Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 2 semesters | Barrydowne Campus and Online
Cambrian College's Supply Chain Management graduate certificate program provides you with expanded knowledge to address the demanding field of supply chain and logistics management. In this program, you'll acquire the skills needed to effectively lead teams in order to convey strategies and execute plans to develop business success both locally and globally.
Program Highlights
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1 year – 2 semesters
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Intakes: September, November, January, March, May, July
Part-time Pathway
Students may choose to complete this program while studying part-time. For more information on the part-time pathway, see the Program Delivery tab.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must be graduates of a diploma, advanced diploma, or degree program from an Ontario College or equivalent.
OR
Applicant must possess five years of work experience in a related field (or combination of education and work experience) as judged by the College to be equivalent. Applicants must submit a resume detailing their related experience and a cover letter outlining their competencies and preparedness for the program (any and all post-secondary transcripts must still be submitted).
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Program Delivery
2022-2023
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. The program is delivered in the following terms:
Winter Term
March Start
- SEMESTER 1 Mar - Jun
2023 - SEMESTER 2 July - Oct
2023
Applicants wishing to start in March and study full-time will apply to SCG2 for Mar 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in March and study part-time will apply to SCG3 for Mar 2023.
Spring Term
May Start
- SEMESTER 1 May - Aug
2023 - SEMESTER 2 Sep - Dec
2023
Applicants wishing to start in May and study full-time will apply to SCGC for May 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in May and study part-time will apply to SCPT for May 2023.
July Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jul - Oct
2023 - SEMESTER 2 Nov - Feb
2023-2024
Applicants wishing to start in July and study full-time will apply to SCG2 for Jul 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in July and study part-time will apply to SCG3 for Jul 2023.
2023-2024
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. The program is delivered in the following terms:
Fall Term
September Start
- SEMESTER 1 Sep - Dec
2023 - SEMESTER 2 Jan - Apr
2024
Applicants wishing to start in September and study full-time will apply to SCGC for Sep 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in September and study part-time will apply to SCPT for Sep 2023.
November Start
- SEMESTER 1 Nov - Feb
2023-2024 - SEMESTER 2 Mar - Jun
2024
Applicants wishing to start in November and study full-time will apply to SCG2 for Nov 2023 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in November and study part-time will apply to SCG3 for Nov 2023.
Winter Term
January Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jan - Apr
2024 - SEMESTER 2 May - Aug
2024
Applicants wishing to start in January and study full-time will apply to SCGC for Jan 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in January and study part-time will apply to SCPT for Jan 2024.
March Start
- SEMESTER 1 Mar - Jun
2024 - SEMESTER 2 July - Oct
2024
Applicants wishing to start in March and study full-time will apply to SCG2 for Mar 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in March and study part-time will apply to SCG3 for Mar 2024.
Spring Term
May Start
- SEMESTER 1 May - Aug
2024 - SEMESTER 2 Sep - Dec
2024
Applicants wishing to start in May and study full-time will apply to SCGC for May 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in May and study part-time will apply to SCPT for May 2024.
July Start
- SEMESTER 1 Jul - Oct
2024 - SEMESTER 2 Nov - Feb
2024-2025
Applicants wishing to start in July and study full-time will apply to SCG2 for Jul 2024 at OCAS. Those wishing to start in July and study part-time will apply to SCG3 for Jul 2024.
Part-Time Delivery
Students opting to study part-time will be provided with a possible pathway to complete the program while remaining part-time. Timelines for completion will extend beyond those indicated above.
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule on our website.
