About Business Administration Diploma - Supply Chain Management Major in Bow valley

Program Description

Every business exports and imports goods and services. Supply chain management professionals determine the best combinations of outsourcing and procurement. In this major, you'll learn the various aspects of business operations including procurement, logistics and transportation, supplier relations, and inventory management. With this knowledge, you can contribute to the operational efficiency of a company. 

Time commitment

This is a two-year (four terms) diploma program. A full course load is five courses per term. Students may elect to take fewer courses each term, however, it will take longer to complete the program.

Course schedule

Plan the sequence of your courses! These course planners are for prospective students only. If you are a current student, please refer to your D2L program page from program planners. 

• 2018/2019 course schedule.
• 2019/2020 course schedule. 

University Transfer (Supply Chain Specific)

Transferability is available towards SAIT's Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Supply Chain Management major (upon acceptance by SAIT). 

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation

Supply Chain Management Major program graduates who successfully complete and achieve a grade of B or higher in courses SCMT2101, SCMT2201, SCMT2301, and SCMT2401 may be exempt from the following modules in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation program.
SCMP Modules include:
• Module 1: Supply Chain Management
• Module 2: Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Module 3: Logistics and Transportation
• Module 4: Operations and Process Management

Eligible Business Administration Diploma graduates are required to complete all other SCMP program requirements (modules/workshops, In-Residence Week and Final Examination) before the SCMP designation can be granted by SCMA.

Co-operative Education Program (Optional)

Co-op provides eligible Business Administration Diploma students with an opportunity to gain work-related experience for one term through an assisted job search. Co-op offers students relevant experience to boost employment opportunities, develop professional skills and experience, network with employers, and earn money.  

The Co-op Work Term process aligns with the competitive nature of job search. To be accepted into the Co-op Program, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria and follow the application process. Candidates are responsible for demonstrating a high level of professional and program expectations. Not all students accepted into the Co-op Program are guaranteed a Co-op Work Term position. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :     6.0 with minimum band score 6.0 (Winter 2020 onward)
• TOEFL    :     83
• PTE         :     59-64

Tuition fee for domestic and international students are tabulated below:

In addition to the tuition fee students need to pay the following fees as well:

Living expenses

Bow Valley College does not offer on-campus residence. Students have the option of off-campus residence, homestays, rental houses etc.