Overview
Note: This program is only available to International Applicants for Fall 2026.
This version of the program will be delivered online (synchronous). Learn more about our delivery types.
The supply chain is one of the most essential sectors of the Canadian economy, involving about 767,000 workers from a range of occupations and industries. The success of this sector in meeting its human resources and labour-market challenges has the potential to positively influence the future of Canada, and the quality of life that we all enjoy (Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council).
This graduate certificate program builds on the student’s previous education and work experience and introduces all facets of supply chain management and logistics from a theoretical and practical perspective. Program participants are provided with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques considered essential for employment in this sector and benefit from an integrated field placement opportunity upon completion of the course work.
St. Lawrence College is a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance. Membership in AACSB, and participation in the Business Education Alliance, does not imply Accreditation.
Program Details
Program Highlights
Students from SLC’s Supply Chain Management program have had the opportunity to participate in the SCMA Student Case Competition for several years. Working in a team, students explore a scenario pertaining to a supply chain problem. The teams develop recommendations based on their research, data analysis, and study of financial implications, and present their solution to a panel of industry and academic judges. The case competition allows students to enhance their academic skills by applying concepts, tools and techniques of supply chain and operations to solving a real world business problem.
Professional Designations
Earn the CITT-Certified Logistics Professional® (CCLP®) Designation
St. Lawrence College has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CITT – Canada's Logistics Association, for students in the Supply Chain Management graduate certificate program. Through this partnership, students who meet academic requirements will be eligible to earn the CITT-Certified Logistics Professional® (CCLP®) designation, a prestigious credential in the supply chain and logistics sector.
This agreement integrates the academic requirements for the CCLP® designation into SLC’s program, so that graduates will not only gain industry-specific knowledge but will also leave with a recognized professional credential, giving graduates a competitive edge in the job market.
Under the terms of the MOU, students in the Supply Chain Management program, who achieve the minimum grades in key courses, will satisfy all the academic requirements necessary to earn the CCLP® designation. This credential provides students with a direct path to employment opportunities in various sectors, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, while also offering professional recognition and credibility in the supply chain industry.
Gain Advanced Standing Towards The Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) Designation
St. Lawrence College's agreement with the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) gives Supply Chain Management graduates advanced standing towards obtaining their Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) designation. Students who achieve a mark of 70% (GPA 3.0) or greater will be except from 50% of the required modules (4 of the 8) and 30% of the required workshops (2 of the 6).
Exceptions include:
- Module 2: Procurement Strategy and Supply Management
- Module 3: Inventory, Logistics Management and Transportation
- Module 6: Global Strategic Sourcing
- Module 8: Major Projects, Capital Goods and Services
- Workshop 1: Effective Leadership
- Workshop 5: Risk Management
To complete the designation, graduates must still successfully complete the following program requirements:
- Module 1: Foundations of Supply Chain Management
- Module 4: Operations and Process Design Management
- Module 5: Knowledge Management
- Module 7: Public Sector Supply Chain Management
- Workshop 2: Art of Negotiation
- Workshop 3: Importance of Communication
- Workshop 4: Contract Management and Competitive Bidding
- Workshop 6: Ethics: Social and Environmental Responsibility
- Final Exam Process (Preparatory Workshop and Final Written Exam)
- Three years of practical experience in supply chain management
Related News Articles
City of Cornwall emerges as major distribution hub with over five million square feet of warehouse space. With new centres from Walmart, Michelin, and Loblaw, Cornwall solidifies its role as a key player in Canada’s supply chain. Click here to read the full article from Ottawa Business Journal
St. Lawrence College + Rose Rocket (www.roserocket.com): Working together to build future generations of the trucking industry
Rose Rocket teamed up with St Lawrence College’s Supply Chain Management program to help support an educational program that simulates working at a trucking company and encouraging students to pursue a career in transportation.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Two or three year College Diploma or a University Degree or equivalent.
- Are your transcripts from outside of Canada? Please visit Applying to SLC - With Your Transcripts for more information.
Fees
2026-2027
Fees are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters.
Career Opportunities
The Supply Chain Management program content prepares students for employment in a variety of roles in this growing industry. Graduates will find challenging employment as materials managers, retail and wholesale buyers, purchasing managers, strategic sourcing analysts, and supervisors in materials handling among other opportunities. Visit the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council for further details.
Testimonials
Other Information
Programs at St. Lawrence College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Program delivery can be run weekdays, weekends or evenings. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided a St. Lawrence College email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Program Contacts
Program Contact
Carla Kingston - Floyd
ckingston@sl.on.ca
613-933-6080 ext. 2246
Admissions Information
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