Supply Chain Management 60 Credit* Associate Degree
Program Description
The Supply Chain Management Associate Degree program is designed to provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to be a leader in any industry involved in the flow of goods and services. Learners will examine the various links within the supply chain from point of origin to the point of consumption. With a focus on project management, learners will learn how to manage activities across all functions of industry.
Key components of this degree include: project/operations management, manufacturing, logistics, strategic planning, scheduling and coordinating resources, purchasing and inventory management.
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Demonstrate operations management techniques across product and service industries
- Analyze logistic interfaces and activities in a supply chain
- Evaluate demand management techniques and customer service policies
- Implement Supply Management practices in a global environment
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Purchasing Assistant
- Inventory Coordinator/Specialist
- Production Planner/Scheduler
- Supply Chain Coordinator/Analyst
- Logistics Coordinator/Specialist
- Transportation/Warehouse Supervisor
- Materials Analyst
- Load Planner
- Buyer
Courses
The Supply Chain Management Associate Degree is a 60 Credit* program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Supply Chain Management Associate Degree:
- The Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma will provide you with 52% (31 of 60 credits) of the total credits in this Supply Chain Management Associate Degree
- The Planning and Inventory Management Certificate will provide you with 28% (17 of 60 credits) of the total credits in this Supply Chain Management Associate Degree
- The Supply Chain Operations Effectiveness Certificate will provide you with 23% (14 of 60 credits) of the total credits in this Supply Chain Management Associate Degree
- The Logistics Certificate will provide you with 18% (11 of 60 credits) of the total credits in this Supply Chain Management Associate Degree
- The Purchasing Agent/Buyer Certificate will provide you with 17% (10 of 60 credits) of the total credits in this Supply Chain Management Associate Degree
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213.
For additional information, please visit our Accreditation page.
Transfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Purdue University Global | Business Administration |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
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