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Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology - Distribution Management Track

Curriculum Description

The Global Logistics / Distribution Management Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations.

Course work includes the international and domestic movement of goods from the raw materials source(s) through production and ultimately to the consumer. Courses in transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, purchasing, computerization, supply chain operations and federal transportation and OSHA regulations are emphasized.

Graduates should qualify for positions in a wide range of logistics-related positions in government agencies, manufacturing, and service organizations. Employment opportunities include entry-level purchasing, material management, warehousing, inventory, transportation, international freight, and logistics analysts. Upon completion, graduates may be eligible to pursue professional credentials through APICS, AST&L, CSCMP, and ISM.

This track is a unique concentration under the Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology curriculum degree. It is designed to prepare individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation, and manufacturing organizations and provide the fundamental knowledge and skills to successfully manage customer and supplier relationships to meet company objectives.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology with an emphasis in Distribution Management Technology.

Associate in Applied Science NEW

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NC CIP: 52.0203
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POS Approved: Fall 2015

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 115 Business Law I NEW VERSION 2015 3 0 0 3
BUS 137 Principles of Management NEW VERSION 2015 3 0 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Survey of Economics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prin of Microeconomics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prin of Macroeconomics 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
  Total: 17 2 0 18

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
INT 110 International Business NEW VERSION 2015 3 0 0 3
LOG 120 Global Logistics 3 0 0 3
LOG 210 Fleet Management 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prof Research & Reporting (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 13 2 0 14

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3
LOG 215 Supply Chain Management 3 0 0 3
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing NEW VERSION 2015 3 0 0 3
  Total: 8 2 0 9

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 4
LOG 211 Distribution Management NEW 2015 2 2 0 3
LOG 220 Logistics Management 3 0 0 3
LOG 230 Transportation Management 3 0 0 3
LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics 3 0 0 3
  Total: 14 4 0 16

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 231 Computerized Inventory 2 2 0 3
___ ___ Business Elective ** ** 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
Select one:
Org Behavior in Business 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Professional Development (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Intro To Project Mgmt (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
World Regional Geography (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Interpersonal Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
General Psychology 3 0 0 3
  Total: 8 2 0 15

Total Credit Hours: 72

Additional Information

Business Elective - Select one: ACC 121, BUS 110, BUS 225, BUS 230, DBA 112, MKT 223, MKT 224, WBL 111, WEB 110

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110

2015FA - First time Associate Degree in eCatalog.

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