Business Logistics Associate Degree

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Business Logistics are critical to an organization’s procurement, production, and delivery of products and services. If you want a dynamic career that can expand across departments, industries, states, and even countries, a degree in Business Logistics could help you forge an exciting path to success. The NAU Online Business Logistics Associate degree program will introduce you to how to effectively develop and maintain efficient and effective operations across a business’ buying, shipping, and receiving channels.

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Online Business Logistics Associate Overview

The online Associate of Applied Science in Business Logistics program prepares you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll need to start a rewarding career in the field of business logistics. The AAS-BL will help you develop foundational knowledge in the principal areas of logistics, focusing on supply chain and operations management, that can be applied in a variety of industries.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Describe how concepts in the principal areas of business support organizational decisions.
  • Classify current logistics technologies in support of organizational operations.
  • Explain the leadership skills required to achieve strategic logistics objectives.
  • Recognize appropriate ethical perspectives in a global business environment.
  • Distinguish effective communication strategies in a professional business setting.
  • Discuss productive collaboration methods in a professional business setting.

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National American University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road, Suite 300, Overland Park, KS, 66213, USA. The list of accredited business programs can be found on the IACBE website: http://iacbe.org/memberpdf/NationalAmericanUniversity.pdf.

 

Online Business Logistics Associate Degree Classes and Curriculum

The online Business Logistics associate degree program consists of 93 total credits. You will take business logistics major core and general education core classes.

All academic courses are 100% online and subject to minimum class size requirements.

Major Core

45 credits

General Education

48 credits

Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.

 

Online Business Logistics Tuition and Fees

 Degree Tuition and Fees

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Online Business Logistics Degree Career Outcomes

Logistics are critical to efficient supply chain management. Business Logistics Associate Degree graduates are increasingly sought out for their specialized knowledge and skills in this expanding field of business.

Entry-level and advanced career positions include:

  • Logistics Coordinator
  • Warehouse Supervisor
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Logistics Consultant

Who Is a Good Candidate for the Business Logistics Program?

  • Entry-level job seekers: The Associate in Business Logistics degree is a great first step if you are seeking an entry-level business logistics position. Employers are searching for graduates who possess not only foundational knowledge in the principal areas of logistics, but also strong critical thinking skills, technical abilities, leadership skills, appropriate ethical perspectives, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate.
  • Business logistics professionals: You are a great fit for this program if you already hold a position in business logistics and are looking to advance your career. The associates in Business Logistics includes opportunities to expand and update your knowledge and practice through application-based discussions with practitioner faculty, and the completion of analytical research assignments, group activities, and business simulations.

Course Listing (93 Credits)

OM1000 – Introduction to Business Logistics
OM2300 – Demand Forecasting and Inventory Management
OM3000 – Operations Management
OM3025 – Logistics and Transportation Management
OM3050 – Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

OM3100 – Business Logistics Internship OR
OM3150 – Business Logistics Projects

AC2760 – Financial Accounting for Managers
MG3000 – Marketing
MT1050 – Introduction to Business
MT2050 – Principles of Management

Communications

EN1150 – Composition I
EN1300 – Composition II

EN2100     Speech OR
EN2150     Interpersonal Professional Communication

Science

SC – Science Elective

Mathematics

MA2000 – Quantitative Reasoning

Humanities

HU2000 – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Behavioral/Social Science

EC2050 – Macroeconomics
EC2100 – Microeconomics

General Education

CS1202 – Strategies for Professionals  OR
CS1204 – Advanced Strategies for Professionals

CS1302 – Consumer Mathematics
CS2080 – Career Management

 

Course availability is subject to minimum class size requirements.