Supply Chain Management Co-op Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Program Overview

This supply chain management program provides a solid foundation in communications, business, procurement, operations, and logistics. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of SCM, the use of analytics, and industry-identified skills. Students complete a co-op work term and have career opportunities in purchasing, transportation, manufacturing, and consulting.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Description:

This program provides students with a foundational background in supply chain management (SCM). Building upon the students’ general baccalaureate academic experience, the program begins with a solid foundation in communications and business. The program then goes on to deliver introductory courses in the 3 main areas of SCM: procurement, operations, and logistics; before students embark on their first Co-op work term. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on the inter-connective nature of SCM, the use of analytics to inform decision-making, and on acquiring knowledge and skills identified through industry consultation.

Program Sequence:

Semester 1

• BUS101 Cross-Cultural Communication
• BUS107 Business Correspondence
• BUS130 Excel for Business Analytics

Semester 2

• BUS114 Introduction to Accounting
• BUS103 Marketing Essentials
• BUS123 Macroeconomics

Semester 3 (Co-op work term)

Semester 4

• SCM140 Procurement & Supply Management
• SCM150 Operations & Process Management
• BUS109 Workplace Preparation
• BUS116 Project Management

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• Purchasing Agents and Officers
• Purchasing Managers
• Managers in Transportation
• Manufacturing Managers
• Business Management Consultants

Salary and Job Outlook:

Purchasing Agent and Officer:

$57,846

Purchasing Manager:

$65,660

Transportation Manager:

$73,391

Manufacturing Manager:

$85,031

Job Outlook in BC:

Occupations

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Purchasing Agents and Officers (NOC 1225) | 24,600 | $26.15 Purchasing Manager (NOC 0113) | 9,900 | $41.37