Logistics and Supply Chain Management Degree

The logistic and supply chain management program at Vance – Granville 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 North Carolina colleges that offer logistics and supply chain management degrees.

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Vance – Granville Community College

21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC

About
Vance-Granville Community College, located in Henderson, North Carolina, was founded in 1969 after a failed attempt to bring a technical institute to the area. The school is one of the 58 that comprise the North Carolina Community College System, itself one of the largest such community college systems in the country.

VGCC covers the counties of Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren, as well as operating three satellite campuses within its service area to provide better access for residents.

Academics
Vance-Granville Community College offers students a variety of options when considering enrollment. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the equivalent of freshman and sophomore years, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue an education and earn a  bachelor's degree.

Career and technical programs provide in depth training and education in a specific high demand field or industry with the intention of pursuing long term steady employment in that field or industry upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Bookkeeping
• Information Technology
• Carpentry
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Vance-Granville Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that complete the application for admission and pay their fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam.

A meeting with a counselor prior to registration is encouraged and participation in orientation for new students is often helpful. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which assists the school in determining need and disbursing funds.

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

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).