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Business Management - Supply Chain Management (A.A.S.)

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Official Title of Major: Business Management - Supply Chain Management, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.BMT.SPLYCHN.MGT

Total Credit Hours: 60

About the Business Management Department

Purpose: Provides comprehensive skills necessary for a successful and satisfying business career. Exposes students to all aspects of today’s rapidly changing and technologically challenging business environment. Prepares students for careers in the global economy. Students who wish to major in business at a four-year college should enroll in the Business Administration transfer program or should carefully review and follow the special articulation agreement for ‘Business Management’ programs (see Transfer Services).

Additional Degree Requirements

A program chosen from a core of courses considered essential for any business student and from a broad range of electives. Students are expected to select a four-course area of concentration that will permit them to enter a variety of business occupations. The groups of courses listed are examples of appropriate and logical selections in an area of concentration. Required courses cannot be used as area of concentration electives.

Range of Occupations

Logistician Assistant
Logistician Clerk
Warehouse manager
Supply Clerk
Materials Recording Clerk
Materials Handling Clerk/Assistant
Transportation Clerk

Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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General Education Requirements: 24 credits

English Composition: 6 credits

ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 3 credit hours
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2 3 credit hours
ENG 101A and ENG 101 are equivalent courses. Students may take ENG 101A -ENG 102 or ENG 101 -ENG 102 to meet their English Composition General Education requirement.

Additional General Education requirements: 6 credits

Technology Requirement 3 credit hours
CTA 100 or CTP 103 are recommended. This requirement may also be satisfied by CLEP exam.
Wellness Requirement 3 credit hours
See General Education Wellness Requirement for a list of approved courses.

Program Requirements: 24 credits

BPA 111 - Business and Its Environment 3 credit hours
BPA 138 - Business and Professional Ethics 3 credit hours
BPA 142 - Principles of Management 3 credit hours
BPA 162 - Business Communications 3 credit hours
BPA 201 - Financial Accounting 3 credit hours
BPA 250 - Legal Issues for Business 3 credit hours
OR
BPA 253 - Business Law 1 3 credit hours
ECO 121 - Introduction to Economics 3 credit hours
OR
ECO 211 - Principles of Economics 1 3 credit hours
BPA Elective (consult with an advisor) 3 credit hours

Area of Concentration Requirements: 12 credits

BPA 235 - Introduction to Transportation and Logistics 3 credit hours
BPA 237 - Supply Chain Management 3 credit hours
And choose two of the following:
BPA 119 - Global Business 3 credit hours
BPA 236 - Introduction to Airport and Seaport Operations 3 credit hours
BPA 238 - Domestic and International Freight Operations 3 credit hours
BPA 246 - Business Operations and Logistics 3 credit hours
BPA 275 - Internship in Business 1 3 credit hours

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Fast Track

This program has a Fast Track Option for those holding a college degree.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the supply chain management area of concentration, students will be able to:

Describe the dynamics of the changing global business environment.
Apply information from financial statements for decision-making purposes.
Present ideas and communicate in a professional manner.
Apply economic information for decision-making purposes.
Apply current business concepts and laws to develop legal & ethical business practices.
Apply logistics and purchasing concepts to improve supply chain operations.
Apply quality management tools for process improvement.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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