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Supply Chain Management-Global Logistics Technology REVISED

Curriculum Description

The Supply Chain Management-Global Logistics Technology Track 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 positions in manufacturing and service organizations and government agencies that require critical –thinking skills to perform operational analysis, risk management, and supply chain management in today’s global economy.

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 Global Logistics Technology.

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

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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: 3 0 0 3

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
GIS 111 Introduction to GIS 2 2 0 3
LOG 125 Transportation Logistics 3 0 0 3
LOG 235 Import/Export 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
LOG 250 Advanced Global Logistics 3 2 0 4
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I (Global) 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective * * * 3
Select one:
Human Resource Management (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Work-Based Learning I 0 0 10 1
  Total: 9 2 10 14

Total Credit Hours: 62

Additional Information

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

Correction 6/27/24: GEO-111 was removed.

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