Logistics and Supply Chain Management Degree

The logistic and supply chain management program at Gwinnett Technical College prepares students for a career as a logistics automation specialist, transportation analyst, materials coordinator, or director of logistics. The program focuses on managing and coordinating all logistical functions in an enterprise, as well as internal allocation of resources, operations units, handling, and the delivery of output. Program courses include: acquisitions and purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing, logistics planning, transportation, quality control, and budgeting. Get more details below including other Georgia colleges that offer logistics and supply chain management degrees.

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Gwinnett Technical College

4230 Hwy 29 Ste 11, Lilburn, GA

About
Gwinnett Technical College is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.  It was originally founded in 1984 as the Gwinnett Area Technical School.  Since its founding the school has been dedicated to providing an education in high demand fields that result in employment upon graduation.

The school changed its name to Gwinnett Technical Institute to better align itself with the state's technical institute system. During the next decade the school would add several degree programs and receive accreditation, finally meeting the standards required to be identified as a college in 2000 and changing its name to the current.

GTC had invested in its own development, utilizing funds to introduce new facilities and renovate previously existing ones in order to create new programs of study that meet the needs of the modern student.

Academics
As a technical institute, GTI offers programs of study that allow students to develop the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a professional. The programs offered offer an extensive course of study that provide theoretical, classroom and practical courses, preparing individuals with the experience through simulated real world environments.

Programs are offered in a variety of fields, allowing individuals to choose the one that best reflects his or her goals and interests. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or diploma that demonstrates competency and allows for entry level employment upon completion.

The school also offers continuing education courses for established professionals seeking to update their knowledge base  or renew certification or licensure. Courses are taken individually and can offer flexible scheduling.

GTC also provides adult education courses that prepare individuals for the GED, allowing one to complete his or her high school education and earn an equivalency diploma.
Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Cosmetology
• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Medical Assisting

Admissions and Financial Aid
Gwinnett Technical Institute is a public, two year, open enrollment institution. Any individual wishing to enroll may do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and payment of tuition.

Students should also supply standardized test scores (if available) and previous educational transcripts. Students may be required to take a placement exam. Students are also encouraged to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor to help choose programs and develop a curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it either online or through the mail. The information provided on the FAFSA will be used by the school to develop an aid package based on the student's needs and aid program eligibility.

Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year. Due to recent changes in financial aid regulations, students may be chosen at random to provide additional financial information to be compared to the FAFSA in order to ensure its accuracy.

Students Enrolled in the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Gwinnett Technical College offers a less than one year certificate program in logistics and supply chain management.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Industrial Production Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Transportation Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $98350

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).