Belleville, Ontario, December 17, 2014 – Loyalist College is pleased to announce a new one-year post-graduate certificate specializing in logistics and supply chain management. Applications from college and university graduates are now being accepted for the new International Trade and Logistics Management program, beginning in September 2015.
The program will be delivered over three semesters, from September to mid-June, preparing students to oversee the global movement of goods with insights into international customs and business practices. Graduates will prepare for careers in supply chain management, concentrating on trade compliance and logistics planning. The program concludes with an eight-week field placement, providing students with workplace experience and the potential to graduate into a job.
Loyalist’s program has received accreditation by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council through its National Accreditation Program (NAP). The accreditation was granted in January 2014 and is effective for three years.
The NAP recognizes educational offerings in supply chain-related topics that meet the Council’s standards for accreditation, created with significant input from supply chain stakeholders. The standards are based on national and international best practices and principles, and include requirements for course and program needs assessment, design, development, delivery, and student evaluation. As an accredited program, International Trade and Logistics Management at Loyalist College has shown that it meets all of these standards.
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“Businesses rely on specialized knowledge and training to keep up with the demands of a global market. This post-graduate program is a wonderful example of how the College works with our partners in the business sector to prepare Loyalist graduates to respond to the changing needs of industry.”
– Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy
“With the expanding international reach of our supply chains and customer markets, this new International Trade and Logistics Management program is exactly what businesses today need. The changing and ever-more stringent government requirements being placed on imports and exports make this program, and its graduates, a must-have in today’s business environment.”
– Mark Valiquette, Director of Supply Chain at Sybron Dental Specialties and a member of the Advisory Board for Loyalist’s School of Business
“There’s a huge demand for supply-chain specialists with the knowledge to facilitate international trade. This new program takes an integrated approach to logistics planning through the product life cycle, from the supply of raw materials to the coordination of inventory and final distribution. The goods we enjoy may cross the globe several times over before they reach consumers, and our graduates will be prepared to step into any business environment with the knowledge and skills to get the job done.”
– Jim Whiteway, Dean of Business and Continuing Education at Loyalist College
Interested applicants can learn more about the program by calling 613-969-1913 ext. 2243, emailing itlm@loyalistc.on.ca, or visiting the program web page.
About Loyalist College
Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Internationally renowned for its enriched student learning and living experiences, Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior success services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers 65 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and more than 500 online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and the LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Director, Marketing and Communications, Loyalist College,
klorimer@loyalistc.on.ca, 613-969-1913 ext. 2536