# Supply Chain Management - International Students Supply Chain Management is a two-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program (completed in four semesters). It is designed for individuals looking at a career or who are currently employed in the area of supply chain and logistics management. | | | |---|---| | Type | PDF | | Size | 169 KB | [Open original PDF →](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Supply-Chain-Management-2024.pdf) Referenced from: [Program Outlines Archive](/pages/registrar-academic-resources/program-outlines-archive/) ## Document text ## Supply Chain Management - International Students ## PROGRAM INFORMATION Academic Year 2024 - 2025 Credential Graduate Certificate Program Delivery Full - Time Duration Length 2 Years 4 Semesters Program Code B307 ## DESCRIPTION ## International Students Only Supply Chain Management is a two-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program (completed in four semesters). It is designed for individuals looking at a career or who are currently employed in the area of supply chain and logistics management. Students will learn to research and analyze the marketplace; develop demand forecasts; evaluate suppliers' capabilities to deliver; utilize logistics technology tools and resources to assist in decision making; develop aggregate and master production plans/ schedules; and analyze business processes. Industry-standard theories, methods, and techniques (Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Just-in-Time, Lean Theory of Constraints) and how they apply to supply chain management strategies and problem solving will also be covered. Graduates of this program will have applied knowledge in the field of supply chain management within a global economy, from planning, sourcing, producing and delivering the product or service. This program will provide students with valuable and relevant work experience, transferable skills sought by employers, and an opportunity to explore career interests before graduation. Through the Work placement experience, students will enhance the understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics learned in class and practice the business skills in the real-world. ## CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 1. Supply chain coordinator 2. Warehouse and distribution coordinator 3. Purchasing agent or officer 4. Operations coordinator 5. Employed in various workplaces in the private and public sectors ## VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks. 2. Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions and design on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Program Outline | March 2024 Disclaimer: Information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Content of programs and courses are revised as needed and/or required. Program outlines and information are subject to changes and may be delivered in different or alternate ways then listed in this document. You are advised to always reach out to Northern College if you have questions related to content on the website or outline publications. ## Supply Chain Management - International Students 3. 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. 4. Use risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions. 5. Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, service and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries. 6. Contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation and inventory for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns. 7. Coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within and between supply chains. 8. Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains. 9. Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications. 10. Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions. 11. Use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals. 12. Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development. Program Outline | March 2024 ## Supply Chain Management - International Students ## PROGRAM COURSES The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. | Semester 1 | Semester 1 | Hours | | --- Source: [https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Supply-Chain-Management-2024.pdf](https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/08/Supply-Chain-Management-2024.pdf)