Ocean Futures | Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCoordinationMonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningTime ManagementNegotiationService Orientation

Knowledge

TransportationAdministrativeCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityNear VisionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
Arrange for applicable duties, taxes, or paperwork for customs clearance.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareElectronic mail softwareCompliance softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

Desktop computersLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium43-5011.01	Freight Forwarders	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Optimal shipment routes for diverse cargo including livestock, hazardous materials, and oversized loads — select autonomously by weighing transit times, regulatory requirements, and security considerations.
Complex customs clearance scenarios involving multiple jurisdictions or restricted goods — manage independently, preparing all required documentation and liaising directly with customs authorities.
Freight rate negotiations with carriers across multiple modes including air, ocean, and ground — lead to achieve cost targets while maintaining service quality for a full client portfolio.
Non-routine client situations such as urgent shipments, regulatory holds, or cargo damage claims — resolve using critical thinking and knowledge of carrier contracts and trade regulations.
Comprehensive shipping documentation packages for complex multi-leg international shipments — prepare and audit end-to-end, ensuring accuracy across bills of lading, certificates of origin, and commercial invoices.
Client advisories on regulatory changes, trade compliance updates, and emerging shipping risks — develop and communicate proactively using authoritative regulatory sources and industry publications.
Cost-benefit analyses for alternative routing and carrier options — produce using ERP and spreadsheet software to support client decisions on time-sensitive or high-value consignments.
Special transport logistics for sensitive or high-priority cargoes — orchestrate across multiple vendors and regulatory bodies, maintaining chain-of-custody documentation throughout transit.
Shipment data trends such as transit delays, carrier performance, and cost variances — analyze using database query tools to identify process improvement opportunities.
Inbound and outbound shipment compliance obligations for assigned accounts — manage comprehensively, applying deep knowledge of customs law, tariff classifications, and trade agreements.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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