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Why Study Supply Chain Management at OCC?
A Supply Chain Management degree opens doors to rewarding and strategically critical career opportunities across every industry that produces or delivers goods. From manufacturing and retail to healthcare and e-commerce, supply chain professionals are the essential link in the global economy. By studying this field, you gain hands-on operational experience and a strong foundation for rapid advancement in roles such as procurement, logistics, and inventory management. This inherently global degree offers unique opportunities to engage with international partners and manage complex systems across multiple continents.
What You Will Learn
A student pursuing a Supply Chain degree will develop a comprehensive understanding of how goods, services, and information flow efficiently from raw materials through production, distribution, and ultimately into the hands of end consumers — learning how to design, manage, and optimize the complex networks and processes that keep modern organizations and economies running.
Core skills and competencies include:
- Master procurement and strategic sourcing to evaluate suppliers and manage ethical contract negotiations
- Optimize logistics and transportation management to move goods efficiently across global networks
- Balance inventory and warehouse operations using demand forecasting and effective fulfillment methods
- Implement operations and process management techniques to reduce waste and increase organizational efficiency
- Utilize supply chain analytics and technology to monitor performance and support data-driven decisions
- Manage global supply chain risks by navigating trade regulations and building operational resilience
Where Passion Becomes a Career
A Supply Chain Management degree positions graduates for a wide range of strategically critical and financially rewarding career opportunities across virtually every industry that produces, moves, or delivers goods and services.
Transfer Opportunities
Credits earned at Ocean County College transfer to four-year colleges and universities, giving students the flexibility to continue their education at accredited institutions.
Connect with our Transfer Services team to ensure a smooth path to your bachelor’s degree.
At A Glance
Associate of Science
A.S.
Length
60 credit hours
~2 Years to Complete
Cost
For Ocean County Residents
Summer – $206 per credit
Effective Fall – $216.00 per credit
Academic Pathways
This program is designed to transfer. Where you go next is up to you! After earning your degree at OCC, seamlessly transfer your credits to a four-year college or university, setting the stage for continued academic and career success.
Associate
Build a foundation in the fundamentals of movement and storage while learning how local supply chains support broader business goals.
Bachelors
Transfer to a four-year institution to master global logistics, advanced procurement strategy, and complex systemic risk management.
Career
Enter a high-demand field as a logistics coordinator, procurement analyst, or inventory specialist in industries ranging from tech to healthcare.
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