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Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management
(with work experience) (B162)
Program Details
- Program Code: B162
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters in-class, 2 semesters work experience)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $3,776.00 * †
- International Tuition: $17,925.00 ** †
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2025 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2025 | Not Available | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Work experience (co-op or internship) required
- PGWP Eligible: No
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionProgram Description
Program Overview
In the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (with work experience) three-year advanced diploma program, you'll learn how to perform a variety of essential functions, including marketing forecasting, demand management, and production planning. Whether you're interested in logistics, transportation, warehousing, exporting, or planning and forecasting, we'll give you the skills you need to succeed—along with two semesters of real-world work experience to give you a competitive edge.
Full Description
With the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (with work experience) three-year advanced diploma program, our supply chain and operations management courses will equip you with the expertise to excel not only in business but also in specific supply chain jobs. By the time you graduate, you'll be well-prepared to tackle any challenge that comes your way in this exciting and evolving field.
Graduating from this program can lead to a variety of career options in the supply chain management and logistics sector. You could become a procurement officer, customs analyst, forecasting and demand specialist, logistics analyst, supply chain specialist, or purchasing agent for materials management in various types of organizations, such as government agencies, transportation companies, manufacturers, and more.
Here are some skills you’ll be able to show off after completion of the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management advanced diploma program:
- Evaluating the impact of a company’s supply chain initiatives on its human resources strategies, and policies
- Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards
- Applying knowledge of logistics, purchasing, distribution, transportation, and warehousing to manage an integrated supply chain
- Interpreting financial documents and assessing financial strategies to support the supply chain
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.
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.
1 Supply Chain Canada - Who We Are
Earn Your College Credential from a Business School Accredited by ACBSP
Fourteen programs at the Centre for Business have earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Advanced diploma and diploma programs at the Schools of Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Management, and Marketing and the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) program at the School of Accounting and Finance have ACBSP accreditation. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation.
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.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
A number of significant challenges for supply chain professionals have surfaced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global conflict, including inventory shortages and imbalances resulting from global production and logistics shortfalls. Moreover, as companies attempt to recover in an environment where demand exceeds supply, bottlenecks in the supply chain have directly contributed to economic inflationary pressures, resulting in the highest percentage increases in prices of goods and services in decades. As professionals continue to address both micro and macro disruptions, many are forced to reconsider the viability of their supply chain strategies.
Educational Pathways
The Centre for Business at George Brown College has partnered with SCMAO (Supply Chain Management Association Ontario) to allow students of the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management program a fast track into the CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional) 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.
For further information on future study options, see our Transfer guide.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Latest alumni stories
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1038 | Business Concepts I |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| COMP1010 | Business Computer Applications I |
| MARK1020 | Principles of Marketing I |
| MATH1008 | Mathematics for Business & Management I |
| MGMT1049 | Supply Chain Management I |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1040 | Project Management |
| COMM1034 | Professional Communications I |
| COMP1115 | Business Computer Applications II |
| ECON1031 | Microeconomics |
| MATH1095 | Mathematics for Business & Management II |
| MGMT4009 | Operations Management |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACCT1036 | Principles of Accounting |
| BUS 1000 | Work Experience Preparation |
| BUS 1044 | Business Law |
| ECON1032 | Macroeconomics |
| MGMT2049 | Supply Chain Management II |
| PSY 1129 | Organizational Behaviour |
| STAT1012 | Business Statistics |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACCT2031 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMP2157 | Computer Applications Involving Analytics |
| HRM 1008 | Fundamentals of Human Resources Management |
| MGMT2051 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| MGMT3015 | Quality Improvement Through Lean/Six Sigma |
| STS 1037 | Career Planning & Development |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1041 | Small Business Management |
| MGMT1020 | Management Decision-Making |
| MGMT1035 | Global Trade Assessment |
| MGMT3025 | Procurement |
| MGMT3049 | Supply Chain Management III |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CMMK1087 | Human Skills |
| MGMT1030 | Enterprise Resource Planning in Distribution |
| MGMT3006 | Strategic Analysis |
| MGMT3027 | Integrated Supply Chain Management |
| MGMT3037 | Supply Chain and Technology |
| GNED | General Elective |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain functions, processes and roles, to support decision-making, problem-solving and co-ordination of tasks.
- Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social and environmental responsibility.
