Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration (Co-op option available)

Program Overview

Regardless of industry, supply chain and operations management is 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 Supply Chain and Operations Management graduates for their job-ready skills in complex problem solving, analytics, decision-making and communications. Students with an interest in business who enjoy making things better and are drawn to the idea of no two work days ever being the same 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.

In this program, you will develop knowledge of business processes and management tools to develop demand forecasts; evaluate suppliers’ capabilities to ethically source purchased goods and services; use technology, including SAP® and Microsoft Excel/Project; and develop supply chain plans and schedules to efficiently produce goods or services that meet quality expectations and the needs of the global markets. You will also learn industry-standard practices including Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Just-in-Time, Lean Principles, and Project Management. Led by knowledgeable faculty with strong ties to industry, this program also provides many opportunities for real-world learning experiences through either field placement or co-op work terms..

You can also earn the following globally recognized certificates by taking Microsoft Office Specialist exams as part of their computer courses:

Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (COMP1209)
Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate (COMP1209)
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (COMP2209)
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (if applicable currently will be offered in Accounting and Supply Chain programs)

If you successfully pass all three exams you can earn an extra certificate that recognizes your accomplishment with the Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Office 365 and Office 2019) certificate. You will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the college’s Microsoft Office account. See more details about this opportunity.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
Year one international: $13,322 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Co-operative Education

Field Placement

Analytics

Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
January 2021	Open	Open
September 2021	Open	Open
January 2022	Open

Co-operative Education (co-op)

Entrance into the co-op option is competitive. Students will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first year of study. Students 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.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Business/Data analyst
Supply chain coordinator/ manager/analyst
Demand and supply planner
Buyer/ purchasing/procurement coordinator/manager
Operations coordinator/ manager/analyst
Inventory coordinator/ manager/analyst
Materials and logistics coordinator/ manager
Warehouse and distribution coordinator/manager
Quality coordinator/ manager/analyst
Process improvement coordinator/manager
Project coordinator/manager

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

Supply chain and operations management is the core functional area 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

Graduates are 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
Supply Chain Canada- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation
Project Management Institute (PMI) – Certified Associate in Project Management

Students will have two options to gain valuable skills in the workforce and will either complete a field placement or a co-operative education (co-op) experience. Students completing the field placement will participate in an unpaid work placement completed during semester 6. Students who qualify for the co-op experience will complete a four-month paid work experience in between second and third year of their program.

ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

You can increase your marketability by leveraging the learning built directly into the program to help you obtain the following globally recognized additional credentials:

SAP-UA Student Recognition Award
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification- Word Associate
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification -PowerPoint Associate
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification- Excel Associate
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification- Excel Expert

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)
Supply Chain Canada
Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA)
The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)

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
Supply Chain Canada- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation
Project Management Institute (PMI) – Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)/Project Management Professional (PMP®)

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Program Learning Outcomes

Use fundamental knowledge of components and interrelationships of the supply chain management system.
Employ a working knowledge of operations processes and systems required in manufacturing, distribution, and services.
Apply principles of quality management to support materials and operations management functions.
Develop and control plans and schedules, at various levels in an organization.
Employ current policies and practices for purchasing and procurement.
Apply best practices for inventory planning and control throughout the integrated system.
Utilize information technology to support materials and operations management functions.
Apply best practices and techniques for the management of transportation, distribution centers, and warehouses.
Use and interpret technical documentation as required.
Apply best practices for productivity and performance measurement and improvement.
Apply a basic knowledge of cost and managerial accounting principles.
Participate effectively in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards.
Apply understanding of human resource management and organizational behaviour to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, as required in a business culture.
Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as required in materials and operations management.
Use effective human relations, interpersonal, and team skills in an organizational environment.
Develop strategies for ongoing professional development to maintain and increase competence.
Apply basic knowledge of the interrelationships among the functional areas of business in materials and operations management.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 mathematics (C, M or U)

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2020-21 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes. Students should refer to their timetable for the most up-to-date course information.

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Business/Data analyst
Supply chain coordinator/ manager/analyst
Demand and supply planner
Buyer/ purchasing/procurement coordinator/manager
Operations coordinator/ manager/analyst
Inventory coordinator/ manager/analyst
Materials and logistics coordinator/ manager
Warehouse and distribution coordinator/manager
Quality coordinator/ manager/analyst
Process improvement coordinator/manager
Project coordinator/manager

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Graduates are in demand across all major sectors including:

Aerospace
Agribusiness
Construction
Defense
Education
Energy and utilities
Entertainment
Financial services
Food and beverage
Health care/Pharmaceutical
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Public administration
Retail/wholesale
Telecommunications
Transportation and warehousing

Field Placement

The field placement experience in the Supply Chain and Operations Management program is an integral part of the student’s education and preparation for the workforce. Students apply the theoretical knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to a professional workplace setting, and gain valuable experience to be fully prepared to join their industry upon graduation. Students completing a field placement participate in 160 hours of unpaid work experience that takes place at the end of the final (sixth) semester.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

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.

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

Laptop: Personal computer (PC). A Mac is not recommended – see notes below*
Operating System: Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only) and later
Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
Memory: 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
Hard Drive: 250 GB or larger (Solid State Drive (SSD) preferred)
Warranty: 3 years parts and labour (On-site preferred)
2 USB ports
Webcam
Microphone (headset preferred)

*Mac Computers

Some required software applications are not available for Mac.
Students who choose a Mac may need to purchase additional software to complete assessments and class exercises at their own cost.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Windows 10 Professional (64-bit only)
Microsoft Office 2019 or 365 (Students will be provided access to Microsoft Office 365 through the College’s Microsoft Office account)
Internet Explorer
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Acrobat Reader
Adobe Flash Player and Browser Plug-in

Optional

AVG
Avira

Co-operative education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals. Similar to an academic course, work terms are a mandatory component to this form of experiential learning.

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 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 Co-op office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Co-op 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.

Program sequence

September intake:

	Fall (September to December)	Winter (January to April)	Summer (May to August)
Year 1	Academic semester 1	Academic semester 2	Summer break
Year 2	Academic semester 3	Academic semester 4	Co-op work term 1
Year 3	Academic semester 5	Academic semester 6

January intake:

	Fall (September to December)	Winter (January to April)	Summer (May to August)
Year 1		Academic semester 1	Academic semester 2
Year 2	Academic semester 3	Academic semester 4	Co-op work term 1
Year 3	Academic semester 5	Academic semester 6

Courses

CO-OP Option

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

SEMESTER 3

SEMESTER 4

CO-OP WORK TERM

Co-op Work Term 1 (BSOC 1000)
The co-op work term will provide students with work experience in the supply chain and operations management industries. The co-op work term expands students’ learning environment to real work settings where they will be challenged to apply their academic knowledge and then return to campus with a deepened understanding of industry demands and required skills.

SEMESTER 5

SEMESTER 6

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Co-op administrative fee

Once transferred to the co-op option of a program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 per work term assessed to their accounts. The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

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Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op student.

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Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration (Co-op option available)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Intakes and Availability

Co-operative Education (co-op)

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED HARDWARE

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Optional

Co-operative education (co-op)

Program sequence

January intake:

Courses

CO-OP Option

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

SEMESTER 3

SEMESTER 4

CO-OP WORK TERM

SEMESTER 5

SEMESTER 6

Co-op administrative fee

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]