This course examines the field of Traffic and Transportation management in order to provide a professional level of competency for students who wish to pursue careers in Purchasing and Materials Management and/or professional transportation management. Course topics include: transportation regulation and deregulation, transportation economics, buying transportation services, truck transportation, rail transportation, air, marine and pipeline, computers in transportation, customs and excise, dangerous goods, packaging, damage prevention, and carrier claims. (Formerly MGT 803)