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.

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:

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.

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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• 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.