Career Options
Transportation and transportation-related issues are becoming more complex as we enter the 21st century. Transportation consumes all the aspects of our society, from specific concerns such as public transportation networks, to broad analysis of social, political, and economic consequences related to these concerns. The Transportation Studies certificate prepares students for this dynamic field by offering an interdisciplinary group of topics that are connected by common interest to the various aspects of transportation.
Type of Work
Transportation-related issues are analyzed and discussed in a number of different industry sectors. Common areas of study include civil engineering, planning and public policy, and supply-chain management. In addition, professionals working in transportation fields are becoming increasingly focused on the environmental impacts of transportation and are extensively exploring issues such as ride sharing, energy constraints on transportation, as well as the community impacts on urban and transportation planning.
Transportation Career Guide
Interested in a career in transportation? The University of Minnesota provides a number of opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals to obtain a multidisciplinary education in transportation. In addition to a graduate certificate in transportation studies, traditional degrees in a variety of University departments are currently available that allow students entry into the field. Check the Center for Transportation Study's Transportation Career Guide .
