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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, AAAS Planning Guide


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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 99  or placement into ENGL& 101 . MATH 70  or placement into MATH 99 .

General Education Core Requirements - 18-20 Credits


Communication Skills (5 Credits)


Choose either BTWRT 215  or ENGL& 101 . (Note: ENGL& 101 required for Central Washington University’s BAS-ITAM Degree.)

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)


Choose either MATH& 146  or MATH 211 .

Multicultural Understanding (3-5 Credits)


Choose one of the following courses: BUS 103 , CMST 203 , GWS 284 , HIST 245 , MCS 105 .

Human Relations (5 Credits)


Electives - 10-15 Credits to reach 90 Credits


Choose from the following courses: BUS 102 , BUS 120 , BUS 180 , BUS 217 , BUS 218 , BUS 219 , BUS 240 , BUS 250 , BUS 270 BTWRT 115 , CMST& 101 , ECON& 202 , ENGL& 102 , MATH 111 , MATH& 146 , PHIL& 120 *.

*Required for Central Washington University’s BAS-ITAM Degree.

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.

1st Year


2nd Year


Fall Quarter


Winter Quarter


Spring Quarter


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/

Plan code: LMMPSAPT

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