Distribution/Materials Management, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	DM03-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	DM03-02-04
Program Numbering	DM03-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	DM03-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: DM03 –02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Distribution/Materials Management Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a Degree-granting program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.

The institution develops and implements clearly stated Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Distribution/Materials Management profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Distribution/Materials Management Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Distribution/Materials Management Degree program are:

a) documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

b) achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c) completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Distribution/Materials Management Degree program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

a) regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b) proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: DM03 02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Distribution/Materials Management Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into Degree programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Distribution/Materials Management Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Distribution/Materials Management Degree program are:

a) documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

b) achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c) completion of application and related procedures.

All Distribution/Materials Management Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: DM03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A major Code of DM03 and a CIP code of 52.0203 are applied to the Distribution/Materials Management, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code DM03 and CIP Code 52.0203 to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluation Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major code and CIP code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate having a given Major code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state which have the same Major code.

Degree/diplomas/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major code for each option.

Standard Number: DM03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Distribution/Materials Management Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code DM03 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Distribution/Materials Management Degree program is assigned a Major Code of DM03, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Distribution/Materials Management, Degree

Program Description

The Distribution and Materials Management program prepares students for employment in a variety of businesses and industries. The Distribution and Materials Management program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Graduates of the program receive a Distribution and Materials Management associate degree.

Courses	General Core Courses	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I [P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098	5	0	0	5	5
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities [P] ENG 191 w/C or better	5	0	0	5	5
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech [P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098	5	0	0	5	5
ECO 191	Principles of Economics [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
OR
ECO 192	Microeconomics [P] Program admission	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
PSY 191	Introductory Psychology [P] Program Admission	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 191	College Algebra [P] Program admission level math achievement	5	0	0	5	5
Courses	Occupational Courses	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 101	Inventory Planning and Control [P/C] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
DMM 102	Purchasing [P/C] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
DMM 105	Distribution Principles [P/C] Provisional admission	4	2	0	6	5
MKT 141	Supervision and Leadership I [P/C] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P/C] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
DMM 106	Materials Handling Management [P/C] Provisional admission	9	2	0	11	10
DMM 108	Distribution Occupation-Based Instruction I [P/C] Provisional admission	0	0	9	9	3
DMM 109	Distribution Occupation-Based Instruction II [P/C] DMM 108, MAT 111	0	0	9	9	3
MKT 100	Introduction to Marketing [P/C] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
Courses	Elective(s)	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
(Select a minimum of 20 hours from the following)
DMM 107	Quality Improvement Concepts [P/C] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
DMM 110	Manufacturing Resources Planning/Just-In-Time I [P/C] Provisional admission	4	6	0	10	7
DMM 150	Traffic Management [P/C] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
DMM 151	Warehouse Operations [P/C] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 195	Technical Communications [P/C] ENG 191 with C or better	5	0	0	5	5
MSD 102	Legal Environment of the Supervisor [P/C] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5
MSD 154	Organizational Communication and Information Technology [P/C] Provisional admission	5	0	0	5	5

Program Final Exit Point

Distribution and materials management degree recipient

94 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Distribution/Materials Management, Degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

APPENDIX B

General Information

Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Distribution/Materials Management, Degree program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program are given below with area of specialization . Technical institutes may implement the Distribution/Materials Management, Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and or Corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

FIRST QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 101	Inventory Planning and Control	50	0	0	5	5
DMM 102	Purchasing	50	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	50	0	0	5	3
MAT 191	College Algebra	50	0	0	5	5

 SECOND QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 105	Distribution Principles	40	20	0	6	5
DMM 106	Materials Handling Management	90	20	0	11	10
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I	50	0	0	5	5

 THIRD QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 107	Quality Improvement Concepts	50	0	0	5	5
DMM 108	Distribution Occupation-Based Instruction I	0	0	90	9	3
MSD 154	Organizational Communication and Information Technology	50	0	0	5	5
PSY 191	Introductory Psychology	50	0	0	5	5
MKT 100	Introduction to Marketing	50	0	0	5	5

 FOURTH QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 109	Distribution Occupation-Based Instruction II	0	0	90	9	3
DMM 110	Manufacturing Resources Planning/Just-In-Time I	40	60	0	10	7
MSD 102	Legal Environment of the Supervisor	50	0	0	5	5
MKT 141	Supervision and Leadership I	50	0	0	5	5

FIFTH QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ECO 191	Principles of Economics	50	0	0	5	5
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities	50	0	0	5	5
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech	50	0	0	5	5

Suggested Sequence II

 FIRST QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 101	Inventory Planning and Control	50	0	0	5	5
DMM 102	Purchasing	50	0	0	5	5
MAT 111	Business Math	50	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	50	0	0	5	3

SECOND QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 105	Distribution Principles	40	20	0	6	5
DMM 106	Materials Handling Management	90	20	0	11	10
ENG 101 Or ENG 111	English Business English	50 50	0 0	0 0	5 5	5 5

 THIRD QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 107	Quality Improvement Concepts	50	0	0	5	5
DMM 108	Distribution Occupation-Based Instruction I	0	0	90	9	3
MSD 154	Organizational Communication and Information Technology	50	0	0	5	5
EMP 100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	30	0	0	3	3
MKT 100	Intro to Marketing	50	0	0	5	5

 FOURTH QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
DMM 109	Distribution Occupation-Based Instruction II	0	0	90	9	3
DMM 110	Manufacturing Resources Planning/Just-In-Time I	40	60	0	10	7
MSD 102	Legal Environment of the Supervisor	50	0	0	5	5
MKT 141	Supervision and Leadership I	50	0	0	5	5

APPENDIX C

Suggested Equipment List

40 mb computer

Alarm system, security

Audio response computer

Automatic filing machine

Billing machine

Binding machine

Bond issuing stamp

Bond redemption stamp

Burster machine

Calculator, electronic

Calculator, electronic printing

Card verifier

Carousel

Carton sealer, hand

Cash box

Cash in and cash out tickets

Cash register

Cashier's check exchange stamp

Check canceler

Check protector

Checkwriter

Coin counter

Coin roller

Container, item picking

Copy machine

Dater stamp

Dictaphone

Duplicate stamp

Electronic auditing machine

Encoding machine

Endorsement cancellation stamp

Endorsement stamp

Exact-o-tax

Filing equipment

Filing equipment, index/card file

Filing equipment, rotary type

Film reader

Flow rack

Hand truck

Heat gun, shrinkwrap

Laminating machine

Letter opener, automatic

Mail sealer, automatic

Master charge machine

Microfiche reader

Overhead projector

Packing machine

Paid utilities stamp

Paper shredder

Photostat equipment

Proof machine

Scale, postage

Scale, warehouse

Software, inventory control

Software, layout planning

Software, spreadsheet

Software, word processing

Sorter, data cards

Stapler, box

Stapler, electric

Storage bin, fixed

Storage bin, portable

Tag machine

Tape recorder

Telephone

Telephone, answering machine

Time clock

Updated CIP: 09/15/04