Logistics Technology
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Overview
Our Logistics Technology program is offered at the Jackson Campus鈥檚 Academic/Technical Center. In just two semesters, you can complete a Career Certificate. In an additional semester, you can complete a Technical Certificate. Also, if you complete an additional 15鈥16 credit hours of academic classes, you can receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Logistics is all about getting goods, services, and people where they need to be when they need to be there, and in the right quantity with absolute accuracy. It is how businesses set themselves apart from their competition by increasing productivity and quality while reducing costs.
Logistics encompasses numerous disciplines including receiving and storage of material, the allocation and staging of material for shipment, choosing the best and most economical shipping method, loading and tracking shipments to the customer, and quality control of all activities to ensure customer satisfaction.
Career opportunities are worldwide. As the global economy becomes more and more intertwined, logistic experts are necessary to keep goods and services headed in the right direction, on time. After completing this curriculum, you will be ready for any number of job possibilities, including demand planning analyst, procurement manager, distribution center supervisors, supply chain consultant, and more. Sound interesting? Then the Logistics Technology program at 兔子先生 is for you.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60鈥62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
- Jackson
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Technical English or English Composition I | 3鈥4 |
Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Mathematics/Science Elective | 3鈥4 |
Total Hours | 60鈥62 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Fundamentals to Logistics | 3 |
Transportation and Distribution | 3 |
Materials Management | 3 |
Supply Chain Management | 3 |
Logistic Support Analysis | 3 |
Production Planning and Controlling | 3 |
Logistics Management | 3 |
Maintenance Management | 3 |
Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 |
Principles of Management or Introduction to Management | 3 |
Total Hours | 30 |
Course | Hours |
---|---|
Configuration Management | 3 |
Business Logistics Capstone Project | 4 |
Approved Electives | 8 |
Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .