Bachelor of Applied International Business and Supply Chain Management

Admission to the Bachelor of Applied International Business and Supply Chain Management has been discontinued as of Fall 2010. If you are interested in Supply Chain Management, please see the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Current students who began their studies in the Bachelor of Applied International Business and Supply Chain Management have the opportunity to complete their program. They should consult a Business Advisor for further information and guidance.

Is Supply Chain Important? Absolutely.

Supply Chain Management (SCM) makes it possible to build and deliver product better, faster, and cheaper. Leading organizations like Dell, Proctor and Gamble, Apple or Starbucks have all recognized they must rely on effective supply chains, or networks to successfully compete in the global market. Supply Chain managers are involved in every facet of the business process - planning, purchasing, production, transportation, storage& distribution, customer service, and more! These folks are the "glue" that connects the different parts of the organization.

Experience wanted

Created in response to demand by employers, the Supply Chain Management program will provide you with expertise in:

Logistics
Distribution
Strategic sourcing
Procurement
Transportation
Inventory management

Career oppurtunities

Demand for supply chain professionals is high and, in Calgary alone, the industry sees
a 15% growth every year — meaning there are often not enough people to fill current job openings. In Canada, the industry includes more than 730,000 employees.

Your job title could be:

Business analyst — identify business needs and serve as a liaison to service providers.
Procurement analyst — buy goods and services from suppliers for companies to use or sell.
Logistics coordinator — devise the most cost-effective ways of using people, materials, energy and information to get things done on time.
Import/export agent — arrange the purchase and shipment of goods to and from Canada.
You can also be a distribution coordinator, enterprise resource planner, production planner, purchaser, quality management analyst or transportation analyst.

Professional designations

Upon graduation you will be prepared to earn the following professional designations:

Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) — Canada’s leading industry designation
Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT)
Certified Professional Logistician (P.Log.)