School of Business

Our Program

This unique, four-year laptop and cooperative degree program is committed to the development of capable, creative professionals ready to embark on action-oriented, multi-dimensional careers in private and public business. These organizations are placing ever-greater emphasis on the improvement and integration of their supply chains and business processes using current business analysis methods and enterprise application technologies. A primary focus of the program is to produce graduates who, through the development of sound research and analytical skills, can clearly articulate thoughts and ideas, and develop relevant, clear, well-organized, and concise written material and presentations.

Supply chain management and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined. Graduates apply current business process improvement methodologies in order to assist in the development of more effective business and technology solutions.

Three paid cooperative work terms are a mandatory component of the program.

This is a mobile learning program which engages students in a collaborative, mlearning environment which helps them become skilled, confident users of the technology they are expected to use in the workplace. Students are required to supply and use a laptop computer that meets minimum hardware and software specifications as outlined at http://mlearning.algonquincollege.com . Computers and supplies can be purchased directly from Algonquin's New Technology Store at educational rates.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are planners and enjoy putting their plans into action.
• Possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Show an interest in using computers and various technology applications.
• Are team-oriented and like to work with others.
• Are energetic and out-going.

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Your Career

Graduates of the program have been successful in securing employment in any supply chain function or related technology and are creative developers and appliers of new technology and business processes. On the supply side, graduates work in procurement, contract management, and supplier relationship management. On the demand side, graduates may be employed in forecasting, customer relationship management and distribution systems. Internal to an organization, graduates specialize in production and quality along with capacity/resource management. Related to the supply chain in general,
graduates are business analysts, enterprise application consultants, project managers and logisticians.

eSCM professionals are responsible for creating and executing the plans of organizations and using business analysis to improve processes in all industry sectors. They work at the core of every business to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Call it "action central" or "where the rubber hits the road," eSCM managers make things happen.

All people and all organizations form part of a supply chain. As these chains become more tightly woven, often through the use of technology, graduates of this program provide the leadership required by industry and society.

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Courses

Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

Level: 01		Hours
ESC4100	Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management Students examine the elements of integrated supply chains and related management functions. Students completing this course have an all-round knowledge of the responsibilities and current tools of operations and supply chain managers in managing demand, supply and internal operations in all industry sectors. Students are introduced to the profession of supply chain management, opportunities for career advancement, professional designations and educational opportunities beyond this program.	45.0
ESC4101	Financial Accounting This course introduces students to the role of financial accounting from a user perspective, including the preparation and use of financial statements, concepts of accrual accounting, forms of business organization, internal control issues and financial statement analysis.	45.0
ESC4102	Microeconomics This course introduces the student to the principles of microeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine the role of prices and competitive markets in the allocation of resources, firm behaviour and market structures, the distribution of income and market failure as well, they evaluate the effects of government intervention in the economic marketplace.	45.0
ESC4104	Communications I This course provides students with a practical writing process to follow for all writing assignments in the ESCM program and the workplace. Students perform a grammar skills assessment and receive a study plan to improve any weaknesses in this area. Students then receive instruction on documenting their sources to avoid plagiarism and writing a variety of documents including technical definitions, routine and non-routine business correspondence, sales documents and persuasive letters.	45.0
ESC4105	Business Fundamentals In the context of supply chain management and the global economy, organizations are facing many new, diverse and competing challenges that have significant impact on their organizations. This business management course introduces students to the essential management concepts of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Other topics include HR, strategy, decision making, ethics, social responsibility, organizational culture and change. This course applies the theoretical framework with, such tools as the case methodology, teams and discussions. Students are also introduced to the professional field of suppy chain management.	45.0
ESC4106	Spreadsheet Applications Students develop an advanced skill set in MS Excel by developing and interpreting business applications. More specifically, Excel is applied to the building, analysis and reporting of models related to supply chain management. Students develop and interpret advanced formatting techniques, multiple spreadsheet applications, pivot tables, solver, as well creating and editing macros via VBA.	45.0