- Use risk-mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions.
- Manage the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
- Plan and schedule material requirements and resource allocation and manage inventories for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
- Manage the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within and between supply chains.
- Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains.
- Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications.
- Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions.
- Perform tasks in accordance with policies and procedures for workplace health and safety and industry standards and best practices for professional, ethical and accountable conduct and communications.
- Maintain relationships with a diversity of stakeholders to support the achievement of business goals.
- Apply strategies for personal, career and professional development.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$3,776.00 * †
International Tuition
$17,925.00 ** †
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
† This program includes two work experience semesters. The tuition fee for this program does NOT include the cost of work experience semesters. There is an additional fee of $500 for each work experience semester.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 Math (C, M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
English Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in this program.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more details.
International (Visa) Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (B122/162)
For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-specific information) please contact the co-ordinator:
Robert Ruggieri, Program Co-ordinator
Email: rruggieri@georgebrown.ca
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered out of our School of Management and classes usually take place at our St. James Campus, mainly at 200 King St. E., and 290 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also take our virtual tour.
Social Channels:
Program Description
Program Overview
In the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (with work experience) three-year advanced diploma program, you'll learn how to perform a variety of essential functions, including marketing forecasting, demand management, and production planning. Whether you're interested in logistics, transportation, warehousing, exporting, or planning and forecasting, we'll give you the skills you need to succeed—along with two semesters of real-world work experience to give you a competitive edge.
Full Description
With the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (with work experience) three-year advanced diploma program, our supply chain and operations management courses will equip you with the expertise to excel not only in business but also in specific supply chain jobs. By the time you graduate, you'll be well-prepared to tackle any challenge that comes your way in this exciting and evolving field.
Graduating from this program can lead to a variety of career options in the supply chain management and logistics sector. You could become a procurement officer, customs analyst, forecasting and demand specialist, logistics analyst, supply chain specialist, or purchasing agent for materials management in various types of organizations, such as government agencies, transportation companies, manufacturers, and more.
Here are some skills you’ll be able to show off after completion of the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management advanced diploma program:
- Evaluating the impact of a company’s supply chain initiatives on its human resources strategies, and policies
- Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, safety requirements, and professional standards
- Applying knowledge of logistics, purchasing, distribution, transportation, and warehousing to manage an integrated supply chain
- Interpreting financial documents and assessing financial strategies to support the supply chain
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.
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.
1 Supply Chain Canada - Who We Are
Earn Your College Credential from a Business School Accredited by ACBSP
Fourteen programs at the Centre for Business have earned international recognition from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Advanced diploma and diploma programs at the Schools of Accounting and Finance, Human Resources, Management, and Marketing and the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Services) program at the School of Accounting and Finance have ACBSP accreditation. George Brown is now one of only two colleges in Ontario to have earned ACBSP accreditation.
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.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
A number of significant challenges for supply chain professionals have surfaced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global conflict, including inventory shortages and imbalances resulting from global production and logistics shortfalls. Moreover, as companies attempt to recover in an environment where demand exceeds supply, bottlenecks in the supply chain have directly contributed to economic inflationary pressures, resulting in the highest percentage increases in prices of goods and services in decades. As professionals continue to address both micro and macro disruptions, many are forced to reconsider the viability of their supply chain strategies.
Educational Pathways
The Centre for Business at George Brown College has partnered with SCMAO (Supply Chain Management Association Ontario) to allow students of the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management program a fast track into the CSCMP (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional) 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.
