Business Administration Diploma - Supply Chain Management Major

Program Overview

This two-year Business Administration Diploma program emphasizes supply chain management, equipping students with skills to manage the flow of products, services, and information. It covers aspects such as procurement, logistics, inventory management, and business operations. Graduates can pursue careers in supply chain-related roles, including Supply Chain Manager and Logistics Coordinator.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is a two-year (four term) diploma program that focuses on supply chain management. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage the flow of products, services, and information within a company. The program covers various aspects of business operations, including procurement, logistics and transportation, supplier relations, and inventory management. Graduates will be able to contribute to the operational efficiency of a company.

Outline:

The Business Administration Diploma program consists of core business courses and major-specific courses. The program is structured into four terms, with a standard course load of five courses per term. Students can maintain full-time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Year One

• Term One
• ACCT1103 - Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
• MGMT1101 - Introduction to Management (3 credits)
• MGMT1201 - Business Communication (3 credits)
• MGMT1401 - Microeconomics (3 credits)
• MKTG1101 - Introduction to Marketing (3 credits)
• Term Two
• HRES1101 - Organizational Behaviour (3 credits)
• MGMT1102 - Introduction to Organizations and Sustainability (3 credits)
• MGMT2401 - Macroeconomics (3 credits)
• SCMT2201 - Operations Management I (3 credits)
• SCMT2101 - Introduction to Supply Chain Management (3 credits)

Year Two

• Term Three
• MGMT2102 - Project Management (3 credits)
• MGMT2304 - Introduction to Business Analytics (3 credits)
• SCMT2401 - Logistics & Transportation (3 credits)
• SCMT2501 - Inventory and Materials Management (3 credits)
• HRES2201 - Introduction to Human Resources (3 credits)
• Term Four
• MGMT2998 - Business Strategy (3 credits)
• SCMT2301 - Procurement (3 credits)
• SCMT2601 - Quality Management (3 credits)
• MGMT1601 - Business Law (3 credits)

Elective Courses

(Earn at least 3 credits from the following courses)

• FNSR2201 - Business Finance (3 credits)
• MGMT2503 - Introductory Statistics for Business Disciplines (3 credits)
• MGMT2801 - International Business (3 credits)
• MGMT2303 - Management Information Systems (3 credits)

Careers:

Graduates of the Supply Chain Management Major program can work in various business industries as supply chain skills are cross-functional. Typical job roles include:

• Supply Chain Manager
• Transportation Manager
• Logistics Coordinator
• Sourcing Analyst
• Inventory Analyst
• Supply Chain Business Analyst
• Buyer
• Contract Analyst
• Warehouse Associate
• Expeditor

Other:

• The program offers a unique integrated pathway program with the University of Lethbridge, allowing students to earn a Business Administration Diploma and a Bachelor of Management degree.
• Graduates who achieve a grade of B or higher in their BVC courses may be exempt from certain modules and workshops in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation program.
• Courses are available both in class and online.
• For courses with scheduled midterms and final exams, they are required to be completed in person or at an approved invigilation site.
• The maximum course load for Fall or Winter semester is five (5) courses.
Taking less than five courses for Fall or Winter term will take longer to complete the program. If taking condensed courses in the Spring/Summer term, the recommended maximum course load is two (2) condensed courses plus one (1) full-term (Spring/Summer) course. Students may elect to register in any combination as long as no more than two (2) condensed spring or summer courses are taken at the same time.
• Students can maintain full-time status with at least three courses.