Supply Chain and Logistics Management Dalhousie University

Overview

Study Supply Chain and Logistics Management through Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Commerce Co-operative Education Programme and explore procurement and production through to the final delivery of goods and services. Supply Chain and Logistics Management encompasses the coordinated operation of all business functions within and among the extended enterprises.

Dalhousie offers one of Canada's few mandatory Commerce Co-op programmes, allowing you to develop valuable skills, gain experience, and build a professional network before you begin your career—all while earning a pay cheque and a full year of work experience.

Co-op work terms allow you to develop valuable skills, gain workplace experience, build a network of professional contacts, and gain greater self-confidence before you begin your career – all while earning a salary. Students majoring in Supply Chain and Logistics Management often complete their three work terms in corporate or governmental departments related to supply chain management, logistics, inventory control, transportation and more.

What you will learn

• Along with core courses in accounting, finance, marketing, statistics, and organizational behaviour, you'll take courses specific to supply chain management, operations management, quantitative methods, predictive analytics, statistics, analytics for decision-making and a capstone course in supply chain planning and execution.

• Students will enter the workforce, able to confidently frame supply chain and logistics problems and use data to make sustainable and value-based decisions at the managerial level.

Careers

The unique Supply Chain and Logistics Management major prepares students for the professional workforce in the global marketplace by equipping them with industry knowledge and widely transferrable skills.

Possible careers include:

• Supply chain manager 

• Logistics manager 

• Purchasing manager 

• Consultant