Supply Chain Management - Associate in Business

Program Info

Year Established
2024
Program Code
SCMGMT.AB
Degree Type
Associate in Business
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
David Maier: 313-845-9890, djmaier@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-112

Program Description

Description

Covers the planning, organizing, leading, and controlling of all materials, resources, and information involved in the sourcing, processing, and distributing of products that add value to the wholesale or retail consumer. Focuses on the global coordination and collaboration with partners, suppliers, intermediaries, and third party logistic providers to meet or exceed the ever changing needs of the customer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Define supply chain management (SCM) and demonstrate knowledge in order to think critically and be able to evaluate and design SCM strategies necessary to support the firm’s global strategic decisions.
  2. Assess purchasing strategies and procedures, selection of suppliers, outsourcing, and negotiation strategies, price and cost analysis.
  3. Evaluate the managerial dimensions of operations management which include the design, supply, production, and delivery of goods and services to customers.
  4. Summarize the five modes of transportation comparing their operating and service characteristics, cost structure, and current challenges.
  5. Develop the knowledge necessary to become a 21st century front line worker in supply chain management and logistics.
  6. Develop mastery of the core competencies of material handling at the front-line (entry-level to front-line supervisor) required to pass the Manufactures Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - the Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) and Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certifications.
Career Opportunities
  • Customer Service Manager
  • International Logistics Manager
  • Inventory Control Manager
  • Logistics Engineer
  • Logistics Manager
  • Logistics Services Salesperson
  • Logistics Software Manager
  • Materials Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Supply Chain Consultant
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Systems Support Manager
  • Transportation Manager
  • Vendor Managed Inventory Coordinator
  • Warehouse Operations Manager

Occupational Exposure/Risk

Varies by career in SCM. Operations, transportation, and warehouse management may have slightly greater physical risk than will purchasing, systems support, or a supply chain manager.

Transfer Agreements
Bachelor of Business Administration 2+2 agreement with Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Integrated Studies 2+2 agreement with Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication 3+1 agreement with Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Business Administration 2+2 agreement with Siena Heights University

What classes do I take?

Supply Chain Management: Recommended Sequence 2023-2024

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses
Course Name Credit Hours
BLW-253: Business Law and the Legal Environment 4.00
BSC-130: Technical Foundations of Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3.00
BSC-230: Logistics and Distribution Strategy 3.00
BSC-240: Operations and Supply Chain Management 3.00
BSC-250: Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 3.00
BSC-260: Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3.00
Credit Hours: 19
Required Support Courses
Course Name Credit Hours
BBA-110: Business Grammar and Punctuation 3.00
BBA-131: Introduction to Business 4.00
BBA-231: Business Office Communications 3.00
BCA-145: Spreadsheets 3.00
BEC-151: Principles of Macroeconomics 3.00
BEC-152: Principles of Microeconomics 3.00
CIS-100: Introduction to Information Technology 3.00
ENG-131: Introduction to College Writing 3.00
GEOG-132: World Regional Geography 3.00
MGT-231: Leadership and Team Building 3.00
BBA-252: Principles of Marketing 3.00

English Composition or Communication: Complete one

 3.00

Mathematics: Complete one

 3.00
Credit Hours: 40
Note

Complete additional 100-level, or higher, credits to complete this degree.

Elective Hours
1.00
Minimum Total Credit Hours
60.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2024 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.