Logistics And Supply Chain Management

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Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration A.A.S.

Expected Hours for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration A.A.S. Degree

60

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business provides students with the skills needed for jobs in high‐demand supply chain and logistic careers.

What will I learn?

Students will learn the principles of logistics necessary for employment and advancement in the field with courses emphasizing: 

  • Logistics and supply chain management functions and activities
  • Data analytical tools used in supply chain management
  • Ethical/legal issues related to purchasing and transportation of goods and materials
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Marketing, management, and customer service strategies
  • Sourcing and procurement processes and bottom line impact to businesses
  • Current local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations related to the large scale transport and storage of materials.

What is Business A.A.S., Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration?

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business provides students with the skills needed for jobs in high‐demand supply chain and logistic careers. Students will learn the principles of logistics necessary for employment and advancement in the field with courses emphasizing:

 Logistics and supply chain management functions and activities
 Data analytical tools used in supply chain management
 Ethical/legal issues related to purchasing and transportation of goods and materials
 Critical thinking skills
 Marketing, management, and customer service strategies
 Sourcing and procurement processes and bottom line impact to businesses
 Current local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations related to the large-scale transport and storage of materials.

Students will also participate in an intense logistics capstone strategy course and an internship experience in the final semester of the program.

Program Features:

 Classes will be offered in an accelerated block scheduling format.
 All logistic courses offered in an online format.
 Students only focus on three courses at a time.
 Classes offered in two formats meeting either virtually on Thursday nights or online.
 Students only focus on two courses at a time.
 Students know their scheduling for the entire program upfront.
 This degree program is eligible for financial aid.


Advantages:

 You will be in class with “like-minded” people who are self-disciplined and focused on completing their degree.
 Interaction with other students provides networking opportunities to form strong connections with other professionals in their field.
 Working toward your degree as a group has been proven to dramatically improve graduation rates.
 Student retention rates for this program are much higher than those in traditional programs.
 Faculty who teach in this cohort program understand the demands working adults face and are committed to helping students achieve their individual goals.
 Earning your business degree can open doors for promotion in your career.
 Cleveland State works hand-in-hand to ensure smooth transfer of credits to several local universities for the bachelor degree in business.

Accreditation

This program is pending accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Every quality business program worldwide is accredited. 

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Business Department Mission Statement:

The business department empowers future leaders through exceptional business education, with a focus on fostering innovation, ethics, and leaderships skills. Our mission includes a commitment to continuous assessment, ensuring students acquire the knowledge and skills needed for success.

Program Results:

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

Fall Semester
Course Credits
ACCT 1010 Principles of Accounting I 3
INFS 1010 Computer Applications 3
LOGI 1300 Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3
LOGI 1310 Transportation Management 3
WKBL 1010 Work-Based Learning 3
Total Hours 15
    • Complete any learning support courses required for ENGL 1010.

  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
  • Work with your advisor to discuss spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!
Spring Semester
Course Credits
BUSN 2370 Legal Environment of Business 3
CITC 1303 Database Concepts 3
ENGL 1010 English Composition I   3
LOGI 1330 Distribution Center and Warehouse Management  3
ECON 2100 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
Total Hours 15
  • FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing. If this is your first term of enrollment and you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is December 1.
  • Internship experiences are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These experiences are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes.  Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information. 

 

 

  • Work with your advisor to discuss fall registration. Remember, advising is key to success!
Fall Semester 02
Course Credits
BUSN 2330 Principles of Management 3
BUSN 2380 Principles of Marketing 3
CITC 2308 Data Analytics Spreadsheets 3
LOGI 2340 Sourcing and Procurement 3
MATH 1530 Introductory Statistics 3
Total Hours 15



    • FINANCIAL ALERT-If you plan to receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation is July 1. Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.

  • Work with your advisor to discuss spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success!
Spring Semester 02
Course Credits

COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communications

3
LOGI 2350 Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy 3
LOGI 2395 Logistics Internship 3

PHIL 1000 Critical Thinking or

PHIL 1040 Introduction to Ethics

3

Guided Elective

3
Total Hours 15
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 60
    • FINANCIAL ALERT-Please consult a financial aid specialist and the business office prior to the start of classes to check on fees/expenses and to ensure that you are in good standing.
      • Internship experiences are great ways to gain hands-on experience in your career field and make sure your selected career is a good fit for you. These experiences are also great to share in future job interviews and resumes.  Email coopeducation@clevelandstatecc.edu for more information. 

  • Congratulations!  After you complete this semester’s courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State graduate.
  • Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form under the Graduation Tab within Registration Tools & Forms on CougarNet.
  • Complete required program test and exit exam in the Testing Center. Schedule to take your exams by going to mycs.cc/testing.
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