Logistics Management Technician- TCC
Program Description
The Logistics Management Technician certificate program is designed to provide an overview of the logistics process from product idea conception to product delivery to the consumer. Topics include basic fundamentals of supply chain management, including a general knowledge of current management practices in logistics management, effective materials management, obtaining low cost and quality products, and transportation.
Occupational Trends
According to EMSI data, logistics managers is expected to increase 3.1% in Georgia and 4.5% nationwide. Employment growth will be driven by the important role of logistics in an increasingly global economy.
Job/Career Description
Logistics managers analyze and coordinate an organization's supply chain-the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered. Logistics and supply chain managers oversee activities including purchasing, shipping and transportation, inventory, warehousing, and delivery. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as logistics coordinators in multiple industries.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age
Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements
Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
Curriculum
Program Outcomes
1. Maintain inventory databases.
2. Perform accurate purchasing procedures.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of effective use of different transportation options.
Requirements List
Program Length= 1 semester
Total Credit Hours= 15
Program Cost= $2842