For further information on future study options, see our Transfer guide.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Latest alumni stories
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1038 | Business Concepts I |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| COMP1010 | Business Computer Applications I |
| MARK1020 | Principles of Marketing I |
| MATH1008 | Mathematics for Business & Management I |
| MGMT1049 | Supply Chain Management I |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1040 | Project Management |
| COMM1034 | Professional Communications I |
| COMP1115 | Business Computer Applications II |
| ECON1031 | Microeconomics |
| MATH1095 | Mathematics for Business & Management II |
| MGMT4009 | Operations Management |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACCT1036 | Principles of Accounting |
| BUS 1000 | Work Experience Preparation |
| BUS 1044 | Business Law |
| ECON1032 | Macroeconomics |
| MGMT2049 | Supply Chain Management II |
| PSY 1129 | Organizational Behaviour |
| STAT1012 | Business Statistics |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACCT2031 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMP2157 | Computer Applications Involving Analytics |
| HRM 1008 | Fundamentals of Human Resources Management |
| MGMT2051 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| MGMT3015 | Quality Improvement Through Lean/Six Sigma |
| STS 1037 | Career Planning & Development |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1041 | Small Business Management |
| MGMT1020 | Management Decision-Making |
| MGMT1035 | Global Trade Assessment |
| MGMT3025 | Procurement |
| MGMT3049 | Supply Chain Management III |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CMMK1087 | Human Skills |
| MGMT1030 | Enterprise Resource Planning in Distribution |
| MGMT3006 | Strategic Analysis |
| MGMT3027 | Integrated Supply Chain Management |
| MGMT3037 | Supply Chain and Technology |
| GNED | General Elective |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$3,776.00 * †
International Tuition
$17,925.00 ** †
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
† This program includes two work experience semesters. The tuition fee for this program does NOT include the cost of work experience semesters. There is an additional fee of $500 for each work experience semester.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 Math (C, M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and Math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and Math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
English Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in this program.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more details.
International (Visa) Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain functions, processes and roles, to support decision-making, problem-solving and co-ordination of tasks.
- Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social and environmental responsibility.
- Use risk-mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions.
- Manage the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
- Plan and schedule material requirements and resource allocation and manage inventories for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
- Manage the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within and between supply chains.
- Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains.
- Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications.
- Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions.
- Perform tasks in accordance with policies and procedures for workplace health and safety and industry standards and best practices for professional, ethical and accountable conduct and communications.
- Maintain relationships with a diversity of stakeholders to support the achievement of business goals.
- Apply strategies for personal, career and professional development.
Contact Us
Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (B122/162)
For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-specific information) please contact the co-ordinator:
Robert Ruggieri, Program Co-ordinator
Email: rruggieri@georgebrown.ca
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered out of our School of Management and classes usually take place at our St. James Campus, mainly at 200 King St. E., and 290 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also take our virtual tour.
Social Channels:
Visit St. James Campus
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Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management
(with work experience) (B162)
Program Details
- Program Code: B162
- Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 3 years (6 semesters in-class, 2 semesters work experience)
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, September
- Domestic Tuition: $4,536.00 * †
- International Tuition: $17,455.00 ** †
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Closed | Closed |
| Winter 2024 | Closed | Closed |
| Spring 2024 | Not Available | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Work experience (co-op or internship) required
- PGWP Eligible: No
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionProgram 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
Earn Your College Credential from a Business School Accredited by ACBSP
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.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Latest alumni stories
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1038 | Business Concepts I |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| COMP1010 | Business Computer Applications I |
| MARK1020 | Principles of Marketing I |
| MATH1008 | Mathematics for Business & Management I |
| MGMT1049 | Supply Chain Management I |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1040 | Project Management |
| COMM1034 | Professional Communications I |
| COMP1115 | Business Computer Applications II |
| ECON1031 | Microeconomics |
| MATH1095 | Mathematics for Business & Management II |
| MGMT4009 | Operations Management |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACCT1036 | Principles of Accounting |
| BUS 1000 | Work Experience Preparation |
| BUS 1044 | Business Law |
| ECON1032 | Macroeconomics |
| MGMT2049 | Supply Chain Management II |
| PSY 1129 | Organizational Behaviour |
| STAT1012 | Business Statistics |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACCT2031 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMP2157 | Computer Applications Involving Analytics |
| HRM 1008 | Fundamentals of Human Resources Management |
| MGMT2051 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| MGMT3015 | Quality Improvement Through Lean/Six Sigma |
| STS 1037 | Career Planning & Development |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1041 | Small Business Management |
| MGMT1020 | Management Decision-Making |
| MGMT1035 | Global Trade Assessment |
| MGMT3025 | Procurement |
| MGMT3049 | Supply Chain Management III |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CMMK1087 | Human Skills |
| MGMT1030 | Enterprise Resource Planning in Distribution |
| MGMT3006 | Strategic Analysis |
| MGMT3027 | Integrated Supply Chain Management |
| MGMT3037 | Supply Chain and Technology |
| GNED | General Elective |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain functions, processes and roles, to support decision-making, problem-solving and co-ordination of tasks.
- Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social and environmental responsibility.
- Use risk-mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions.
