COBA 3200 is no longer being offered. Students who require this course in their program should take BUSN 3600 as an equivalency course.
Program
International Supply Chain Management (Post-Baccalaureate Diploma)
Department
Credits
60.00
Length of Program
Two years
Credential Type
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Campus
New Westminster
Coquitlam
Learning Format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission Type
Open Enrolment - Additional Admission Requirements
Offered
Fall
Summer
Winter
Overview
Gain the experience and skills to effectively diagnose problems and develop strategic plans for a successful global supply chain operation with the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma (PBD) in International Supply Chain Management.
In this two-year program, you’ll study how global supply chains are set up; how to work with international suppliers; how to maintain optimum efficiency in the production, inventory control and delivery of goods in the international marketplace; marketing; international business management and more.
Receive industry certifications
Once you are a student in the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in International Supply Chain Management program, you will automatically be enrolled in the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) Diploma program and receive an industry recognized FITT Diploma in International Trade upon completion of all requirements.
FITT is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Endorsed by the World Trade Centers Association and the Canadian government, the FITT program sets a standard of excellence for global trade professionals across Canada and around the world. FITT’s accredited programs impart knowledge and practical skills that help future trade practitioners, like you, to develop the skills required for success in today’s competitive global markets.
Additionally, once you graduate, you’ll have the preparatory knowledge and training to take the exams for the internationally recognized industry certifications American Production and Inventory Control Society - Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (APICS – CPIM), CSCP and Lean Six Sigma, as well as for the industry-recognized FITT Diploma in International Trade. Once you complete a year of work experience in international trade, you may also apply for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.
Graduate job-ready with the Career Boost program
Designed for post-degree students, the Career Boost program prepares you for part-time paid or volunteer positions that complement your studies. You’ll participate in career-building workshops, one-on-one coaching sessions, career fairs, networking with employers, peer-led leadership meetings and more. Once you graduate, you’ll get the continued support, skills and knowledge you need to find a full-time job in your field.
Get work experience while you study
Put your skills to work by joining the optional Co-operative Education Program, which alternates semesters of study with paid, full-time work in your field. You’ll earn money while gaining experience, building your resume and getting an employer reference, all before you graduate. To participate in Co-op you need to plan two semesters in advance.
In the Business Internship Program, you’ll apply the theory and knowledge you’ve learned in class into a real-world business setting. During your unpaid part-time internship, you’ll be assigned tasks and projects that junior management, marketing, business, administrative and/or sales employees complete in the modern workplace.
To be accepted into the internship program or the Co-op program, you must contact the Career Centre early in your studies at Douglas College.
Job opportunities
Surveys show that 89 percent of our International Supply Chain Management degree graduates are working in the field after graduation. (Source: B.C. Student Outcomes).
Please note that you must have a bachelor's degree in order to take a PBD in International Supply Chain Management at Douglas College.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or an equivalent credential from an approved institution of a different country. Any applicant who earned their credential in a language other than English must meet the Douglas College English language proficiency requirement.
Please note: to be successful in the program, it is strongly recommended that applicants have a solid foundation in Math and have achieved a grade of at least a C in Math 11 (Precalculus or Foundations).
Cost
You can get an average cost for your program - tuition and student fees, books, uniforms, lab fees etc - on the Program Cost page.
Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.
Program Requirements
Curriculum Framework
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 60 credits
- 70% (42 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College.
- A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required.
- A minimum grade of "C" is required in BUSN 3386, 3388, and 3390.
- Courses used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet program requirements. However, additional courses will need to be taken to replace these credits. See the Note 7 for details about replacement courses.
- Students can also take this program with a co-operative education option.
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Additional Graduation Requirements with Co-operative Education Option
- Successful completion of 9 additional credits through Co-operative Education I (COOP 1100).
- Students completing the Co-operative Education option will graduate with 69 credits.
- 70% (49 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College.
