The interdisciplinary nature of the GTTL Studies program enables students to analyze systems and problems from multiple perspectives, and to collaborate with colleagues from different fields-skills that today's employers demand. The Certificate Program supplements the student's regular graduate degree.

In addition to preparing students for a variety of careers, the GTTL Studies Certificate Program introduces students to industry and government professionals through networking and internship opportunities. Our Advisory Board and professional network span a wide range of national and regional organizations, representing both the public and private sectors.

Students who complete the program receive:

Interested career professionals who are not UW students may pursue a Global Supply Chain Management Certificate through UW Extension.

Motivated undergraduates with an interest in GTTL are encouraged to enroll in our courses, but they cannot officially receive the transcript or certificate. In addition to obtaining valuable job skills and knowledge, undergraduates will benefit from the GTTL program's networking and internship opportunities. Undergraduates who complete program requirements receive an honorary certificate and an official letter of recommendation.

Typically GTTL students are pursuing degrees in the following UW departments:

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How to Enroll
If you are a currently enrolled University of Washington student, please contact Greg Shelton at gttl@u.washington.edu to enroll in the GTTL Certificate Program.

If you are not currently attending the University of Washington, please visit our Graduate School and the Web site of your prospective academic department for more information on applying to the University. Once you have been accepted by a UW academic department (e.g. College of Engineering or School of Marine Affairs), you may enroll in the GTTL Studies Program.

If you are a working professional and are seeking to enhance your professional skills and knowledge, please click here to enroll in the Global Supply Chain Management Certificate Program offered by UW Extension.

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Certificate Requirements
To earn a Certificate in Global Trade, Transportation, and Logistics Studies, students must complete a minimum of 20 course credits, including:

Courses for the GTTL Certificate may also satisfy the requirements of a student's regular degree program.

Certificate requirements can typically be completed in one academic year.

Click here to learn about the GTTL courses.

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Scholarships
GTTL students qualify for a number of scholarships to help them further their careers. National and regional supporters of GTTL Studies provide the following scholarships.

Internships
Internships at Puget Sound businesses and public sector agencies provide hands-on learning opportunities for students, exposing them to the daily workings of global trade and transportation systems. Interns will experience how organizations navigate materials shipments in complex environments, how challenges are overcome, and how decisions are made in real time. An internship affords students the opportunity to gain valuable field experience and to help open doors for future careers.

Supporters of the GTTL Studies Program offer paid and unpaid internships. Student placement in these assignments is based on individual interests and skills.

Former students have interned with the following organizations:

Please contact the GTTL Studies office at gttl@u.washington.edu if you are interested in information about these opportunities.

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Certificate for Working Professionals
Working professionals who are not enrolled as graduate students at the University of Washington can enhance their skills and further their careers through the GTTL Studies program. A certificate in Global Supply Chain Management can be earned through the UW's Extension program.

Professionals who enroll will engage in graduate level seminars in international trade and transportation systems, and will be able to tailor their final independent study project to their specific interests and background. Students will also benefit from networking opportunities with regional business and public sector contacts.

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