Santa Monica College California
A.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Santa Monica, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Santa Monica College's A.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management readies students for global trade and logistics careers. It covers supply chain management, operations, transportation, warehousing, inventory control, procurement, materials handling and distribution center systems. You can study on-campus, hybrid or online. SMC houses the John Drescher Planetarium, the Broad Stage and the Center for Media and Design.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include cargo handler, logistics coordinator, transportation or warehouse manager, inventory manager, procurement officer, distribution manager, supply chain analyst, operations manager, freight forwarder and sales executive. Various roles exist across freight, global retail, manufacturing and logistics services sectors.
Imagine a career that could take you around the world. Global trade and logistics are about the movement of products and services across the globe to consumers. Santa Monica College is at the forefront of education and training in this fascinating career field. Programs in logistics prepare students for careers that entail managing the movement of raw materials, energy, finished products, money, people, satellites, information and more.
Global trade and logistics include supply chain management, operations management, packing, materials handling, transportation management, distribution center management, inventory management, procurement, warehousing, and systems controls. From cargo handler to sales executive, the range of possible career options is endless.
With on-campus, hybrid, and fully online program options, SMC offers a format that works for you.
