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While the terms "logistics" and "supply chain management" may not be familiar to you, you benefit from good logistics practices every day. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals states that "supply chain management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. Importantly, it also includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third-party service providers and customers. In essence, supply chain management integrates supply and demand management within and across companies."
Additionally, "logistics management is that part of supply chain management that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customers' requirements," according to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
The field of logistics is so large that almost any business organization may be viewed as a potential employer for a logistics graduate. The type of businesses and organizations most likely to employ logistics managers include communication, consulting, government and military, manufacturing, material handling, merchandising, retail, software and computer service, telecommunications and transportation firms, equipment manufacturers and dealers, print media, public warehouses and wholesale distributors. While larger firms (Fortune 500, Fortune 1000) tend to manage more aspects of their individual supply chains directly, smaller companies also offer tremendous opportunities for a graduate. Opportunities for careers worldwide abound as international corporations tend to hire a large number of graduates.
Many types of jobs are available in the logistics field. The components of a typical logistics system are customer service, demand forecasting, distribution communications, inventory control, material handling, order processing, parts and service support, plant and warehouse location analysis and site selection, purchasing, packaging, returned goods handling, transportation, and warehousing and storage. A position in a small company may involve all of these areas, while working at a large corporation may involve only one or a few areas listed above.
As a graduating senior, you can expect entry-level salaries ranging from $35,000 to $60,000 a year. The results of a recent salary survey of program graduates indicated a median annual income of more than $43,000. Variables affecting your beginning salary level include the geographic region of the position you accept, your educational background, your leadership and participation in logistics activities, the general state of the economy, the supply of graduates available, your related experience, your internship experience and your ability to "sell" yourself.
UNT's Career Center can help you prepare to pursue your career. The center has information about jobs and employers, and the staff can help you with resume and letter writing, job search strategies and interview preparation.
Half of your courses, including the university core curriculum, are non-business courses. Business foundation and pre-business courses total 45 hours. The professional field in logistics consists of 27 hours in the Professional Program Core, 6 hours of electives in logistics, and a capstone course. Logistics course work includes courses such as global logistics management, strategic marketing channels, e-logistics, business transportation, advanced logistics problems and a required paid internship. Successful completion of the program leads to advanced opportunity for professional certification from the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L).
The course work is generally conceptual in nature, with analysis and numerical (college algebra) problem-solving courses toward the end of the program. In addition, you will be required to participate in a paid internship after completing at least two of the core courses. Paid internships are available from a variety of local firms with extensive focus on logistics and supply chain processes. Internship wages in the last year have averaged more than $13 per hour.
The Logistics Student Association (LogSA) is a professional-oriented student activity focusing on enrichment activities for logistics students. Field trips, guest speakers from industry, and an industry "career fair" for logistics jobs are some of the regular activities conducted by the association. You will have opportunities for leadership, internships, and other broadening experiences as a member of LogSA (www.coba.unt.edu/mktg/logsa).
The Dallas-Fort Worth Roundtable of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the North Texas Commission Logistics Development and Marketing Committee, the Texas Logistics Education Foundation and numerous companies were consulted in the development of the program. These organizations have committed to providing funds for student scholarships, faculty development, internships, field projects and job placement for graduates. Scholarships of up to $1,000 per semester are available to qualified students. For more information, access the Department of Marketing and Logistics web site at www.coba.unt.edu/mktg.
As a logistics student, you must complete a 240-hour approved internship for which you will receive 3 hours of course credit. The Dallas-Fort Worth region abounds with businesses needing logistics interns and graduates. Logistics management is one of the most crucial areas of growth in companies throughout Texas and the United States.
The TLEF Center for Logistics Education and Research actively supports students' efforts to obtain internships, part-time opportunities and permanent employment. UNT's office of Cooperative Education and Internships also lists opportunities for full- and part-time employment with firms in the logistics industry. Through cooperative placement, more than 300 Dallas-Fort Worth companies employ UNT students. Many students go on to full-time positions with internship or co-op employers after graduation.
If you are a high school student, we suggest you prepare for college by becoming computer proficient and taking:
You will need to take courses in most of these subjects under the university core curriculum required of all undergraduates, in addition to your major courses. Talk with your high school counselor about preparing for college, including the entrance exams (SAT Reasoning Test or ACT) that you should take during your junior year. To prepare for study in logistics, you also should take courses that focus on oral and written communication and quantitative skills for your high school electives.
As a benefit for transfer students, UNT participates in the Texas Common Course Numbering System. This system makes it easier to transfer credits for general academic courses from one Texas institution to another.
If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult the UNT Transfer Guide, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor to discuss your degree plan. Proper planning will help you receive the maximum amount of transfer credits.
Full-time staff advisors in the College of Business Administration will help you each semester select courses you will need to earn your degree. You also will find assistance in selecting courses for the professional field in logistics from the Department of Marketing and Logistics Undergraduate Advisor. UNT's faculty members are always willing to provide you with career advice and guidance. The College of Business Administration's academic advising office is in the Business Administration Building, Room 123. The Department of Marketing and Logistics office is in the Business Administration Building, Room 236.
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