Just the Facts
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Supply Chain Management
- 60 Credit Associate Degree
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Program Length
- Two Years
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Delivery Method
- Online
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Career Cluster
- Business Operations & Leadership
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Program Location
- Online
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Start Months
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August
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Financial Aid Eligible
- Non-Traditional Occupation
Estimated Program Cost
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- Term 1
- $ 2,696
- Term 2
- $ 2,690
- Term 3
- $ 2,690
- Term 4
- $ 2,696
- Books
- $ 2,932
- Estimated Total
- $13,704
Supply Chain Management Overview
Every industry relies on supplies and the processes that bring materials to the places where they are needed, when they are needed. Companies value people with the organizational and problem-solving skills that keep the supply chain running smoothly, without interruption.
The CVTC Supply Chain Management program will help you develop the skills you need to succeed, and provide you with an understanding of the principles of transportation, inventory control, materials operations, management, and logistics that are at the heart of successful supply chain operations. Your communication skills and ability to work with a variety of business professionals will serve you well in this growing field!
Throughout this program, you will gain skills and knowledge including:
- Application of Economics and Market Dynamics
- Cost Accounting
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Product Forecasting
- Business Planning
- Data Analytics
- Lean Production
- Process Development and Improvement
- Operations of Inventory Control
- Materials Management
- Transportation and Logistics Management
- Operational Efficiency
A career in supply chain management can lead you to personal success while allowing you to pursue your personal interests. Industries from manufacturing, healthcare, education and technology to agriculture, transportation, and retail rely on supply chain professionals. You can use your skills in an industry that matches your passion!
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Explore This Program
Career Opportunities
- Warehouse Team Lead
- Warehouse Manager
- Customer Service Representative
- Procurement Specialist
- Shipping Coordinators
Graduate Employers
- Red Bull
- EO Johnson Business Technologies
- Ashley Furniture
- Driver Driven Transportation
Graduate Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
$54K* yearly salary
Supply Chain Management professionals make an average starting salary of $53,870.
100% employed
100% of our recent Supply Chain Management graduates got a job in the industry.
925 regional jobs
There are 925 job openings in the CVTC district for the Supply Chain Management industry.
* This wage is not specific to CVTC graduates. Wage estimates are based on entry-level positions and are gathered from Lightcast which is an economic modeling software that blends historical and projected industry and occupation trends within CVTC's 11-county district. Wage estimates are based on Occupational Employment Statistics and the American Community Survey. ↩
Transfer Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Supply Chain Management program.
Sample Courses
Fundamentals of Supply Chain
Introduces the key concepts of supply chain management. Students learn tips, techniques, and best practices in supply chain operations. Students will stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in supply chain management.
Principles of Distribution and Logistics
Introduces the foundations of planning and control in distribution and logistics. Explore the basics of logistics management, designing supply and distribution channels, and the principles and activities of warehousing and transportation management.
Lean Fundamentals
Introductory study of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy to reduce or eliminate waste in a manufacturing setting. Lean terminology and tools used such as 5S will be examined along with the benefits and pitfalls encountered in implementation.
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Student Learning Outcomes
A Student Learning Outcome refers to the specific skills, knowledge, or abilities that students are expected to demonstrate upon successful completion of an academic program or degree.
Students will:
- Implement Supply Management practices in a global environment
- Demonstrate operations management techniques across product and service industries
- Analyze logistic interfaces and activities in a supply chain
- Evaluate demand management techniques and customer service policies
Program Success Data
Program Success Data
Supply Chain Management 10-182-1
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
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Fall-to-Spring Retention | 57% | 70% | 88% | 88% | 55% |
Year-to-Year Retention | 68% | 53% | 76% | 61% | N/A |
2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Graduation within 4-Years | N/A | N/A | 33% | 36% | 37% |
2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Graduate Count | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Employed in a Related Field | 100% | 83% | 100% | 100% |
2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Met | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Not Met | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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