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Supply Chain Logistics Associate of Applied Science Degree

Location(s): In Person and Online

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Program Overview

Major ID: 314A

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

Logistics management is concerned with the procurement, movement, storage and processing of materials and information across the whole of the supply chain, from acquisition of raw materials and components, through manufacturing, to delivery of finished products to end users.

This program provides students the opportunity to understand modern supply chain management. Supply Chain management demands a multidisciplinary and cross- functional approach to business that transcends the traditional functional boundaries and management disciplines that characterize many organizations.

Career Opportunities

Supply Chain Logistics offers a wide variety of employment opportunities. Some of these are purchasing and supplier management, manufacturing logistics, inventory management, transport management, distribution, warehousing management, customer service management, information management and logistics and supply chain strategy. Because of the wide range of jobs open to graduates, prospective students are asked to consult with the program instructor for specific job forecasts.

Program Outcomes

Apply logistics and purchasing concepts to improve supply chain operations.
Analyze and improve supply chain processes.
Align the management of a supply chain with corporate goals and strategies.
Apply logistics to transportation and warehousing processes.
Apply fundamental supply chain management concepts to evaluate an effective supply chain.

Program Faculty

Promeet Jaswant Singh
promeet.jaswantsingh@saintpaul.edu 651.846.1519

Jon Stambaugh
jon.stambaugh@saintpaul.edu 651.846.1592

Part-time/Full-time Options

This program can be completed by using a combination of day, evening, Saturday and online courses. Part-time and full-time options are available.

Transfer Opportunities

Saint Paul College has transfer agreements & partnerships between many post-secondary institutions. For more information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer.

Program Requirements

Required Business Core

Professional Component

ACCT 2410 - Financial Accounting 4 Credits
BTEC 1421 - Business Information Applications 1 3 Credits
BUSN 1410 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
BUSN 1449 - Business Communications 3 Credits
BUSN 2465 - Business Ethics 3 Credits

Required Business Core: 16 Credits

Course

BUSN 1420 - Transportation Management 3 Credits
BUSN 1512 - Export Shipping and Compliance 3 Credits
BUSN 1530 - Distribution Management 3 Credits
BUSN 2110 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
BUSN 2420 - U.S. Customs and Importing 3 Credits
BUSN 2451 - Procurement Principles and Applications 3 Credits
BUSN 2472 - Business Negotiation Skills 3 Credits
BUSN 2520 - Supply Chain Management 4 Credits
Business Elective 2 Credits

Subtotal: 27 Credits

General Education/MnTC Requirements

Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List for each Goal Area

Goal 1: Communication 7 Credits

ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits
COMM 17XX 3 Credits
Goal 3 or Goal 4 3 Credits

Goal 3: Natural Sciences 3 Credits
OR
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 Credits
Goal 5: History, Social Science, and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits

ECON 1720 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
OR
ECON 1730 - Microeconomics 3 Credits
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Credits
Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Select a minimum of 1 additional credit 1 Credits

General Education Requirements: 17 Credits

Course Sequence

The following sequence is recommended for a fulltime student; however, this sequence is not required. Contact Program Faculty with questions.

First Semester

ACCT 2410 - Financial Accounting 4 Credits
BTEC 1421 - Business Information Applications 1 3 Credits
BUSN 1410 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
BUSN 1449 - Business Communications 3 Credits
ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 17

Second Semester

BUSN 1512 - Export Shipping and Compliance 3 Credits (spring only)
BUSN 2451 - Procurement Principles and Applications 3 Credits (spring only)
BUSN 2472 - Business Negotiation Skills 3 Credits
BUSN 2520 - Supply Chain Management 4 Credits (spring only)
Goal 1: COMM 17XX 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 16

Third Semester

BUSN 1420 - Transportation Management 3 Credits (fall only)
BUSN 1530 - Distribution Management 3 Credits (fall only)
BUSN 2110 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credits
BUSN 2465 - Business Ethics 3 Credits
ECON 1720 - Macroeconomics 3 Credits
OR
ECON 1730 - Microeconomics 3 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

BUSN 2420 - U.S. Customs and Importing 3 Credits (spring only)
Business Elective 2 Credits
Goal 3 or 4: Natural Sciences OR Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 Credits
Goal 6: Humanities and Fine Arts 3 Credits
Mn Transfer Curriculum 1 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 12

Total Program Credits: 60

The mission of the Business Department at Saint Paul College is to sustain the College mission by providing quality, lifelong business education supported by technology for a diverse, metropolitan student population.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

Information is subject to change. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.

Minimum Program Entry Requirements

Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements:

Reading: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900

Writing: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900

Arithmetic: Score of 225+

Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites.