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Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Certificate Continuing Ed Technical Degree

Businesses, from small stores to big companies, rely on international trade to grow and succeed. You can play an important role in this system. Find out how our program can get you ready for jobs in transportation, logistics, and supply chain management.

Move the World Forward

Why you should choose logistics and supply chain management at San Jac.
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Prepare for High-Demand Logistics Careers

San Jac’s Global Logistics program prepares you for fast-growing careers in supply chain management, transportation, distribution, and freight operations. As global commerce expands, businesses need skilled professionals who understand how goods move efficiently from manufacturers to customers.

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Build Real-World Supply Chain Skills

Develop practical expertise in inventory control, warehouse operations, transportation systems, procurement, and logistics coordination. This industry-focused training prepares you to support complex supply chain networks and step confidently into entry-level logistics roles.

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Learn How Global Trade Moves the World

Gain a comprehensive understanding of global logistics, import and export processes, distribution strategies, and supply chain operations. You’ll learn how products flow through domestic and international markets while building problem-solving and operational skills employers value.

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Flexible Credentials for Career Growth

Choose from certificates all the way up to a Bachelor of Applied Technology, our program is designed to help you enter the workforce quickly or advance into higher-level roles. Even better is every credential can be completed 100% online and students can apply prior work experience to complete classes faster with our competency-based education model.

 

Careers

Logisticians
 
 $75,855
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
 $49,177
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
 $75,603

 Opportunities

As a program graduate, you will be prepared to start a career across many areas including, but not limited to:

  • Global trade
  • International and domestic logistics
  • E-commerce
  • Procurement
  • Data analytics
  • Quality process improvement
Salary Source: Texas Wages

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Certified Logistics Associate, Course

Continuing Ed
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You’ll gain an understanding of the global supply chain, the logistics environment, safety, safe equipment operation, material handling equipment, quality control, workplace communication, teamwork, and more.
Length Under 3 Months
The 35 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

Certified Logistics Technician, Course

Continuing Ed
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You’ll acquire an understanding of product receiving, product storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, evaluation of transportation modes, customs, and dispatch and tracking operations.
Length Under 3 Months
The 35 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

Introduction to Business Logistics, Course

Continuing Ed
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You will learn basic business principles and functions of different logistics areas while also exploring a certified logistic technician and associate’s roles and the aspects of safety, chemicals, transportation and warehouse distribution.
Length Under 3 Months
The 7 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management, AAS

Technical Degree
The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career in distribution, transportation, warehousing, trucking operations, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations. Understanding of business and supply chain concepts through a global lens for a truly valuable skill set.
Length 2 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

This degree is also offered in hybrid and fully online formats.

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Technical Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Technology is a hybrid degree that prepares you to plan, coordinate, and optimize the flow of goods, services, and data across global networks. You’ll build advanced skills in strategy, procurement, transportation, analytics, and leadership while gaining real-world experience. Graduates are prepared for frontline and mid-level management roles in this high-demand industry.

Length 4 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 120 credits for this program in eight terms.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Certificate of Technology

Certificate
The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. You’ll get introduced to core concepts in the fields of international business and logistics.
Length 1.5 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 39 credits for this certificate in three terms.
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Flexible Learning on Your Time

Competency-Based Education Helps You Transform Your Work Experience into Educational Success

Use your work experience to help you succeed in school! The Logistics and Supply Chain Management competency-based program at San Jacinto College lets you apply what you already know to complete classes faster.

  • All classes are 100% online
  • Students often continue to work full-time while enrolled

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Logistics & Supply Chain: What You Need to Know

Get quick answers to common questions about careers, skills, and training in global logistics and supply chain management.

In a nutshell, logistics and supply chain management focus on how products move from manufacturers to customers. This includes coordinating transportation, managing inventory, overseeing distribution, and improving the systems businesses rely on to operate efficiently in a global economy.

No prior experience is required. The program builds foundational knowledge in logistics and supply chain management while preparing you with practical skills employers seek.
Yes. San Jac offers flexible course formats, including online and in-person classes, so you can complete your logistics education while balancing work, family, or other commitments.
The timeline varies depending on whether you pursue a certificate or an associate degree. Advisors can help plan your course schedule to match your career goals and pace.

Students who enjoy organizing processes, solving problems, analyzing systems, and working in fast-moving environments often thrive in logistics. If you like being part of the operation that keeps businesses running, this field could be a strong match.

From everyday online orders to global manufacturing, supply chains power how goods reach people. Skilled logistics professionals help companies operate efficiently, control costs, and meet customer demand.

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Program Goals

Our program teaches you how to navigate the logistics industry.

Career Preparation

You'll be prepared for jobs in transportation, international shipping, and supply chain management.

Global Perspective

You'll learn about importing and exporting, how the economy works, licensing and paperwork, U.S. Customs rules, and how laws and politics affect trade between countries.

Valuable Skills

You'll learn about buying goods from other countries, how companies market products, money systems, moving goods, how companies work, and managing ships.

 

Real-Life Experienced

You can work in the field and get real experience as a logistics intern with companies in the Greater Houston area.

Contact Us

Got questions? We can help! Call us at 281-998-6350, ext. 7540.
Margaret Kidd
DC, BAT Logistics/Supply Chain
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7540
Location
North
Sheila Simon
Dir, CPD Bus Ops/SC/Entrep
Phone
(281) 542-2061
Location
Central