Undergraduate
Supply Chain Management
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- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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- Durham GTA
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- Fall & Winter & Summer
- Business & Management
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Campus Durham GTA
- Program is Offered Fall & Winter & Summer
- Study Options Part time/Full time
- OUAC Codes RAE - Durham GTA
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The Trent Advantage
Studying in Canada’s only Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Supply Chain Management, you will gain industry-focused training in the heart of Ontario’s fastest growing region, preparing you to pursue the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation.
Supply chains connect products, people, and businesses around the world. In this unique degree, you'll develop the analytical, operational, and strategic skills to understand how goods move from sourcing to delivery while learning how to solve complex business challenges in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
- Examine supply chains from multiple perspectives, developing the business, analytical, and problem-solving skills needed to navigate complex global networks
- Study at Trent’s Durham GTA campus in Oshawa, surrounded by some of North America's largest employers in retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and distribution.
- Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard procurement tools and SAP simulation software to tackle real supply chain challenges.
- Complete a final-year research project or internship that connects classroom learning with real-world supply chain operations.
Program Possibilites
Add an Option to your Supply Chain Management degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Leadership
What does it mean to be a leader? How does one learn to lead? In this option you will learn all about the importance of building relationships and directing people to work together to achieve common goals and objectives. With opportunities to learn from Trent University’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, and take courses from across disciplines, you will develop comprehensive perspectives on leadership and earn a formal designation that signals your leadership capacity to future employers.
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Marketing
Enhance your business acumen by gaining a basic understanding of core concepts and marketing principles in addition to learning the fundamentals of business, advertising, market research and beyond.
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Global Power & Politics
The most urgent political problems of our time pose fundamental moral problems that require not only goodwill and commitment, but a deep understanding of the mechanisms of global power and politics. This option is designed to enable you to develop a critical understanding of the formal, informal, visible and hidden structures of power in the global age and the mechanisms that propel global power and politics.
Career experience while you learn
Every Supply Chain Management student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Paid Co-op Available
- Put your skills and knowledge to work in a paid co-op stream, launching fall 2027. You’ll graduate with a distinct career advantage – building valuable connections, gaining hands-on work experience all as part of your Trent degree.
Research Opportunities
- Lead a supply chain research or consulting project and solve real-world challenges with logistics optimization, risk mitigation, data analysis, sustainability, and decision-making.
- Past projects include the development of a Social & Sustainable Procurement Policy Framework for a local municipality, researching inclusive procurement practices, developing sustainability evaluation tools, and identifying procurement risks.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Gain hands-on procurement experience using a real-time, game-based SAP simulator.
Study Abroad
- Take your Trent education global. Spend a semester or year studying at one of Trent’s 50+ international partner universities, participate in a summer field course, or gain international experience through a placement or internship.
- With opportunities in more than 35 countries, you can broaden your academic perspective, experience new cultures, and build skills that prepare you for a global career.
Placements
- Complete a fourth-year work placement in purchasing, planning, production, logistics or distribution, and apply your learning to solve real organizational challenges.
- Explore opportunities at companies with major supply chain requirements that operate right here in the Durham Region, including Ontario Power Generation (OPG), Lactalis, Amazon, and General Motors.
Internships
- Gain six to twelve months of practical, real-world experience in the supply chain industry through a paid, full-time business internship in your final year.
- Take advantage of Trent Durham GTA’s community connections and central location in the Greater Toronto Area, with opportunities to work with local employers in retail, manufacturing, and transportation.
Career Paths
- Supply Chain Manager
- Procurement Director
- Logistics Coordinator
- Inventory Manager
- International Logistics Manager
In Their Own Words
Trent’s Supply Chain Management program helped me build a strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and transportation while applying my learning to real-world challenges. This program also prepared me well for a work opportunity with the City of Oshawa, where I explored how procurement decisions can be used to create positive social impact.
Lorena Arauz De Leon 22’
Admissions
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U, and MHF4U or MCV4U | 75-80% | 80-85% |
Requirements
Students from across Canada can use their grades from their home province to apply to Trent.
Requirements
International students from outside Canada can apply based on the curriculum of their home country.
Requirements
Mature students can apply to Trent based on previous education and professional or volunteer experience.
Requirements
With many transfer agreements and flexible pathway options, Trent University makes it easy for students to make the most of the credits you have already earned.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition Fee
$6,240.85
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 8,363.07
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
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