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: 2026: January 19, July 6 / 2027: April 12
  • 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

  • Completion of EAP 300 with a final grade of 75% from VanWest College (Vancouver or Kelowna), or
  • IELTS Academic 6.0+, or
  • TOEFL IBT 79+, or
  • Duolingo 115+, or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 169 or grade “C+”, or
  • EIKEN Pre-1 with a combined score of at least 2600 or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with no single score lower than 59 or with an overall score of 62 and above

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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