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Supply Chain Professional

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Degree Type
25-credit Technical Diploma

Program Code
30-182-3

Time to Degree
2 years

Start Date
August / January

How You'll Learn

  • Hybrid
  • 8-Week Courses
  • Evening

Effective supply chain operations ensure an efficient flow of goods and services. Explore transportation, operations management, purchasing, logistics management, and supplier selection and evaluation. Learn how lean principles can improve wasteful processes to increase productivity, work quality and customer/stakeholder satisfaction. Develop skills in accounting, Excel, problem solving and critical thinking.

How To Apply

  • Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
  • Submit a copy of one of the following to demonstrate your math skills:
    • High school GPA of 2.60 or above. Transcript must include completed coursework through the 11th grade.*
    • ACT, ACCUPLACER® or GED - 2014 Series (165 or higher).*
    • Prior college coursework may meet this requirement in whole or in part. Courses must be in the specific area(s), and you must have earned a grade of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the courses.*
    • If none of the above apply, sign up for the ACCUPLACER® placement test.

*Unofficial copies of these documents can be sent to admissions@wctc.edu.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an enrollment counselor.

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Contact Us

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

Potential Careers

If you can handle a fast-paced environment with plenty of moving parts, a career in supply chain management may be for you. Working in this field requires quick problem-solving skills and effective team work that lead to an efficient flow of goods and services.

  • Purchaser
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Category Manager
  • Merchandise Manager
  • Buyer
  • Trader
High School Eligibility

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

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Career Salaries

$36,000 – $54,400 annually

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.

Check the WCTC Graduate Success Report to view our graduates’ entry wages.

Financial Aid

As a program student, you are eligible to receive:

  • Financial aid loans
  • Scholarships
  • Other forms of assistance

Learn more about financial aid.

What Makes This Program Unique

  1. Use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software throughout the curriculum, gaining hands-on experience with industry technology.
  2. Gain exposure to current industry trends through projects and guest speakers from well-respected companies.
  3. Advance your career by applying credits earned in this program to the Supply Chain Management associate degree.

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