Course Requirements:
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Required Courses: (See Note 1) | ||
| ACCT 3008 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers | 3.00 |
| BUSN 1210 | Management Essentials | 3.00 |
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BUSN 2429 (See Notes 2) |
Business Statistics | 3.00 |
| MARK 1120 | Introductory Marketing | 3.00 |
| Select one of the following two options: | ||
| BUSN 1200 | Fundamentals of Business | 3.00 |
| ECON 1103 | Globalization and the World Economy | 3.00 |
| Select one of the following two options: |
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| CSIS 1190 | Excel for Business | 3.00 |
| FINC 1231 (See Note 3) | Business Mathematics | 3.00 |
| Required Courses: | ||
| BUSN 3100 | Trade in the Global Marketplace | 3.00 |
| Global Trade Finance | 3.00 | |
| Operations Management | 3.00 | |
| BUSN 3410 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3386 | Supply Materials Management | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3390 | Continuous Improvement | 3.00 |
| BLAW 3700 | Fundamentals of International Trade Law | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3388 | Supply Chain Planning | 3.00 |
| BUSN 3500 | Business Entry Strategies, International | 3.00 |
| Select two of the following three options: | ||
| CSIS 2200 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3.00 |
| MARK 4441 | Marketing Research | 3.00 |
| COBA 4885 (See Notes 4-5) | Experiential Learning & Internship | 3.00 |
| Required Courses: | ||
| BUSN 3600 | Project Management Essentials | 3.00 |
| BUSN 4275 | Business Strategy & Competitive Analysis | 3.00 |
| MARK 3300 | International Marketing | 3.00 |
| Total Credits | 60.00 | |
| Co-operative Education Option | ||
| COOP 1100 (See Notes 5-6) | Co-operative Education I | 9.00 |
| Total Credits with Co-operative Education Option | 69.00 | |
Notes:
1) The courses, above, have been listed in the recommended order for students to take them. To complete the program efficiently, students need to:
- Make note of courses that are not offered every term to adjust their plans accordingly,
- Take all pre-requisites prior to attempting to register for a given course, and
- Understand which courses have additional minimum grade requirements in the prerequisites.
- While C- is the normal minimum grade needed to be achieved in a pre-requisite course, some courses require higher grades in the pre-requisite course.
- Students must know which courses require higher grades in the pre-requisite course so that they can achieve the necessary grade.
- If students do not obtain the required grade in a pre-requisite course, students must retake the pre-requisite course to earn the grade required.
2) MATH 1160 may be substituted for BUSN 2429.
3) MATH 1125 may be substituted for FINC 1231.
4) COBA 4885 (Experiential Learning and Internship) provides the opportunity for students to get unpaid work experience and course credit.
5) Students who would like to find out more about co-op or internship should send an email to the careercentre@douglascollege.ca at the start of their program.
6) The Co-Op work term is a minimum of 420 hours of work and must be taken through Douglas College's Co-op program. The timing of the work terms is restricted to the following:
- Can be undertaken only after completion of a minimum of two semesters, 18 credits.
- Cannot be taken in the last semester of the program.
7) For replacement courses, students must:
- Work within the requirement that, at least, 50% (15 credits) of the coursework in the post-baccalaureate diploma is at the 3000/4000 level;
- Meet pre-requisites for the replacement courses (i.e., not expect pre-requisite overrides); and
- Select from the following courses:
- Any course from CBA (i.e., BUSN, ACCT, BLAW, COBA, CSIS, ECON, FINC, HOSP, or MARK) or
- From outside CBA, the courses that are listed in the table below, or
- A similar course, as approved by the Program Coordinator.
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Program Guidelines
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
More Information
You will have to pay an additional mandatory fee of $425 (plus applicable taxes) to cover FITT eBooks, credit transfer and examination fees. Upon successful completion of the PDD in International Business Management program, you must mail a copy of your official transcript to FITT and pass the two FITT assessments selected by Douglas College.
Career Pathways
Career opportunities include:
- Warehouse Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Production Plant Manager
- Inventory Planner or Manager
- Logistics Supervisor