Supply Chain Management, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• BUS 102 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• MGT 260 - Intro to Business Logistics Credits: 3
• ECN 120 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 1  Credits: 3

Semester 2

• CSC 116 - Information Computing Credits: 3
• ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• MGT 266 - Prin of Supply Chain Mgt. Credits: 3
• BUS 121 - Business Communications Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 24 Credits

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program: $6,560**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost. Based on traditional offerings.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Entry level jobs in the transportation, distribution, logistics, operations and warehousing sectors. Customer service, Scheduler, Administrative Assistant, Logistics Coordinator/Support Specialist, Purchasing and Supply management, Inventory, Entry-level Buyer, Sales Representative, 

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Broad general knowledge of the supply chain management industry, good interpersonal and computer skills.  Ability to work in a team and diverse environment would be beneficial.

What Else Should I Consider about this Certificate program?

Iowa is at the crossroads of major national multi-modal transportation and distribution network including rail, road, air and pipeline.  Several central Iowa companies and Iowa State University have supported this program because of a lack of trained professional in this industry. The average starting salary is $12 per hour for no-skill entry level positions to $14 -$18 per hour + benefits for employees with supply chain management certification background.  Source:  https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/wages/find-salary.aspx?keyword=Logisticians&soccode=131081&location=Iowa; 

Source: http://www.projectionscentral.com/Projections/LongTerm (redirected from https://www.bls.gov/bls/exit_BLS.htm?url=http://www.projectionscentral.com /)

The DMACC Supply Chain Management Certificate provides strong foundational knowledge and skills to transfer to universities like the Iowa State University’s College of Business SCM program to achieve four year undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D degrees. 

Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.  

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