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About This Program
Expand your knowledge of reverse logistics management and its application to civilian and military enterprises with an online Master of Arts in Reverse Logistics Management from American Public University (APU).
As supply chain complexity increases, reverse logistics becomes more critical to organizations seeking a competitive edge. A first-of-its-kind program, this master’s program provides a comprehensive examination of practical applications in domestic and international transportation and logistics scenarios. It also provides an opportunity to research military retrograde operations and best practices. Coursework explores global reverse logistics management, technology, decision-making strategies, and policies and regulations.
This Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs-accredited program concludes with a portfolio project to showcase your learning and promote digital networking with industry peers.
This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP®) .
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
What You Will Do
- Analyze best practices of a reverse logistics operation
- Compare and contrast successes and failures in reverse logistics operations using case studies
- Trace the history of reverse logistics in the military and commercial industry, comparing it to current applications
- Informally survey military, manufacturing, or retail decision makers to learn how to assess qualitative and quantitative data in reverse logistics processes
- Prepare a plan to implement a reverse logistics process and technology in a manufacturing, retail, or military operation
Degree at a Glance
![ACBSP Accredited](/images/site/content/acbsp1.png)
ACBSP® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
$386.75** | $409.50***
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Program Requirements Printable Catalog Version
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 4849
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4314
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4315
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4317
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
Choose 3 credit hours from this section.
Course ID: 5298
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4316
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5004
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 5006
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Choose 18 credit hours from this section.
Course ID: 4319
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4320
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4321
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4354
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4324
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
Course ID: 4325
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
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05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Must take all courses for this section.
Course ID: 5020
Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
---|---|---|---|
03/25/24 - 08/30/24 | 09/02/24 - 10/27/24 | Summer 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
04/29/24 - 10/04/24 | 10/07/24 - 12/01/24 | Fall 2024 Session B | 8 Week session |
05/27/24 - 11/01/24 | 11/04/24 - 12/29/24 | Fall 2024 Session I | 8 Week session |
06/24/24 - 11/29/24 | 12/02/24 - 01/26/25 | Fall 2024 Session D | 8 Week session |
07/29/24 - 01/03/25 | 01/06/25 - 03/02/25 | Winter 2025 Session B | 8 Week session |
08/26/24 - 01/31/25 | 02/03/25 - 03/30/25 | Winter 2025 Session I | 8 Week session |
Admission Requirements
- All APU master's degree/graduate certificate programs require a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA®).
- Please read all graduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
- There is no fee to complete the APU admission application for this program. View steps to apply.
CHEA® is a registered trademark of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Materials Cost
Technology fee: $85 per course
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