Supply Chain Management-Distribution Management REVISED
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
NC CIP: 52.0203
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2024
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 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 110 | Introduction to Logistics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Algebra/Trigonometry I | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 13 | 6 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 225 | Business Finance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 210 | Fleet Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 215 | Supply Chain Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Oral Communication | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 14 | 2 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select one: | |||||
| Prin of Microeconomics | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology (Global) | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
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 137 | Principles of Management (Global) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 231 | Computerized Inventory | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| LOG 230 | Transportation Management | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Business Elective (at least 1 Credit) | * | * | * | 1 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 8 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
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.
Correction 6/27/24: GEO-111 was removed.
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