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2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate of Completion Planning Guide


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How to use this Planning Guide:

This planning guide provides in-depth information about the requirements for this certificate. Review this information with your advisor and develop a plan for completion. 

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Program Description:

Shoreline Community College offers a Certificate of Completion in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management leading to entry level positions in the supply chain field. Students interested in further advancement are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete additional certificates such as the Certificate of Proficiency or an Associate in Applied Arts and Science Degree (AAAS) in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in business should follow the Business Associates in Arts (AA-DTA) direct transfer degree planning guide.

Certificate of Completion (26 Credits)


Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Program Requirements


* Only offered once per year, during the quarter listed.

Certificate Completion


Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the office of Student Learning and Success at jaydelotte@shoreline.edu or 206-546-4719.

Program Advisor:


Matt Versdahl
206-546-4620 mversdahl@shoreline.edu

Program Information:


Length of Program: 26 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://www.shoreline.edu/virtual-campus/purchasing.aspx

EPC 5464

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management-What is it?


Purchasing and supply chain management focuses on the fundamental aspects of the supply/value chain, including methods to improve how organizations find the materials and services needed to make a product or service and deliver it to customers. Supply chain management encompasses the management of all activities involved in sourcing, procurement, production, logistics and customer relations. It also includes the crucial components of coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers, and customers.

Program Outcomes:


Students who successfully complete this program -by achieving a 2.0 or better in each business course completed, and an overall 2.0 or higher GPA - should be able to:

  1. Apply the skills necessary to collaborate across the organization, understand and support the organization’s policies, and adapt to the ever changing work environment.
  2. Utilize supply chain concepts and vocabulary related to sourcing, production, quality, transportation, storage, and negotiation strategies to effectively procure, move, and store goods and services.
  3. Apply mathematical concepts to conduct price/cost analyses.
  4. Apply principles of materials and contract management.
  5. Establish and maintain systems to track, control, and protect materials and information
  6. Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing within a variety of business environments.

Career Opportunities-What can I do with a Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management?


The demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals continues to grow in business organizations and government agencies. Potential entry level positions include Buyers, Contract Specialists, Supply Chain Associates, Logistics, and Transportation Specialist. Entry-level annual salaries range from $30,000 to 45,000.

Potential employers include: Manufacturing and construction companies, retail stores, educational institutions, government agencies (federal, state, counties and cities), public utilities, wholesale, services and distribution firms. For more, please visit career information and resources at http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.

Shoreline Community College


16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

206-546-4101

www.shoreline.edu

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