Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

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Supply Chain Management

Program Overview

The Supply Chain Management program will prepare you for key roles within the supply chain industry including planning, procurement, product realization and customer experience. Students will gain skills to effectively meet demands, minimize costs, analyze logistic interfaces and activities, and apply demand management techniques to ensure efficiency within the workplace.

Why Madison College?

• Learn from instructors with real-world supply chain and business experience.
• Obtain additional credentials by completing earn-as-you-go career pathway credits.
• Double major in a second Associate Degree program with only one or two more semesters of study.
• Earn credit for prior learning through transfer credits, certifications, challenge exams, and experiential credit.
• Once you earn your Supply Chain Management associate degree here, you can transfer to a four-year institution and earn your bachelor's degree.
• 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.

Supply Chain Management Program Details

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

Careers

Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of Supply Chain Management including:

• Buyer
• Planner
• Purchasing Assistant
• Dispatcher
• Inventory Analyst
• Production Planner
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transportation Planner
• Materials Planner

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

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the **academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

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

• Quality Management (3 credits)
• Inventory Management (3 credits)
• Logistics Management (3 credits)
• Scheduling Fundamentals and Supply Chain Technologies (3 credits)
• Written Communication (3 credits)

Third Semester

• Accounting 1 - Principles (4 credits)
• Business Communication (3 credits)
• Operations Management (3 credits)
• Purchasing (3 credits)
• Economics (3 credits)

Fourth Semester

• Management Accounting (4 credits)
• Project Management Fundamentals (3 credits)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
• Psychology Of Human Relations (3 credits)

Choose from one of the following courses:

• Strategic Leadership (3 credits)
• Business Statistics (3 credits)
• Business Management Internship (3 credits)

Admission

To Apply

Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities.

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

All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

1. Admission Application: The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. 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.

Transfer Opportunities

UW System Schools

• UW Platteville: This program-to-program articulation agreement between UW-Platteville and Madison College provides students with guaranteed admission into the UW-Platteville Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Supply Chain Management major and to be awarded ALL Associate Degree credits toward the BBA Supply Chain Management major after successful completion of their Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)-Degree at Madison College.

Career Outcomes

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

• Implement Supply Management practices in a global environment
• Demonstrate operations management techniques across product and service industries
• Evaluate demand management techniques and customer service policies

Related Programs

• Supply Chain Assistant
• Business Management
• Business Generalist

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Associate Degree
• Area of Study: Business
• Delivery Method: 100% Online, Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 62 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
• Financial Aid Available: Yes
• Program Transfers: Yes

Estimated Program Cost

• Estimated Program Cost: $11,258.33
• View Tuition and Fees: Yes
• Financial Aid: Applying for financial aid and scholarships help you pay for your education.
• Learn About Paying for College: Yes

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Supply Chain Management program at Madison College will prepare you for key roles in the industry, including planning, procurement, product realization, and customer experience. You will gain skills in planning, procurement, product realization, and customer service. You will also learn to effectively meet demands, minimize costs, analyze logistic interfaces, and apply demand management techniques.

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Objectives:

• Prepare students for key roles within the supply chain industry
• Gain skills in effectively meeting demands, minimizing costs, analyzing logistic interfaces and activities, and applying demand management techniques to ensure efficiency

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Outline:

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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)

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Second Semester

• Quality Management (3 credits)
• Inventory Management (3 credits)
• Logistics Management (3 credits)
• Scheduling Fundamentals and Supply Chain Technologies (3 credits)
• Written Communication (3 credits)

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Third Semester

• Accounting 1 - Principles (4 credits)
• Business Communication (3 credits)
• Operations Management (3 credits)
• Purchasing (3 credits)
• Economics (3 credits)

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Fourth Semester

• Management Accounting (4 credits)
• Project Management Fundamentals (3 credits)
• Purchasing (3 credits)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
• Psychology Of Human Relations (3 credits)
• Choose from one of the following courses:
• Strategic Leadership (3 credits)
• Business Statistics (3 credits)

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Careers:

Graduates will be prepared for a range of professional positions in Supply Chain Management, including:

• Buyer
• Planner
• Purchasing Assistant
• Dispatcher
• Inventory Analyst
• Production Planner
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transportation Planner
• Materials Planner
With additional education or work experience, employment opportunities may include:
• Account Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Production and Inventory Control Manager