Distribution and Logistics BS
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Program Overview
Distribution and Logistics BS
The Distribution and Logistics BS degree program is designed to provide students with a unique combination of coursework, technology, and hands-on learning to prepare them for successful careers in the supply chain. The program is supported by the Distribution Simulation Laboratory, which operates as a food bank and distribution center, providing students with real-world experience in technology applications and warehouse management systems.
About the Program
The importance of distribution and logistics was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the supply chain was broken, and the world learned about the vital role of professionals in this field. The program is designed to meet the needs of various students, including first-year students, transfer students, industry professionals looking to enhance their career opportunities, and ECU students looking to change majors. Students can choose from face-to-face or distance education delivery and a four-year Bachelor of Science or a two-year degree for students with applicable college credit or a community college AAS degree.
ECU Advantage
The program offers several advantages, including:
- A Distribution Simulation Laboratory that provides hands-on experience with technology applications and warehouse management systems
- Opportunities to gain experience with SAP, a globally used enterprise software system
- Faculty with real-world industrial experience, providing a broad curriculum with practical knowledge and content depth
- Opportunities to earn an SAP Student Recognition Award and a certificate of completion for business-to-business sales from the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association
What You Will Study
The Distribution and Logistics BS degree program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering. The program requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including:
- General education requirements - 40 semester hours
- ECON 2113 - Principles of Microeconomics
- MATH 1065 - College Algebra
- PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology
- PSYC 3241 - Personnel and Industrial Psychology
- Core - 54 semester hours
- IDIS 2771 - Introduction to Distribution and Logistics
- IDIS 2830 - ERP Systems for Distributors
- IDIS 3700 - Transportation Logistics
- IDIS 3790 - Technical Presentations
- IDIS 3795 - Distributor Sales and Branch Management
- IDIS 3796 - Distributor Sales and Branch Management Laboratory
- IDIS 3815 - Supply Chain Logistics
- IDIS 3840 - Procurement Logistics and Inventory Control
- IDIS 3850 - Warehousing and Materials Handling
- IDIS 3851 - Warehousing and Materials Handling Laboratory
- IDIS 4600 - Strategic Global Sourcing for Distributors
- IDIS 4785 - Strategic Pricing for Distributors
- IDIS 4790 - Global Logistics
- IDIS 4800 - Distribution and Logistics Internship
- IDIS 4802 - Distribution and Logistics Research
- ITEC 3290 - Technical Writing
- ITEC 3292 - Industrial Safety
- ITEC 3300 - Technology Project Management
- ITEC 3800 - Cost and Capital Project Analysis
- ITEC 4300 - Quality Assurance Concepts
- Cognates - 12 semester hours
- ACCT 2101 - Survey of Financial and Managerial Accounting
- FINA 2244 - Legal Environment of Business
- MATH 2283 - Statistics for Business OR ITEC 3200 - Introduction to Statistical Process Control
- ITEC 2000 - Industrial Technology Applications of Computer Systems OR MIS 2223 - Introduction to Computers
- Electives to complete requirements for graduation
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Distribution and Logistics BS degree program find success in various industries, including:
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale distribution
- E-commerce
- Business-to-business sales
- Transportation companies
- International logistics