The Associate in Applied Science degree in Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics provides students with a direct experience working in a logistics environment, building skills critical to success including: operations/business development, receiving, shipping, and case analysis. The program prepares students for working from entry level to supervisory positions. 

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Basic Certificate
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Advanced Certificate
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Associate in Applied Science

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education Coursework
ENGLISH 101	Composition	3
Any General Education Mathematics		3
PSYCH 201	General Psychology	3
ECON 201	Principles Of Economics I	3
Any Social and Behavioral Sciences Gen-Ed that satisfies HD		3
SPEECH 101	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
Required Program Core
SCML 150	Intro To Transportation Administration	3
SCML 152	Intro To Business Logistics	3
SCML 154	Customer Service Operations	3
SCML 155	Warehouse Management	3
SCML 158	Purchasing	3
SCML 159	Inventory Management	3
SCML 160	Operations Management	3
SCML 180	E-Commerce/E-Procurement	3
SCML 181	Demand Planning & Forecasting	3
SCML 182	Global Logistics	3
CIS 120	Introduction to Computer Applications	3
Program Electives
Select a minimum of 9 credit hours of program electives		9
Total Hours		60

At least one course must meet the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.

Program Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BUSINES 111	Introduction To Business	3
BUSINES 180	Fundamentals Of Accounting	3
BUSINES 181	Financial Accounting	4
BUSINES 182	Managerial Accounting	4
BUSINES 211	Business Law I	3
BUSINES 231	Marketing	3
BUSINES 232	Fundamentals of International Business	3
BUSINES 237	Selling	3
BUSINES 269	Principles Of Management	3
BUSINES 274	Industrial Management	3
BUSINES 284	Business Communications	3
CIS 123	Microcomputer Spreadsheets	3
MATH 125	Introductory Statistics	4
ECON 202	Principles Of Economics II	3
SCML 151	Central Store: Applied Logistics	6

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in Supply Chain Management & Logistics. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC), Advanced Certificate (AC) and Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Supply Chain Management & Logistics. Depending on your chosen electives, you may also earn a BC in Cannabis Dispensary Operations Specialist. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below.. 

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
SCML 150	Intro To Transportation Administration	3
SCML 152	Intro To Business Logistics	3
SCML 154	Customer Service Operations	3
SCML 155	Warehouse Management	3
SCML 158	Purchasing	3
	Hours	15
Semester 2
ENGLISH 101	Composition 1	3
MATH 118	General Education Math 1	4
CIS 120	Introduction to Computer Applications	3
SCML 159	Inventory Management	3
SCML 160	Operations Management	3
	Hours	16
Semester 3
PSYCH 201	General Psychology 1	3
ECON 201	Principles Of Economics I	3
SCML 180	E-Commerce/E-Procurement	3
SCML 182	Global Logistics	3
Program Elective 2		3
	Hours	15
Semester 4
SPEECH 101	Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1	3
Social and Behavioral Sciences course (HD) 1		3
SCML 181	Demand Planning & Forecasting	3
Program Elective 2		3
Program Elective 2		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	61

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General Education Requirement

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Program Elective

Program Electives 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
BUSINES 111	Introduction To Business	3
BUSINES 180	Fundamentals Of Accounting	3
BUSINES 181	Financial Accounting	4
BUSINES 182	Managerial Accounting	4
BUSINES 211	Business Law I	3
BUSINES 231	Marketing	3
BUSINES 232	Fundamentals of International Business	3
BUSINES 237	Selling	3
BUSINES 269	Principles Of Management	3
BUSINES 274	Industrial Management	3
BUSINES 284	Business Communications	3
CIS 123	Microcomputer Spreadsheets	3
MATH 125	Introductory Statistics	4
ECON 202	Principles Of Economics II	3
SCML 151	Central Store: Applied Logistics	6

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand

Job Description

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$41,455
Median 50th Percentile	$62,674
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$92,236

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$20
Median 50th Percentile	$30
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$44

Annual Job Openings

945 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	71.73%
A certificate	0.72%
Some college	12.38%
An Associate degree	0.00%
A Bachelor's degree	15.17%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

15.17% continue their education beyond an associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators

Job Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of material-moving machine and vehicle operators and helpers.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$41,455
Median 50th Percentile	$62,674
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$92,236

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$20
Median 50th Percentile	$30
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$44

Annual Job Openings

945 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	29.86%
A certificate	2.56%
Some college	28.79%
An Associate degree	13.57%
A Bachelor's degree	25.22%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

25.22% continue their education beyond an associate degree