Regardless of industry, supply chain and operations management are at the heart of every business, which is why the skills developed in this program are in such high demand. Faced with an increasingly global business world, employers are actively seeking our graduates for their job-ready skills in complex problem–solving, analytics, decision-making and communications. If you have an interest in business, enjoy making things better and like the idea of no two work days ever being the same,you will thrive in this field. Graduates enter the workforce ready to take the diverse, exciting, and rewarding career opportunities that are currently outpacing the professionals available to fill them.
Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that 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:
Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)
Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.
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Supply chain and operations management are the core functional areas of any business. Supply chain and operations managers obtain, develop and manage the resources required to deliver goods and services to clients. This includes contributing to key decisions involving:
Purchasing/Procurement
Operations planning and scheduling
Supply chain management
Quality assurance
Facilities management
Inventory management
Transportation, distribution and logistics
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS
Partnerships with the following professional associations will provide you with opportunities to interact with professionals in the field and build your network:
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL)
Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA)
The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)
Graduates are also well-positioned to pursue a variety of professional accreditations with professional organizations including:
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) - Certified in Production and Inventory Management
Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation
This program has also been approved by National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL). for advanced standing towards attaining the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation. See more details about the accredited agreement here; Accreditation Agreements with Academic Institutions.pdf (scmao.ca)
Program Learning Outcomes
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.
Support supply chain business operations using accounting and financial analysis.
Identify compliance issues within a supply chain to inform business operations.
Identify risk mitigation tools and strategies to support business operations within a supply chain.
Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
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.
Coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within a supply chain.
Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within a supply chain.
Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications.
Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and support management decisions.
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.
Collaborate with a diversity of stakeholders to facilitate business operations within a supply chain.
Participate in facilitated learning opportunities for personal, career and professional development.
Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.
Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that 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:
Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)
Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.
Industry Partners
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Students can earn the following globally recognized certificates by taking Microsoft Office Specialist exams as part of their computer courses:
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (COMP1112)
Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (COMP1112)
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (COMP1214)
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (COMP2206)
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.
BOARDS OF TRADE AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE PARTNERSHIP
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:
Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
Brock Board of Trade
Clarington Board of Trade
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
North Durham Chamber of Commerce
Whitby Chamber of Commerce
Membership benefits:
Opportunities to connect with over 2,500 local businesses and jumpstart your career by networking with potential future employers;
Access to professional development events across Durham Region to gain unique business insights and learn from industry leaders; and
Learning opportunities to develop the in-demand skills to launch a successful career.
Courses
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.
Course delivery
In person
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.
In person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within
a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.
Costs
The fees below are estimates only based on information available at the time of publication, and do not include the cost of textbooks. There may be additional costs; however, not all courses require textbooks.
Finances shouldn’t be a barrier to you achieving your educational goals. DC’s Financial Aid and Awards office is here to help you navigate a number of financial aid programs to support your education.
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