Purchasing and Supply Chain Management AAAS

Program Overview

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Summary

Gain broad skills and knowledge in business, accounting and operations while focusing in-depth on concepts integral to the supply chain field. Train for employment as a buyer, supply chain associate, supply manager, logistics specialist and more.

What You’ll Learn

• Apply the skills necessary to collaborate across the organization, understand and support the organization's policies and adapt to the ever-changing work environment
• Utilize supply chain concepts and vocabulary related to sourcing, production, quality, transportation, storage and negotiation to effectively procure, move and store goods and services
• Apply mathematical concepts to conduct price/cost analyses and make appropriate supply chain decisions
• Apply principles of materials and contract management
• Establish and maintain systems to track, control and protect materials and information
• Apply principles of finance, accounting, international business, logistics, business law and economics to purchasing and supply chain activities
• Effectively communicate both verbally an in writing in a variety of business and work environments

Program Description

The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

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)

Grade of 2.0 or higher in each business course, and an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher required.

Professional Organizations

• Institute for Supply Management, INC. (ISM)
• National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP)
• International Society of Logistics (SOLE)
• National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP)
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
• APICS: The Association for Operations Management
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Program Prerequisites

• ENGL 99 or placement into ENGL& 101
• Placement into MATH 99

General Education Core Requirements - 18-20 Credits

Communication Skills (5 Credits)

• Choose either BTWRT 215 or ENGL& 101. (Note: ENGL& 101 required for Central Washington University's BAS-ITAM Degree.)

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

• Choose either MATH& 146 or MATH 211.

Multicultural Understanding (3-5 Credits)

• Choose one of the following courses: BUS 103, CMST 203, GWS 284, HIST 245, AES 101.

Human Relations (5 Credits)

• BUS 104 Human Relations in Business

Purchasing Core Requirements - 61 Credits

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I
• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II
• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III
• BUS& 101 Introduction to Business
• BUS 141 Purchasing & Supply Management Fundamentals
• BUS 142 Sourcing and Supplier Relations Fundamentals
• BUS 143 Materials Management
• BUS 144 Logistics and Transportation Fundamentals
• BUS& 201 Business Law
• BUS 203 Contract Management
• BUS 215 Introduction to International Business
• BUS 245 eProcurement
• ECON& 201 Micro Economics
• or
• ECON 100 Survey of Economic Principles

Electives - 10-15 Credits to reach 90 Credits

• Choose from the following courses: BUS 102, BUS 120, BUS 180, BUS 217, BUS 218, BUS 219, BUS 240, BUS 250, BUS 270, BTWRT 115, CMST& 101, ECON& 202, ENGL& 102, MATH 111, MATH& 146, PHIL& 120*

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.

1st Year

Fall Quarter

• BUS 141 Purchasing & Supply Management Fundamentals
• Communication skills course, such as
  • BTWRT 215 Business Communications
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I

Winter Quarter

• BUS 104 Human Relations in Business
• BUS 142 Sourcing and Supplier Relations Fundamentals
• Multicultural Understanding course, such as
  • BUS 103 Multiculturalism in the Workplace
  • AES 101 Power and Positionality in the United States

Spring Quarter

• BUS 144 Logistics and Transportation Fundamentals
• BUS& 201 Business Law
• Quantitative skills course: MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats
• : MATH 46 Intermediate Algebra Support for Statistics

2nd Year

Fall Quarter

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I
• BUS 215 Introduction to International Business
• BUS 180 Project Management I

Winter Quarter

• ACCT& 202 Principles of Accounting II
• BUS 203 Contract Management
• MATH 211 Elements of Statistical Method

Spring Quarter

• ACCT& 203 Principles of Accounting III
• BUS 143 Materials Management
• BUS 181 Project Management II

Careers & Opportunities

The demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals in the field continues to grow in Puget Sound business organizations and government agencies. Potential positions include Buyers, Contract Specialists, Supply Chain Associates, Associate Buyers, Supply Managers, Contract Administrators, Supplier/Vendor Managers, Logistics and Transportation Specialists. Entry-level annual salaries typically range from $30,000 to $45,000. Middle level positions range from $45,000 to $80,000.

Potential Employers

• Manufacturing and construction firms
• Retail stores
• Educational institutions
• Government agencies (federal, state, counties and cities)
• Public utilities
• Wholesale, services and distribution firms

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
| WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
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1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees

• Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

Related Program Options

• Payroll Clerk Certificate
• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate
• Accounting Clerk Certificate
• Accounting AAAS
• Tax Preparer Certificate
• Accounting Certificate
• Purchasing and Contract Management Certificate
• Accounts Receivable Clerk Certificate
• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate
• Supplier Relations and Logistics Certificate
• Business Administration AAAS
• Business and Computing Fundamentals
• Entrepreneurship AAAS
• Entrepreneurship Certificate (30 credits)
• Entrepreneurship Certificate
• Marketing AAAS
• Marketing Certificate
• Marketing Certificate
• Project Management Certificate
• Social Media Marketing Certificate
• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics AAAS
• Business Pre-Major

Program Advisor

• Matthew Versdahl, MBA

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: management/

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) program at Shoreline Community College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in business, accounting, and operations, with a focus on concepts essential to the supply chain field. Graduates are equipped for employment as buyers, supply chain associates, supply managers, logistics specialists, and more.
• Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, students will possess the skills and knowledge to:
• Collaborate across organizations, understand and support policies, and adapt to dynamic work environments.
• Utilize supply chain concepts and vocabulary to procure, move, and store goods and services effectively.
• Apply mathematical concepts for price/cost analysis and decision-making.
• Understand principles of materials and contract management.
• Establish and maintain systems for tracking, controlling, and protecting materials and information.
• Apply principles of finance, accounting, international business, logistics, business law, and economics to purchasing and supply chain activities.

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Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management AAAS program are qualified for positions such as:
• Buyers
• Contract Specialists
• Supply Chain Associates
• Associate Buyers
• Supply Managers
• Contract Administrators
• Supplier/Vendor Managers
• Logistics and Transportation Specialists
• Opportunities:
The demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals in the field continues to grow in Puget Sound business organizations and government agencies.
• Outcomes:
Entry-level annual salaries typically range from $30,000 to $45,000, while middle-level positions range from $45,000 to $80,000. Potential employers include manufacturing and construction firms, retail stores, educational institutions, government agencies, public utilities, and wholesale, services, and distribution firms.