- Manage the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
- Plan and schedule material requirements and resource allocation and manage inventories for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
- Manage the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within and between supply chains.
- Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains.
- Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications.
- Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions.
- Perform tasks in accordance with policies and procedures for workplace health and safety and industry standards and best practices for professional, ethical and accountable conduct and communications.
- Maintain relationships with a diversity of stakeholders to support the achievement of business goals.
- Apply strategies for personal, career and professional development.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,536.00 * †
International Tuition
$17,455.00 ** †
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
† This program includes two work experience semesters. The tuition fee for this program does NOT include the cost of work experience semesters. The first work experience fee of $500 covers the cost of the Work Experience Preparation course and the first work experience semester. There is an additional fee of $500 for the second work experience semester.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 math (C, M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
English Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in this program.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more details.
International (Visa) Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Contact Us
Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (B122/162)
For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-specific information) please contact the co-ordinator:
Robert Ruggieri, Program Co-ordinator
Email: rruggieri@georgebrown.ca
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered out of our School of Management and classes usually take place at our St. James Campus, mainly at 200 King St. E., and 290 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also take our virtual tour.
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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
Earn Your College Credential from a Business School Accredited by ACBSP
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.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Latest alumni stories
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1038 | Business Concepts I |
| COMM2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| COMP1010 | Business Computer Applications I |
| MARK1020 | Principles of Marketing I |
| MATH1008 | Mathematics for Business & Management I |
| MGMT1049 | Supply Chain Management I |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1040 | Project Management |
| COMM1034 | Professional Communications I |
| COMP1115 | Business Computer Applications II |
| ECON1031 | Microeconomics |
| MATH1095 | Mathematics for Business & Management II |
| MGMT4009 | Operations Management |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACCT1036 | Principles of Accounting |
| BUS 1000 | Work Experience Preparation |
| BUS 1044 | Business Law |
| ECON1032 | Macroeconomics |
| MGMT2049 | Supply Chain Management II |
| PSY 1129 | Organizational Behaviour |
| STAT1012 | Business Statistics |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ACCT2031 | Managerial Accounting |
| COMP2157 | Computer Applications Involving Analytics |
| HRM 1008 | Fundamentals of Human Resources Management |
| MGMT2051 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| MGMT3015 | Quality Improvement Through Lean/Six Sigma |
| STS 1037 | Career Planning & Development |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BUS 1041 | Small Business Management |
| MGMT1020 | Management Decision-Making |
| MGMT1035 | Global Trade Assessment |
| MGMT3025 | Procurement |
| MGMT3049 | Supply Chain Management III |
| GNED | General Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CMMK1087 | Human Skills |
| MGMT1030 | Enterprise Resource Planning in Distribution |
| MGMT3006 | Strategic Analysis |
| MGMT3027 | Integrated Supply Chain Management |
| MGMT3037 | Supply Chain and Technology |
| GNED | General Elective |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$4,536.00 * †
International Tuition
$17,455.00 ** †
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
† This program includes two work experience semesters. The tuition fee for this program does NOT include the cost of work experience semesters. The first work experience fee of $500 covers the cost of the Work Experience Preparation course and the first work experience semester. There is an additional fee of $500 for the second work experience semester.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 math (C, M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English and math, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English and math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
English Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English communications is necessary for success in this program.
Please visit georgebrown.ca/englishproficiency for more details.
International (Visa) Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown Polytechnic Online Application System.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain functions, processes and roles, to support decision-making, problem-solving and co-ordination of tasks.
- Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social and environmental responsibility.
- Use risk-mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions.
- Manage the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
- Plan and schedule material requirements and resource allocation and manage inventories for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
- Manage the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within and between supply chains.
- Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains.
- Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications.
- Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions.
- Perform tasks in accordance with policies and procedures for workplace health and safety and industry standards and best practices for professional, ethical and accountable conduct and communications.
- Maintain relationships with a diversity of stakeholders to support the achievement of business goals.
- Apply strategies for personal, career and professional development.
Contact Us
Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (B122/162)
For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-specific information) please contact the co-ordinator:
Robert Ruggieri, Program Co-ordinator
Email: rruggieri@georgebrown.ca
International Students
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered out of our School of Management and classes usually take place at our St. James Campus, mainly at 200 King St. E., and 290 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also take our virtual tour.
Social Channels:
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