COURSE CURRICULUM

The Supply Chain Management graduate certificate program offers a comprehensive two-semester curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in this vital sector of the Canadian economy. In the first semester, students develop essential skills through courses such as Career Navigation, which focuses on resume writing, interview preparation, and understanding workplace rights. They learn fundamental data analysis techniques tailored to supply chain management, exploring how data supports strategic decision-making. The program introduces international business concepts, emphasizing globalization, trade regulations, cultural differences, and risk mitigation in global markets. Transportation and logistics management covers the operational, financial, and environmental aspects of all key transportation modes, while Supply Chain Risk Management teaches tools to identify and mitigate disruptions in manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation. Leadership in the Supply Chain Sector develops communication, strategic thinking, and change management skills necessary for managing complex logistics operations.The second semester advances students' analytical capabilities with courses on database integration, forecasting, and visualization tools like PivotTables and Solver. Inventory and warehouse management focuses on balancing capacity and demand, safety, and integrating technologies such as robotics. Strategic procurement emphasizes ethical sourcing, supplier relationships, and aligning purchasing with organizational goals. Production management and planning cover quality control, process optimization, and sustainable manufacturing techniques. Students also study data and financial management, learning to use budgeting and predictive modeling to support supply chain decisions. The course on Sustainability in Supply Chain Management addresses environmental responsibility, ethical sourcing, and balancing economic and social objectives. The program culminates with a capstone project that challenges students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, fostering teamwork, strategic problem-solving, and professional communication skills essential for leadership roles in supply chain management.