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Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology - Global Track

Curriculum Description

The Global Logistics / Distribution Management Technology curriculum prepares individuals for a multitude of career opportunities in distribution, transportation, warehousing, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations.

Course work includes the international and domestic movement of goods from the raw materials source(s) through production and ultimately to the consumer. Courses in transportation, warehousing, inventory control, material handling, purchasing, computerization, supply chain operations and federal transportation and OSHA regulations are emphasized.

Graduates should qualify for positions in a wide range of logistics-related positions in government agencies, manufacturing, and service organizations. Employment opportunities include entry-level purchasing, material management, warehousing, inventory, transportation, international freight, and logistics analysts. Upon completion, graduates may be eligible to pursue professional credentials through APICS, AST&L, CSCMP, and ISM.

This track is a unique concentration under the Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology curriculum degree.  It is designed to prepare individuals for positions in manufacturing and service organizations and government agencies that require critical –thinking skills to perform operational analysis, risk management, and supply chain management in today’s global economy.

This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Global Logistics and Distribution Management Technology with an emphasis in Global Logistics Technology.

Associate in Applied Science

A25610G REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0203
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2016

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry 3 0 0 3
LOG 110 Introduction to Logistics 3 0 0 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Quantitative Literacy 2 2 0 3
  Total: 14 2 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
LOG 125 Transportation Logistics 3 0 0 3
LOG 215 Supply Chain Management 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers REVISED 2016FA (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
Select one:
Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Public Speaking (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prof Research & Reporting (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Oral Communication (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
Survey of Economics 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Prin of Microeconomics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Prin of Macroeconomics (3) (0) (0) (3)
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
General Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
World Regional Geography (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 16 2 0 17

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
BUS 115 Business Law I 3 0 0 3
INT 110 International Business 3 0 0 3
  Total: 9 0 0 9

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
LOG 235 Import/Export Management 3 0 0 3
LOG 240 Purchasing Logistics 3 0 0 3
MKT 120 Principles of Marketing 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Business Elective ** ** 0 3
  Total: 9 0 0 12

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3
LOG 250 Advanced Global Logistics 3 2 0 4
___ ___ Business Elective ** ** 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
Select one:
Database Concepts (2) (3) (0) (3)
  OR        
Fleet Management 3 0 0 3
  Total: 8 4 0 16

Total Credit Hours: 69

Additional Information

Business Elective - Select 6 hours: ACC 120, ACC 121, BUS 225, BUS 238, BUS 240, GIS 110, GIS 111, GIS 211, LOG 211, MKT 224, WBL 111

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110

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A25610G REVISED