Embark on a journey into the heart of global commerce with our Supply Chain Management – Global program. Spanning continents and industries, this certificate equips you to master the intricate flow of product, from inception to consumption, optimizing every step along the way. In Canada’s vital supply chain sector, boasting over 800,000 professionals, your expertise will be in high demand. With a blend of business acumen and technical prowess, you’ll delve deep into the interconnected web of supply chain dynamics, earning globally recognized certifications along the way. Elevate your career and stand out in the global job market with our program’s prestigious offerings, from Microsoft Office Specialist certifications to SAP credentials. Unlock your potential today.
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Crossing borders and spanning oceans, supply chain is a global industry that provides endless opportunities for skilled professionals who can plan, control, execute and optimize a product’s flow from point of origin to point of consumption in the most economical way possible. Each major phase of a product’s movement through the supply chain has its own distinct business process and discipline, and supply chain professionals have the unique knowledge and skillset needed to effectively manage the intricacies of this process.
Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to enter the workforce with the job-ready skills that employers seekin complex problem-solving, business analytics, decision-making and communications. With the Durham region emerging as an integrated logistics and distribution hub for the GTA and Eastern Ontario markets, graduates will have access to increasing employment opportunities and competitive compensation right here.
Students will also be able to earn additional embedded industry credentials, including the SAP – UA Student Recognition Award and Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Excel Associate and Excel Expert, to help them stand out to employers in a competitive market.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS
This 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: https://scmao.ca/cscmp-pathways-durham-college.
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)
Supply Chain Canada
Students can increase their marketability by leveraging the learning built directly into the program to help obtain the following globally recognized additional credentials:
SAP-UA Student Recognition Award
Issued upon program completion and achievement of a minimum grade of 70% in all three of the following courses:
Integrated Business Process Management
Global Materials Management and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Strategic Supply Chain Management - Capstone
Graduates are also well-positioned to pursue a variety of professional accreditations with industry organizations, including:
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC)
National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL)
Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) designation
Supply Chain Canada
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks.
Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions and design on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social and environmental responsibility.
Use risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions.
Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
Contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation and inventory for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
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 guide management decisions.
Use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals.
Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development.
Admission Requirements
Diploma or degree
Proof of English language proficiency required
OR
A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered
Proof of English language proficiency required
Applicants who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Industry Partners
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert Certification
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 can demonstrate their competencies in three SAP intense courses and earn the SAP-UA Student Recognition Award, which can add an extra edge to their profile. The program includes opportunities to gain valuable credentials and set graduates apart in the competitive job market.
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.
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.
Participating in the optional work term semester is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations.
Students in the Supply Chain Management – Global graduate certificate program will be invited to apply to the optional work term semester during their first academic semester. Entrance to the optional work term semester is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students who qualify for the optional work term semester will be eligible to complete a four-month, paid work term after academic semester 2.
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 work term students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions.
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Administrative fee
Once transferred to the work term option of this program, students will have an 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 work term students. These services are dedicated to support student success.
Co-op Work Permits
If you are an international student enrolled in the work term option, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number in order to work in Canada. Documentation and instructions on how to apply for a co-op work permit will be provided only to students who are successful with their application into the work term option once semester 1 grades have been finalized.
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Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op student.
Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op employer.
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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