Bachelor of Applied Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Ready to lead in one of today's fastest-growing industries? Our Bachelor of Applied Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management helps you build the skills needed to improve operations, solve complex challenges, and prepare for higher-level roles in the supply chain industry.
Build Your Future in Houston's Growing Supply Chain Industry
Supply chains keep the world moving, and demand for skilled professionals is growing. Logistics and supply chain careers are projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Turn industry demand into career opportunity with a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from San Jac.
Learn in One of the Nation's Top Logistics Hubs
The Greater Houston area is home to the Port of Houston, major airports, rail networks, and an extensive highway system. This puts you in one of the nation’s most important transportation and trade hubs.
Advance Your Career on Your Schedule
Designed for working professionals, this bachelor's degree can be completed 100% online. Through competency-based education, you may be able to apply your work experience toward some courses.
Prepare for Management Opportunities
Gain a deeper understanding of logistics, transportation, procurement, and supply chain operations. You'll also strengthen the leadership skills employers look for in managers and team leaders.
Connect With Industry and Career Opportunities
San Jac works closely with employers and industry leaders across the Greater Houston area. You'll build your network, learn from professionals, and gain real-world insight that can help you advance your career.
Careers
Opportunities
Take the next step in your career with a bachelor's degree designed for today's supply
chain industry.
You'll build advanced skills in:
- logistics
- transportation
- warehousing
- trucking
- manufacturing
You'll also develop leadership skills that can prepare you for management and other advanced career opportunities.
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Your questions answered
Supply chains move products from one place to another. As this field grows, employers
need people who can lead teams, solve problems, and plan ahead.
This program is for students who already have an associate degree in logistics and
supply chain management. It helps you take the next step in your career.
You’ll build on what you already know. You’ll learn how to use data, improve daily
work, lead others, and make decisions that support a business. These skills can help
you prepare for manager jobs and other higher-level roles in the field.
Take a moment to review the program in our catalog.
Study in one of the nation's leading logistics hubs. You'll learn through industry-focused
coursework, real-world projects, and connections with employers across the Greater
Houston area.
You'll build practical skills and learn how to solve the supply chain challenges businesses
face every day.
Logistics focuses on moving, storing, and delivering products. Supply chain management is wider and includes finding suppliers, buying materials, managing inventory, transportation, and planning.
That's why you may see similar programs described as business logistics, transportation
and logistics management, procurement and sourcing, or global supply chain management.
This degree helps you build skills across the entire supply chain and prepare for
leadership opportunities in the field.
San Jacinto College works closely with local employers and industry leaders. These partners include representatives from Port Houston, Rice University’s Baker Institute, and Bertling Logistics. These opportunities help you engage with the industry through:
- internships and co-ops
- mentorship and networking opportunities
- site visits to major logistics operations
- real-world case studies and hands-on training tailored to regional needs
You'll study the following:
- supply chain strategy
- procurement and supplier management
- transportation and distribution
- inventory and production control
- data analytics
- technology
- risk management
- sustainability
- leadership.
Coursework emphasizes practical application through projects, case studies, and real-world
industry scenarios.
Houston’s economy is very diverse, which creates job opportunities across many industries that rely on supply chain skills:
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Energy & Petrochemicals: Manage global supply chains for oil, gas, and chemical products.
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Manufacturing: Help move materials, manage inventory, and support logistics for Houston’s large industrial base.
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Healthcare: Support medical logistics for the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world.
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Retail & E-commerce: Improve warehousing, order fulfillment, and final delivery in one of the country’s largest metro areas.
You'll be ready to pursue opportunities in:
- supply chain management
- logistics operations
- transportation management
- procurement
- distribution
- inventory management
- analytics
Yes. The program is offered online, giving you flexibility as a working professional. Many of our students often continue to work
full-time while enrolled.
Competency-based education (CBE) at San Jac gives you credit for skills and knowledge you have gained through work or previous training. By showing what you already know, you may be able to complete some courses more quickly.
This flexible option can help you save time and finish your degree faster while balancing
work and other responsibilities.
San Jacinto College offers straightforward, affordable tuition with a simplified pricing
model that includes student fees in the cost per credit hour. Texas residents who
live within the college district pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the region.
This helps make a bachelor's degree more accessible and affordable. Financial aid,
scholarships, grants, and payment plans may also be available to help reduce your
out-of-pocket costs. For the most current tuition rates and cost estimates, speak
with an advisor or visit the tuition and costs page.
Yes! Our industry partners provide generous scholarships for Logistics and Supply
Chain Management students. Learn more about scholarships.
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