Business Administration – Logistics and Supply Chain Management
UPCOMING EVENTS
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REGISTERLaunch your career at Manitoba’s logistics core to drive the flow of commerce.
Gain practical skills in procurement, transportation, inventory and supplier relations – positioned at the heart of Canada’s busiest inland port.
Business Administration – Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a specialization program. Students interested in this program must apply to and complete the first common term of the Business Administration program.
Manitoba is a strategic logistics hub and home to the continent’s largest tri-modal inland port. With direct access to major rail lines, highways and one of Canada’s busiest air cargo facilities, the province’s supply chain sector continues to expand and is expected to drive significant job growth across transportation, warehousing, logistics and related services.
The Business Administration – Logistics and Supply Chain Management major provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in Manitoba’s thriving logistics, transportation and supply chain industry.
Through hands-on classroom activities and collaboration with experienced faculty and industry professionals, you will build practical skills that prepare you to contribute effectively to your future logistics and supply chain career.
The program introduces core business concepts, communication strategies and supply chain fundamentals to help students build a solid foundation for a variety of career paths. You will learn about business operations including procurement, logistics, and transportation, supplier relations and inventory management.
Additionally, you’ll explore ethical practices, diversity and sustainability, preparing you to navigate the complexities of modern business with integrity and social responsibility.
This program was designed to provide pathways to industry, with several courses offered that meet the Canadian Institute of Transportation (CITT) academic requirements.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialDiploma
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered primarily in person, with some components delivered online. See locations to understand where the in-person components of this program take place.In-person hybrid
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In-person LocationsExchange District Campus, Notre Dame Campus, Interlake and Peguis – Fisher River Campus, Portage Campus, Stevenson Campus, Steinbach Campus and Winkler Campus
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Program Length2 years
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program for domestic students. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$8,400 – $9,300
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›General entry
Experience a Polytechnic Education
Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term
After completing Business Administration’s common first term, you can choose to specialize in Logistics and Supply Chain. Through this major, you’ll develop industry-relevant logistics, transportation and supply chain knowledge in an engaging, active-learning, student-centred environment.
TERM 2
Gain an intermediate understanding of logistics principles and explore how the economy and business operations are interconnected.
TERM 3
Deepen your knowledge of core supply chain practices, while integrating ethical decision-making, diversity and sustainability into client and industry relationships.
TERM 4
Graduate with confidence in your logistics expertise and strategic thinking skills – ready to launch your career in supply chain management.
Employment Potential
Prepare yourself for career success
Potential Grad CAREERS
- Logistics agent
- Purchasing agent
- Logistics manager
- Procurement specialist
- Project manager
- Supply chain manager
- Logistics analyst
- Operations manager
- Quality assurance manager
AFFILIATIONS, ACCREDITATIONS and Partnerships
What to Expect in This Program
Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Graduate Success
Graduates of the Business Administration – Logistics and Supply Chain Management major are well-positioned for meaningful careers in one of Manitoba’s fastest-growing sectors. With the province at the heart of Canada’s trade corridor, opportunities in transportation, warehousing, procurement and supply chain management are abundant.
Achieve your career goals
An education in Logistics and Supply Chain Management equips you with the skills and applied knowledge to advance in your career. Whether you’re starting out, seeking promotion, or exploring new opportunities, this program helps you build a foundation for long-term success.
Feel empowered to learn and grow
Instructors use a student-centered approach with active, hands-on learning. This ensures you graduate with not just theoretical knowledge, but also practical experience that prepares you to thrive in dynamic and complex supply chain environments.
Build your network for the future
At RRC Polytech, you’ll form connections that extend beyond the classroom. Many students develop lasting friendships and professional networks that support them throughout their careers.
“RRC Polytech was absolutely instrumental in having me end up where I did, and for that, I always look back fondly at my time there, the friends I made, the experiences I had and how much the faculty helped me to make some of my most important life choices.”
Paul Dorey
Talbot & Associates Ltd.
Who Should Enrol?
Turn your talents into academic success
You are interested in how goods, information and services move through today’s economy. As a student in the Business Administration – Logistics and Supply Chain Management program, you are detail-oriented, analytical and thrive on solving problems. You can manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly and enjoy working in environments where collaboration and coordination are key.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Adaptable
- Big-picture thinker
- Challenge-driven
- Detail-oriented
- Team-oriented
SKILLS
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Multi-tasking
- Problem solving
- Time management
INTERESTS
- Procurement
- Transportation
- Warehousing
- Inventory management
- Operations management
- Global trade
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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OTHER INFORMATION
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LIST OF COURSES
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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OTHER INFORMATION
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