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Operations and Supply Chain Management Diploma (Post-Baccalaureate)

Career-focused from day one.

Program Highlights

Delivery Flexibility

Complete the program part-time or full-time. Attend classes in-person or blended (online and in-person). The course is designed to fit your schedule.

Strong Job Demand

WorkBC considers Supply Chain a high-demand occupation with thousands of job openings projected in the next few years.

Faculty Who Work in the Field

When your instructor is also a practitioner, the classroom and the workplace feel like the same world.

Program Introduction

A post-baccalaureate diploma is a credential designed for individuals who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and want to gain specialized, career-focused education. Rather than repeating a full degree, a post-baccalaureate allows you to build targeted expertise, meet professional designation requirements, and advance your career more efficiently.

We live in an era of unprecedented disruption. The 4th Industrial Revolution is reshaping how goods move, how services are delivered, and how organizations compete — and Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) sits at the center of it all. Every product you use, every service you rely on, every organization that serves you exists because someone designed, planned, and managed the processes that made it possible.

OSCM professionals make the decisions that matter: how products and services are designed, where and how they're produced, how suppliers are selected, how materials and information flow, and how quality and cost are continuously improved. They drive productivity, champion innovation, and navigate the complex social and technological demands of modern business — from factory floors to global logistics networks.

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The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Operations and Supply Chain Management equips you with the decision-making tools and practical problem-solving skills that OSCM roles demand across industries. You'll learn to apply both quantitative and qualitative frameworks to real-world challenges — designing processes, managing supply chains, improving quality, and leading projects in manufacturing and service environments alike.

The program is built around outcomes. Faculty bring advanced academic credentials alongside direct management experience in the fields they teach, and their instruction is oriented toward one goal: ensuring graduates are ready to perform from day one. OSCM is a genuinely portable specialization — in demand at large enterprises and small firms, in the public and private sectors, and in not-for-profit and government organizations in Canada and internationally.

View the full curricular requirements for this course.

Courses

The Post Baccalaureate Diploma program requires completion of the following 33 credits of courses with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.

BUSM 5100 – Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers – 3 credits
BUSM 5110 – Managing Dynamic Teams – 3 credits
BUSM 5120 – Project Management – 3 credits
BUSM 5130 – Quantitative Methods for Business Analysis – 3 credits
BUSM 5140 – Negotiations and Stakeholder Communications – 3 credits
OSCM 5100 – Operations Management – 3 credits
OSCM 5110 – Information Systems for Operations and Supply Chain Management – 3 credits
OSCM 5120 – Quality Management – 3 credits
OSCM 5130 – Innovation & Supply Chain Management – 3 credits
OSCM 5140 – Supply Chain & Logistics Management – 3 credits
OSCM 5150 – Applied Operations & Supply Chain Management Project – 3 credits

Total Credits: 33

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Operations and Supply Chain Management is offered with a Co-operative Education option for full-time students entering the program in the Fall term. This option requires an additional 10 credits of Co-operative Education courses. View Co-op requirements.

In addition to the Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:

successful completion of a recognized undergraduate degree.

successful completion of a recognized technical or science diploma, along with a minimum of 5 years of related technical, scientific, operational, or supply chain work experience. (KPU will require a resume from these applicants to make an admission decision.)

	Fall 2026	Spring 2027	Summer 2027
BUSM 5100 Financial and Managerial Accounting for Managers	✓	✓	✓
BUSM 5110 Managing Dynamic Teams	✓	✓	✓
BUSM 5120 Project Management	✓	✓	✓
BUSM 5130 Quantitative Methods for Business Analysis	✓	✓	✓
BUSM 5140 Negotiations and Stakeholder Communications	✓	✓	✓
OSCM 5100 Operations Management	✓	✓	✓
OSCM 5110 Information Systems for Operations and Supply Chain Management	✓	✓	✓
OSCM 5120 Quality Management	✓	✓	✓
OSCM 5130 Innovation & Supply Chain Management	✓	✓	✓
OSCM 5140 Supply Chain & Logistics Management	✓	✓	✓
OSCM 5150 Applied Operations & Supply Chain Management Project	✓	✓	✓

*Tentative Course Offerings for Upcoming Semesters (Conditional on enrollment and subject to change) Please note: If a course is not listed above, it will not be offered in the semesters listed.

Our streamlined application process makes it easy to get started. Applications are accepted year-round with multiple intake periods to accommodate your schedule.

Visit kpu.ca/apply and get started today!

Who Should Pursue a Diploma in Operations and Supply Chain Management?

The Diploma in Operations & Supply Chain Management is for you if:

You are motivated to learn and help organization to make a difference in the world of Operations and Supply Chain
You are someone who naturally takes charge and wants the skills and credentials to back it up
You want to understand how businesses operate, from managing people to operations to navigating negotiations and managing projects
You get excited about solving real business problems and learning through case studies, and hands on challenges
You want a credential that will give you a path for professional designations such as ASCM, Supply Chain Canada
You want a program that meets you where you are and draws on your prior experiences and skills

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This Program Qualifies for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for a PGWP, allowing you to work in Canada for up to three years after graduation. Use that time to build Canadian work experience, grow your professional network.

Need More Info?

Interested in this program but still not sure? Get all your questions answered about the program, courses, fees, how to apply, and more by attending an Information Session.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the OSCM Diploma are prepared for roles across manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare, government, and professional services. Common career paths include:

Operations Manager – Oversee day-to-day production or service delivery, managing resources, workflows, and performance targets
Supply Chain Analyst – Map and optimize the flow of materials, information, and costs across supplier and distribution networks
Procurement Specialist – Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and control input costs
Logistics Coordinator – Plan and execute the movement of goods through warehousing, transportation, and distribution channels
Quality Assurance Manager – Design and enforce quality standards across products, services, and processes
Project Manager – Lead cross-functional initiatives with defined scope, timelines, and budgets
Demand Planning, Inventory Control Manager: Performing data analytics and market analysis to predict future product demand. Monitor and track stock levels, avoiding overstocking or stockouts, and balance service levels against carrying costs.
Process Improvement Specialist – Apply lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods to reduce waste and increase efficiency
Warehouse / Distribution Manager: Managing storage space requirements in a distribution center.

Career Outlook

The professions shown below are deemed high opportunity occupations by WorkBC. Thousands of job openings are expected over the next ten years and include high earnings.