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 . Placement into MATH 99 .

General Education Core Requirements - 18-20 Credits

Purchasing Core Requirements - 61 Credits

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II Minimum Units: 5
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III Minimum Units: 5
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business 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& 201 Business Law Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 203 Contract Management Minimum Units: 4
• BUS 215 Introduction to International Business Minimum Units: 5
• BUS 245 eProcurement Minimum Units: 5

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• ECON& 201 Micro Economics Minimum Units: 5

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• ECON 100 Survey of Economic Principles Minimum Units: 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/

Plan code: LMMPSAPT