Business Administration Diploma - Supply Chain Management Major

Program Description:

Every business exports and imports goods and services. Supply chain management professionals determine the best combinations of outsourcing and procurement.

In this major, you'll learn the various aspects of business operations including procurement, logistics and transportation, supplier relations, and inventory management. With this knowledge, you can contribute to the operational efficiency of a company. 

Time commitment:

This is a two-year (four term) diploma program. A standard course load is five courses per term. Students can maintain full time status with at least three courses. Taking less than five courses per term will take longer to complete the program.

Learning options:

The program consists of core business courses and major-specific courses. Core courses are available both in-class and online. All major courses are available in-class with only some courses available online.

University Transfer (Supply Chain Specific):

Transferability is available towards SAIT's Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Supply Chain Management major (upon acceptance by SAIT). 

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation:

Supply Chain Management Major program graduates who successfully complete and achieve a grade of B or higher in courses SCMT2101, SCMT2201, SCMT2301, and SCMT2401 may be exempt from the following modules in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation program.

SCMP Modules include:
• Module 1: Supply Chain Management
• Module 2: Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Module 3: Logistics and Transportation
• Module 4: Operations and Process Management

Eligible Business Administration Diploma graduates are required to complete all other SCMP program requirements (modules/workshops, In-Residence Week and Final Examination) before the SCMP designation can be granted by SCMA.