – Ports, Trade and Global Logistics online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/18/26 | 7/28/26 | 8/4/26 | 8/11/26 | 10/9/26 |
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Admissions
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The online Graduate Certificate – Ports, Trade and Global Logistics program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts*
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Official transcripts* from all colleges and universities attended
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university
- 3.0 GPA (cumulative or last 60 hours, 4.0 system)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Waived if undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or greater
- If a student’s GPA is below 3.0, they will need to take the GRE or provide letters of reference regarding their current industry involvement
Submit application and one-time $25 application fee online
Send transcripts to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to luadmtran@lamar.edu
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*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
As a passionate advocate for new technology, I am constantly interested in the challenge of how to make the online educational experience the best it can be for our students.
Craig Escamilla, Lamar University Faculty
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Explore the curriculum for this trade certificate online program
To earn your Graduate Certificate – Ports, Trade and Global Logistics, you must complete four core courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
