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Associate Degree

Online Associate of Arts in Supply Chain Management (AA)

Study supply chain functions and industry terminology as you learn how organizations navigate today’s global business environment. This associate degree program at American Public University (APU) explores the processes involved in fulfilling orders, transporting goods, warehousing inventory, and managing reverse logistics.

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Program Overview

About APU’s Online Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management

This supply chain management degree program introduces students to the processes involved in coordinating the flow of goods through complex global networks. Courses examine how supply chain activities enable organizations to align shipping times and inventory levels with customer demand.

APU’s curriculum combines supply chain management principles with foundational business administration coursework. Students build fluency in career-relevant terminology as they learn about the systems that organizations rely on to source and deliver goods.

The program covers core aspects of logistics and distribution functions, including shipping and receiving, warehousing, and reverse logistics management. Assignments emphasize strategic problem-solving and integrate case studies that showcase how supply chain professionals navigate real-world challenges.

This Associate of Arts is stackable, meaning that program graduates can seamlessly transition to APU’s bachelor’s degree program in supply chain management without duplicating coursework.

Cost Per Credit

$360 | $2501
$3242
Admissions
No entrance exams required
Credits
Transfer up to 45 Credits3
Curriculum
60 credits
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The Online Associate of Arts in Supply Chain Management (AA) program at American Public University part of American Public University System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), demonstrating that it meets ACBSP’s standards of teaching excellence and continuous improvement.

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Careers & Outcomes

APU’s AA in Supply Chain Management Program Provides a Career-Relevant Education Online

Students in APU’s online program examine how supply chain activities support day-to-day business operations. Courses help strengthen planning and analytical skills through assignments that explore the challenges of coordinating transportation, inventory management, and distribution processes.
What You Will Do When You Pursue This Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management Online at APU

This supply chain management program introduces students to the systems that organizations develop to transport goods, manage inventory, and process returns. Courses examine how modern operations rely on domestic and global infrastructure to meet customer demand.

Students will:

  • Describe the basic principles of supply chain management
  • Demonstrate understanding of transportation, logistics, reverse logistics, and acquisitions management
  • Learn how to solve supply chain problems through case-based analysis
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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Discover Career Opportunities You Can Pursue with an Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management

APU’s online program provides a career-relevant education through courses that examine how organizations coordinate global operations to deliver customer value. Students explore the real-world problems that logistics and supply chain professionals encounter.

Graduates may have potential career opportunities as:

  • Logistics coordinators or specialists, who support transportation, inventory, and distribution activities within supply chain environments
  • Procurement or purchasing assistants, who help to support sourcing activities, supplier communication, and purchase order management
  • Inventory or warehouse supervisors, who oversee inventory tracking and warehouse operations under supervisory guidance

This program also provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing further study in supply chain management or related fields, such as operations management.

Build Real-World Skills Through APU’s Online AA in Supply Chain Management Program

This associate degree program is designed to develop the skills needed to contribute meaningfully within logistics and supply chain environments. Coursework builds fluency in career-relevant language as students learn about the supply management practices that modern business operations employ to compete for market share.

Graduates are prepared to:

  • Explain foundational supply chain concepts including procurement, logistics, and inventory management
  • Apply basic supply chain processes to support sourcing, transportation, and distribution activities
  • Interpret supply chain data and key performance indicators to support operational decisions
  • Describe global supply chain factors including sustainability and risk considerations
  • Support process improvement initiatives within supply chain and logistics environments
  • Communicate supply chain information clearly to supervisors and team members
Courses

Explore Core Courses from APU’s Supply Chain Management Curriculum

APU's AA in Supply Chain Management program combines general education and electives with major-specific coursework that prioritizes career-relevant learning. Students learn foundational business administration concepts as they examine the logistics, distribution, and warehousing systems that play an integral role in today’s global economy.

The curriculum addresses how supply chains shape operations within both the commercial sector and the federal government. Courses explore the international infrastructure that facilitates importing and exporting, as well as the acquisition regulations that apply to federal contracting and acquisitions management. Assignments include case studies detailing real-world challenges that supply chain professionals encounter.

