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Ministry-approved title: Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management
Supply chain and operations management drive how organizations compete, grow, and perform in today’s global economy. The three-year Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration advanced diploma is designed for students who want to move beyond foundational business concepts and build deeper expertise across planning, execution, analytics, and continuous improvement within complex supply chain environments.
Students gain hands-on experience with enterprise systems, supply chain technologies, and data-driven decision-making while strengthening communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Through applied learning and work-integrated experience, graduates are prepared for a broad range of professional roles with increased responsibility and long-term career growth across diverse industries and organizational settings.
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Career paths in operations and supply chain management span virtually every industry, offering graduates exceptional opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Our supply chain diploma prepares you for roles where your analytical skills and strategic thinking will directly impact organizational success.
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Supply chain and operations management are core functional areas within every organization. Businesses rely on professionals who can plan, coordinate, analyze, and improve the flow of goods, services, and information while supporting efficient operations and data-informed decision-making.
In this three-year advanced diploma program, students build on foundational business knowledge to develop advanced capabilities across supply chain planning, execution, integration, analytics, and continuous improvement. The program prepares graduates to support complex operational environments and contribute across multiple supply chain functions.
Key areas of study include:
Coursework offers a strong balance of theory and extensive hands-on learning. Students gain experience using industry-standard enterprise systems and supply chain technologies, including SAP-based ERP platforms, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP ERPSim simulations, and advanced Excel-based analytics and decision-support tools. Opportunities may also be available to earn industry-recognized credentials, including the SAP-UA Student Recognition Award and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications.
Work-Integrated Learning Options
To support career readiness, students may choose from three work-integrated learning options:
Graduates of the Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration advanced diploma enter the workforce with strong operational, analytical, and systems-based skills, prepared for broader responsibilities and continued career growth across a wide range of industries.
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 (Office 365 and Office 2019) certificate. Durham College 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 our partnership with them 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, Durham College 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.
This program contains a co-op option. Click here for information on program costs for co-op students.
Graduates of the Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration advanced diploma program enter a strong job market, where demand continues to grow across the public and private sectors. Supply chain 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.
With transferable skills and broad career pathways, graduates are not limited to a single job or industry. Instead, they gain the flexibility to move between roles, organizations, and sectors as their careers develop.
Supply chain and operations professionals are found across every sector, 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:
Visit Financial Aid and Awards to explore all the options to help finance your education.
Experiential learning is an integral part of the Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration program and plays a key role in preparing students for the workforce. Through work-integrated learning opportunities, students apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills developed in the classroom to real workplace settings, gaining hands-on experience and professional confidence before graduation.
To support career readiness and accommodate different learning and career goals, students may choose from three work-integrated learning options:
The field placement experience is completed during the final (sixth) semester and consists of 160 hours of unpaid work experience. Students work directly with industry professionals on real supply chain and operations activities such as inventory management, logistics and distribution, procurement, quality and process improvement, and operational coordination. Students observe operations management principles in action, gain exposure to real business challenges, and begin building professional networks that often lead to employment opportunities. A field placement coordinator works closely with students and host organizations to ensure placements are meaningful and aligned with program outcomes.
The co-op option provides a paid, four-month work experience completed between the second and third years of the program. Students further develop their skills in a professional environment while exploring career pathways within supply chain and operations. Students return to their studies with enhanced workplace knowledge, industry insight, and practical experience that strengthens academic learning and employability.
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The extended internship option offers a paid 12-to-16-month work placement, providing significant, continuous workplace exposure similar to co-op but over a longer duration. This option allows students to deepen technical and professional skills, take on greater responsibilities, and develop a stronger understanding of organizational operations. The extended internship is ideal for students seeking immersive work experience and enhanced readiness for post-graduation employment.
Through each of these experiential learning pathways, students graduate with a stronger connection between academic learning and professional practice, supporting a confident transition into supply chain and operations careers.
Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s related programs in Human Resources Management; International Business Management; Project Management; or Sport Business Management.
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 the operations management program are required to purchase their own laptop.
*Mac Computers
Students in the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management Advanced Diploma program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first year of study. Entrance to the co-op option is limited, and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students enrolled in the co-op option who qualify for co-op will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term between the second and third years of their program. Students interested in co-op may also apply to transfer to the co-op internship option of their program, which would extend the work-integrated learning opportunity to 4 consecutive work terms.
Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with co-op students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions. Upon completing the work term, co-op students return to campus to complete their final two academic semesters of the program before graduating.
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Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Once transferred to the co-op option of this program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to supporting student success.
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