Career Pathways offer new ways to achieve your education goals. Instead of studying just one program, the Career Pathways model links related academic programs in a sequence. Each program offers direct job preparation AND a path to the next higher academic program.
Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management includes all business activities from sourcing raw materials, to producing a finished product, to delivery of the product to a customer. It is a fast-paced, growing field including opportunities for advancement and travel.
Pathway Certificate
A Pathway Certificate is an initial set of courses taken from an already approved degree that provides you with a set of specific skills to prepare you for entry-level employment. All credits earned in the pathway certificate can be applied to the diploma.
Investment = Education
- Logistics
- 14 Credits
- Production Planner
- 11 Credits
- Purchasing Agent/Buyer
- 14 Credits
Return = Job
| Job Title Examples | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
| Cycle Counter | $43,579 |
| Shipping Clerk | $35,864 |
Technical Diploma
A diploma is a set of course taken from an already approved degree that provides you with a set of specific skills to prepare you for a job in demand by local employers. All credits earned in the diploma can be applied to the degree.
Investment = Education
- Supply Chain Assistant
- 32 Credits
Return = Job
| Job Title Example | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
| Wholesale Buyer | $52,363 |
Associate Degree
A two-year, post-high school program with specific course requirements.
Investment = Education
- Supply Chain Management
- 61 Credits
Return = Job
| Job Title Example | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
| Storage & Distribution Manager | $65,375 |
*Source: EMSI based on annual salary.