Graduate Certificate – Supply Chain Management (B788) (Online)

The Supply Chain Management (B788) two-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program at St. Clair College trains post-secondary graduates to manage and optimize global movement of raw materials, inventory, and finished goods:

• End-to-End Logistics & Operations: Covers international transport modes, freight forwarding marketing, customs procedures for cross-border movement, procurement processes, and integrative bargaining strategy for vendor negotiations.

• Financial & Legal Integration: Applies principles of business finance—including cash flow management, working capital, capital budgeting, and financing sources—alongside business law frameworks governing commercial transactions.

• Hands-on Capstone Project: Features an applied capstone experience where students design, model, and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy for a real-world product import and distribution scenario.

• Professional Designation Pathways:

  • SCMA / SMT: Graduates qualify for advanced standing toward the Supply Chain Management (SMT) designation after one year of industry work experience.

  • CIFFA: Prepares students to write Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) certification exams.

• Career Opportunities: Prepares graduates for roles such as Freight Dispatcher, Transport Logistics Controller, Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory Control Specialist, Warehouse Manager, Purchasing Officer, and Logistics Coordinator.

Academic Background: Completion of an Undergraduate Diploma or Degree.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma / Graduate Certificate: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.