Course Overview:

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of sourcing strategies and operational practices within the global supply chain environment. Students will analyze how organizations identify, evaluate, and engage international suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and innovation while navigating geopolitical, cultural, and logistical complexities. Key topics include global supplier selection, total cost of ownership (TCO), contract negotiation, and risk mitigation strategies. The course emphasizes the use of market intelligence and analytical tools to inform sourcing decisions and examines how global trade agreements, regional regulations, and import/export controls shape procurement activities. Through real world case studies and best practice frameworks, students will evaluate the ethical, environmental, and social dimensions of offshoring and outsourcing. Special attention is given to collaborative supplier relationships, long-term value creation, and sustainability in global sourcing networks.

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:

  • Compare domestic and international sourcing strategies.
  • Conduct total cost analysis in global procurement decisions.
  • Evaluate supplier risk and geopolitical factors in sourcing.
  • Interpret trade agreements and compliance regulations.
  • Develop global sourcing plans that align with organizational goals.

Course Content & Topics:

Class 1: Introduction to Global Sourcing
Class 2: Strategic Sourcing Process
Class 3: Supplier Evaluation and Selection
Class 4: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Class 5: Global Supplier Relationship Management
Class 6: Contract Negotiation and Management
Class 7: Risk Management in Global Sourcing
Class 8: Ethics and Sustainability in Sourcing
Class 9: Market Intelligence and Sourcing Analytics
Class 10: Global Trade Agreements and Regulations
Class 11: Offshoring vs. Nearshoring
Class 12: Logistics and Transportation in Global Sourcing
Class 13: Technology in Global Sourcing
Class 14: Future Trends in Global Sourcing

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)