Logistics Technology
Overview
Our Logistics Technology program is offered at the Jackson Campus’s Academic/Technical Center. In just two semesters, you can complete a Career Certificate. In an additional semester, you can complete a Technical Certificate. Also, if you complete an additional 15–16 credit hours of academic classes, you can receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Logistics is all about getting goods, services, and people where they need to be when they need to be there, and in the right quantity with absolute accuracy. It is how businesses set themselves apart from their competition by increasing productivity and quality while reducing costs.
Logistics encompasses numerous disciplines including receiving and storage of material, the allocation and staging of material for shipment, choosing the best and most economical shipping method, loading and tracking shipments to the customer, and quality control of all activities to ensure customer satisfaction.
Career opportunities are worldwide. As the global economy becomes more and more intertwined, logistic experts are necessary to keep goods and services headed in the right direction, on time. After completing this curriculum, you will be ready for any number of job possibilities, including demand planning analyst, procurement manager, distribution center supervisors, supply chain consultant, and more. Sound interesting? Then the Logistics Technology program at Hinds Community College is for you.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 60–62 hrs.
- Career Certificate: 30 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 45 hrs.
- Jackson
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 60–62 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals to Logistics | 3 |
| Transportation and Distribution | 3 |
| Materials Management | 3 |
| Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Logistic Support Analysis | 3 |
| Production Planning and Controlling | 3 |
| Logistics Management | 3 |
| Maintenance Management | 3 |
| Introduction to Microsoft Office | 3 |
| Principles of Management or Introduction to Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Configuration Management | 3 |
| Business Logistics Capstone Project | 4 |
| Approved Electives | 8 |
| Total Hours | 45 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).