Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management
About the Program
The Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management certificate provides students with the knowledge and abilities to apply individual technical skills for an entry-level position.
AWARD TYPES: Associate of Applied Science, Certificate Level 1
AREA OF STUDY: Business
Degrees and Certificates
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View Degrees & Certificates by ProgramProgram Outcomes
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:
Explain logistics/supply chain terms. Explain the total supply chain management and function in distribution.
Demonstrate understanding of technological factors of logistics in international trade.
Apply forecasting techniques to various facets of supply chain management.
Solve transportation problems utilizing knowledge of world geography and the transportation system.
Program Information
General Requirements
The AAS in Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management provides students with the knowledge and abilities to apply individual technical skills necessary to pursue a career in areas such as exporting/importing, materials handling, global transportation, warehouse and distribution center management, purchasing management, and traffic management.
TSI testing required prior to first enrollment for all AAS degrees and Level II certificates.
Employment
There are 3,237 Storage and Distribution Managers are employed. This number is expected to increase by 6.3% over the next four years.
- The estimated annual job openings is 139 jobs a year.
- Median Wages - $45.96 hourly, $97,000 annually
Online Program Restrictions
Some online programs may require up to 15% of their curriculum be taken in-person on one of HCC’s campuses. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.
Language Option Restrictions
Some online programs require students to participate in foreign language courses as part of the program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements and available language options. If you would like to take courses in a language that is not offered online, you would have to do so on campus.
Elective Course Restrictions
Some online programs may have a limited number of elective options available, based on which of the designated electives are currently offered online. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.
Required Course Restrictions
Some online programs may require students to participate in one or more campus-based courses as part of a given program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.
Potential Course Restrictions
Some online courses may have face-to-face requirements for exams, laboratory sessions, and other activities. Please review your course syllabus to determine if your online course has an on-campus laboratory or examination requirement.
Texas Education Association (TEA) Industry Based Certification Resource
| Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MSSC Certified Logistic Technician (CLT) |
https://tea.texas.gov/ | Manufacturer Skill Standards Council |
Marketable Skills
Learn more about the marketable skills—skills valued by employers that can be applied in variety of work settings—so you can communicate these to potential employers. Click on the relevant award title below to see descriptions of marketable skills for that area.
Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management - Maritime Logistics Specialization, C1
Logistics & Global Supply Chain Management - Specialization, C1
Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management - General, A.A.S.
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