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Bachelor of Applied Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Ready to lead in one of today's fastest-growing industries? Our Bachelor of Applied Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management helps you build the skills needed to improve operations, solve complex challenges, and prepare for higher-level roles in the supply chain industry.

Build Your Future in Houston's Growing Supply Chain Industry

Supply chains keep the world moving, and demand for skilled professionals is rising. Logistics and supply chain careers are projected to grow 19% from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Turn industry demand into career opportunity with a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from San Jac.

Port of Houston

Learn in One of the Nation's Top Logistics Hubs

There is no better place to study logistics and supply chain management than the Greater Houston area. With the Port of Houston, major airports, rail networks, and extensive highway systems, Houston is a key hub for global trade.

Working from home

Advance Your Career on Your Schedule

Designed for working professionals, this bachelor's degree can be completed 100% online. Through competency-based education, you may be able to use prior work experience to move through some courses more quickly.

Logistics worker

Prepare for Management Opportunities

Build the skills needed to succeed in today's supply chain industry. You'll strengthen your knowledge of logistics, transportation, procurement, and supply chain strategy while developing the leadership skills employers value.

Interacting in Logistics

Connect With Industry and Career Opportunities

San Jac works closely with employers and industry leaders across the Greater Houston area. You'll build your network, learn from professionals, and gain real-world insight that can help you advance your career. 

Careers

Logisticians (Entry)
 $54,021
Logisticians (Median)
 $81,435
Logisticians (Experienced)
 $95,142

 Opportunities

Take the next step in your career with a bachelor's degree designed for today's supply chain industry.

You'll build advanced skills in:

  • logistics
  • transportation
  • warehousing
  • trucking
  • manufacturing

You'll also develop leadership skills that can prepare you for management and other advanced career opportunities.

Salary Source: Texas Wages

Your questions answered

Get quick answers to common questions about careers, skills, and training in global logistics and supply chain management.

Supply chains help move products from one place to another. As this work grows, employers need people who can lead teams, solve problems, and make smart plans. This program is for students who already have an associate degree in logistics and supply chain management. It can help you prepare for the next step in your career.

You’ll build on what you already know. You’ll learn how to use data, improve daily work, lead others, and make decisions that support a business. These skills can help you prepare for manager jobs and other higher-level roles in the field. Take a moment to review the program in our catalogue. 

Study in one of the nation's leading logistics hubs. You'll learn through industry-focused coursework, real-world projects, and connections with employers across the Greater Houston area.

You'll build practical skills and learn how to solve the supply chain challenges businesses face every day.

Logistics focuses on the transportation, storage, and delivery of products. Supply chain management is broader and includes sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, transportation, and planning.

That's why you may see similar programs described as business logistics, transportation and logistics management, procurement and sourcing, or global supply chain management. This degree helps you build skills across the entire supply chain and prepare for leadership opportunities in the field.

San Jacinto College works closely with local employers and industry leaders. These partners include representatives from Port Houston, Rice University's Baker Institute, and Bertling Logistics. Through these connections, students have opportunities to engage with the industry through:

  • internships and co-ops
  • mentorship and networking opportunities
  • site visits to major logistics operations
  • real-world case studies and hands-on training tailored to regional needs

You'll study the following:

  • supply chain strategy
  • procurement and supplier management
  • transportation and distribution
  • inventory and production control
  • data analytics
  • technology
  • risk management
  • sustainability
  • leadership.

Coursework emphasizes practical application through projects, case studies, and real-world industry scenarios.

Houston’s economy is incredibly diverse, creating job opportunities across many industries that rely heavily on supply chain expertise:

  • Energy & Petrochemicals: Manage global supply chains for oil, gas, and chemical products.

  • Manufacturing: Coordinate materials, inventory, and logistics for Houston’s robust industrial base.

  • Healthcare: Support medical logistics for the largest medical center in the world at Texas Medical Center.

  • Retail & E-commerce: Optimize warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery in one of the country’s top metropolitan markets.

You'll be ready to pursue opportunities in:

  • supply chain management
  • logistics operations
  • transportation management
  • procurement
  • distribution
  • inventory management
  • analytics

Yes. The program is offered online, giving you flexibility as a working professional. Many of our students often continue to work full-time while enrolled.

Competency-based education (CBE) at San Jac gives you credit for skills and knowledge you've gained through work or previous training. By demonstrating what you already know, you may be able to complete some courses more quickly.

This flexible option can help you save time and finish your degree faster while balancing work and other responsibilities.

San Jacinto College offers straightforward, affordable tuition with a simplified pricing model that includes student fees in the cost per credit hour. Texas residents who live within the college district pay one of the lowest tuition rates in the region.

This helps make a bachelor's degree more accessible and affordable. Financial aid, scholarships, grants, and payment plans may also be available to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. For the most current tuition rates and cost estimates, speak with an advisor or visit the tuition and costs page.

Our industry partners provide generous scholarships for Logistics and Supply Chain Management students. Learn more about scholarships.

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Contact Us

Get in touch today to begin your journey with a degree that moves with the pace of global commerce. You may also contact us at 281-998-6350 ext. 7540 or BAT-logistics@sjcd.edu.

 

Margaret Kidd
DC, BAT Logistics/Supply Chain
Phone
(281) 998-6150x7540
Location
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