Program of Study for September intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| SCM 1001 | Inventory and Materials Management | 3 |
| SCM 1004 | Warehousing and Distribution Center Management | 3 |
| SCM 1016 | Strategic Sourcing | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1009 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| SCM 1005 | Transportation and Logistics | 3 |
| PRM 1001 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
| SCM 1017 | Applied Learning Project | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| SCM 1010 | Operations Management | 3 |
| SCM 1012 | SCM Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1008 | Technology in Supply Chain | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Program of Study for November intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1009 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| SCM 1005 | Transportation and Logistics | 3 |
| PRM 1001 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
| SCM 1017 | Applied Learning Project | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| SCM 1008 | Technology in Supply Chain | 3 |
| SCM 1010 | Operations Management | 3 |
| SCM 1012 | SCM Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| SCM 1001 | Inventory and Materials Management | 3 |
| SCM 1016 | Strategic Sourcing | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1004 | Warehousing and Distribution Center Management | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Program of Study for January intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| SCM 1005 | Transportation and Logistics | 3 |
| PRM 1001 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
| SCM 1009 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | 1 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1017 | Applied Learning Project | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| SCM 1008 | Technology in Supply Chain | 3 |
| SCM 1010 | Operations Management | 3 |
| SCM 1012 | SCM Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| SCM 1001 | Inventory and Materials Management | 3 |
| SCM 1016 | Strategic Sourcing | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1004 | Warehousing and Distribution Center Management | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Program of Study for March intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - MAR/APR | ||
| SCM 1009 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | 1 |
| SCM 1010 | Operations Management | 3 |
| SCM 1012 | SCM Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1008 | Technology in Supply Chain | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| SCM 1001 | Inventory and Materials Management | 3 |
| SCM 1016 | Strategic Sourcing | 3 |
| SCM 1004 | Warehousing and Distribution Center Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| PRM 1001 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
| SCM 1005 | Transportation and Logistics | 3 |
| SCM 1017 | Applied Learning Project | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for May intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - MAY/JUN | ||
| SCM 1001 | Inventory and Materials Management | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1004 | Warehousing and Distribution Center Management | 3 |
| SCM 1016 | Strategic Sourcing | 3 |
| SCM 1009 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - JUL/AUG | ||
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| SCM 1005 | Transportation and Logistics | 3 |
| PRM 1001 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
| SCM 1017 | Applied Learning Project | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| SCM 1008 | Technology in Supply Chain | 3 |
| SCM 1010 | Operations Management | 3 |
| SCM 1012 | SCM Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Program of Study for July intake of 2023-24 Academic Year
This program consists of two 14-week semesters, and courses are offered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks each semester. Students will take 3 courses in the first half of the semester and 3 courses in the later half as per the schedule laid out below.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| First 7-week block - JULY/AUG | ||
| MOG 1004 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3 |
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| BUS 1182 | Diversity and Equity Workshop | 1 |
| BUS 1136 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| SCM 1009 | Supply Chain Fundamentals | 1 |
| Second 7-week block - SEP/OCT | ||
| SCM 1005 | Transportation and Logistics | 3 |
| PRM 1001 | Principles of Project Mgmt | 3 |
| SCM 1017 | Applied Learning Project | 3 |
| IND 1181 | Indigenous Business Workshop | 1 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| First 7-week block - NOV/DEC | ||
| SCM 1010 | Operations Management | 3 |
| SCM 1012 | SCM Quantitative Techniques | 3 |
| BUS 1183 | Prof Development Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1008 | Technology in Supply Chain | 3 |
| Second 7-week block - JAN/FEB | ||
| SCM 1001 | Inventory and Materials Management | 3 |
| SCM 1016 | Strategic Sourcing | 3 |
| BUS 1184 | Sustainability Workshop | 1 |
| SCM 1004 | Warehousing and Distribution Center Management | 3 |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Note:
The above courses are delivered in a condensed format in two 7-week blocks per semester. Part-time students will be provided with a pathway to complete this program on a part-time basis.
Fees
Tuition and Ancillary Fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books & Supplies
The cost of books and supplies is approximately $1,600. This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.
Graduate Options
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this one-year graduate certificate program will be positioned to pursue the following:
- Supply Chain Manager
- Assistant Procurement Manager
- Area Logistics Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Inventory Control Manager
- Supply Chain Solutions Manager
College/University Degree Opportunities
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.