Build a strong foundation in logistics and supply chain management through focused studies in forecasting, analytics, and operations.
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.
Required Courses By Term
This certificate program consists of the following 5.0 credits and can be completed in two non-consecutive terms.
Term 1
- 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
- ADMN 2100H: Introduction to Marketing
Term 2
- COIS 1620H: Introduction to Information Systems
- LSMC 2002H: Supply Chain Management
- LSCM 3500H: International Logistics and Trade
- LSCM 4200H: Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning using SAP/ERP Simulation
- ECON 1010H: Introductory Microeconomics
This postgraduate certificate is completed over 12 months in two non-consecutive terms.
| Study Term 1 | Break From Studies | Study Term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Summer | Fall |
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 two 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.
- Buyer
- Logistics Analyst
- Supply Chain Coordinator
- Demand Planning Manager
- Freight Agent
If you have accepted an offer of admission to this postgraduate certificate program and have questions, please email durcerts@trentu.ca.
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.
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 one-year PGC program qualifies graduates for up to one year of PGWP eligibility.
Visit the Trent International website to learn more about Working in Canada as an International Student and PGWPs.
Completed following your undergraduate degree, this certificate program introduces you to logistics and supply chain foundations and prepares you to launch your career in this growing in-demand field. Through courses in operations, procurement, transportation, logistics, information management, and economics, you will build a foundational understanding of how goods, services, and information move efficiently from suppliers to customers. You'll also gain experience with industry-standard technologies and graduate ready to analyze, manage, and optimize supply chain operations across a wide range of industries.
- Get hands-on experience working with Lean Six Sigma and other industry-standard ERP technologies.
- 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 one-year post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
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.