Associate degree in logistics and supply chain management

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South Florida is a hub for import and export activity, making the area a hotbed for logistics, and supply chain management careers. The expansion of current global markets, the introduction of new markets, and improvements in American transportation technology and infrastructure have only increased the need for talented logistics personnel in our own backyard.

The Broward College Supply Chain Management programs are designed to prepare you to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through the internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. You can complete the Logistics and Transportation Specialist Technical Certificate with just 18 hours of coursework. Our Supply Chain Management Operations Associate of Science degree and Supply Chain Management​ Bachelor of Applied Science degree offers progressively higher levels of training and preparation for success in the competitive global marketplace. The B.A.S. in Supply Chain Management will truly set you apart from the competition. Students in these programs will also have the opportunity to earn SCPro™ Fundamentals certifications from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

Courses can be taken in a variety of formats to best suit your needs. We offer a fully online program, an accelerated weekend program, or an early morning program for working professionals.

So, what exactly is a Supply Chain and why do you need to know about it to succeed in business?  Take a look at this video to learn more about this exciting industry!

This program focuses on current and emerging issues in supply chain management which encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities including marketing, sales manufacturing, finance and information technology.

We offer courses in a fully online or a blended format, where 50 percent of online learning content and 50 percent classroom attendance, offering maximum flexibility if you have a full-time job. Classes are small averaging 15-20 students per course and are a reflection of the highly diverse student population at Broward College.

Our faculty will provide real world insight and case studies, and the program also features practicum and internship opportunities. Instruction in logistics includes:

  • Budgeting
  • Quality control
  • Transportation
  • Logistics planning
  • Inventory control
  • Storage and handling
  • Just-in-time manufacturing
  • Acquisitions and purchasing
  • Resource estimation and allocation
  • Shipping and delivery management

This is a high-skill, high-wage area of emphasis.  The trade and logistics cluster supports about 1.7 million jobs in Florida, nearly 22 percent of the state’s employment. Job growth for supply chain managers is expected to increase by 26 percent through 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median expected salary for a typical Supply Chain Manager in the United States is $93,877.

View the Career Path of a Supply Chain Manager.

Broward County and South Florida have a strategic geographic advantage for the global trade and logistics industry.  Port Everglades and the Port of Miami, considered deep water ports, are high volume entry and exit points for domestic and international trade.  Miami International Airport is the 4th largest cargo volume airport in the world.  The Florida East Coast Railroad is developing an intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) in Port Everglades to rail products to 48 freight terminals in Florida and address the increase demand.

Browse current job openings in logistics.​​

See additional careers in Supply Chain Management.

​Logistics is a fast-paced, people-oriented field. Supply chain professionals should be:

  • Idea drivers
  • Able to work in cross-functional teams within an organization
  • Able to list and explain the factors affecting availability, working capital and cost

Supply chain managers need to take into account the distribution network configuration, the distribution strategy, the trade-offs in logistical activities, the inventory management and the cash-flow of business operations.

In this program, you will learn how to work in an environment of customer service, demand management, order fulfillment, manufacturing, procurement and supplier relations, product development or reverse logistic, import/export, trade relations, and/or regulation compliance as they apply to transportation, inventory, warehousing, or packaging, and distribution of goods and services locally, nationally and internationally.

Arizona State University Supply Chain Video

The WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University has produced a 12-part video Introduction to Supply Chain Management. The series was developed by Eddie Davila, Jeff Hough, Randy Cates, Dawn Feldman, Dan Ichikawa, Ian Schmoel and Matt Hardy. ASU, the W. P. Carey School of Business and the Supply Chain Management Department are proud and happy to share this video series with supply chain management departments, supply chain instructors, career specialists in high schools and universities, as well as industry leaders in an effort to inspire a new generation of supply chain management professionals across the country and around the world.

​All faculty members are holders of doctoral or master’s degrees in Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration. In addition, faculty members possess multiple years of experience in a supply chain related field.

​The Logistics and Transportation Specialist Technical Certificate can be completed within two semesters with 18 credit hours.

Completion of the Associate of Science in Supply Chain Management Operations degree takes two years.

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supply Chain Management will complete an additional 60 hours.  

Most students take six to nine credit hours per semester if they are employed full-time.  Students who are employed part-time usually take between twelve and fifteen credit hours per semester.  An accelerated weekend program is available and is designed specifically to accomodate working professionals.  See 'Supply Chain Management Express' in the left side naviation bar.  We also offer an early morning program for working professionals who are early risers and would like to work on their degrees before work.

Transfer students should contact a program advisor to confirm credit for prior coursework.

Institutional Accreditation

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Broward College.

Apply Now for the Logistics & Transportation Specialist Technical Certificate program or the Supply Chain Management Operations Associate of Science degree program.

For the Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Applied Science program:

  1. Apply to Broward College
  2. Complete and submit the B.A.S. supplemental program application. If you have questions, please contact the B.A.S. in Supply Chain Management Advisor, Phoenix Phoenix ()

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Is an associate degree in logistics worth it?

Is an Associates Degree in Logistics Worth It? Yes, an associate's degree in logistics is worth it for many students. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5% job growth in business and financial occupations for the next 10 years, faster than the average for all occupations.

What degree is best for logistics?

A bachelor's in business administration degree program that includes a concentration in logistics may be considered a logistics degree, as can degrees in areas like supply chain management, logistics management transportation, systems engineering and other areas of study.

Is supply chain and logistics a good career?

Supply chain work is rewarding. Industry professionals love what they do. In fact, on a scale from 1 to 10, 88% have a positive outlook on their careers and would recommend supply chain as a rewarding professional path to others. In addition, 45% of industry professionals enjoy four weeks or more paid time off.

Is there a lot of math in logistics?

Yes. Many advanced tools and techniques in supply chain planning, such as machine learning, inventory management, predictive maintenance, and automation, all rely heavily on mathematics.