Supply Chain Management – Global Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
The Supply Chain Management – Global Ontario College Graduate Certificate program equips students with specialized knowledge and skills in global supply chain management. Through practical learning, simulations, and guest speakers, graduates develop competencies in analyzing, designing, and implementing supply chain best practices, leveraging technology and data analytics, and leading effectively in a global supply chain environment. The program prepares students for rewarding careers in various domestic and international employment settings within the supply chain industry.
Program Outline
Supply Chain Management – Global Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Degree Overview:
This program prepares students for rewarding careers in supply chain management and logistics. They will develop specialized technical knowledge and skills through practical learning activities, simulations, and guest speakers. Graduates will gain global supply chain competencies by examining the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes, and roles. The program aims to equip students with the ability to:
- Understand the fundamentals of global supply chain management.
- Analyze and design supply chains with a focus on global business strategies.
- Implement supply chain best practices.
- Apply technology and data analytics to solve supply chain problems.
- Lead and collaborate effectively in a global supply chain environment.
Outline:
The program consists of 10 program courses and 1 applied project. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge in various areas of supply chain management, including:
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Management Accounting and Finance
- Operations and Process Management
- Inventory and Warehouse Management
- Global Procurement Strategies
- Global Logistics and Transportation
- International Trade and Finance
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Project Management in a Supply Chain Environment The program also includes an applied project, which allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world supply chain challenge.
Assessment:
The program uses a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
- Assignments
- Case studies
- Exams
- Presentations
- Applied project The specific assessment methods used in each course will vary depending on the learning outcomes of the course.
Teaching:
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty who are experts in their field. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, case studies, group work, and simulations. The program also makes use of guest speakers from the industry.
Careers:
Graduates of this program are prepared to work in a broad range of domestic and international employment settings within the supply chain. Career options include positions in manufacturing, operations, procurement, planning, inventory management, logistics, transportation, materials handling, warehousing, importing and exporting, freight forwarding, third- and fourth-party logistics providers, and customer service.
Other:
The program is offered full-time at the Barrie campus. The program duration is one year.
