Ivy Tech School of Business, Logistics & Supply Chain
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Move Materials — and Your Career
What You'll Learn
The Supply Chain Management program at Ivy Tech prepares students to enter the workforce with skills the manufacturing, warehousing and transportation industries require.
To ensure they're ready for in-demand roles in supply chain management, students learn about topics like:
Movement and storage of raw materials
Work-in-process inventory
Supply chain analysis
Finished goods
Tools for tracking goods and increasing efficiency
Career Options
Depending on the degree or certificate they choose in the Ivy Tech Supply Chain Management program, graduates can pursue jobs such as:
Driver
Dispatcher
Supervisor or team lead
Production worker
Material moving worker
Transportation, storage or distribution worker
Production, planning and expediting clerk or supervisor
Purchasing agent
Logistics analyst
Logistician
Degree Types Offered
Credential Type
Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree
Associate Degree – Transferable Degree
Long-Term Certificate
– known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Short-Term Certificates
– known as Certificates (CT)
You're interested in supply chain management career advancement
You have a Technical Certificate (TC) and want to build on it
You're interested in supply chain management career advancement
You'd like to pursue a bachelor's degree in the future
You have a Technical Certificate (TC) and want to build on it
You want to deepen your knowledge of supply chain management or advance your career
You hold a certificate (CT) and want to build on it
You want to enter the workforce with a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as well as supply chain industry skills
You already hold a supply chain management credential and want to add to it
You want to deepen your knowledge of supply chain management to start or advance in your career
You want a credential you can build from to earn a technical certificate (TC) or associate degree
You are in the military and have logistics responsibilities
You are seeking a logistics job with a military contractor or as a civilian employee for the military
You are nearing the end of your military active duty and want an education credential
You are analytical by nature and want to develop skills that utilize that inclination to improve an organization’s operations.
You are interested in building a career working for organizations with a continuous improvement culture.
You want to take a leadership role in quality improvement initiatives.
You want to improve your marketability with industry recognized certifications.
You are analytical by nature and comfortable working with data.
You understand that raw data only is useful when organized, analyzed, and tested; and you enjoy applying scientific method to the analytical process.
You have completed the Informatics program or the Data analytics program and you want to apply your skills to manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation industries.
You are analytical by nature and comfortable working with data.
You understand that raw data only is useful when organized, analyzed, and tested; and you enjoy applying scientific method to the analytical process.
You have completed the Informatics program or the Data analytics program and you want to apply your skills to manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation industries.
Note: Program availability varies by location and not all program tracks are offered at each campus/location.
NATIONALLY-ACCREDITED PROGRAM
The Ivy Tech School of Business, Logistics, and Supply Chain is proud to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), one of the most highly regarded international accreditations. This status recognizes our commitment to both teaching and learning.
Help Fuel Indiana's Economy
Indiana's economic plan emphasizes manufacturing and distribution. The Ivy Tech Supply Chain Management program can help prepare you for success in these key industries.
Work with Top Employers
Supply chain management professionals can seek careers with well-known employers like Amazon, FedEx and Walmart Distribution Centers.
Associate Degree – Career-Ready Degree
Ivy Tech's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Supply Chain Management degree program provides career-ready education and training on the entire production process. That process includes:
Procurement
Inventory management
Manufacturing
Warehousing
Packaging
Shipping
Courses include discussion of logistics, technology and quality management.
While pursuing their degree, students have opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications in logistics, purchasing, transportation and quality management. These certifications can help job seekers stand out from other candidates.
Ivy Tech's AAS in Supply Chain Management degree program requires 60 credit hours, or four semesters, to complete.
Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree
A recommended path to either of the associate degrees in Supply Chain Management is to complete one or more of the certificates offered through the program while working toward the degree. The certificates are designed to provide gateways toward entry-level informatics careers, so you can begin working quickly.
You may then choose to pursue a credential that requires more credits and time in order to learn more and move up in your professional career. You can apply the credits from your certificate to your higher level credential at Ivy Tech to make the most of your time and tuition.
Courses
The 60 required credit hours for the AAS in Supply Chain Management include:
The Associate of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management degree program at Ivy Tech offers courses through in-person, traditional learning; hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction; or online.
