Academics
Supply Chain Management (APSCM)
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Description
This program prepares students to be knowledgeable, capable and enthusiastic employees who can effectively perform in a supply chain environment. Students will learn the principles and practices of managing, marketing, selling, promoting and distributing retail goods and services. They will also learn how to align supply chain strategies with corporate goals to coordinate suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and retailers, ensuring products and services are available to the final consumer in a timely and cost-effective manner while meeting customer service demands. Finally, students will learn how to employ various analytical techniques used in managerial decision-making when designing a supply chain network, managing and improving that network and resolving supply chain-related issues.
Contact Information
- Division
- Business/Computer Technologies
- Department
- Business Department
- Advisors
- Cheryl Byrne
Requirements
First Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 180 | Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| BMG 205 | Creating the Customer Experience | 3 | |
| BMG 206 | Retail Principles and Practices | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Computer and Information Literacy | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Writing | 4 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Second Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 211 | Merchandising and Inventory Management | 3 | |
| BMG 226 | Transportation Management | 3 | |
| Elective(s) | Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| MTH 125 | or | Everyday College Math | |
| MTH 160 | or | Basic Statistics | |
| Math Elective(s) Any math level 4 or higher course | 4 | ||
| Elective(s) | Speech | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Third Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 227 | Purchasing and Supply Management | 3 | |
| BMG 230 | Management Skills | 3 | |
| BMG 273 | Managing Operations | 3 | |
| BMG 275 | Business and Supply Chain Analytics | 4 | |
| Elective(s) | Natural Sciences* | 4 | |
| Total | 17 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Class | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG 295 | Supply Chain Field Studies | 2 | |
| Elective(s) | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Electives to reach a minimum of 60 credits | 6 | ||
| Total | 11 | ||
- Total Credits Required
- 60
Footnotes
*Select a lab-based course. Students who plan to transfer should meet with an advisor to ensure MACRAO requirements are met.
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