Program Overview

Supply Chain Assistant

Program Overview

The Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma will prepare you for opportunities in supply chain including working knowledge of the supply chain function, quality systems and approaches, logistics interfaces and activities, scheduling and related technologies, and inventory management.

Why Madison College?

• Learn from instructors with real-world supply chain and business experience.
• Earn credit for prior learning through transfer credits, certifications, challenge exams, and experiential credit.
• Once you earn your Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma, students interested in the associate degree can can continue at Madison College, transferring already-earned credits into the 2-year Supply Chain Management program.
• This program prepares you to take the Certified Inventory Production Management (CPIM) exam. By passing the exam, you earn a globally recognized certification indicating you have met the competencies needed to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain and will set you apart from other candidates in the job market.

Program Details

Students in Madison College's Supply Chain Assistant program can attend full or part time.

Careers

After completing the Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma, you will be ready for a range of professional positions including:

• Inventory Control Specialist
• Claims Analyst
• Logistics Technician
• Shipping and Receiving Specialist
• Expeditor

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

• Account Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Production and Inventory Control Manager

Projected Job Growth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in Supply Chain will grow 30%, much faster than the average for all other occupations!

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• Introduction to Business (3 credits)
• Management Techniques (3 credits)
• Business Spreadsheet Applications (3 credits)
• Supply Chain Fundamentals (3 credits)
• Math of Finance (3 credits)

Second Semester

• Business Communication (3 credits)
• Topics in Tactical Management (3 credits)
• Inventory Management (3 credits)
• Logistics Management (3 credits)
• Scheduling Fundamentals and Supply Chain Technologies (3 credits)

Admission

To Apply

• The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

Application Dates

• Summer 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is July 15, 2025
• Fall 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
• Spring 2026: Application open, Application completion deadline is April 15, 2026

Admission Requirements

• Admission Application
• Education Completion: Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
  • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
  • GED/HSED completion
  • College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
    • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
    • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
      • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
      • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
      • Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript

All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

Additional Notes

• Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
• Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

Career Outcomes

After completing the Supply Chain Assistant program at Madison College, you will be able to:

• Analyze logistic interfaces and activities in supply chain Evaluate demand management techniques and customer service policies

Related Programs

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Management
• Business Generalist

Program Information

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Technical Diploma
• Area of Study: Business
• Delivery Method: 100% Online, Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 30 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
• Financial Aid Available
• Estimated Program Cost: $5,432.65
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