Supply Chain Management AAS Degree

Schoolcraft program code # AAS.00341

The Supply Chain Management (SCM) Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program prepares students for employment opportunities within Supply Chain Management as well as the potential to transfer to a Bachelor’s program. This program will prepare students to become leaders within this industry toward career opportunities from design through to final distribution. Students will learn how to effectively manage all activities throughout the SCM industry. Included in this program will be the study of specific key interconnected areas such as supplier selection and sourcing, manufacturing, warehousing/inventory management, and efficiency in material distribution.

Students who satisfactorily complete the program requirements qualify for an associate of applied science degree. All program required courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

Program Outcomes

Communicate effectively in a Supply Chain Management (SCM) environment
Apply the principles of SCM within an organization
Apply the principles of Logistics within an organization
Apply the principles of Distribution within an organization
Apply the principles of Operations within an organization
Apply the principles of Purchasing within an organization
Identify potential solutions to risk situations within SCM
Apply IT solutions to SCM processes
Apply ethical process and procedures that are common to SCM
Utilize quality improvement and process management tools to develop and evaluate processes

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Creating Your Academic Plan

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
CIS 120 - Software Applications Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
MATH 113 - Intermediate Algebra for College Students Credits: 4
SCM 100 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Winter Semester

CIS 180 - Spreadsheet Applications - Current Software Credits: 3
COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
MATH 122 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 4
SCM 200 - Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution Credits: 3
SCM 220 - Supply Chain Purchasing Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Second Year

Fall Semester

ACCT 201 - Principles of Accounting 1 Credits: 4
ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 4
QM 106 - Introduction to Quality Improvement Tools Credits: 3
SCM 230 - Supply Chain Operations Credits: 3

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select One

ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
ENG 106 - Business English Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

Winter Semester

QM 107 - Quality Planning and Team Building Credits: 3
Natural Science - Select General Education Science Course Credits: 3-5
Elective - select one not previously taken Credits: 2-4

Social Science - Credits: 3-4

Select One

PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
GEOG 133 - World Regional Geography Credits: 4

Total Credits: 11-16

Program Total: 60-65 Credits

Electives

Select one course from the classes listed below to fulfill the elective requirement:

BUS 116 - Project Management Credits: 3
BUS 202 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
BUS 207 - Business Law 1 Credits: 3
CIS 171 - Introduction to Networking Credits: 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 4
GEOG 133 - World Regional Geography Credits: 4
PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
OSH 111 - Occupational Safety and Health for General Industry Credits: 2
SCM 291 - Supply Chain Management Internship Credits: 3

Prior Learning Credit

Often students select a program for which they possess prior knowledge. In some cases, students can earn college credit for this knowledge, to replace one or more courses in the program. Please see the Prior Learning Credits webpage for more information. At least one external licensure or certification has been identified for this program meeting these criteria.

Articulation Agreement

This program has an articulation agreement. Articulation agreements create seamless transitions to 4-year colleges or universities. They may ensure the transferability of an entire associate’s degree, allow for transferring extra credits, or provide guaranteed admission. Terms and transferable credits vary by program and institution. For more details, visit the Articulation Agreement web page.