Supply Chain Management, CT.A.

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Program Description

The Supply Chain Management certificate of achievement program provides fundamental principles of supply chain management and logistics. Students learn the roles and functions of inventory control and distribution planning, transportation systems, purchasing, computerized logistics, and careers in the field.

The certificate of achievement program will prepare students who have already earned a degree to work in the supply chain management field.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

Differentiate supply chain management from logistics;
Explain purchasing processes, policies, and procedures;
Explain how technology is utilized in logistics and supply chain management;
Outline computer and supply chain security measures;
Compare modes of transportation and related policies;
Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms for all business settings.

After UCNJ

Graduates will be prepared with the knowledge and skills that have labor market value to the SCM industry. Graduates will be equipped for entry-level careers or advancement in the field of supply chain management.

Recommended Sequence

First Year

Fall Semester

SCM 101 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management
3 credit hours
SCM 201 - Transportation Operations 3 credit hours
SCM 205 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 3 credit hours

Semester Total: 9

Spring Semester

SCM 105 - Inventory Management 3 credit hours
SCM 110 - Logistics Technology 3 credit hours
SCM 210 - Operations Management 3 credit hours

Semester Total: 9

Total Program Credits: 18

Milestone Courses

The milestones (in bold) identify critical courses for timely progress and the semester in which the course should be completed for on-time graduation. Milestone course grades < 2.0 should be discussed with an advisor.

Career and Transfer Information