From small shops to large corporations, businesses rely on international trade to
function—and you can become a vital link in this chain of commerce. Learn how our
programs can prepare you for careers in transportation, international logistics, and
global supply chain management industries.
Program at a Glance
Career Opportunities
Work as specialists in one of many areas, including:
Importing and exporting
Trade compliance
The United States government
Freight forwarding
More
Earning Potential
Production, planning, and expediting clerk: $52,206
For more salary information, check out Texas Wages.
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You’ll gain an understanding of the global supply chain, the logistics environment, safety, safe equipment operation, material handling equipment, quality control, workplace communication, teamwork, and more.
Under 3 Months
The 35 contact hours for this course take less than one term.
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You’ll acquire an understanding of product receiving, product storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, evaluation of transportation modes, customs, and dispatch and tracking operations.
Under 3 Months
The 35 contact hours for this course take less than one term.
The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career in distribution, transportation, warehousing, trucking operations, supply chain, and manufacturing organizations. Understanding of business and supply chain concepts through a global lens for a truly valuable skill set.
2 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Certificate of Technology
Certificate
The Certificate of Technology prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. You’ll get introduced to core concepts in the fields of international business and logistics.
1.5 Years
If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 42 credits for this certificate in three terms.
Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. You will learn basic business principles and functions of different logistics areas while also exploring a certified logistic technician and associate’s roles and the aspects of safety, chemicals, transportation and warehouse distribution.
Under 3 Months
The 7 contact hours for this course take less than one term.
Competency-Based Education Helps You Transform Your Work Experience into Educational
Success
Use your work experience to get ahead in your education! The Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management competency-based education program at
San Jacinto Collegeallows you to use your industry experience to move through classes at an accelerated
pace.
All classes are 100% online
Students often continue to work full-time while enrolled
Our program teaches you the complexities of successfully operating in the global logistics
community.
Career Preparation
You’ll be prepared for careers in transportation industries, international logistics,
and global supply chain management industries.
Global Perspective
You’ll develop a solid foundation in import/export management processes, world economics,
licensing and documentation, US Customs regulations, and political-legal factors in
the foreign trade environment.
Valuable Skills
You’ll learn about international purchasing and sourcing, international marketing
strategies, monetary systems, international and domestic transportation and logistics,
organizational culture, and global maritime management.
Real-Life Experienced
You’ll have the opportunity to work in the field and gain hands-on experience as logistics
interns with companies in the Greater Houston area.
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the right program for you.