Waukesha County Technical College
Supply Chain Professional

Supply Chain Professional

Program Information

Degree Type

25-credit Technical Diploma

Program Code

30-182-3

Time to Degree

2 years

Start Date

August / January

How You'll Learn

Hybrid

8-Week Courses

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Program OverviewApplication DeadlinesProgram Cost

Effective supply chain operations ensure an efficient flow of goods and services. Explore transportation, operations management, purchasing, logistics management, and supplier selection and evaluation. Learn how lean principles can improve wasteful processes to increase productivity, work quality and customer/stakeholder satisfaction. Develop skills in accounting, Excel, problem solving and critical thinking.

Deadlines To Know*

Fall 2024 Start

  • Application Opens: September 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline: August 5, 2024

Spring 2025 Start

  • Application Opens: April 1, 2024
  • Application Deadline: January 10, 2025

Summer 2024 Start

  • This program cannot be started in summer.

* Submit all checklist items by the application deadline. Apply early; deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

Additional Estimated Costs

  • Any laptop

How To Apply

  • Apply online and pay the $30 application fee.
  • Submit a copy of one of the following to demonstrate your math skills:
      • High school GPA of 2.60 or above. Transcript must include completed coursework through the 11th grade.*
      • ACT, ACCUPLACER® or GED - 2014 Series (165 or higher).*
      • Prior college coursework may meet this requirement in whole or in part. Courses must be in the specific area(s), and you must have earned a grade of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in the courses.*
      • If none of the above apply, sign up for the ACCUPLACER® placement test.

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an Enrollment Counselor.

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Program Details

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Outreach team by filling out our online form or by email at outreach@wctc.edu.

If you can handle a fast-paced environment with plenty of moving parts, a career in supply chain management may be for you. Working in this field requires quick problem-solving skills and effective team work that lead to an efficient flow of goods and services.

  • Purchaser
  • Procurement Specialist
  • Category Manager
  • Merchandise Manager
  • Buyer
  • Trader

This program is open to qualified high school applicants. Learn more >

$36,000 – $54,400 annually

Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.

Check the WCTC Graduate Success Report to view our graduates’ entry wages.

As a program student, you are eligible to receive:

  • Financial aid loans
  • Scholarships
  • Other forms of assistance

Learn more about financial aid.

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Career Pathway

What Makes This Program Unique?

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Use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software throughout the curriculum, gaining hands-on experience with industry technology.

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Gain exposure to current industry trends through projects and guest speakers from well-respected companies.

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Advance your career by applying credits earned in this program to the Supply Chain Management associate degree.

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Program Pathway

Earn certificates, technical diplomas and/or industry credentials along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

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Earn credit for prior learning for the college-level knowledge and skills that you've already acquired through advanced high school classes, previous ollege coursework, self-study, military training work or volunteer experience.

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WCTC has credit transfer agreements with many four-year institutions that allow our degree graduates to transfer credits into a baccalaureate program, often at junior-level standing.

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