Sample Careers
Graduates can pursue roles in warehouses, manufacturing facilities or corporate offices. Roles include:
Supply chain manager
Transportation, storage and distribution manager
Operations supervisor or manager
Production supervisor or manager
Material moving supervisors or manager
Transportation, storage and distribution supervisor and manager
Production, planning and expediting supervisor or manager
Purchasing agent
Procurement analyst
Logistics analyst
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
The Ivy Tech Associate of Science (AS) in Supply Chain Management degree program offers a well-rounded look at the industry, in preparation for high-level roles in the field or future pursuit of a bachelor's degree. The program's courses focus on the entire production process, from acquiring parts, raw materials and products, to distributing finished products to their end users. Subjects include:
Procurement
Inventory Management
Manufacturing
Warehousing
Packaging
Shipping
The curriculum also incorporates the topics of logistics, technology and quality management.
While pursuing their degree, students have opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications in logistics, purchasing, transportation and quality management. These certifications can help job seekers stand out from other candidates.
Ivy Tech's AS in Supply Chain Management degree program requires 60 credit hours, or four semesters, to complete.
Transfer Opportunities
The Associate of Science in Supply Chain Management degree program is designed to offer students the option of transferring to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. You can save upward of $10,000 by completing your first two years at Ivy Tech and then transferring!
Franklin University of Ohio even offers an online transfer partnership in Indianapolis.
Talk to our transfer advocates for information about continuing your education after completing your associate degree at Ivy Tech. You are also encouraged to contact the university to which you plan to transfer. Note that admission is not guaranteed just by enrolling in the Supply Chain Management program. You will need to be admitted to the institution you intend to transfer to.
Earn a Certificate on the Way to Your Associate Degree
A recommended path to either of the associate degrees in Supply Chain Management is to complete one or more of the certificates offered through the program while working toward the degree. The certificates are designed to provide gateways toward entry-level informatics careers, so you can begin working quickly.
You may then choose to pursue a credential that requires more credits and time in order to learn more and move up in your professional career. You can apply the credits from your certificate to your higher level credential at Ivy Tech to make the most of your time and tuition.
Courses
The 60 required credit hours for the AS in Supply Chain Management include:
The Associate of Science in Supply Chain Management degree program at Ivy Tech offers courses through in-person, traditional learning; hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction; or online.
Sample Careers
Graduates can pursue roles in warehouses, manufacturing facilities or corporate offices. Roles include:
Supply chain manager
Transportation, storage and distribution manager
Operations supervisor or manager
Production supervisor or manager
Material moving supervisor or manager
Transportation, storage and distribution supervisor and manager
Production, planning and expediting supervisor or manager
Purchasing agent
Procurement analyst
Logistics analyst
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
Long-Term Certificate
known as a Technical Certificate (TC)
Ivy Tech's Supply Chain Management Technical Certificate (TC) provides education and training about the entire supply chain. In addition to core courses, the program focuses on professional development and financial management.
The Supply Chain Management TC program emphasizes topics like:
Transportation systems
Logistics
Supply chain management
Financial accounting
The program's capstone is an operations management course that allows students to run their own simulated supply chain business. Students also can choose elective-course paths in:
Accounting
Manufacturing
Supply chain management
Business
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Information technology
Marketing
Quality assurance
While pursuing their degree, students have opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications in logistics, purchasing, transportation and quality management. These certifications can help job seekers stand out from other candidates.
Ivy Tech's Supply Chain Management TC requires 31 credit hours, or two to three semesters, to complete.
Building on Your Certificate
If your goal is to earn an associate degree in Supply Chain Management, you can earn this TC on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into supply chain management careers. That means you may be able to enter and advance in the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.
Courses
The 31 credit hours required to complete the Supply Chain Management TC include:
The Supply Chain Management TC program at Ivy Tech offers courses through in-person, traditional learning; hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction; or online.
