Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management is ranked #11 in Best Business Jobs and ranked #42 of the 100 Best Jobs of 2024 career fields, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Logistics and supply chain management are the backbone of any
successful business! Our Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
program is designed to prepare you for a modern business career utilizing
hands-on training using supply chain data to operationalize business and
drive success within a rapidly growing market in the interconnecting fields
of transportation, supply chain, warehousing, distribution, inventory
management, domestic and international trading and shipping of goods. Careers include
such as supply chain associate, medical supply chain
technician, logistics analyst, global sourcing specialist, transportation
planner, supply chain data analyst, and more...
Let us show you how!
You’ll also have the opportunity to earn recognized credentials and
certificates while you learn. When you graduate with your A.A.S degree
in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, you’ll be prepared to
work for a range of employers—from medical, IT, maritime and manufacturing to engineering.
The objective of a degree in logistics & supply chain management is to equip you with the knowledge and expertise necessary to coordinate and manage all of the organizations and suppliers involved in the activities that move products to the appropriate locations at the appropriate times.
Program Offerings
- 100% Online or On-Campus options
- Financial Aid
- Two-year associate degree program
- Real-world focused faculty
- Flexibility to balance work/life
- Earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Certificates in Warehouse Logistics Management, Materials and Transportation Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management!
Global logistics & supply chain development, management, planning, and enhancement will all be covered. Additionally, supply chain business processes and strategies that give businesses a competitive edge are being driven by technology more than ever. Technology, entrepreneurial thinking, and creative solutions are all part of the supply chain management degree offered by Galveston College.
Projections for Logistics jobs in the U.S. include:
• Average Salary in 2024: $80,880 annually
• Job Growth 2024 - 2034: + 17%, much faster than the average for all occupations
• Available Job Estimate: about 26,400 openings/year over the next decade
Our Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management program is designed to prepare you
for a 21st century business career like materials management, warehouse management,
project management, exporting and global sourcing of materials, engineering management,
business intelligence, negotiations, and Lean Six Sigma, among others, with a degree
in logistics and supply chain management. It is a career that is exciting, dynamic,
and frequently global, requiring the transportation of both raw materials and finished
goods worldwide. Supply chains are essential to the smooth operation of all businesses,
big and small. As a result, there is a wide variety of employment opportunities available
in logistics & supply chain management, such as those as supply chain associate,
logistics analyst, medical supply chain technician, global sourcing specialist, transportation
planner, supply chain data analyst, and more...
You’ll also have the opportunity to earn recognized credentials and certificates
while you learn. When you graduate with your A.A.S degree in Global Logistics and
Supply Chain Management, you’ll be prepared to work for a range of employers—
from medical, IT, manufacturing to engineering.
The Galveston College Logistics program covers the foundational areas of logistics and supply chain and develops students’ ability to think critically and solve real-world problems. Students learn logistical day-to-day tactics and receive exposure to supply chain analytics, both desirable skills for employers. A two-year Associate of Applied Science degree and students may choose to complete up to three levels of certification.
Overview
Certifications:
- Certificate – Warehouse Logistics Management Certificate
- Certificate – Materials and Transportation Logistics Management Certificate
- Certificate – Supply Chain Management Certificate
Degree Program:
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Global Logistics and Supply
Chain Management
See the full college catalog for additional information and course descriptions
The Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management powered by Galveston College is designed to prepare learners through hands-on training, knowledge and relevant skills necessary to coordinate and manage the movement of the supplies, material, and people involved as a logistics & supply chain management professional.
Our courses in the Global Supply Chain and Logistics program will teach you how to:•
Understand the factors in designing the logistics in a supply chain and economy.
• Evaluate the supply chain systems of an organization.
• Examine logistics and management of transportation and distribution.
• Recognize the changing logistics, materials & supply chain software/tools.
• Measure the impact of performance of supply chain systems.
• Analyze how supply chain costs affect consumers, quality and continuous improvement
management
Complete the Galveston College Admissions Application and submit to the Office of Admissions. For more information on the admissions process and other admission requirements visit Admissions.
Jobs are available at almost every educational level; however, a degree can often make the difference when it comes to qualifying for leadership positions. Entry-level logistics managers with college degrees earn between $40,000 – $60,000 per year. Senior-level logistics managers can earn over $500,000 per year.
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Projections for Logistics jobs in the U.S. include:
• Average Salary in 2024: $80,880 annually
• Job Growth 2024 - 2034: + 17%, much faster than the average for all occupations
• Available Job Estimate: about 26,400 openings/year over the next decade
A career in 21st century logistics and supply chain management can lead you down a variety of different career paths:
- Medical Supply Chain Technician
- Global Sourcing Specialist
- Logistics Analysts
- Sourcing Managers
- Logistics Managers
- Supply Chain Data Analyst
- Warehouse, Inventory and Distribution Managers
- Transportation Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Operations Managers
course catalog information
Next Steps
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Financial aid is available to help eligible part-time and full-time students pay for college. It can be a combination of grants, loans and work-study.
To learn more about the types of scholarships and their deadlines, please click on the “Learn More” link below.
| Name | Daniel C. Alcantar |
| Title | Logistics Program Director/Instructor |
| Room | AT-202 |
| Program Area |
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
|
| Phone | 409-944-1407 |
| dalcantar@gc.edu |
| Name | Sharon Pagan |
| Ext | 409-944-1410 |
| spagan@gc.edu | |
| Room | AT-304 |
| Schedule an Appointment | Appointment |
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