Sharpen your competitive edge

Globalization is affecting almost every aspect of the world’s economy – and the world’s economy is sustained by global logistics and supply chain management. As a result, the demand for qualified logistics and supply chain professionals is higher than ever. Competition is fierce for the most prominent positions. The right education can distinguish you from other professionals in your field and make you more marketable in both the public and private sectors.

The Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Worldwide is designed to  prepare individuals reach the top ranks of their fields. The degree program offers two tracks namely, General Track and Certification in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) Track. The CTL track is an approved blanket waiver track by the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L). This means, the students graduating from CTL track are eligible for CTL certification without having to sit for the 6 examinations and also $1200 (approx.) savings. We are among the 28 schools in the US which have received this waiver. The benefits of this program are as follows: (Source: http://www.astl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3360)

• Potential employers will know you have gone that additional step, solidifying your commitment to the profession.
• Studies show a professional credential increases salaries by 10 to 20.
• Membership in ASTL offers access to a global network of industry professionals through the members only search engine, LinkedIn Group and Facebook page.
• Membership includes an electronic subscription to the Transportation Journal.
• Student members receive a dual student membership in Association for Operations Management or APICS.

Students graduating from CTL track can find the application at the following link:

http://www.astl.org/files/Application_BlanketWaiver_CTL_2013.pdf

Please note: the students are eligible for CTL certification only after completion of CTL track requirements and the students need to apply for certification along with an application fee through AST&L.

The Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — Worldwide is designed to help individuals reach the top ranks of their fields.

A Master of Science degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will benefit you even more by providing you with:

• An excellent foundation for professional certification as a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) offered by the Association for Operations Management or APICS, Certified Professional Logistics (CPL) certification program offered by the International Society of Logistics (SOLE), and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) offered by Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The certification process for the above can be found on each organization’s website which involves taking exams on different topics and may also require a minimum number of years of professional experience.
• A career that pays very well. According to 2012 salary survey by Institute for Supply Management (ISM), an entry level supply management professional earns an average of $61K+ annually and a chief of purchasing/supply management/sourcing an average of $290K+ annually. Source: http://www.ism.ws/