Supply Chain Specialist (SCS1)
The Supply Chain Specialist certificate program provides foundational knowledge of activities associated with getting products from their point of origin to the consumer. Topics include basic fundamentals of supply chain management, including general knowledge of current management practices in logistics management, E-Commerce (EC), global supply chains, logistics, and transportation.
Employment Opportunities
Supply chain specialists analyze and coordinate an organization's supply chain - the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered. Logistics and supply chain managers oversee activities including purchasing, shipping and transportation, inventory, warehousing, and delivery. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as logistics/supply chain coordinators in multiple industries.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
64 |
70 |
NA |
57 |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
236 |
249 |
NA |
245 |
| Compass |
79 |
62 |
NA |
37 |
| SAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
| SAT |
290 |
290 |
NA |
380 |
| ACT |
16 |
14 |
NA |
17 |
| ASSET |
42 |
41 |
39 |
42 |
| PSAT |
17 |
17 |
NA |
21 |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
NA |
145 |
Supply Chain Specialist Curriculum
The curriculum for the Supply Chain Specialist program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any term. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 18 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 270 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (18 Credits)
| LOGI 1000 | Business Logistics | 3 |
| SCMA 1000 | Intro to Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| SCMA 1003 | Introduction to Transportation and Logistics Management | 3 |
| SCMA 1015 | E-Commerce in Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| SCMA 2103 | Supply Chain Management Concepts | 3 |
| SCMA 2106 | Key Issues in Global Integrated Supply Chain | 3 |
NOTE: “C” or higher grade is required for all the above courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,800
Fees ($385 per semester): $770
Books/Supplies: $430
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)