Supply Chain Management Technology
Associate of Applied Business
Overview
The Associate of Applied Business in Supply Chain Management Technology is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of the critical role of supply chain management in today’s business environment.
You receive an introduction to the field of supply chain management in conjunction with basic business management skills and a well-rounded general college education. By completing this degree, you learn:
- project and operations management
- supply chain concepts and practices in manufacturing and logistics
- strategic planning, scheduling and coordinating resources
- purchasing and inventory management
Central Ohio has become a major distribution hub for multiple large businesses, including Amazon, FedEx, Kohls, Intel and other suppliers/manufacturers. COTC’s supply chain management technology program addresses the need for trained, educated employees to support the major distribution growth occurring in central Ohio and prepares graduates for the logistics and supply chain management environment.
Industry-Recognized Credential
You may be eligible to take the APICS Certified Supply Chain Certification (CSCP) exam.
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open-enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Understand the essential roles of supply chain management and trends.
- Apply the current supply chain theories, practices and concepts utilizing case problems and problem-based learning situations.
- Utilize computer-based supply chain optimization tools, including selected state-of-the-art supply chain software suites.
- Utilize critical management skills such as negotiating, planning, working effectively within a diverse business environment, and ethical decision-making.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication, critical thinking, team building and presentation skills applied to business problems.
- Apply value chain concepts to warehouse, distribution and transportation.