Logistics Management (AAS) is an Associate Of Applied Science (AAS) program offered by Lone Star College in Houston, TX. The program takes 60 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $6,660.
Program Overview
- Logistics management is a business management program that prepares graduates for employment in the areas of total supply chain management, including inventory control, materials management, and transportation. The field of logistics management includes occupations such as supervisors and/or managers of transportation, warehousing, and materials management. In addition, skilled-labor in logistics-related areas such as materials handling, equipment operators, and administration support, play an equally vital role. Logistics is now widely recognized as a critical driver of operational excellence, cost reduction, and customer service to an organization's bottom line.
- Program Highlights
- Three major functional areas of logistics are warehousing, transportation and materials management. Advances in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Logistics Management Systems (LMS) technology have enabled logistics managers in each of these functional areas to gather, analyze and process data, resulting in automation and enhanced productivity.
- Credentials and Careers
- The First Line Logistics Leader certificate is a one-semester program of five courses offered at LSC-CyFair and LSC-North Harris.
- The AAS degree in Logistics Management is a four-semester program consisting of courses from the core academic area, business management, and logistics management. The LSC-CyFair and LSC-North Harris Logistics Management AAS degrees have incorporated Texas Skill Standards into the curriculum and received the Texas Workforce Investment Council recognition. The Texas Skills Standards enhance the logistics management curriculum and give students more marketable skills needed for the industry.
- The demand for trained logistics professionals is growing nationally, resulting in career opportunities in high-growth industries and is projected to add substantial numbers of new jobs in Texas.
- Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferrable to other institutions.
- Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
School Information
Campus Location
LSC-Houston North
250 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
Houston, TX 77060
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Schedule
- Prerequisite: Completion of First Line Logistics Leader, Level 1 Certificate (19 Credit Hours)
- This award requires 60 credit hours in total; the course list below is the 41 credit hours specific to it.
- Lone Star College reports 1392 contact hours for this award.
- Where the course list shows "Choose N credit hours", those courses are the options for one elective slot, not additional requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and specify the impact that alternative transportation methods have on distribution systems.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, as required in a business culture.
- Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulation, technology, safety requirements and professional standards in the international marketplace.
Program Accreditation
Texas Skills Standards of the Texas Workforce Investment Council
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Total Program Tuition
≈ $6,660
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 60 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($14,940.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($18,780.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
School Information
Campus Location
LSC-Houston North
250 N Sam Houston Pkwy E
Houston, TX 77060
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Ready to get started?
Apply to Logistics Management (AAS) at LSC-Houston North.