Supply Chain Management, A.S.

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Program Description
After Union County College
Recommended Sequence

Program Description

The Supply Chain Management degree program provides fundamental princi ples 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.

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 Union County College

Graduates will be prepare with the knowledge and skills that have labor market value to the SCM industry. Graduates will be equipped for careers or advancement in the field of supply chain management be able to continue their education by transferring to a four-year college.

Recommended Sequence

First Year

Fall Semester

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.
CST 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications 3 credit hours
BUS 105 - Organization and Management 3 credit hours.
BUS 110 - Business and Technology 3 credit hours.
SCM 101 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management 3 credit hours

Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

ACC 103 - Accounting I 3 credit hours
SCM 105 - Inventory Management 3 credit hours.
SCM 110 - Logistics Technology 3 credit hours
Lab Science Gen Ed Requirement 4 credit hours

Semester Total: 13

Second Year

Fall Semester

ECO 201 - Principles of Economics I 3 credit hours.
MAT 143 - Elementary Mathematical Analysis I 4 credit hours
BUS 201 - Business Law I 3 credit hours.
SCM 201 - Transportation Operations 3 credit hours.
SCM 205 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 3 credit hours

Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester

SCM 210 - Operations Management 3 credit hours.
ENG 128 - The Dynamics of Communication 3 credit hours.
OR
ENG 129 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
MAT 246 - Business Statistical Analysis 4 credit hours.
ECO 202 - Principles of Economics II 3 credit hours.
Humanities Gen Ed Requirement 3 credit hours

Semester Total: 16

Total Program Credits: 60

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.

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