Program Overview

Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BComm) (Honours)

The Logistics and Supply Chain Management major examines issues such as developing trust and long-term partnerships, making trade-offs for the benefit of the entire supply chain, meeting end-customer requirements, determining the best combinations of transportation modes, and strategic outsourcing and procurement.

Program Details

• Expected duration: 4 years
• Degree: Bachelor of Commerce
• Faculty: Asper School of Business
• Supply chain management is an integrated management of the flow of products, services, and information from suppliers, through operations to the final customer.

Choosing a Major

In the Asper Bachelor of Commerce program, students typically choose a major at the beginning of their third year. Each student must declare at least one major and present a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 2.00.

Sample Course Offerings

• SCM 2210: Transportation Principles (3 credit hours)
• SCM 3230: Global Supply Chains (3 credit hours)
• SCM 4250: Beyond Business: Advanced Issues in Supply Chain Management (3 credit hours)
• SCM 3360: Supply Chain Logistics (3 credit hours)
• SCM 2220: Selected Topics in Logistics and Transportation (3 credit hours)

Co-op Opportunities

Before graduating, students have the chance to explore different career paths, professions, industries, companies, majors, and build a professional network to kick-start their career.

International Exchange

Asper's Exchange Program connects students with 60+ business schools around the world, giving them the chance to gain new experiences while gaining credits that fulfill their degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

To declare the Logistics and Supply Chain Management major, students first have to be accepted to the Bachelor of Commerce program.

Direct Entry Admission Requirements

Direct entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.

Advanced Entry Admission Requirements

Advanced entry applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.

Career Options

Students who graduate with a major in Logistics and Supply Chain Management can pursue careers in:

• Production scheduler
• Inventory controller
• Supply chain consultant
• Supply chain analyst
• International logistics manager
• Purchasing manager
• Supply chain software manager
• Transportation manager
• Warehouse operations manager
• Director of materials management
• Vice president of SCM

Statistics

• 80% of students with this major are employed after graduation
• Average starting salary among Logistics and Supply Chain Management majors: $49,475
• 88% of Logistics and Supply Chain Management majors are employed full-time in Manitoba

Accreditation

The Asper School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, one of the highest standards of achievement for business schools worldwide. Only 5 per cent of business schools achieve this distinguished recognition.