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Major Description

Good careers, good people, good business. The Industrial Distribution Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the highly rewarding industrial distribution field. Distributors serve the industrial market through a variety of products and services and are vital to today's business economy.

Nature of Work

Industrial distributors represent 50% of the total domestic product in the U.S. These professionals buy, sell, and deliver thousands of products from the manufacturers to the consumers that use them. Industrial distributors call on customers, take orders, introduce new products, describe features, solve problems, and purchase and inventory goods.

Career Opportunities

There are many career paths you can take working for either a distributor or a manufacturer that uses distributors to service customers. Industrial distributors employ 1.4 million workers and have a high demand for qualified people. Career opportunities with distributors or manufacturers include Customer Service/ Inside Sales, Technical Sales, Field Sales, Purchasing, Sales Management, Branch Management, and Distribution Management.

Program Delivery

Students can begin this program Fall, Spring or Summer semester. Courses are offered to accommodate a variety of schedules, including days, evenings, weekends and online. Full- and part-time starts are available. For more information, meet with an advisor or counselor before entering this degree program.

After DCTC

DCTC has pending transfer agreements with many public and private colleges and universities.

Advanced Standing

Previous college courses, certification, licensure, and training may be considered for credit in the major. The responsibility for seeking credit rests with the student and can be initiated by completing the course SMGT2950 Prior Experiential Learning Portfolio Development (1 elective credit).

 

Student Outcomes
  1. Students will learn and apply general knowledge and skills necessary to be familiar with current business practices.
  2. Enhance growth opportunities within the wide spectrum of industrial distribution careers.
  3. See General Education outcome statement.
Faculty
Scott Gunderson 651.423.8295 scott.gunderson@dctc.edu BIO
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  • The Industrial Careers Pathway
    ICP links students to career paths in industrial distribution through partnerships with local educators and employers.