Quick Facts:
  • 60 credits
  • Transfer up to 45 credits3
  • Courses start monthly
  • 8- to 16-week courses
Featured Supply Chain Management Courses
This course is a study of design, planning, execution, control and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally. As a principles course, it will introduce these components along with their integration into the supply chain. The impact of technology of supply chain management will be examined and its critical role enabling synchronized logistics.
Students in this course are introduced to the area of transportation within the logistics field to include its nature, scope, and processes. An examination of the management functions and the interrelationships among the components of operational logistics is provided. Students receive a familiarization of transportation functions within the retail industry. The various aspects of transportation are addressed within the retail supply chain to include modes of transportation, international logistics, import/export, regulations, customer management (selection and negotiating), warehousing and inventory management, and technology. A practitioner approach is used to explore and examine processes, strategies, best practices, issues and trends in retail transportation. This course is for those seeking retail opportunities in transportation management and supervisory opportunities.
This course introduces the student to retail Supply Chain and Logistics Management with a focus on the shipping and receiving functions to include its nature, scope, and processes. An examination of shipping and receiving functions and the interrelationships among these components of an operational supply chain and related logistics of large retail businesses is provided. Students receive an overview of the role and importance of shipping and receiving within the retail industry with an emphasis on effective management. The contemporary environment of retail shipping and receiving functions are addressed as well as management perspectives, inventory management, and the impacts of technology on providers and users, both domestically and globally. Ultimately, this course is for those seeking retail opportunities in management, supervisory, and/or entry-level positions as well as those transitioning into the retail industry.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the terminology, organization, and function of the American business system. The course will give the student a broad background about the contemporary American and global business environments as well as considering different business organizations, management principles and strategies. Topics covered include marketing, finance, personnel, customer relations, production and operations, e-business, world trade ventures, internal information systems and decision-making processes.
Supervisors are the first line of leadership. This course provides an overview of supervision in the workplace. Students will explore concepts and skills on how supervisors can improve their skill set for their scope of responsibilities (i.e. goal setting, problem-solving, staffing, conflict management and development of employees).
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Student Experience

Discover Opportunities to Network While You Pursue Your Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management Online at APU

APU’s wide selection of online clubs and communities enables students to build meaningful connections with faculty members, alumni, and classmates. Students interested in supply chain management and other business-related programs may be especially well-suited to groups such as the Retail Management Student Organization.

The University also hosts social and cultural organizations as well as clubs dedicated to volunteer work and community service. Learn more about student life and campus engagement at APU.

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Tuition & Costs

Choose APU for an Affordable Online Supply Chain Management Degree

APU’s low-cost tuition rates and generous transfer credit policy help make this supply chain management associate degree program affordable. Qualifying students may also apply University grants toward tuition expenses.
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Admissions

Submit Your Online Application for the Supply Chain Management Associate Degree Program Today

APU’s online associate degree program is designed to accommodate students balancing coursework with career obligations and family commitments. Courses have no set login times and run for 8 to 16 weeks. Students may participate in online discussion forums and submit weekly assignments from anywhere with internet access. The University’s rolling admissions also allow new students to enroll in this AA in Supply Chain Management program year-round.

Review our admission requirements and submit your application today.

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Learn More About Pursuing a Supply Chain Management Associate Degree Online at APU

Find out more about how this Associate of Arts in Supply Chain Management aligns with your interests and goals. Get answers to common questions about how APU’s curriculum prepares program graduates for potential career opportunities or continuing education in logistics and supply chain management.
An AA in Supply Chain Management is an undergraduate degree designed to introduce students to the systems that enable organizations to move goods across global networks. Coursework helps build career-relevant skills while laying the groundwork to pursue a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field post-graduation.
Supply chain management programs may cover subject areas such as retail transportation and logistics. APU’s curriculum also includes courses in business fundamentals, economics, and government contracting to prepare students with career-relevant knowledge and skills.
Completion time depends on factors such as transfer credit eligibility and enrollment status. Most associate degree programs take approximately two years to complete with full-time study. However, students who qualify for transfer credit may complete the program more quickly.
APU’s associate degree in supply chain management is designed to help students prepare to pursue entry-level career opportunities or continue their studies post-graduation. Learners develop a solid foundation of career-relevant skills, and the program provides a seamless transition to APU’s BA in Supply Chain Management, with no duplicated coursework.

The main difference between these undergraduate business programs is the overall scope of the curricula. An associate degree in supply chain management typically requires 60 credits, while bachelor’s degree programs usually require 120 credits.

At the associate level, students are introduced to the logistics and transportation systems that global supply chains depend on. APU’s AA program also includes coursework in basic business administration functions to help prepare students with a broad set of career-relevant skills.

Bachelor’s degree programs typically offer a more detailed examination of end-to-end supply chain functions, from sourcing raw materials and transporting goods to processing returns. Coursework may also place greater emphasis on strategic decision-making and leadership skills.

A supply chain management degree may be well-suited to students interested in learning about the global systems that organizations depend on to align supply with demand. Courses examine the complex relationship between inventory planning and transportation logistics. Students build career-relevant skills as they discuss how supply chains provide value to organizations throughout the public and private sectors.
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  4. All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents) are eligible for the Preferred Military Rate of $250/credit for undergraduate and master’s-level courses. The Preferred Military Rate, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Please note that a technology fee applies to master’s-level courses.

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  6. Prospective and current APU students are eligible for the Opportunity Grant of 10% off undergraduate or master’s-level tuition. This grant, which is applied automatically, supersedes all other university grants and special rates, and cannot be combined with any other special promotions. Only one can be applied per course.

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