Logistics and Supply Chain Management Degree

The logistic and supply chain management program at Truckee Meadows Community 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 Nevada colleges that offer logistics and supply chain management degrees.

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Truckee Meadows Community College (SNC)

999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV

About

Truckee Meadows Community College, located in Reno, Nevada, was a branch of Western Nevada Community College until 1979 when it became an independent institution. The school serves Washoe County, primarily the Truckee Meadows area for which it is named. The school serves over 13,000 students annually through a variety of programs and services, including continuing education courses for professionals who need to refresh their education for licensure or certification renewal. Additionally, the school maintains a faculty of over 5000 which provides the backbone for the schools education and career training programs. The school is constantly updating programs and services to meet the needs of its growing enrollment and residents of its service area.

Academics

Students at Truckee Meadows Community College are able to choose between transfer and career training programs in order to pursue their personal and professional goals. Academic transfer programs complete the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by applying for transfer to colleges or universities in order to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree. Transfer to public Nevada institutions is made easier through transfer agreements that facilitate the process if certain prerequisites are met. Transfer to private or out of state institutions will have separate requirements and it is suggested students meet with a counselor to discuss options.

Career training programs provide an education and training  in a high demand field or industry that allows the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional upon completion for the purpose of long term employment. Students will participate in traditional and practical courses, with practical courses simulating real world environments and allowing for in depth skill development and training. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or associate degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Business Administration
• Computer Programming
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Truckee Meadows Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any student who is eighteen years of age or older or a high school graduate to enroll by completing the application for admission and paying all associated fees. Students are asked to provide standardized test scores and previous transcripts if available. New students are also encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in new student orientation. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need. Students will complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine the extent of a student's need and their aid program eligibility when constructing their financial aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year and should be submitted in a timely fashion.

Students Enrolled in the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SNC has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Reno, NV
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $76070

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).