Program Description:

The Certificate of Proficiency 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 advancement are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management . Students interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Business should follow the Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide .

Certificate of Proficiency (51 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.

General Education Core Requirements - 15 Credits

Core Requirements - 31 Credits

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 141 Purchasing & Supply Management Fundamentals Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 142 Sourcing and Supplier Relations Fundamentals Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 143 Materials Management Minimum Units: 4
• BUS 144 Logistics and Transportation Fundamentals Minimum Units: 3
• BUS 203 Contract Management Minimum Units: 4
• BUS 245 eProcurement Minimum Units: 5

Electives - 5 Credits

Choose one of the following courses: BUS& 201 , BUS 215 , ECON 100 , ECON& 201 .

• *Course 1 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date: ____________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor and Date: _______________________________________________________

Division Dean and Date: ________________________________________________________

Credential Approval and Date: ____________________________________________________

Program Advisor:

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

Program Information:

Length of Program: 51 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency
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: LMMPSC45