Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management Program (with work experience) (B162)

Program Description

Program Overview

Students in the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (with work experience) program in Toronto will be prepared to perform marketing forecasting, demand management, production planning and other functions, in careers that include logistics, transportation, warehousing, exporting, planning and forecasting. The supply chain management courses in this program will allow graduates to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities related to both business in general and supply chain jobs in particular.

Full Description

Students in the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (with work experience) advanced diploma program will be prepared to perform marketing forecasting, demand management, production planning and other functions in supply chain management, in careers that include logistics, transportation, warehousing, exporting, procurement, planning and forecasting. The supply chain management courses in this program will allow graduates to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities related to both business in general and supply chain jobs in particular.

This learning experience will enable graduates to demonstrate:

  • Analysis of the impact of an organization's supply chain initiatives on its human resources management strategies, policies and practices.
  • Compliance of an organization with relevant national and internal law, regulations, safety requirements and professional standards.
  • Application of the knowledge of the functional components in the integrated supply chain including logistics, purchasing, distribution, transportation and warehousing.
  • Use of supply chain tools and resources, in order to comply with the requirements of supply chain management.
  • Interpretation of relevant financial documents and assessment of financial strategies that support an organization's supply chain.

Did you know? As of 2017, there were approximately 881,326 workers in the Canadian supply chain sector labour force.1 Right now more than 27,000 supply chain positions in Canada sit unfilled, and another 66,000 openings are anticipated each year for the next five years.1

See how the supply chain management industry drives Canadian commerce with a variety of exciting and rewarding careers in this video by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council.

This Centre for Business program (B162) is part of our School of Management and is offered with Work Experience. Students wishing to apply for Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management without work experience should apply to B122.

1 Supply Chain Canada - Who We Are

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George Brown College's Centre for Business programs has earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Centre for Business diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degree programs, 14 in total, have been accredited globally at our Schools of Accounting & Finance, HR, Management, and Marketing. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation. 

Note: George Brown College has adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative. As a result, Centre for Business students registered in this program are required to bring their own laptops. Our Library Learning Commons offers open access computers, as well as equipment that can be borrowed on a short-term basis. For more information, please contact the Centre for Business at business@georgebrown.ca.  

Your Field Education Options

Work experience (co-op or internship work term)

This program requires the successful completion of two semesters of work experience to graduate. This work experience is either co-op (paid) or internship (unpaid). Either one will give you the practical experience employers value.

George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resumé.

In addition to on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide field education opportunities with real world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at the Centre for Business.

Please note: International students are not eligible for optional co-op arrangements. For more information, please consult with the international student office

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Educational Pathways

The Centre For Business at George Brown College has partnered with SCMAO to allow students of the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management Diploma a fast-track into the CSCMP Designation program – Canada’s leading designation for supply chain professionals looking to advance their careers. Learn more about how you can get a head-start on this program and join a community of 1,500+ CSCMP Designation holders across the country who are driving the supply chain ecosystem. Learn More

For further information on future study options, see our Transfer guide.

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