Supply Chain & Logistics Technology - University of Houston

Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics TechnologyOverviewYour interests and skills will guide you to hundreds of logistics careers. Manufacturing firms, third party logistics firms, transportation firms, educational organizations, government agencies, service institutions, consulting firms, and merchandising firms are all involved in logistics. If you buy, sell, transport, manufacture, analyze or consult; you use your logistics skills. If you want to work for a large, small, domestic, or international company, the opportunities are there.With the growth of the Port of Houston and international commerce, the opportunities are endless. Our students receive higher than average salaries with prospects of future six-figure incomes. There is a shortage of trained logistics personnel.Students receive higher than average pay with unlimited opportunities for career advancement.Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics TechnologyOverviewThe Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology is designed for the professional who seeks advanced preparation in logistics, inventory management, transportation, sales, and procurement. Core courses focus on the development of project management skills that are designed to prepare graduates for responsible leadership roles in technology and information-based workplaces. Course topics in the area of emphasis include distribution evaluation, multi-national distribution, distribution strategies, and procurement strategies. Students also complete six additional hours of elective coursework.Often referred to as the jobs of the future, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals are in demand and are among the highest paid. The Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Technology (SCLT) program is STEM-designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). This STEM designation demonstrates the rigor of the program. Also, it offers an added benefit for international students with 36-month optional practice training (OPT) employment.