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Career Studies Certificate in Transportation and Logistics

Career Studies Certificate
Mountain Gateway Community College

The Transportation and Logistics Career Studies Certificate provides foundational skills for individuals seeking entrylevel or advanced positions in the dynamic field of supply chain management. This short-term program typically covers essential areas such as operations, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and transportation planning.

Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in a growing industry that is vital to the movement of goods and services, both domestically and internationally.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Online
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Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The Transportation and Logistics Career Studies Certificate provides foundational skills for individuals seeking entrylevel or advanced positions in the dynamic field of supply chain management. This short-term program typically covers essential areas such as operations, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, and transportation planning.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Mountain Gateway Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion We award SDV 100 credit for prior learning for transfer students who have completed an Associate degree or higher.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete 3 college specific general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Mountain Gateway Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? MGCC provides a great start with small class sizes, personal service, and innovative programs with competetive prices.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Year of admission
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions None required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySupply Chain Management, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate Applied Science Degree in Business Management with Information Technology SpecializationAssociateAssociate in Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Management (Maritime Logistics)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeBusiness Administration Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Finance (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Management (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeBusiness - Marketing (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-3051.03Biofuels Production ManagersManage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.Management Occupations
11-3051.04Biomass Power Plant ManagersManage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.Management Occupations
25-1011.00Business Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-3051.02Geothermal Production ManagersManage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.Management Occupations
11-3051.06Hydroelectric Production ManagersManage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.Management Occupations
11-3051.00Industrial Production ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.Management Occupations
13-1081.00LogisticiansAnalyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1081.02Logistics AnalystsAnalyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1081.01Logistics EngineersDesign or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3051.01Quality Control Systems ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.Management Occupations
11-3071.04Supply Chain ManagersDirect or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.Management Occupations
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.Management Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 21 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Mountain Gateway Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $168 Per Credit $3,528 $0 $3,528
Fees
Activity Fee $5 Per Credit $105 0 $105
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.