Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Undergraduate Certifi

Instructional Program (CIP)

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      Course Objective: The certificate program will allow students to develop skills such as purchasing inputs, managing transportation, designing and locating facilities, monitoring logistics-related processes, and managing imports and exports. The courses also provide students with an understanding of the strategic impact of these activities.
      
   
   
   
   

   Description: Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) is one of the fastest growing and most important professions in today's global economy. Complex global supply chains are the foundations of many organizations, large or small. Logistics management is the oversight of the movement of goods and materials to and from an organization while supply chain management is the coordination of production, inventory, location, and transportation among the participants in the development of the goods.

   
   

   Competencies to be achieved:

   
   
   
   
   1. Design and evaluate supply chain networks.  
   
   
   2. Apply quantitative methods and data analytics for strategic planning, forecasting, and operational decision-making. 
   
   
   3. Demonstrate ethical reasoning and compliance with standards in logistics and supply chain practices. 
   
   
   4. Communicate professionally across written verbal, and AI-enabled platforms to support business operations. 
   
   
   5. Lead and collaborate in technology-enabled teams across geographic, cultural, and organizational boundaries. 
   
   
   
   

    

   
   

   Course Descriptions:

   
   

   BBA 292 Fundamentals of Logistics

   
   

   Introduces core logistics principles, including procurement, inventory, transportation, warehousing, materials handling, packaging, information management, sustainability, and global logistics operations.

   
   

    

   
   

   BBA 330 Supply Chain & Operations Management

   
   

   Management of operations and supply chains, focusing on the processes that transform inputs into products and services. Emphasizes process design, analysis, and continuous improvement to enhance organizational performance.

   
   

    

   
   

   BBA 428 Sourcing and Production in Supply Chain Management

   
   

   Strategic sourcing and production planning within supply chain management, including demand forecasting, contracting, cost analysis, and performance metrics.

   
   

    

   
   

   BBA 429 Logistics Management       

   
   

   Detailed analysis of logistics issues, such as network design, transportation strategies, warehousing operations, facility layout, and the use of information technologies in logistics decision-making.

   
   

    

   
   

   BBA 430 Advanced Topics in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   
   

   Advanced concepts in logistics and supply chain strategy, including network design, procurement, supplier collaboration, inventory control, transportation, warehousing, packaging, global logistics, and information systems.

   
   

    

   
   

   BBA 435C Capstone Project and Career Readiness in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   
   

   A culminating experience that integrates program knowledge through a comprehensive capstone project, applying SCM tools and methodologies to solve real-world problems. Includes career development components to prepare for professional roles in logistics and supply chain management.

   
   

    

   
   

    

   
   

    

   
   
   
   
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      Total Cost of Program (include all costs to students including testing, licensure): $9,200.78
      
   
   
   
   

   Tuition $8,766 ($487/CH x 18)

   
   

   Fees $287 (Fin Aid Trust Fee: $29 part time/$58 full time, Info Technology Fee: $189, registration: $40)

   
   

   Textbooks $93.78 (2 books)

   
   

   Case studies $54 (6 case studies)

   
   

    

   
   
   
   
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      Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
      
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Contemporary Logistics (12th Ed.) by Paul R. Murphy, Jr. and A. Michael Knemeyer (Pearson) $50 (Amazon)
   
   
   • Collier, D. & Evans, J. (2017). OM6 (6th ed.). Boston, MA: 4LTR Press. $43.78 (Amazon)
   
   
   • 1-2 Case Studies for 3 courses. $54 ($9 per case)
     
     
     
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      WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
      
   
   
   
   

   Name: Alex Steenstra           

   
   

   Email: alex.steenstra@nau.edu

   
   

   Phone number: 9285235070

   
   

    

   
   
   
   
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      Direct Website link to the program: https://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/details?plan=LSCMUCT
      
   
   
   
   

    

   
   
   
   
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   Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:

   
   

    

   
   

   Other requirements needed: N/A

   
   

    

   
   

    

   
   

   Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): Policy attached https://in.nau.edu/sdas/tuition-refunds/

   
   

    

   
   

    

   
   
   
   
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      Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
      
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
   
   
   
   

   Yes or No:

   
   

   Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:

   
   

    

   
   
   
   
   • Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
   
   
   
   

   Yes or No:

   
   

   Career Pathway:

   
   

    LSCM Certificate to either:

   
   

   BBA with emphasis in LSCM

   
   

   BS LSCM

   
   

   BS Applied Business Management

   
   

    

   
   
   
   
   • Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
   
   
   
   

    Yes or No (Explain): Credits earned in certificate may be transferred to other educational institutions.

   
   

    

   
   
   
   
   • Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
   
   
   
   

   Yes or No: accreditation is in process.

   
   

    Accrediting Agency and link to website: Higher Learning Commission https://www.hlcommission.org & ACBSP https://acbsp.org

   
   

    

   
   
   
   
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