Diploma of Business - Supply Chain and Operations (Co-op)
London, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
This two-year operations and supply chain co-op diploma program will ensure you are prepared to join private or public sectors in this demanding field. Our supply chain co-op program will cover business theories and allow you to put them into practice. A paid co-op work term will provide you with valuable work experience for your resume. You will also examine goods and services sourcing, transportation methods, inventory techniques, retail management, and analytical techniques as well as develop your negotiation skills.
Your Learning Experience
Graduates of this program may be eligible to transfer to the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Management) at Fanshawe College and receive a one-year advanced standing.
This program has been approved for advanced standing toward attaining the Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) designation.
This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for cooperative education programs in Canada and recognizes Fanshawe's commitment to excellence.
CIP Code: 52.0203
Level 1
- Introduction to Business Processes
- Principles of Accounting 1
- Reason & Writing Business 1
- Principles of Marketing 1
- Business Math
- Strategies for Success
- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
Level 2
- Purchasing & SCM
- Economics 1
- Management Accounting
- Excel for Business Adv
- Logistics Management
Level 3
Group 1
- Retail Management & e-Commerce
- Financial Math
- Transportation in SCM
- Professional Communication
- Operations Management
Group 2
- Project Management
- Innovation Applications
Level 4
- Negotiation Principles
- Purchasing Contract Law
- Business & Resource Planning Systems
- Public Sector SCM
- Strategic Business Planning-SCM
- Organizational Behaviour
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and the functions, processes, and roles within a supply chain, to support decision-making, problem-solving, and completion of tasks
- Support supply chain business operations using accounting and financial analysis
- Identify compliance issues within a supply chain to inform business operations
- Identify risk mitigation tools and strategies to support business operations within a supply chain
- Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services, and materials by best practices and stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries.
- Contribute to the planning and scheduling of material requirements and resource allocation, and the management of inventories, for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns.
- Coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials, and related information within a supply chain.
- Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within a supply chain.
- 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 support 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.
- Collaborate with a diversity of stakeholders to facilitate business operations within a supply chain.
- Participate in facilitated learning opportunities for personal, career, and professional development.
Graduates of Business - Supply Chain and Operations Co-op are prepared to enter the supply chain field in all sectors (e.g., manufacturing, health care, education, transportation, construction, government). Graduates are suited to a variety of entry-level positions including buyer, purchasing assistant, logistics coordinator, dispatcher, inventory analyst, shipper/receiver, transportation coordinator, material planner/expediter, production planner/scheduler, warehouse supervisor and operations coordinator.
Co-op Opportunities
Previous Business Supply Chain and Operations Co-op students have received work term positions such as Purchasing Assistants, Logistics Interns, Production Planners, Inventory Coordinators, Distribution Administrators and Materials Coordinators / Expediters. Co-op positions have been with companies such as 3M, General Dynamics, Trojan UV, Nova Chemicals, Peavey Industries, City of London, Stryker, RCMP, Startech.com, Magna and Walmart.
