Located in the southern part of the west Canadian province of Alberta, Calgary is situated at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers and is the most populous city in this province. Based on the population counts of the city in 2016, it was the second largest Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in Western Canada and fourth largest CMA in the country. Calgary also has the distinction of being the first Canadian city to host the Winter Olympics in 1988. It experiences a humid continental climate which is characterized by warm summers and cold, dry winters. Some of the attractions in this city are shopping areas like The Core Shopping Centre, Stephen Avenue, Eau Claire Market and other important landmarks like Calgary Zoo, Telus Spark (a science museum), Glenbow Museum and The Art Gallery of Calgary, Heritage Park Historical Village and Calaway Park to name a few.
The Mount Royal University is a public university which was established in 1910. It moved to its current campus in Lincoln Park in 1972, on land which was previously used as an air force base. It was granted University status in the year 2009. In honour of its commitment to higher education in the area of social innovation and change making, this university was given the Ashoka Changemaker Campus designation in the year 2017. Another important facility at this University is the Riddell Library and Learning Centre which was opened in September 2017. It is named after the businessman Clay Riddell, who donated major funds for its construction.
The Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate course offered by this university is designed for the Working Professionals and offered in both classroom and online mode. Based on the mode of study selected, you can complete this course within a maximum period of three years. This course explains the concepts to the students by using real-world examples, case studies and hands-on activities. The faculties for this course are professionals in the field of SCM, who share their experience in the field to put across the concepts to the students. Some of the subjects taught as a part of this course include
Introduction to Supply Chain Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Technology and e-Procurement, Transportation and Global Supply to name a few.
This course can also be used to apply for transfer credits in the Supply Chain Management Alberta Diploma program.
The classes for this course will be conducted at
Mount Royal University
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6
For further information regarding this course like admission procedure, course fee, full list of subjects taught, you can visit the website https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/ContinuingEducation/businesstraining/supplychain
Students completing this course can strengthen their knowledge in the field of Supply Chain Management, obtain a good academic credential and have bright future as
buyer, procurement specialist, contract administrator, transportation manager, or logistics and inventory manager
in reputed companies in sectors like Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing and International Trade.