Sample Careers
Graduates can pursue roles in warehouses or manufacturing facilities. Roles include:
Production worker, team lead or supervisor
Material moving worker, team lead or supervisor
Transportation, storage or distribution worker, team lead or supervisor
Production, planning and expediting clerk or supervisor
Purchasing agent
Logistics analyst
Logistician
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
Short-Term Certificates
known as Certificates (CT)
Ivy Tech's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Plus Certificate (CT) prepares students for a career as a commercial motor vehicle driver, working in supply chain and logistics environments. Students study concepts and processes including:
Logistics systems
Purchasing materials
Demand inventory
Warehouse management
Automated manufacturing and services systems
This CT also can supplement other Supply Chain Management program credentials.
Ivy Tech's CDL Plus CT program requires 18 credit hours, or one to two semesters, to complete.
FREE Through Next Level Jobs
CDL Plus is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free CDL Plus CT. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:
Are an Indiana resident
Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)*
*Note: Students who are admitted to the Next Level Jobs program to pursue the CDL Plus CT are required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing, and physical exam.
Courses
The 18 credit hours required for the Supply Chain Management Short-Term Certificate include:
Ivy Tech CDL Plus CT program presents its courses through in-person, traditional instruction and in a hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) format.
Sample Careers
Graduates may work in trucks or at trucking companies, warehouse distribution centers or shipping and receiving docks. Careers include:
Driver
Dispatcher
Supervisor
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Ivy Tech's Supply Chain Management & Logistics Certificate (CT) can help graduates begin their career or advance to supervisory roles in the industry. The program provides education and training on the entire production process. That process includes:
Procurement
Inventory management
Manufacturing
Warehousing
Packaging
Shipping
Courses include discussion of logistics, technology and quality management.
While pursuing their degree, students have opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications in logistics and manufacturing. These certifications can help job seekers stand out from other candidates.
The Ivy Tech Supply Chain Management & Logistics CT requires 18 credit hours, or two to three semesters, to complete.
FREE Through Next Level Jobs
Supply Chain Management & Logistics is part of Indiana’s Next Level Jobs degree program, funded by the Workforce Ready Grant. You may be eligible for a free Supply Chain Management & Logistics CT. You are eligible to be a part of Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:
Are an Indiana resident
Have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency
Have not previously received a certificate in a Next Level Jobs eligible program
Have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelors, masters, etc.)*
*Note: Students who are admitted to the Next Level Jobs program to pursue the Supply Chain Management & Logistics CT are required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing, and physical exam.
Building on Your Certificate
If your goal is to earn a technical certificate (TC) or associate degree in Supply Chain Management & Logistics , you can earn this CT on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into supply chain management careers. That means you may be able to enter and advance in the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.
Courses
The 18 credit hours required for the Supply Chain Management & Logistics Short-Term Certificate include:
The Supply Chain Management & Logistics CT program at Ivy Tech offers courses through in-person, traditional learning; hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction; or online. A 100% online instruction option is available.
Sample Careers
Graduates can pursue roles in warehouses or manufacturing facilities. Roles include:
Production worker, team lead or supervisor
Material moving worker, team lead or supervisor
Transportation, storage or distribution worker, team lead or supervisor
Production, planning and expediting clerk or supervisor
Purchasing agent
Logistics analyst
Logistician
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
Ivy Tech's Supply Chain Management — Department of Defense Military Certificate (CT) offers specialized education and training on military logistics. This program, unique to the Midwest, focuses on transferrable skills related to:
Data visualization and analysis
Informatics
Project management
Procurement
Supply chain management
Appropriations law and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPB&E) process
Government purchasing
Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RM&A) in logistics
Ivy Tech's Supply Chain Management Department of Defense Military CT program offers courses through in-person, traditional learning and hybrid (blended or learn anywhere) instruction.
Sample Careers
Graduates can seek logistics roles working at:
Military bases
Military contractor corporate offices
Manufacturing facilities
Warehouses
Student Outcomes
Student Outcomes (SOs) are the competencies that Ivy Tech students should
be well versed in upon graduating from the program.
The Supply Chain Quality Management program emphasizes both theory and application of quality management techniques. Students will acquire the critical knowledge and skills to analyze business practices, create comprehensive plans focused on tangible return on investment, and measure the effectiveness and efficiency of these plans. Because many of students are working in their field, they are better able to understand, integrate and apply what they learn to their workplaces, both immediately and over the lifespan of their careers.
