Program Overview

Program Overview

The Supply Chain and Operations – Business program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field of supply chain and operations management. The program focuses on developing job-ready skills in complex problem-solving, analytics, decision-making, and communications.

Intakes and Availability

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

Tuition

• Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
• Year one international: $15,309 (CAD)

Semester 1 Courses

• Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 1101)
• Business Computer Applications 1 (COMP 1112)
• Financial Planning (FINC 1100)
• Human Resource Management 1 (HURM 1100)
• Marketing 1 (MKTG 1100)
• Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1100)

Career Options

• Business data analyst
• Supply chain coordinator/ manager/analyst
• Demand and supply planner
• Buyer/ purchasing/procurement coordinator/manager
• Operations coordinator/manager/analyst
• Inventory coordinator/manager/analyst
• Materials and logistics coordinator/ manager
• Warehouse and distribution coordinator/manager
• Quality coordinator/manager/analyst
• Process improvement coordinator/manager
• Project coordinator/manager

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and the functions, processes and roles within a supply chain, to support decision-making, problem-solving and completion of tasks.
2. Support supply chain business operations using accounting and financial analysis.
3. Identify compliance issues within a supply chain to inform business operations.
4. Identify risk mitigation tools and strategies to support business operations within a supply chain.
5. Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
6. Contribute to the planning and scheduling of material requirements and resource allocation, and the management of inventories, for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
7. Coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within a supply chain.
8. Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within a supply chain.
9. Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications.
10. Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and support management decisions.
11. Perform tasks in accordance with policies and procedures for workplace health and safety and industry standards and best practices for professional, ethical and accountable conduct and communications.
12. Collaborate with a diversity of stakeholders to facilitate business operations within a supply chain.
13. Participate in facilitated learning opportunities for personal, career and professional development.

Industry Partners

• Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
• National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL)
• Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA)
• The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)

Courses

Semester 1

• Introduction to Accounting (ACCT 1101)
• Business Computer Applications 1 (COMP 1112)
• Financial Planning (FINC 1100)
• Human Resource Management 1 (HURM 1100)
• Marketing 1 (MKTG 1100)
• Supply Chain Management (SCMT 1100)

Semester 2

• Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
• Business Computer Applications 2 (COMP 1214)
• Macroeconomics (ECON 1202)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Business Mathematics (MATH 1207)
• Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (SCMT 1201)
• Operations and Process Management (SCMT 2200)

Semester 3

• Introduction to Business Processes (COMP 2115)
• Advanced Spreadsheet Applications for SCM (COMP 2206)
• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Career Development for Supply Chain and Operations Management Professionals (SCMT 3200)
• SCM Planning and Scheduling (SCMT 3201)
• Procurement and Supply Management (SCMT 3202)

Semester 4

• General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
• Lean Principles and Continuous Improvement (SCMT 2100)
• Supply Chain Management Execution and Control (SCMT 4200)
• Global Supply Chain and Operations Management (SCMT 4201)
• Integrated Supply Chain Management (SCMT 4202)
• Statistics for Business (STAT 2200)

Tech Requirements

• Laptop: Personal computer (PC)
• Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and later
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
• Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
• Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
• Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
• 2 USB ports
• Webcam
• Microphone (headset preferred)

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Graduates can apply to return to Durham College for a third year to complete the advanced diploma for Supply Chain and Operations Management Business Administration.

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
• Bachelor of Commerce - Athabasca University
• Bachelor of Commerce with major - Athabasca University
• Bachelor of Commerce with major - Athabasca University
• Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations - Athabasca University
• Bachelor of Management - 4 year w/ Major) - Athabasca University
• Bachelor of Business Administration (International Business) - Davenport University
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Management) - Davenport University
• BBA/MBA (Strategic Marketing) - Davenport University
• Bachelor of Business - Griffith University
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Management (Taught Route) - Robert Gordon University
• Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management - Royal Roads University

Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.