Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management Program Code T400

Broward College 352 College Catalog 2015-2016

Program Description: The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program in Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to develop a professional and competent supply chain manager. Broward College does this through a learner-centered degree program that provides specific program learning outcomes in logistics and supply chain management. Students, who successfully complete the Supply Chain Management degree program, will gain technical hands-on skills through case studies and an independent study research project or practicum/internship; which will include analysis and problem solving through simulations and similar activities. This program will focus on current and emerging issues in global logistics and supply chain management, such as the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. Importantly, including coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third party service providers, and customers, and will focus on developing comprehensive solutions to real-world problems associated with current management and organizational leadership challenges. Students will acquire knowledge related to the major concepts, principles, and techniques associated with leading cultural diversity in the global marketplace. General program outcomes for the Supply Chain Management degree are comprised of specific learning objectives embedded into each of the courses.

The Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Supply Chain Management uses a 2+2 model designed to provide individuals who have obtained an Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA) degree from a regionally accredited college or university the opportunity to further their education. The curriculum offers a learner-centered practical approach to understanding Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Career Pathway: Industry, Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation (IMCT)

Program Entrance Requirements: The Bachelor of Applied Science is an open access program designed for the adult learner who has earned an Associate of Science or an Associate of Arts degree and wishes to advance professionally. General admission to Broward College is required, and students will submit a supplemental application to the program. Applicants for the BAS program should have completed a minimum of 15 semester hours of general education requirements as part of their AS degree. The remaining general education semester hours (totaling 36) will be completed during the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program. Students will meet all of the State of Florida Bachelor of Applied Science general education requirements to be awarded the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Supply Chain Management. Students with an Associate in Arts degree (AA) or 60 college credits may be admitted to the program upon recommendation of the Dean or Associate Dean of the Bachelor of Applied Science for Supply Chain Management program.

Applicants are required to have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all post- secondary coursework. Applicants must be in good academic standing at the last institution they attended. Broward College will automatically access the transcripts of previous or current students applying to the BAS program. As part of the admission process students are required to complete an educational plan; please access the website for more specific procedural information regarding the assistance that will be provided through a personal advisor or counselor in developing the student’s educational success plan www.broward.edu/academics/programs/Pages/bachelors.aspx

General admission to Broward College does not constitute admission to the BAS Program; a supplemental application is also required. The general admission, supplemental, and reentry applications are available on the Broward College website; please use the following links to access these applications: www.broward.edu/academics/programs/Pages/bachelors.aspx

Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management Program Code T400

Broward College 353 College Catalog 2015-2016

Students currently attending Broward College who wish to apply for the BAS program are required to complete the supplemental program application.

Graduates or returning Broward College students who wish to apply for the BAS program are required to complete the re-entry application and the supplemental program application.

New students to Broward College must complete the Broward College admissions application and complete the supplemental application for the BAS program.

International students must first be admitted into Broward College. They are also required to complete the BAS program supplemental application. Please refer to the international admission requirements listed in the online Broward College catalog at www.broward.edu.

Transfer students must submit a general admission application and complete the supplemental application for the BAS program.

Graduation Requirements: The Bachelor of Applied Science degree will be awarded to students who meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 120 semester credit hours in the prescribed coursework is required for the

Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Coursework is comprised of both lower division (AA or AS) and upper division (BAS) as specified by the program sheet.

• Successful completion of the Internship/Practicum or Directed Independent Study. • Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 to meet their graduation requirements. • Be recommended for graduation by the faculty of the student’s major field department.

Additional Program Information: Students interested in applying for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management program that have an Associate of Arts degree or do not have the Associate of Science degree in Global Trade and Logistics must meet the following prerequisite courses in addition to the BAS required courses:

ACG2001 Principles of Accounting I ACG2011 Principles of Accounting II ECO2013 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO2023 Principles of Microeconomics STA2023 Statistics TRA1010 Introduction to Transportation TRA1154 Supply Chain Management I

Students may be able to complete these requirements as part of their upper division coursework. Students must meet with an academic advisor to determine specific requirements based on previously completed lower division courses. You will earn Technical Certificates related to your program of study as you earn your AA, AS, AAS or Bachelor's degree.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management Program Code T400

Broward College 354 College Catalog 2015-2016

Related Industry Certifications: • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) - SCPro Level 1 • American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) - Certified Supply Chain

Professional (CSCP) • American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL) - Certified in Transportation and

Logistics (CTL), Professional Designator in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PLS), Global Logistics Associate (GLA)

Foreign Language Requirement: Students must successfully complete the foreign language requirement as prescribed in college policy and the college catalog.

Location(s): General Education courses can be taken at any college location. Upper-level courses are available at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus and Partnership Centers.

Contact information: Program contact information can be found at www.broward.edu/academics/programs/logistics/Pages/default.aspx

Related Programs at Broward College: Logistics & Transportation Specialist Technical Certificate (6308) Supply Chain Management Operations Associate of Science (2205)

General Education Credit Hours*

18

TRA4721

Global Logistics/Import Export

3

GEA2000 World Geography 3 TRA3163 Supply Chain Quality HLP1081 Wellness 2 Management 3 ENC2210 Technical Writing or or TRA3936 Seminar-Special Topics 3 ENC1102 Composition II 3 TRA4153 Operations/Production Social/Behavioral Science 3 Management 3 Biological/Physical Science 3 FIN3403 Managerial Finance 3 Biological/Physical Science Lab 1 MAN4120 Leadership Challenges and Mathematics 3 Supervision 3

BUL4264 International Business Law 3 Core Requirements Credit Hours 42 TRA3132 Procurement Management 3 TRA3155 Supply Chain Management II 3 TRA4945 Internship/Practicum** or ECO3703 International Economics 3 TRA4910 Directed Independent Study** 3 BUL3130 Business Law and Ethics 3 MAR4840 Services Marketing 3 MAN3240 Applied Organizational

Behavior 3 Total Program Credit Hours 60

Notes: Many courses have specific pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements that must be followed. Students are encouraged to consult the Course Information Table for a detailed list of all requisite requirements. *Required courses will depend on the student’s transcript. The student must meet with an academic advisor to determine specific requirements based on previously completed lower division courses. **TRA4910 or TRA4945 must be taken in the final semester. Each course requires instructor approval before registration.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to create an educational plan.