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Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Certificate Continuing Ed Technical Degree

From small shops to large corporations, businesses rely on international trade to function—and you can become a vital link in this chain of commerce. Learn how our programs can prepare you for careers in transportation, international logistics, and global supply chain management industries. 

Program at a Glance

Career Opportunities

Work as specialists in one of many areas, including:

  • Importing and exporting
  • Trade compliance
  • The United States government
  • Freight forwarding
  • More

Earning Potential

Production, planning, and expediting clerk: $52,206

For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.

Locations

North Campus
San Jac Online

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Certified Logistics Associate, Course

Continuing Ed
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You’ll gain an understanding of the global supply chain, the logistics environment, safety, safe equipment operation, material handling equipment, quality control, workplace communication, teamwork, and more.
Length Under 3 Months
The 35 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

Certified Logistics Technician, Course

Continuing Ed
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You’ll acquire an understanding of product receiving, product storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, evaluation of transportation modes, customs, and dispatch and tracking operations.
Length Under 3 Months
The 35 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, AAS

Technical Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career in distribution, transportation, warehousing, trucking operations, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations. Understanding of business and supply chain concepts through a global lens for a truly valuable skill set.
Length 2 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Certificate of Technology

Certificate
The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. You’ll get introduced to core concepts in the fields of international business and logistics.
Length 1.5 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 42 credits for this certificate in three terms.

Introduction to Business Logistics, Course

Continuing Ed
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You will learn basic business principles and functions of different logistics areas while also exploring a certified logistic technician and associate’s roles and the aspects of safety, chemicals, transportation and warehouse distribution.
Length Under 3 Months
The 7 contact hours for this course take less than one term.
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Program Goals

Our program teaches you the complexities of successfully operating in the global logistics community. 

Career Preparation

You’ll be prepared for careers in transportation industries, international logistics, and global supply chain management industries.

Global Perspective

You’ll develop a solid foundation in import/export management processes, world economics, licensing and documentation, US Customs regulations, and political-legal factors in the foreign trade environment.

Valuable Skills

You’ll learn about international purchasing and sourcing, international marketing strategies, monetary systems, international and domestic transportation and logistics, organizational culture, and global maritime management.

Real-Life Experienced

You’ll have the opportunity to work in the field and gain hands-on experience as logistics interns with companies in the Greater Houston area.

Contact Us

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