Upon completion of this program students will:

• Analyze the operation of various transportation modes, including the equipment used, cargos, operational characteristics, pricing methods, and legislation.
• Evaluate intermodalism systems by identifying common forms, equipment, and their integration with transportation modes.
• Apply knowledge of small package transportation to logistical strategies and explain its role in the broader logistics industry.
• Identify primary logistics intermediaries and analyze their roles within supply chain management.
• Demonstrate the ability to propose effective solutions to logistics challenges by considering regulatory frameworks and market demands.
• Analyze how warehousing, materials handling, and procurement decisions impact organizational efficiency and logistics operations.
• Evaluate logistics-related risks, including the specific elements of marine insurance and compliance with dangerous goods regulations.
• Create a supply chain management strategy that integrates production planning, procurement, inventory management, and customer service for operational efficiency.
• Develop pricing strategies considering economic concepts such as marginal costing, economies of scale, and supply-demand cycles.
• Apply economic and financial metrics to assess the financial impact of logistics decisions on corporate profitability and return on investment.
• Synthesize the elements of international trade, including trade terms, payment methods, and customs compliance, for effective global operations.
• Create a comprehensive marketing plan that aligns with corporate strategy, ensuring that elements of the marketing mix are consistent with one another.
• Demonstrate effective business communication skills by preparing resumes, cover letters, and social media profiles that enhance employability.
• Apply organizational behavior theories to business scenarios, identifying trends and managing human resources ethically and efficiently.
• Engage in self-assessment and job interview preparation to enhance employability, including the development of professional networking and job search strategies.
• Create clear and professional business communications across written, verbal, and digital platforms.
• Identify and explain core business processes and their role in organizational efficiency.
• Evaluate and design improved business processes aligned with organizational goals.
• Apply fundamental distribution principles to manage inventory and order fulfillment.
• Develop effective distribution strategies to optimize warehouse and transportation systems.
• Illustrate and apply supply and demand principles to predict basic market outcomes.
• Analyze and evaluate complex market scenarios to inform business decisions.
• Develop effective supplier management and negotiation strategies.
• Evaluate and design logistics solutions for global trade and compliance.
• Analyze and propose AI applications to enhance logistics operations.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Basic Admission Requirements

• High School Completion: Applicants must have a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• Age Requirement: Minimum 19 years of age.
• Mature Student Status*: Applicants who have not completed high school and are at least 19 years of age, may apply as a mature student.

*Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and have not completed high school or equivalent. The applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school. The applicant is required to provide the most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments, a resume or summary of professional accomplishments, and two professional letters of recommendation. The applicant may be interviewed by the Registrar’s or Academic office to further assess their suitability for admission to the program of study.

2. English Language Proficiency

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Minimum scores from accepted English tests (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, Duolingo 95, etc.).
• Recent English proficiency test (within 2 years).
• Proof of English-language education:
  • 2–3 years of secondary or post-secondary education completed in English in eligible countries.
  • International credentials must be recognized by WES, ICES, or IQAS.

Requirements can vary from one program to another, so the applicant should be responsible for meeting the requirements set for every program.

Please see the Admission Requirements Guide for more information: Admission Requirements Guide.

To successfully complete the program, students must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Achieve a minimum grade of 50% on each course’s final examination/ presentation
• Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80% for all scheduled courses
• Obtain a minimum overall grade of 70% in each course to pass

*Based on the NOC Version 2016 1.3
Unit Group 1523 – Production logistics workers
Unit Group 1241- Administrative Assistants
Unit Group 1221 Administrative Officers

• Dispatch logistician
• Freight forwarding logistician
• Production coordinator
• Production scheduler
• Supply chain coordinator – production or Supply control coordinator
• Logistics Coordinator
• Inventory Assistant
• Distribution Coordinator
• Warehouse Operations Coordinator
• Procurement / Purchasing Assistant
• Import/Export Coordinator
• Operations Assistant / Administrative Officer

• In-class instruction
• Distance education
• Combined delivery: (both in-class and distance)