The Ivy Tech Supply Chain Quality Management CT requires 15 credit hours, or one semester, to complete.
Building on Your Certificate
If your goal is to earn a technical certificate (TC) or associate degree in Supply Chain Management & Logistics , you can earn this CT on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into supply chain management careers. That means you may be able to enter and advance in the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.
Courses
The 15 credit hours required for the Supply Chain Management & Logistics Short-Term Certificate include:
Data Analytics is a growing field with lots of opportunity in manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation industries. The Supply Chain Analytics certificate prepares students to gather, organize, and analyze the data needed to effectively implement Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Students will develop analytical skills working with traditional data structures as well as unstructured data accumulated as products travel through the supply chain.
The certificate prepares students for entry level jobs as logistics analysts, purchasing analysts, and transportation analysts.
The Ivy Tech Supply Chain Analytics CT requires 18 credit hours, or one to two semesters, to complete.
Building on Your Certificate
If your goal is to earn a technical certificate (TC) or associate degree in Supply Chain Management & Logistics , you can earn this CT on your way. The certificate is designed to provide a gateway into supply chain management careers. That means you may be able to enter and advance in the workforce in your desired field even before you graduate, if your plan includes working while you’re in school.
Courses
The 18 credit hours required for the Supply Chain Analytics Short-Term Certificate include:
Logistics & Supply Chain Management is offered at 29 Ivy Tech locations in Indiana. Each location offers a unique combination of certificate and degree options:
Campus
CDL Plus CT
Supply Chain Management & Logistics CT
Supply Chain Management — Department of Defense Military CT
Supply chain management is a field with a broad range of opportunities, including careers ranging from driver to logistician. Professionals can work in supply chain management, distribution systems and logistics in nearly any industry, for employers like Amazon, FedEx and Walmart Distribution.
Job sites can include:
Trucks and trucking companies
Warehouses
Shipping and receiving docks
Warehouses
Manufacturing facilities
Corporate offices
The Ivy Tech Supply Chain Management program focuses on skills and knowledge like:
Creative thinking
Communication
Ethics
Logistics and supply chain strategies
Warehouse management
Total Quality Management
Financial analysis
Computer skills
Problem solving
Sound Like You?
If you identify with the industry and program description above, supply chain management may be the path for you! Take the next step to get started or speak with your local advisor to learn more.
Students coming to Ivy Tech with their high school diploma or equivalent can start straight into the degree program without completing any prerequisite courses as long as they are considered college ready by the knowledge assessment.
No Expiration of Credits
There is no expiration date for course credits that were earned in previous years from Ivy Tech Community College.
Transfer Credit for Prerequisite Courses
Prerequisite courses completed at colleges other than Ivy Tech will only be considered for general education selection points if transfer credit has been awarded and courses appear on the Ivy Tech transcript prior to the application deadline.
TR grades are not recognized by the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that transfer credit has been awarded and that TR grades are updated to transfer letter grades (TA, TB, TC) on their Ivy Tech transcript.
It is recommended that college transcripts be submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation and transfer credit at least 4 weeks prior to the program application deadline to ensure adequate time for processing.
Supply Chain Management Courses
Descriptions of supply chain management courses can be found in our online course catalog. View required classes and course descriptions for:
See when specific classes will be offered by searching our class list in Schedule Builder. First, select the semester you’re looking for and then enter the name of the class in the search bar.
If you’re a current student, upcoming classes are easy to find in Schedule Builder in MyIvy.
Class Formats
Depending on the degree or certificate program, Supply Chain Management program classes may be presented in the following formats:
In-person, traditional
Hybrid (learn anywhere)
Online
Big Dreams? Go for Honors
If you're motivated and want a more robust, personalized academic experience, consider enhancing your associate degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management by pursuing an Honors pathway. Honors courses are fully virtual with opportunities to meet and network with honors students and faculty across the state. The coursework is designed to support a student’s spirit of inquiry and intellectual growth, as well as foster multicultural awareness and leadership. View eligibility requirements
Graduating with a Logistics & Supply Chain Management degree with an Honors pathway can help you stand out as a high-achieving college student, boost your resume, and help you land an acceptance letter to a top four-year college or university.
