Program Overview

Maritime Logistics Certificate Program

The Maritime Logistics Certificate program is designed through a partnership between Arizona State University (ASU) and the U.S. Naval Community College. This program allows enlisted personnel (Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard) access to ASU's robust learning technology, student support, and quality curriculum, designed by ASU experts and military personnel.

Program Description

Students in this program examine the theories, concepts, and components of logistics, with particular attention to serving and supporting maritime and military logistics operations. In addition, students gain an understanding of logistics and supply chain management, financial management, and accounting. They also obtain the analytics skills necessary to be successful in maritime and military logistics, as well as supply chain management and logistics understanding required by private industry.

At a Glance

• College/School: W. P. Carey School of Business
• Location: Online

Curriculum

The certificate in maritime logistics requires 21 credit hours. Students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or higher.

• Required Courses:
  • CIS 105 Computer Applications and Information Technology (QTRS) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • ECN 211 Macroeconomic Principles (SOBE) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • ECN 212 Microeconomic Principles (SOBE) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • ECN 221 Business Statistics (QTRS) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • SCM 200 Society, Supply Chains and You (SUST) - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • SCM 245 Logistics for the Maritime Environment - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C
  • SCM 279 Maritime Logistics Application Capstone - 3 Credit Hours, Minimum Grade: C Completion of SCM 245 with a grade of C or better is required for SCM 279.

Enrollment Requirements

Students must be accepted to the U.S. Naval Community College to be admitted to this program. The certificate in maritime logistics requires 21 credit hours. A grade of "C" or higher is required in each course.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program are prepared to further advance in careers in military service and to succeed in further undergraduate study. They are well-prepared for positions in the fields of transportation, distribution, and warehousing, and purchasing across all sectors - private, nonprofit, government, and military.

Additional Information

• Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
• Completion of MAT 117 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better is required for ECN 211, ECN 212, ECN 221.