Program Overview
The Supply Chain Management program at Dammam Community College prepares students for careers in the field through a curriculum covering global logistics, quality and supply management, and the business environment. The program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers as warehouse managers, inventory managers, purchasing agents, and other SCM roles, and offers 64 credit hours of coursework including electives in other areas.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Supply Chain Management (SCM) program at Dammam Community College is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field. The program emphasizes global logistics, quality, and supply management components, aiming to prepare graduates for diverse business environments.
Objectives:
The SCM program has the following educational goals:
- To prepare graduates to start a career in supply chain management.
- To qualify graduates who are able to pursue higher education.
- To enhance graduates’ ability to engage in lifelong learning.
Program Description:
The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management principles and practices. It covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Global logistics: This includes topics such as transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
- Quality and supply management: This includes topics such as quality control, supplier selection, and procurement.
- Business environment: This includes topics such as business communication, law, and ethics.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members, including:
- Dr. Basheer M. Al-Ghazali, Assistant Professor, BA Programs Coordinator
- Dr. Naveed A. Khan, Lecturer
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, students may pursue a variety of SCM occupations, including:
- Warehouse Manager
- Inventory Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Logistics Coordinator
- Customer Service Manager
- Procurement Manager
- Manufacturing Flow Manager
- Physical Distributor
Other:
The program requires a total of 64 credit hours, including:
- General education requirement (13 credits)
- Core requirement (45 credits)
- SCM elective courses (3 credits)
- Other electives (3 credits) Students are required to take one elective course from the other major electives.
