Industrial Distribution and Logistics

Not so long ago, the world learned about distribution and logistics when the supply chain was broken during the COVID-19 pandemic. The importance of this degree program came to the forefront of economic awareness as professions that make commerce happen. Without professionals in distribution and logistics, products don't move and events don't happen because our industry is vital to making sure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Whether you are a first-year student, transfer student, an industry professional looking to enhance your career opportunities, or an ECU student looking to change majors, we have a degree plan for you. Choose a face-to-face or distance education delivery and a four-year Bachelor of Science or a two-year degree for students with applicable college credit or a community college AAS degree. The four-year curriculum incorporates a minor in business administration from the College of Business. The two-year plan allows you to focus on a subset of courses that are most important to you.

Our graduates find success in the manufacturing industry, wholesale distribution, e-commerce, business-to-business sales, transportation companies and international logistics.

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Program Coordinator: Mark Angolia (405 Science and Technology Building; 252-737-1036; [email protected])

Distribution and Logistics represents professions concerned with the movement and delivery of goods throughout the world. In the College of Engineering and Technology, the distribution and logistics program provides a unique combination of coursework, technology, and hands-on learning to prepare students for successful careers in the supply chain. Our classes are taught by professional faculty with industry experience, interactive teaching styles, and a strong network of career opportunities for graduates.

Whether you are a new first year student, a transfer student, or an industry professional looking to enhance your career opportunities, we have a degree program for you. Enroll in face-to-face classes in our state-of-the-art Science and Technology Building or enjoy the flexibility of a completely online option through North Carolina's leader in distance education. The opportunity to earn a minor in business administration adds additional value. Our graduates find success in the manufacturing industry, wholesale distribution, e-commerce, business-to-business sales, transportation companies, and international logistics.

The Industrial Distribution and Logistics, BS degree program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

 

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

• ECON 2113 - Principles of Microeconomics
• MATH 1065 - College Algebra
• PSYC 1000 - Introductory Psychology
• PSYC 3241 - Personnel and Industrial Psychology

• IDIS 2771 - Introduction to Distribution and Logistics
• IDIS 2830 - ERP Systems for Distributors
• IDIS 3700 - Transportation Logistics
• IDIS 3790 - Technical Presentations
• IDIS 3795 - Distributor Sales and Branch Management
• IDIS 3796 - Distributor Sales and Branch Management Laboratory
• IDIS 3815 - Supply Chain Logistics
• IDIS 3840 - Procurement Logistics and Inventory Control
• IDIS 3850 - Warehousing and Materials Handling
• IDIS 3851 - Warehousing and Materials Handling Laboratory
• IDIS 4600 - Strategic Global Sourcing for Distributors
• IDIS 4785 - Strategic Pricing for Distributors
• IDIS 4790 - Global Logistics
• IDIS 4800 - Distribution and Logistics Internship
• IDIS 4802 - Distribution and Logistics Research
• ITEC 3290 - Technical Writing
• ITEC 3292 - Industrial Safety
• ITEC 3300 - Technology Project Management
• ITEC 3800 - Cost and Capital Project Analysis
• ITEC 4300 - Quality Assurance Concepts

• ACCT 2101 - Survey of Financial and Managerial Accounting
• FINA 2244 - Legal Environment of Business


• MATH 2283 - Statistics for Business OR
• ITEC 3200 - Introduction to Statistical Process Control


• ITEC 2000 - Industrial Technology Applications of Computer Systems OR
• MIS 2223 - Introduction to Computers

For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.

Graduates with this degree are successful in many fields and careers, including the following:

• Industrial Management

Career Opportunities

ECU has developed resources to help you learn more about career opportunities and job market outlook. In addition, the websites below provide specific information on careers in the various majors from which students may choose:

NC Tower

This website provides graphs and tables of in-depth information on employment rates, wages and ongoing higher education enrollment of graduates from the North Carolina Community College System and from the University of North Carolina system schools. NC Tower includes data on former UNC students who are working in roughly 90% of all jobs in North Carolina. This database excludes information for graduates who are:

• Self-employed;
• Work for the federal government, including the military: or
• Work outside of North Carolina.

US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

This website also provides in-depth information regarding pay, projected new jobs, required education, growth rate and on-the-job training information on various occupations.

Degree-specific internships

For information on internship information for specific majors, go to the home page of the department in which the major is located and, as available, find the link to the information on internships in that major.