Supply Chain Management-Distribution Management
Curriculum Description
The Supply Chain Management curriculum prepares individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation, warehousing, trucking operations, 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 economics and finance, transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, purchasing, computerization, supply chain operations, federal transportation and safety regulations are emphasized.
Graduates should qualify for positions in a wide range of supply chain and logistics positions in government agencies, manufacturing, and service organizations. Employment opportunities include entry-level distribution, planning, material management, warehousing, inventory, transportation, trucking operations, international freight, and logistics.
This track is a unique concentration under the Supply Chain Management 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 Supply Chain Management with an emphasis in Distribution Management.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25620DM REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0203
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2020
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 110 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy NEW VERSION | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Algebra/Trigonometry I NEW VERSION | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy NEW VERSION | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 14 | 4 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 225 | Business Finance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 230 | Transportation Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| World Regional Geography REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 13 | 4 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 115 | Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 215 | Supply Chain Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Prin of Microeconomics REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Macroeconomics REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 149 | Intro to ACC Spreadsheets | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| LOG 120 | Global Logistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 211 | Distribution Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 220 | Logistics Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 240 | Purchasing Logistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 5 | 0 | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 231 | Computerized Inventory | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 210 | Fleet Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Business Elective | ** | ** | ** | 1 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Additional Information
Elective – Select 1 credit hour: GIS 111, SPA 111, WBL 111
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240 or REL 110
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
2017FA State Curriculum Standard Revision; new title and code; repackaged only.
This program was formerly Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology-Distribution Track A25610D.