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Business, A.A.S. - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Business
Concentration: Logistics and Supply Chain Management

For more information, contact the Business and Technology division at 615-230-3301 or at bustechinfo@volstate.edu.

This concentration is designed for career growth in the expanding area of Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Center/Warehouse Management. Employment in supervision and coordination roles in supply chain management, traffic management, entertainment touring, and order processing are the goals of the program.

In addition to the AAS in Business - Logistics and Supply Chain Management program, VSCC offers a Professional Advancement Opportunity in Logistics and Supply Chain.

The Transportation, Distribution, Warehousing, and Procurement Technical Certificate and the Entrepreneurship Technical Certificate are embedded within the Associate of Applied Science in Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration.  Courses in these certificates may be used to award this concentration.

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, think critically, and develop problem solving skills utilizing quantitative data in business situations through physical or virtual presence in writing, speaking, listening, and electronic media.

  2. Describe practical applications that address real-life challenges and opportunities in logistics and supply chain management.

  3. Describe the latest professional concepts of transportation management and apply them in a global supply chain environment.

  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the role warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) play in the supply chain.

  5. Recognize the impact of purchasing and supply chain management on the competitive success and profitability of modern organizations.

CIP Code: (32) 52.0201.01     SOC CODE 11-3071

General Education Requirements - Credits (15)

  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  Credits: (3)
  • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
  • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: (3)

  • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics  Credits: (3)

Major Core Course Requirements - Credits (18)

  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: (3)
  • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
  • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics Credits: (3)
  • BUSN 2360 - *International Business Credits: (3)
  • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications Credits: (3)
  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)

Concentration Course Requirements - Credits (15)

  • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1010 - *Transportation Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1030 - *Distribution Center & Warehouse Management Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 2040 - *Sourcing & Procurement Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 2050 - *Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy Credits: (3)

Logistics & Supply Chain Management Electives - Credits (12)

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management Electives (Choose from the following list) Credits: (12)
    Choose from any ACCT, BUSN, HMGT, LOGI, OR WKBL Courses Credits: (0-12)
    CITC 1303 - *Database Concepts  Credits: (3)
    CITC 1334 - *Project Management I  Credits: (3)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

  • BUSN 1305 - *Introduction to Business Credits: (3)
  • INFS 1010 - Computer Applications Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1000 - *Introduction to Logistics Management Credits: (3)
  • ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 2040 - *Sourcing & Procurement Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1030 - *Distribution Center & Warehouse Management Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 1010 - *Transportation Credits: (3)
  • ECON 2100 - ^Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: (3)

  • OR ECON 2200 - ^Principles of Microeconomics  Credits: (3)

  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
  • BUSN 2300 - *Business Ethics Credits: (3)
  • LOGI 2050 - *Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy Credits: (3)
  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2045 ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Electives (See List Above) Credits: (6)
  • BUSN 2395 - *Business Applications Credits: (3)
  • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
  • BUSN 2360 - *International Business Credits: (3)