Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate

Program Overview

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Certificate

Summary

The Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 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 degrees 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 mathematical concepts to conduct price/cost analyses
• Apply principles of materials and contract 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 Certificate of Completion in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management leading to entry level positions in the supply chain field. Students interested in further advancement are encouraged to enroll in a longer course of study to complete additional certificates such as the Certificate of Proficiency 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 (26 Credits)

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

Program Requirements

• 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

Certificate Completion

To have this Certificate added to your transcript, after completion of all required courses please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the Office of Instruction.

Program Advisor:

Matt Versdahl, MBA

Program Information:

Length of Program: 26 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, Contract Specialists, Supply Chain Associates, Logistics and Transportation Specialist. Entry-level annual salaries 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
• 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
• 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

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