Program Overview

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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate

Summary

This certificate is part of the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management AAAS and is designed to be a step towards a degree. By completing the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate of Proficiency, you will have completed the first 51 credits of a Purchasing and Supply Chain Management degree.

Completion Award

• Certificate of Proficiency

Length of Study

• 51 Credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring

Location

• Online

What You’ll Learn

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

Courses & Requirements

Program Description

The Certificate of Proficiency 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 advancement are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences (AAAS) degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Students interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in Business should follow the Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide.

Certificate of Proficiency (51 Credits)

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

General Education Core Requirements - 15 Credits

Communication (5 Credits)

Choose one of the following courses: BTWRT 115, BTWRT 215, ENGL& 101.

• Course 1

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

• BUS 102 Business Mathematics

Human Relations (5 Credits)

• BUS 104 Human Relations in Business

Core Requirements - 31 Credits

• ACCT& 201 Principles of Accounting I
• BUS 141 Purchasing & Supply Management Fundamentals
• BUS 142 Sourcing and Supplier Relations Fundamentals
• BUS 143 Materials Management
• BUS 144 Logistics and Transportation Fundamentals
• BUS 203 Contract Management
• BUS 245 eProcurement

Electives - 5 Credits

Choose one of the following courses: BUS& 201, BUS 215, ECON 100, ECON& 201.

• Course 1

Approval To Graduate

Student Name, SID and Date:

Faculty Advisor and Date:

Division Dean and Date:

Credential Approval and Date:

Program Advisor

Matthew Versdahl, MBA

Program Information

Length of Program: 51 Credits Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring Approximate Quarterly Costs: $30-$85 (in addition to tuition, books and parking) Website: management/

Plan code: LMMPSC45

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 include: Manufacturing and construction firms, retail stores, educational institutions, government agencies (federal, state, counties and cities), public utilities, wholesale, services and distribution firms.

Gainful Employment

Federal regulations require certain educational programs that qualify for a variety of federal student funding to comply with Gainful Employment rules.

Gainful Employment Information

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 ---|---|---|---|--- 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.

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