SCM160

Logistics in Supply Chain Management

VanWest College Logistics in Supply Chain Management

This course introduces students to basic logistical concepts, structures and processes utilized in the distribution and inventory of goods and services. Financial, organizational, managerial and strategic approaches will be covered. The use of information technologies to increase efficiency and profitability will be introduced.

Course Details

  • Course ID: SCM160
  • Course Name: Logistics in Supply Chain Management
  • Course Length: 2 months (8 weeks)
  • Offered Location: Vancouver
  • Method: In-person Lecture
  • Start Dates: 2025: February 18, August 5 / 2026: January 19, August 31
  • Course Schedule: Monday & Wednesday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM) or Tuesday & Thursday (3:00 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 9:30 PM)
    * You may have additional or make-up classes on Fridays
  • Credential: Upon the successful completion of this single course, you will receive Logistics in Supply Chain Management Single Course Certificate

Admission Requirement

English Admission Requirement

  • VanWest English Placement Test: Level 8, or
  • Completion of VanWest Level 7 or EAP 300 course with a final grade of 75%+, or
  • IELTS 6.0+, or
  • TOEFL IBT 79+, or
  • TOEIC 800+, or
  • Duolingo 115+, or
  • Cambridge English Scale: 169+, or
  • CEFR B2+

Academic Admission Requirement

  • High School Diploma (Grade 12), or
  • General Education Development (GED)

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees
Course Fee (Domestic): $1,000
Course Fee (International): $1,300
Application Fee (Domestic): $150
Application Fee (International): $250
Student Services Fee: $250

*Textbook costs are not included. Textbooks should be purchased by the individual. For the list of required textbooks, please click HERE.

Textbook

  • Textbook: Wisner, J., Tan K. and Leong, G. (2019) Principles of Supply Chain Management: A Balanced Approach 5th Edition. Cengage Learning
  • ISBN: ISBN: 9781337672016 / 1337672017
  • Online Source: Vital Source
  • Buy at VanWest: No

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