Course Overview:

This course examines the strategic planning and management of logistics and transportation within domestic and global supply chains. Students analyze transportation modes, logistics networks, inventory, warehousing, information systems, freight costs, international trade, risk, regulation, and sustainability. Through quantitative exercises and Canadian and international case studies, students develop practical solutions that balance cost, service, speed, resilience, and environmental performance.

Prerequisite:

  • The students must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education, or mature student status (19 years or older).
  • All applicants must meet one of the following Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR):
    • Completion of 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
    • Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
    • Students from non-English speaking countries must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education and provide verified results for one of the English Language Proficiency tests with minimum scores listed below:
      • IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 50, CAEL 45, CELPIP 6.5, DET 105, PTE 47, PCE 175, CAMBRIDGE B2 Level, LANGUAGECERT B2 Level, MET B2 Level, ITEP 3.8, EIKEN Grade Pre-1. or
    • Provide proof of achieving at least 65% in Grade 12 English (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • Mature Student Applicants
    • Applicants who are 19 years of age or older at the start of the program, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and are unable to provide official secondary or post-secondary education records may demonstrate English proficiency by:
      • Submitting a signed attestation confirming they have completed at least three years of full-time education in English in a country where English is one of the primary languages and
      • Completing the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing, and WritePlacer) with the following minimum scores:
        • Reading: 235
        • Writing: 235
        • WritePlacer: 4

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:

  • Explain the strategic role of logistics and transportation in creating customer value and supporting global supply chains.
  • Analyze logistics networks, demand, inventory, warehousing, and information flows using relevant operational and financial measures.
  • Evaluate transportation modes, carriers, routes, rates, technologies, and service alternatives against organizational requirements.
  • Develop integrated logistics and transportation solutions that address international trade, regulation, risk, resilience, and sustainability.
  • Recommend evidence-based improvements to logistics performance using quantitative analysis, industry data, and professional communication.

Course Content & Topics:

Class 1: Foundations of Logistics and Transportation
Class 2: Logistics Strategy and Performance
Class 3: Logistics Information and Technology
Class 4: Demand, Orders and Customer Service
Class 5: Inventory and Materials Management
Class 6: Facility Location and Logistics-Network Design
Class 7: Warehousing, Materials Handling and Packaging
Class 8: Transportation Economics, Costing and Pricing
Class 9: Road and Rail Transportation
Class 10: Air, Water and Pipeline Transportation
Class 11: Transportation and Carrier Management
Class 12: International Logistics and Trade
Class 13: Transportation Risk, Regulation and Sustainability
Class 14: Resilient Logistics and Integrated Decision-Making

Credit Information:

  • Credits: 3

Duration:

  • 14 Weeks: 3 hrs/week

Course & Related Fees:

  • Domestic & International: $700 (Seven hundred dollars)

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to Policy #S-005 Programs & Course Fee Schedule

Non-Refundable Fees:

  • Application Fee: $50.00/course (payable online and non-refundable)