Level: 02		Hours
ESC4201	Management Information Systems Managers can only be effective administering complex modern organizations if they understand Information Systems and their impact. The course provides an introduction to the study of Information Systems in organizations and covers topics such as: fundamental comcepts of information systems; the technical foundations of information systems; approaches to building, deploying and controlling information systems (such as SDLC); and demonstrating how Enterprise Systems (ES) support business processes through SAP with hands-on experience navigating and completing transactions.	45.0
ESC4202	Marketing This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the marketing function and the relationship with other business functions with emphasis on B2B and supply chain management. Students are provided with the fundamentals of marketing concepts including: strategic product planning/analysis, buyer behaviour, trends in retailing, wholesaling, web marketing, market segmentation, target marketing and market research. Students apply industry analysis and environmental scanning, and learn the marketing mix in detail consisting of product, price, promotion and distribution channels. Types of organizations studied include the private and public sectors and not for profit organizations in both traditional and e-business environments.	45.0
ESC4203	Macroeconomics This course introduces the student to the principles of macroeconomics. Emphasis is placed on the use of economic models to analyze economic developments accurately and objectively. Students examine unemployment, inflation, business cycles, economic growth, and international trade and finance as well, they evaluate the government's use of fiscal and monetary policy.	45.0
ESC4303	Managerial Accounting During this course, students explore the background, goals, and methods of managerial accounting including product costing, analyzing relevant costs, cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and profit planning, controlling costs and performance evaluation.	45.0
ESC4304	Quantitative Methods This course provides an introduction to statistical reasoning and analysis. The theory and application of descriptive and inferential statistics are examined through the use of MS Excel. Topics include statistical reasoning, data analysis and interpretation, central tendency, variation, probability, central limit theorem, sampling designs, estimation and hypothesis testing.	45.0
ESC4404	Manufacturing Processes and Systems The course examines the technology of manufacturing and manufacturing engineering management. Students completing this course have an in-depth knowledge of current manufacturing processes (focus on high technology manufacturing processes), how products and processes are designed and brought to manufacturability. The engineering/supply chain interface is examined in the context of engineering change management, quality systems, layout and maintenance.	45.0

Level: 03		Hours
ESC4300	Basics of Scm/ERP In this course, students explore the concepts of managing an integrated supply chain. Emphasis is placed on first, a more complete understanding of the need for developing customer-supplier relationships throughout the supply chain and true front end to back end integration. Also, from a planning point of view, the need to balance demand and supply is recognized. Topics include elements of the supply chain, integrated and collaborative planning, ERP, demand management, scheduling and capacity management purchasing, and logistics.	45.0
ESC4306	Business Analysis I Business analysts are responsible for identifying the business needs of their clients and stakeholders to help determine solutions to business problems and improve business processes. This course focuses on business requirements development and requirements management. Specifically, students learn why and how to solicit, analyze, validate and document business, organizational and or operational requirements. Solutions are not predetermined or technology driven, but are driven solely by the requirements of the business. Solutions often include a systems development or technology component, but may also consist of process improvement or organizational change. Students are introduced to modelling concepts and prepare a busines case. The roles and responsibilities of the business analyst are also studied.	45.0
ESC4307	E-Business Concepts & Development This course is designed to provide students with an overview of "front-end" web applications development, a critical dimension of supply chains. Students are provided with the fundamentals of website design for e-Business and they apply this knowledge along with programming skills to the creation and development of websites.	45.0
ESC4308	Career Preparation Prior to their first co-op work term, students study cooperative education and work term objectives, policies and procedures, strategies for employability and on-the-job protocols. Students prepare a professional resume, practise networking and interviews and understand the need for an effective interview and work persona. The second part of the course explores the nature of team dynamics within an academic and organizational context. Areas of exploration include behaviour, values/ethics, leadership, problem solving, decision making, personality, power/influence and conflict management. Students are prepared for a multi-year team project by exploring and assessing team dynamics.	45.0
ESC4309	Introduction to Database Management This course deals with the principles of database management and their business application. In this course, students examine the framework of distributed database and SQL servers. Students study database design, modelling and implementing database for business applications using the relational data model and the SQL query language. Database processing concepts are covered including: how data is stored and retrieved in a relational database on client/server architecture. Students obtain practical experience using a commercial relational DBMS. They examine security, object oriented modelling and design up to the development phases. They examine legacy systems and issues related to migrating these systems to object oriented systems. They experience business software application systems that reside on database systems, such as DPS, MIS, and ERP (Distributed Real-Time Programming, Management Information System and Enterprise Resource Planning).	45.0
ESC4601	Project Leadership and Communications Management Human capital is the most important resource in the operations of any organization or project team. Projects that significantly alter business processes, particularly e-Business applications, represent major organizational challenges. This course examines the role of human resources from a project perspective including organizational planning, staff acquisition and team development. Project teams are responsible for timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information and deliverables. The process consists of communications planning, information distribution, performance reporting and administrative closure.	45.0

