Program Description:

The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to enter the supply chain workforce directly upon completion of the program. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand by employers in the field. Students interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Business should follow the Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide .

AAAS Degree (93-96 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.

Grade of 2.0 or higher in each business course, and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher required.

Additional Information
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Management program is unique and highly regarded and designed both for those entering the field and professionals seeking to upgrade their skills.

Professional Organizations
Institute for Supply Management, INC. (ISM) - http://www.ism.ws/
National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) - http://www.naepnet.org/
International Society of Logistics (SOLE) - http://www.sole.org/
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) - http://www.nigp.org/
National Contract Management Association (NCMA) - http://www.ncmahq.org/
APICS: The Association for Operations Management - http://www.apics.org/
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - http://cscmp.org/

Program Prerequisites:

ENGL 099  or placement into ENGL& 101 . MATH 070  or placement into MATH 099 .

General Education Core Requirements - 18-20 Credits

Purchasing Core Requirements - 61 Credits

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I Credits: 5
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II Credits: 5
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III Credits: 5
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business Credits: 5
• BUS 141 Purchasing and Supply Credits: 5
• BUS 142 Sourcing and Supplier Credits: 5
• BUS 143 Materials Management Credits: 4
• BUS 144 Logistics and Transportation Fundamentals Credits: 3
• BUS& 201 Business Law Credits: 5
• BUS 203 Contract Management Credits: 4
• BUS 215 Introduction to International Business Credits: 5
• BUS 245 eProcurement Credits: 5

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• ECON& 201 Micro Economics Credits: 5

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• ECON 100 Survey of Economic Principles Credits: 5

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Sample Schedule for AAAS Degree

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

Program Advisor:

Matthew Versdahl, MBA  206-546-4726 mversdahl@shoreline.edu

Program Information:

Length of Program: 93-96 Credits
Completion Award: AAAS Degree
Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $30-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/purchasing-and-supply-chain-management/

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