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Saint Paul College Programs
Business Logistics Management
Program Requirements
• Business Logistics Management AAS Degree
• Business Logistics Management Advanced Technical Certificate
Business Logistics Management AAS Degree
| Business Logistics Management AAS Degree | ||
| Required Business Core | Cr | |
| ACCT 1411 | Principles of Accounting 1 | 4 |
| BTEC 1421 | Intro to Microsoft Office Software OR | 3 |
| CSCI 2410 | Management Information Systems | |
| BTEC 1445 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSN 1410 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 2470 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Major Courses |
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| BSLM 1410 | Transportation Management | 3 |
| BSLM 1510 | Distribution Management | 3 |
| BSLM 2420 | Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| BSLM 2450 | Purchasing Principles and Applications | 3 |
| BUSN 1440 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| BUSN 1482 | Business Center Resources | 2 |
| BUSN 2450 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUSN 2472 | Business Negotiation Skills | 3 |
| INTL 1510 | Export Shipping and Documentation | 4 |
| INTL 2420 | US Customs and Importing | 3 |
| Subtotal | 28 | |
| Business Core Courses | 16 | |
| General Education Requirements | 20 | |
| (ECON 1720 Macroeconomics OR ECON 1730 Microeconomics is recommended) | ||
| Total Program Credits | 64 | |
| AAS Degree General Education – 20 Credits | ||
| Requirements* | Cr | |
| Students are required to complete ENGL 1711 and any SPCH course from Goal 1 | 7 | |
| Goal 1: | Communication | |
| ENGL 1711 Composition 1 (4 cr.) | ||
| SPCH XXXX (3 cr.) | ||
| Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 3 or Goal 4: | 3 | |
| Goal 3: | Natural Sciences | |
| Goal 4: | Mathematical/Logical Reasoning | |
| Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 5: | 3 | |
| Goal 5: | History, Social Science, and Behavioral Sciences | |
| ECON 1720 Macroeconomics (3 cr.) OR ECON 1730 Microeconomics (3 cr.) | ||
| Select a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 6: | 3 | |
| Goal 6: | Humanities and Fine Arts | |
| Select a minimum of 4 additional credits from Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum |
4 | |
| * Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List for specific course options. | ||
Business Logistics Management Advanced Technical Certificate*
| Business Logistics Management Advanced Technical Certificate | ||
| Course | Cr | |
| BSLM 1410 | Transportation Management | 3 |
| BSLM 1510 | Distribution Management | 3 |
| BSLM 2420 | Supply Chain Management | 4 |
| BSLM 2450 | Purchasing Principles and Applications | 3 |
| BUSN 1440 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| BUSN 2472 | Business Negotiation Skills | 3 |
| Total Program Credits | 19 | |
| *In order to be admitted to the Business Logistics program, the student must have related work experience or a business degree (minimum – AAS). | ||
Course Descriptions
ACCT 1411 Principles of Accounting 1
Introduces students to the fundamental accounting concepts and principles used to analyze and record business transactions. 4C/4/0/0
BTEC 1421 Business Information Applications 1
This is the first course in a series that teaches students how to use Microsoft Office software applications. Software used includes Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point. By the end of this course, students will be skilled in the basic features of Microsoft Office. Students will create common business documents including letters, reports, tables, newsletters, Excel worksheets, Access databases, and PowerPoint graphic presentations. This course and BTEC 1423 Business Information Applications 2 prepare the for student the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Exams. 3C/3/0/0
BTEC 1445 Business Communications
This course takes a practical and analytical approach to developing written and oral business communication skills. Students learn to analyze the audience and purpose of thec ommunication, research and organize ideas, format and design written documents, and create oral presentations based on the subject matter and content. Students will learn to work cooperatively in groups and meetings. Applying the rules for proper grammar and punctuation will be incorporated throughout all projects. 3C/3/0/0
BSLM 1410 Transportation Management
Introduction to basic transportation concepts and the relevance of transportation in our economy. Characteristics of each mode of transportation including rail, highway, carrier pricing, pipelines, air and water will be discussed and evaluated. 3C/3/0/0
BSLM 1510 Distribution Management
Designed to clarify and define the primary role of warehousing and logistics in today’s economy. This course includes inventory control, materials handling equipment, just-in-time productivity and quality control. 3C/3/0/0
