Program Overview

Business – Supply Chain & Operations (SCO)

Co-op Option (SCOC)

Program Overview

The Business – Supply Chain & Operations program prepares students to meet rising industry demand for professionals who can manage risk, streamline operations, and navigate global supply chain challenges in complex, tech-driven environments.

Program Details

• Campus: Newnham
• Delivery: Hybrid
• Duration: 4 Semesters (2 Years)
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• School: Seneca Business

About the Program

This program connects core concepts with real-world applications, providing students with hands-on experience. Students will be trained in supply chain logistics, transportation, procurement, inventory control, quality standards, production processes, and more — preparing them to support and optimize operations in complex, interconnected systems. Students will also strengthen their skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, professional communication, networking, and collaboration.

Skills

Throughout the Business – Supply Chain & Operations program, students will develop the following skills:

• Supply chain, purchasing, and inventory management
• Risk and operations management
• Leadership, teamwork, and project management
• Data analytics and decision-making
• Effective communication and negotiation

Work Experience

Optional Co-op

This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in the field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the Business – Supply Chain & Operations (Co-op) (SCOC) program.

Students who select the co-op stream will have the opportunity to participate in a co-op term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-co-op stream at any time. The co-op term(s) is typically a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Availability is subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online, and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Your Career

As a graduate of this program, you may work in various industries such as manufacturing, retail, transportation, and public administration. You can explore career options such as:

• Inventory analyst
• Inventory control specialist
• Inventory planner
• Logistics coordinator
• Procurement coordinator
• Production planner
• Purchasing clerk
• Supply chain specialist
• Supply chain process analyst
• Supply chain coordinator

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has an optional co-op to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Sustainability

We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.