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This program provides students with an in-depth background in supply chain management (SCM). Building upon the students’ general baccalaureate academic experience, the program begins with a solid foundation in communications and business. It then goes on to deliver introductory courses in the 3 main areas of SCM: procurement, operations, and logistics. Throughout the program, the emphasis is placed on the inter-connective nature of SCM, the use of analytics to inform decision-making, and on acquiring knowledge and skills identified through industry consultation. Highlights • Supply Chain is one of the fastest-growing industries in Canada; the anticipated number of new and vacant positions in supply chain labour in Canada will be an additional 65,000 positions per year • Completing the program will transform students into someone with high-demand skills • Full student support for co-op work placement and career development • Supply Chain Management professionals occupy a range of influential positions across companies - procurement, operations, logistics, transportation & trade, consulting, senior management, and more Co-Op The Co-op is an integral component of this program that will provide students with an opportunity to integrate academic studies with related employment experience. Students will experience real-world business practices and return to the classroom with new perspectives gained from their employment. Students will be able to perform multifaceted business functions in occupational areas such as purchasing, operations, logistics and customer and information services, financial support and project coordination.Program length 128 Weeks Academy Study:  56 weeks (total of 1,190 hours) Co-op: 48 weeks (total of 900 hours) Scheduled Breaks: 24 Weeks Program sequence 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 24 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 48 Weeks Co-Op (full-time work permission) w/ 2 weeks Capstone English Admission RequirementVanWest English Placement Test: Level 8, orCompletion of EAP 400 course with a final grade of 75% or above, orIELTS 6.0, orCambridge English: Advanced score of Grade C, orCambridge English: Business Higher score of Grade C, orCompletion of two years of full-time study in a high school or post-secondary program in English in an English-speaking country with an average completion grade of C+ or higherAcademic Admission Requirement Bachelor’s DegreeCourse Details BUS101 Cross-Cultural CommunicationBUS107 Business CorrespondenceBUS130 Excel for Business AnalyticsBUS114 Introduction to AccountingBUS103 Marketing EssentialsBUS123 MacroeconomicsSCM140 Procurement & Supply ManagementSCM150 Operations & Process ManagementBUS109 Workplace PreparationSCM160 Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementBUS105 Principles of Management BUS116 Project Management SCM191 Sustainability in Supply Chain Management BUS171 Human Resource Management & Supervision BUS118 Finance BUS132 Business Analytics BUS141 Negotiation BUS143 Contract Administration & Law SCM193 Risk in Supply Chain Management BUS117 Leadership Skills SCM192 Applied Supply Chain Strategy & Analysis

Following a Business English course allows you to improve your English for career or work purposes. The course will help you develop the core language skills which are necessary for business such as listening, speaking, reading and business writing. You will you become more fluent and confident meeting other business people speaking about business-related topics. In addition, you will develop your knowledge of the language (grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation) in the context of general business topics. 

Whether you’re new to the workplace or upskilling for the office of the 21st century, the Certificate III in Business provides the foundation for a wide range of challenging and exciting work roles. With units including introductory technology, document production, customer service, accounts and workplace organisation, students graduate with a skillset ideal for employment, or as a stepping stone into higher levels of study.  Now more than ever, employers are looking for work-ready staff… knowledgeable, motivated people with the skills to hit the ground running.  Stand out from the crowd with this Nationally Recognised introduction to the world of business.

Explore business concepts and apply your English skills to team projects and case studies in three main business subjects.Learn from experienced teachers, local business leaders and new entrepreneurs as they share their experience and insight of the business world. The Professional Certificates are for students with an upper-intermediate level of English who want to to learn business skills in a North-American setting, build professional networks and gain a Certificate to enhance their professional resume.BENEFITSDevelop your English communication skills in authentic business situationsSpeak with American business people in their companies or during company visits to your schoolLearn from experienced business teachersPractice team-work and presentation skills necessary to succeed in any businessNetwork and make international contactsAdd projects to your resume and personal on-line profiles to boost your career.FOCUSLearning current management practices within an application environment. Students will draw upon prior learning and working experience and become familiar with success strategies for managing not just a business, but also people.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe role of management and leadership within an organization.How to develop your own leadership.How to develop professional relationshipsHOW YOU WILL LEARNStudents will learn a comprehensive overview of Business Management by classroom work, case studies, and a team project.CASE STUDIESTrader Joe’s; HP; Dyson; Microsoft; State Farm Bank; Ethics in Action; Starbucks; GE; and more