Program Description
The Supply Chain Management associate’s degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the SCM profession. Areas covered in this degree program include basic fundamentals of supply chain management including procurement, issues in executing global supply chains, logistics and transportation. It also includes business management, accounting principles, business communications, economics of supply and demand, computer fundamentals, and database management skills. Program graduates, who receive a Supply Chain Management Associate of Applied Science Degree, will be better qualified as future potential entry-level salaried supervisors and coordinators.
Career Information
Occupation
Warehouse Manager, Logistics Manager
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 14.3% nationally and 20.4% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $56,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Contact Information
Von Gatewood
Program Coordinator, Supply Chain Management
Academic Building C2207B
vgatewood@atlantatech.edu
404-225-4675
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Terms
Credit Hours: 62
Estimated Program Cost: $8,156
Required Courses
General Education Courses (minimum: 15 credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication (3 credits)
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
Select an Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Social-Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - (3 credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1100 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - (3 credits)
Select an Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Humanities-Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Occupational Courses (44 Credits)
Choose on of the following: (3 credits)
| | Select one of the following courses | |
| MGMT 1100 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MKTG 1100 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Occupational Courses (32 Credits)
Program Electives- Choose a minimum of 9 credits
Total Credit Hours: 62
Program Outcomes
1. The graduate will be able to provide the student with enough information and exposure to the industry needs which will make them a valuable asset to supply chain companies.
2. The graduate will be well versed in knowing the basics of supply chain management to be effective at the entry-level position where they can develop and grow through further training at the company level.
3. The graduate will be knowledgeable in the tactical applications of supply chain methodologies, making them a good foundation for company development.