Supply Chain Management Co-op Program
Supply Chain Management at Trent
Every organization relies on an effective supply chain to deliver products and services efficiently. Trent University's Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Supply Chain Management is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to analyze, design, and improve supply chains across industries. Integrating business, economics, analytics, and information technology, students develop expertise in procurement, logistics, transportation, global trade, ERP systems, sustainability, and data-driven decision-making, while strengthening leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experiential learning is a key component of the Supply Chain Management program. Students admitted to the Supply Chain Management Co-op program gain paid work experience through multiple work terms in professional settings, where they apply classroom learning to real-world business challenges, develop practical skills, expand their professional network, and enhance their career readiness.
Supply Chain Management Co-op
Trent's paid co-op is an opportunity for you to gain work-integrated experiential learning that will help you get a head start on your career. The Supply Chain Management co-op assists graduating students in achieving a competitive edge while generating experience within a wide range of sectors.
Specifically, paid co-op gives you a chance to obtain 12 months of practical experience on the job, develop or enhance technical skills, explore career options, network with a variety of individuals and organizations, learn from mentors, enhance communication and presentation skills, and develop technical writing skills.
Supply Chain Management Co-op is a competitive direct-entry program with a limited number of spaces.
Program Requirements for Admittance into Co-op:
- Minimum 80% cumulative average
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
- MHF4U or MCV4U
To remain in the co-op, students must:
- Successfully complete the required Co-op courses: COOP 2000H with a grade of 70%+ and COOP 4000H with a grade of 65%+
- Maintain a minimum 75% cumulative average throughout their study terms
- Complete three co-op work terms (COOP 2100P, 3100P, 4100P)
- Receive satisfactory evaluations during their co-op work term
Supply Chain Management Co-op Work Term Schedule
All co-op students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor for degree mapping and to ensure they are meeting all their program requirements. You can book an appointment on the Student Experience Portal (trentu.ca/sep) or by calling 905-435-5100 x5158.
Please Note: Co-op is meant to prepare students for the real-world job application process and as such, the co-op process is competitive and dependent upon many factors including market conditions, the student's efforts to secure a work term, and the academic performance of a student. Every effort is made to find suitable work terms for students, but a work term cannot be guaranteed for every student. Co-op students will secure their position through successful participation in the co-op interview process and/or their own job search activities. Withdrawal from the co-op program will not normally be approved while a student is on a work term.
Students who are unable to obtain a suitable co-op opportunity in an upcoming work term are expected to continue with their academic program on a full-time basis. A missed work term can be made up. If a co-op student is unable to complete three work terms yet otherwise fulfills degree requirements, they will be awarded an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management.
Students do not pay tuition during each work term. Students are required to pay co-op fees plus ancillary fees and levies. The Co-op Assistance Program is available to support students in financial need with co-op expenses. For more information, please reach out to coop@trentu.ca.
International Students: As of April 1, 2026, international post-secondary students no longer need a co-op work permit to participate in a mandatory work component of their study program. To be eligible for student work placements, you must have a valid study permit that includes authorization to work on campus. For full eligibility requirements and updates on working in Canada as an international student, visit Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada.
Students with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to register with Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Please contact durhamsas@trentu.ca for more support.
Sample Work Term Areas for Supply Chain Management:
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain Planning
- Logistics & Transportation Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Global Trade & Customs
Potential Career Paths for Supply Chain Management Graduate:
- Procurement Specialist
- Logistics Coordinator
- Operations Analyst
- Demand Planner
- Inventory Planner