Logistics and E-Commerce

Postgraduate Certificate

- Durham GTA
- Fall
- 2 years (non-consecutive terms)
- PGWP Eligible: Yes (3 years)

At a glance:

Credential Postgraduate Certificate
Campus Durham GTA
Program is Offered Fall
Study Options Part time^*/Full time
^{*Part-time study with fall entry available to domestic students only.}
Length 2 years (non-consecutive terms)
PGWP Eligible Yes (3 years)
CIP Code 52.0208
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The Trent Advantage

Gain the skills to become a leader in supply chain management and online retail, building practical experience in forecasting, analytics, and digital engagement strategy.

Strengthen your ability to manage digital customer experiences and the flow of goods and information that powers the e-commerce industry. In this postgraduate certificate program, completed after your undergraduate degree, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital technologies and efficient supply chains support successful e-commerce businesses. Exploring topics in supply chain management, transportation, logistics, procurement, web development, data management, marketing, and advertising, you'll graduate prepared to design, manage, and optimize end-to-end digital commerce operations.

Learn how to manage inventory, optimize global distribution, and build and scale online stores using leading platforms and digital tools.
Study in Oshawa in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), a hub for e-commerce innovation and logistics operations.
International students will graduate eligible to pursue a three-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP).

Course Requirements & Registration

Required Courses By Term

This certificate program consists of the following 9.0 credits and can be completed in four non-consecutive terms.

Term 1

ECON 1010H: Introductory Microeconomics
COIS 1020H: Programming for Computer Science
COIS 1620H: Introduction to Information Systems
COIS 1010H: The Digital World
ADMN 2100H: Introduction to Marketing

Term 2

ECON 1020H: Introductory Macroeconomics
ADMN 2080H: Managerial and Market Research
ADMN 3150H: Advertising
COIS 2430H: Web Development I: Front-End
ADMN COIS 3750H: Principles of Online Marketing

Term 3

LSMC 2002H: Supply Chain Management
LSCM 3500H: International Logistics and Trade
ADMN 3170H: Introduction to Retail Marketing
LSCM 3000H: Supply Chain Analytics

Term 4

LSCM 1001H: Operations Management for Supply Chain
LSCM 2003H: Transportation and Logistics Management
LSCM 2005H: Procurement Principles and Supply Chain Management
LSCM 3400H: Lean Six Sigma

This postgraduate certificate is taken over 24 months in four non-consecutive terms.

Study Term 1	Study Term 2	Break From Studies	Study Term 3	Study Term 4
Fall	Winter	Summer	Fall	Winter

PGC course descriptions can be found in the Academic Calendar. Course scheduling information can be found on the Undergraduate Academic Timetable.

Full-time PGC students must follow this sequence of courses by term to complete the program within four terms.

Part-time students should begin with Term 1 courses and follow the sequence as closely as possible, subject to course availability. Part-time students should email durcerts@trentu.ca for guidance on course selection.

Any student who follows an alternative course sequence may need to extend their studies to complete program requirements.

Admissions

This postgraduate certificate is available to students who hold an undergraduate degree from any accredited university.

If you have any questions about applying to this postgraduate certificate, please contact discovertrent@trentu.ca.

Career Paths

E-Commerce Specialist
Account Manager
Data Analyst
Procurement Coordinator
Entrepreneurship
Technical Product Manager

Contact

If you have accepted an offer of admission to this postgraduate certificate program and have questions, please email durcerts@trentu.ca.

Important Information for Graduating Students

A minimum cumulative average of 60% is required to graduate from this postgraduate certificate program.

If you are entering your final term of the program and expect to complete all course requirements, you must apply to graduate. Once you’ve registered for your final courses, submit the Application to Graduate form found in myTrent under Academics > Self Service > Graduation Overview.

The deadlines to apply to graduate can be found on the Important Dates & Deadlines page. Visit the Convocation website for information about convocation ceremonies.

Trent Graduate Offer

New Trent grads qualify for direct admission to a postgraduate certificate program, and we will waive the application fee. To apply, simply send an email from your Trent University account to admissions@trentu.ca confirming which postgraduate certificate you wish to apply for, and the start term.

Students who hold an undergraduate degree from Trent University may have a maximum of 1.0 credit (two 0.5-credit courses) from their degree applied to their postgraduate certificate program. Students entering additional postgraduate certificate programs may count a maximum of 1.0 credit (two 0.5-credit courses) toward the additional postgraduate certificate program.

PGC Information for International Students

Most Trent PGCs align with the Government of Canada’s field of study requirements based on Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes. After completing an eligible in-person PGC that aligns with a CIP code, you may apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Trent’s eligible one-year PGC programs qualify graduates for up to one year of PGWP eligibility, while eligible two-year PGC programs qualify graduates for up to three years of PGWP eligibility.

This two-year PGC program qualifies graduates for up to three years of PGWP eligibility.

Visit the Trent International website to learn more about Working in Canada as an International Student and PGWPs.