About this program

  • Credential Awarded: 1 Year Graduate Certificate
  • Campus: Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Code: 0476 P0476
  • Delivery Length: 1 Year
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Overview

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career that enables you to contribute to the management of global supply chains?

As a professional in Supply Chain Management, you will be working in a profession that influences the purchasing, production, warehousing and distribution of goods and services.

Highlights
  • A focused curriculum provides students with a comprehensive understanding of supply chains, logistics management, related technology, and business processes.

  • Graduates can pursue professional status through associations such as the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL), The Canadian Institute for Traffic and Transportation (CITT), and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

  • Students will partner with organizations or complete case study work, using course competencies to address real world problems.

  • Applied research is present in various courses, culminating with a capstone course in the final term.

  • Software-based simulations provide learners with competencies in team-based, real-time, competitive business scenarios.

  • Program is a member of the SAP University Alliance.

  • Students can compete in International Business Simulation competitions.

Career Opportunities
  • Customer fulfillment supervisor
  • Demand analyst
  • Distribution planner
  • Inventory manager
  • Logistics coordinator
  • Production planner
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Supply chain supervisor
  • Warehouse operations supervisor
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Courses

Term one (2025 Fall)
Code Course Name Credits
MGMT9710 Business Management and Organizational Behaviour 3
SCMT9100 Supply Chain Management 4
SCMT9110 Supply Chain Systems and Metrics 4
SCMT9120 Enterprise Information Management 3
SCMT9130 Lean Six Sigma Project Management 4
SCMT9140 Integrated Operations Planning 3
Term two (2026 Winter)
Code Course Name Credits
BICG9502 Global Logistics Management 3
ENVR9190 Organizational Sustainability 3
SCMT9250 Purchasing and Supply Management 3
SCMT9260 Supply Chain Leadership and Negotiation Skills 3
SCMT9270 Transportation Systems, Distribution and Logistics Management 3
SCMT9300 Applied Research for Supply Chain Management 6
Learning Outcomes Term: 1254
  1. Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, for 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.

  3. Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with 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 SCM decisions.

  5. Contribute to 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.

  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 trends, technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance & 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.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree and
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Selection and Ranking

Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Learn more about admission decisions.

Note

Most private college courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs.

Please contact the Admissions office at [email protected] for assistance.

Program Requirements
Transportation
  • Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete program requirements which may not be readily accessible by public transportation.
  • Program requirements could include co-ops, placements, volunteer requirements, practical labs, field projects, assignments, clinicals, or any other off-campus visits required as part of the program’s curriculum.
Computer Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a Microsoft Windows-based desktop or laptop that meets or exceeds the following general requirements:

  • A desktop or laptop running on an updated Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows 11 recommended).
  • Minimum 256GB SSD storage and 8 GB memory (note that 16 GB memory is strongly recommended).
  • An integrated or peripheral video camera, microphone, and speaker system.
  • Reliable internet connectivity with Broadband capabilities. A minimum download speed of 10 – 50 Mbps is recommended.

Niagara College may not be able to provide support for systems different than the above specifications as provided software may not operate properly. Academic software for your courses will be made available for download and remote use. Access will also be provided to remote high performance computer labs if software downloads are not feasible.

Note: We do not provide support for Chromebooks or Apple products. (learn more)

Computer/technology requirements may be subject to change without notice.

All costs associated with program requirements are the responsibility of the student.

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Availability

Domestic Applicants Apply
International Applicants Apply
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Eligible applications will be placed on a waiting list

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No longer offered this term

The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.

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Pathways

Explore your pathway options What are pathways? for the Supply Chain Management program below.

  • From NC to
    Columbia Southern University Master of Arts Business Administration-General United States
  • From NC to
    University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) Master of Management Canada
Did you know?

Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from their previous institution. There is no fee for this service.

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