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Ministry-approved title: Business – Supply Chain and Operations
Supply chain and operations management are essential to how organizations plan, coordinate, and deliver goods and services. This two-year diploma provides a strong foundation in business and supply chain principles, preparing students for entry into the workforce with practical, job-ready skills. The program focuses on real-world applications, building an understanding of how organizations manage resources, support daily operations, and respond to changing demand across diverse industries.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in supply chain and operations, with opportunities to build experience, develop professionally, and grow within this high-demand field.
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Supply chain and operations management are core functional areas within every organization. Businesses rely on professionals who can support the planning, coordination, and movement of goods, services, and information to ensure efficient operations and meet customer needs.
In this two-year diploma program, students build a strong foundation in business and supply chain principles while developing practical, job-ready skills aligned with industry expectations. The program emphasizes applied learning and explores how supply chain and operations functions integrate across industries and organizational settings.
Key Areas of Study
The program offers a strong balances theory with hands-on learning and real-world application. Students gain experience using industry-standard supply chain technologies, including SAP-based enterprise systems, SAP ERPSim simulations, and SAP Analytics Cloud, supporting an understanding of how organizations manage data, plan operations, and inform decision-making in practice.
Students also develop foundational business technology skills through applied coursework and have the opportunity to earn globally recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, strengthening employability in entry-level supply chain and operations roles.
Graduates of the Supply Chain and Operations – Business program are prepared to enter entry-level positions in supply chain, logistics, procurement, and operations, with a strong foundation for continued career growth as industry experience develops.
The supply chain management program has been approved by the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) for advanced standing towards attaining the Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) designation. See more details about the accredited agreement here: Pathway for Durham College graduates - NISCL
This program has been approved by Supply Chain Canada for advanced standing towards attaining the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation. See more details about the accredited agreement here: https://www.supplychaincanada.com/media/pathways/Accreditation%20Agreements%20with%20Academic%20Institutions.pdf
Partnerships with the following professional associations will provide you with opportunities to interact with professionals in the field and build your network:
Graduates are also well-positioned to pursue a variety of professional accreditations with professional organizations including:
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or Math. Domestic applicants who are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s), i.e. Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 Math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.
Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.
DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:
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Students can earn the following globally recognized certificates by taking Microsoft Office Specialist exams as part of their computer courses:
Students who successfully pass all three exams can earn an extra certificate that recognizes their accomplishment with the Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Microsoft 365) certificate. DC students are provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the college’s Microsoft Office account. See more details about this opportunity.
CCI Learning is the exclusive Canadian partner of Certiport and through our partnership with them it enables us to bring Certiport’s Microsoft Office Specialist certifications to our students.
Students entering their first year of studies in a Faculty of Business and Information Technology program will receive a membership to all of Durham Region’s Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade for the duration of their studies, plus an additional year following graduation. As one of the only colleges in Ontario with this offering, DC is proud to provide students with access to local businesses at a regional level.
The Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade include:
Membership benefits:
The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC. Students are responsible to ensure they are not duplicating their GNED or FNMI selections as per their diploma requirements. For a successful program completion, students must have successfully completed three unique elective courses as per their program of study.
Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
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Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements. Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.
Graduates of the Supply Chain and Operations – Business program enter a strong job market where demand continues to grow across the public and private sectors. Supply chain and operations skills are used across virtually every organization, providing graduates with flexible career options and the ability to work across a wide range of roles and industries.
Because supply chain and operations functions exist in every organization, graduates find opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including:
School is an investment in your future, and financial support is available to help you succeed.
DC's Financial Aid and Awards is here to help you access funding and opportunities that make pursuing your education easier and more achievable:
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Experiential learning is embedded throughout the Supply Chain and Operations – Business curriculum through applied coursework and hands-on learning activities. Students regularly work with real-world scenarios, data, and industry-standard tools that help bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Experiential learning in this program includes case studies, simulations, and applied projects that reflect common supply chain and operations challenges. Students gain hands-on experience using enterprise systems and technologies such as SAP-based platforms, SAP ERPSim simulations, and SAP Analytics Cloud to explore how organizations plan, coordinate, and manage supply chain activities in dynamic business environments.
Courses emphasize problem-solving, data analysis, process improvement, and operational decision-making, allowing students to apply classroom concepts to realistic business situations. Through collaborative assignments and practical exercises, students also strengthen professional skills in communication, teamwork, and critical thinking that are essential in entry-level supply chain and operations roles.
This applied, technology-supported approach to experiential learning helps prepare graduates to enter the workforce with practical skills, professional confidence, and a strong understanding of how supply chain and operations functions support organizational success.
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:
Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.
Looking for more pathway opportunities or to transfer to Durham College? Click here for more information.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop.
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