Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate

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Information: 403.440.7785 or toll-free 1.888.392.3655
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Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW

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FREE! Information Night
The next Supply Chain Management Information Night will be held in Fall 2012. Check back soon for updated date and time.
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Room: EC 2045  Roderick Mah Centre for Continuous Learning - see map
Interested in finding out more about the Supply Chain Management program? Attend this free information session. Presenters will be available to answer your questions.

• 99% of graduates surveyed said they would still choose the same program.
• 92% of graduates surveyed were satisfied with the overall quality of their educational experience in the Supply Chain Management Certificate.

Accredited by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council through its National Accreditation Program (the NAP). The accreditation was granted in June 2010 and is effective for three years.*

The NAP recognizes educational offerings in supply chain-related topics that meet the Council’s standards for accreditation, created with significant input from supply chain stakeholders. The standards are based on national and international best practices and principles, and include requirements for course/program needs assessment, design, development, delivery, and student evaluation. As an accredited program, the Supply Chain Extension Certificate of Mount Royal University Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension has shown that it meets all of those standards.

Explore the fundamental topics and components of working within supply chains, including distribution, inventory control, e-business and procurement. If you are a supply chain professional, consultant or seeking a career in this growing field, acquire broader knowledge of how different parts of supply chains fit together. Supply chain management is a business approach that focuses on integration and partnerships in order to meet customers’ needs in a timely manner, with relevant and high-quality products, produced and delivered in a cost-effective manner.

Wage subsidy program for employers who hire new supply chain workers.
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Earn Credit Toward a Degree/Diploma
Certain Extension Certificates have been developed in cooperation with the Mount Royal University credit faculties. These certificates have components which are transferable into various diplomas, applied degrees and degrees, provided applicants achieve the minimum required grade in the course(s) and meet the entrance requirements for the degree. Please see credit program websites for diploma, applied degree or degree entrance requirements.

Program Notes
We strongly recommend completion of Introduction to Supply Chain Management and Introduction to Procurement Strategies before registering in the remaining Supply Chain Management courses.

Textbook - as of Winter 2012
Purchasing and Supply Management, 14th ed., approx. $209+GST at the BookStore. This textbook is a reference for all Supply Chain Management courses and is a requirement for all certificate students. Additional course materials may be required for individual courses. These will be provided in class or made available for sale at the BookStore.

Earning Your Extension Certificate
Complete the nine required courses plus the Final Assessment Paper (201 hours) listed in the schedule above. The program can be completed in about one-and-a-half years and must be completed within three years.

Career Outlook
As Calgary continues to grow as a hub of supply chain activity, the demand for training and skills development in this area is increasing. Successful completion of this program develops introductory-level skills for working with supply chains, and leadership skills for motivating teams.

Required Courses 

Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Competitive success in today’s global economy can rely on how well your supply chain functions. Discuss the management of resources to design, procure, fabricate, produce, assemble, store, distribute, deliver, use, maintain, recycle and dispose of goods and services. Explore the importance of policies, processes and people.

Introduction to Procurement Strategies in Supply Chain Management
Acquire a comprehensive overview of procurement and inventory strategies and practices. Strategies such as fixed price, consignment, cost-plus and incentive are reviewed and linked to continuous improvement measurement practices.

Inventory, Warehousing and Analysis in Supply Chain Management
Explore the concepts and issues of working with inventory and warehousing, including inventory strategies, quality specifications and purchasing logistics services. Discuss and apply inventory management strategies, identify quality specifications and evaluate logistics service impacts on inventory and warehousing.

Strategic Procurement in Supply Chain Management
Examine strategic procurement topics such as global sourcing, outsourcing, supplier relations and capital goods acquisition. Discuss the importance of methods for measuring strategic outcomes.

Planning and Scheduling in Supply Chain Management
Planning and scheduling are critical components of working within supply chains. Course topics include forecasting and demand planning. Examine the critical implications of warehousing and transportation in successful supply chain planning.

Technology and E-Procurement in Supply Chain Management
In supply chains, as in most industries, the use and importance of technology and the Internet is growing. Investigate and apply the use of technology, e-procurement and e-commerce. Recall the sourcing process from design to payment, including outsourcing options, and assess the cost of the supply chain process.

Project Management - An Overview
Classroom format - course description OR
Project Management Online Module 1: Overview and Initiating Processes
Online format - course description

Managing High Performance Teams
Course description

Effective Workplace Communication
Course description

Supply Chain Management: Final Assessment Paper
To finalize your certificate requirements, complete a case analysis paper (written case report) to be critiqued and graded by qualified instructors. The grading system is based on your ability to incorporate supply chain concepts, practices and principles acquired in the previous nine courses. Guidelines are provided to assist you in your case report preparation.
Download a PDF version of the Student Information Guide to the Final Assessment that includes FAQs, grade breakdown and submission requirements.
Prerequisites: Completion of the previous nine Supply Chain Management courses is required prior to registering in this course.
Note: Advisor contact information is provided in your registration confirmation. If you do not receive it, call 403.440.7785.
Note: Deadline for Spring 2012 submission is 4 p.m., June 26, 2012. No refunds after May 1, 2012.

Preparing for the Final Assessment
Are you preparing to write the Final Assessment Paper for the Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate? This workshop is designed to provide additional support beyond what is presented in the Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate courses. Find out from instructors who mark the Final Assessment papers what is required to be successful.
Note: This course is not required for the certificate.
Course materials: A PDF version of the course materials will be e-mailed to you before the course start date.

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Student Testimonials 

“This program is an exceptional tool for me. It not only equipped me with the skills I needed for my current job but gave me a clear vision of my career choice and the opportunities within supply chain management.”

- Paul Van Kampen, Inventory Control Coordinator, Dare Foods

“I strongly believe that the skills obtained throughout this course will assist me in further advancement in the supply chain management field.”

- Neil Pearson, Warehouse Supervisor, Novatech Group

"This course was excellent. It covered all aspects of the supply chain. It was great having teachers who worked in the field bringing life experience into the classroom. I also enjoyed the many options for different class times to be able to fit flexibly with my schedule."

- Amanda Mercado

"Have learned many things to apply to my present job and am presently implementing much of the information obtained."

- Ken Banting, Big Rock Brewery

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