BSLM 2420 Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management provides training in the areas of efficient administration and control of logistical components: transportation, inventory, packaging, warehousing, and materials handling as well as customer service and their eventual integration into a logistics system. 4C/4/0/0
BSLM 2450 Purchasing Principles and Applications
The course covers the broad overview of the objectives of purchasing, its authority, responsibility, management function and its expectations. Students learn how and why the purchasing function has far reaching effects on a company’s profit or loss. Purchasing is a dynamic business function and is important in controlling costs in large dollar expenditures. The Purchasing department deals with Production, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Stores, Inventory Control, Transportation, Quality Assurance and Finance. The primary objective of purchasing is to buy the right materials, of the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, at the right price, from the right source. 3C/3/0/0
BUSN 1410 Introduction to Business
Offers an introduction to the United States business system. Students will explore economic principles, international business, business ethics, marketing, and financial principles. 3C/3/0/0
BUSN 1440 Marketing Principles
Students will develop an understanding of the basic principles of marketing. Students will examine core marketing concepts (needs, wants, demands) and the elements used in developing a marketing plan, including consumer behavior principles, product development, pricing strategies, advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and product distribution. Current marketing trends will be discussed. 3C/3/0/0
BUSN 1482 Business Career Resources
This course provides information and guidance in the development of professional job seeking skills. Topics will include: the application, the resume, the cover letter, using the internet in a job search, locating job opportunities, marketing yourself, and company research. This course may include work on portfolios, electronic portfolios, and interviewing skills. 2C/2/0/0
BUSN 2450 Management Fundamentals
The course includes the history of management theory with emphasis on forces of change that have resulted in a changing view of the business world for managers. Principle management functions covered are planning, organizing, leading and the process of control as an information feedback function for increasing productivity. Emphasis is on the integration of all management functions into one effort for visionary, effective and efficient operations. 3C/3/0/0
BUSN 2470 Legal Environment of Business
This course covers basic information about the various classifications of the law and the rights and responsibilities imposed on the business community by our legal system. The course introduces students to the legal system and its impact on the individual, the business environment, and upon society as a whole. Areas of study include basic laws, contracts, negligence, product liability, employment law, alternative dispute resolution, and business entities. 3C/3/0/0
BUSN 2472 Business Negotiation Skills
Covers the techniques and unique circumstances needed for the negotiation of prices for the business environment. The course will guide students through the areas of risk negotiations, bargaining concepts, strategy and tactics for successful contract negotiations. 3C/3/0/0
CSCI 2410 Management Information Systems
This course provides elementary concepts to the management of information systems. The course is designed to allow the student of management information systems to evaluate, design and implement information processing systems that support all management areas of the business enterprise. The purpose of the course is to understand the underlying principles of information systems from a user (not a system's manager) perspective for different management functions. 3C/3/0/0
INTL 1510 Export Shipping and Documentation
Introduces students to the flow of merchandise in an international trade transaction using various modes of transportation, routing, paperwork, regulations and incoterms. The principle documents that must be prepared for shipments will be analyzed and created. Information will include the purpose of each document, its function, common problems in preparing and processing this type of document. Discussion will include reviewing documents from the banker, freight forwarder and shipper perspective. Students will prepare and examine these documents. 4C/4/0/0
INTL 2420 US Customs and Importing
Provides students with the basic knowledge needed for customs clearance. This includes classification of products using the harmonized system, understanding import regulations, marking rules, preparing entry documentation, learning various types of entries and special provisions. This course will help prepare the student to take the U.S. Customs Broker exam. 3C/3/0/0
