Move Products Across the Globe with a Career in Logistics
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.
Associate in Science Degree
Certificate of Achievement
This program provides students the opportunity to develop skills in the growing field of logistics and supply chain management. Students will learn about the flow and movement that organizations utilize to produce and deliver their products and services. Logistics and supply chain touches all aspects of a company’s operations—from the movement of raw materials, energy, goods, money, [people, satellites, information and an array of operational tools. Our logistics’ and supply chain management degree will prepare you for a career in the growing field of Global Trade and Logistics/Supply Chain. Our program partners with PRO-GTL to enhance education and business partnerships for optimal job opportunities.
Certificate of Achievement
After successful completion of the International Business Certificate program, the student demonstrates the skills, knowledge, and training for entry-level positions in multinational companies and incorporates the global business perspective into their current assignment. The student's knowledge and skills will include the ability to analyze global business opportunities as well as interact with others from different cultures. Individuals are able to prepare basic international commercial and shipping documents as well as to understand the issues that are involved in a global business operation. To gain a competitive edge in today's emerging marketplace, companies need professionals who know how to streamline diverse, supply-side activities on a global scale.
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Global Trade and Logistics is a career education program that does not directly lead to transfer. Students planning to transfer should talk immediately with an Academic Counselor to discuss what SMC courses will help you transfer.
Our Global Trade and Logistics program is designed to have students' career ready. Consider scheduling an appointment with a career advisor with knowledge of the marketing profession to discuss internship and jobs as well as steps you can take to become job ready.