The Ivy Tech application is free and easy—you don’t need a certain test score, GPA, or class rank to get started at Ivy Tech. Applying takes about 10-15 minutes and can be completed entirely online.
No Application Deadlines
Ivy Tech does not have a deadline for admission. Our 8-week class sessions start throughout the year—in January, March, June, August, and October—and there is no hard deadline for applying for any of the start dates. It's important, though, to apply early enough that you'll be able to complete all the degree planning, financial aid, and registration activities that need to happen before your first day. We recommend you apply about one month before you intend to start classes. See upcoming start dates
Steps to Apply
(1) Apply to Ivy Tech
If you’ve never applied to Ivy Tech Community College before (or if it’s been two years since you last attended classes here), your first step is to apply to Ivy Tech. You can apply online or in person. To apply in person, reach out toyour local admissions team and arrange a meeting. Or, stop by any campus on any Tuesday for Tuesdays@TheTech to receive personal assistance with applying and registering for classes.
Additionally, students who are applying to the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Plus Short-Term Certificate program must:
Have a CDL Class A permit
Pass a drug test
Take a Department of Transportation physical exam
(2) Submit Assessment Documents
After you submit your application, you'll be asked to upload documentation—such as SAT/ACT/PSAT scores or high school and college transcripts—that can assess your readiness for college-level coursework and help us make sure you are taking classes that are the right fit for you. How to upload assessment documents
If you don't have your scores or transcripts at your fingertips, don’t worry. Go ahead and submit your application. You can go back to upload assessment documents at any time until the end of the term for which you applied.
(3) Look for a Confirmation Email
Once your application is processed, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided on your application. Typically the email will arrive within 1-2 business days of submission, but during peak processing periods (April-June) could take up to 5-10 business days.
The email will contain instructions on how to register for classes, as well as important information regarding your Ivy Tech student portal (MyIvy account), tuition, payment options, and more.
(4) Create an Account in MyIvy
MyIvy is Ivy Tech's online student portal. Students use MyIvy to check e-mail, register for classes, pay tuition, manage financial aid, get the latest news and announcements, and much more. MyIvy also contains "QuickLinks" to the Ivy Tech websites and online tools you will use most often. Learn more about MyIvy
Before you can register for classes you will need to submit documentation or complete an assessment test. Your test scores can help us determine the best English and math starting classes for you. See the Test Score Course Placement Chart
If you submitted assessment documentation during the application process, your advisor will likely be able to work with those documents to determine course placement and you won't need to take any further steps. If you don't have any of those documents or the scores don't meet minimum thresholds, don’t worry! Your advisor will direct you to complete our freeKnowledge Assessment to help develop your customized learning path to better prepare you for courses.
(6) Register for Classes
Once you have completed the steps above, you may register for classes. Ivy Tech students register for courses using the Schedule Builder tool which can be accessed withinMyIvy. If you are a new, first-time Ivy Tech student, we recommend that you meet withyour advisor who will help you develop your Academic Completion Plan and help you sign up for courses that are the best fit for you.
For a complete list of registration steps, including detailed registration steps, deadlines, and information about holds, withdrawals, waitlists, and refunds, visit our Registration 101 page.
(7) Pay Your Tuition
After registering for your courses, your bill can be viewed in yourMyIvy account > Student Dashboard- > View/Pay Balance. Payments can also be made in your MyIvy account. For complete information about payments, including payment options, payment plans, how to make immediate payments, due dates, information about refunds, and more, visit our Payments page.
Donna Zeh Department Chair - Business Administration, Business Operations, Applications & Technology (BOAT), Accounting, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management (812) 374-5158 dzeh@ivytech.edu
Donna Zeh Department Chair - Business Administration, Business Operations, Applications & Technology (BOAT), Accounting, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management (812) 374-5158 dzeh@ivytech.edu
Learn about the importance of logistics and supply chain, and see how Ivy Tech's program is preparing students to make a difference in the industry. (3:21)
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1 Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. May 2021 State Occupational Employment and Wage estimates: Indiana.(2022). Lightcast™, lightcast.io. Occupational Overview for Indiana, 2022-2023
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