Program Overview

Supplier Relations and Logistics Certificate

Summary

The Supplier Relations and Logistics certificate is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that are essential building blocks in the field of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. All courses within this certificate are also part of a AAAS degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.

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 strategies to effectively procure, move and store goods and services
• Apply principles of materials and supply chain management
• Establish and maintain systems to track, control, and protect materials and information
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing within a variety of business environments

Courses & Requirements

Program Description:

Shoreline Community College offers a short-term Certificate of Completion in Supplier Relations and Logistics leading to entry-level positions in the supply chain field. Students interested in advancement are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete additional certificates and/or an Associate in Applied Arts and Science Degree (AAAS) in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Students pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree in business should follow the Associate in Business, DTA/MRP Planning Guide.

Certificate of Completion (12 Credits)

Grade of 2.0 or better in each individual business course, and overall GPA of 2.0 or better required.

Program Requirements

Core Requirements:

* Only offered once per year, during the quarter listed.

• BUS 142 Sourcing and Supplier Relations Fundamentals
• BUS 143 Materials Management
• BUS 144 Logistics and Transportation Fundamentals

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor:

Matthew Versdahl, MBA

Program Information:

Length of Program: 12 Credits Completion Award: Certificate of Completion Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85
(in addition to tuition, books and parking)

Careers & Opportunities

The demand for skilled and knowledgeable professionals continues to grow in business organizations and government agencies. Potential entry-level positions include buyers, logistic specialists. Entry-level annual salaries typically range from $30,000 to 45,000.

Potential employers include: Manufacturing and construction companies, 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
---|---|---|---|---
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

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 AAAS
• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 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