Level: 04		Hours
ESC4204	Communications II This course explores the forms, techniques, and strategies of formal and informal report writing and introduces the student to researching and summarizing techniques. It allows students to practise several types of report writing, including proposals and progress reports and culminates with a formal research report.	45.0
ESC4400	Purchasing Management Many organizations are recognizing the strategic importance of purchasing and supply management and its impact on their overall competitiveness. This course examines the role of a purchaser in a supply management environment. Students completing this course have an overview of the responsibilities and current tools of purchasing managers in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations and in the public and private sectors. The focus is on B2B purchasing and it's role in an integrated supply management system. E-Purchasing applications are highlighted. Students are introduced to the Purchasing Management Association of Canada and the Certified Professional Purchaser designation. Hands-on exercises in the SAP MM module are used throughout the course.	45.0
ESC4402	ERP and Business Configuration To manage complex business processes in today's global environment, firms need integrated software packages called Enterprise Systems (ES). ES systems are complex software packages with capabilities to support a wide variety of companies and industries. Much of the difficulty companies have experienced in adopting ES is changing the corporate culture. Many older information systems allowed a significant amount of flexibility (slop) in how data was entered-both in quality and timeliness. ES like SAP are designed to provide accurate, real-time data. Furthermore, ESs are designed to minimize the need to manually enter data (the primary source of errors). As a result, they must be configured to support the organizational structures and business processes to the particular company to efficiently and effectively manage a firms business processes. This course provides a theoretical and applied hands-on experience configuring an ES application suite called Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). ERP systems focus primarily on internal operations that support business processes within a company or intra-company processes.	45.0
ESC4409	E-Business Application Development I To provide a solid background for understanding how database e-Business applications are built, and to develop hands on knowledge of dynamic e-Business and supply chain applications, this course provides students with the structure and programming skills used in creating the "back-end" of a dynamic database-driven website. Within the context creating a dynamic e-Business website, students are introduced to the mySQL database and a robust programming language with which to connect to the database. Upon completion, students have developed a functioning database driven e-Business website capable of conducting business.	90.0
ESC4607	Business Analysis II Students develop more detailed and hands-on knowledge related to the determination and presentation of users/clients/customers business requirements modelling these requirements, and implementing solutions. Students develop advanced skills of Logical Data Models and the Unified Modelling Language. This course also recognizes a growing need within public and private sector organizations to effectively manage electronic information. Therefore, students must be cognizant of several related information technology concepts, such as data management structures, information life cycle management and information management tools.	45.0

Co-op: 01		Hours
ESC4900	E-Business Scm Co-Op Work Term I The first co-op work term provides students with experiential opportunities directly related to supply chain management and related e-business technology. The first work term centres on attaining entry-level positions that immerse students in a variety of supply chain activities allowing them to apply learned concepts and principles. Students returning from Co-op Work Term I contribute new ideas to their program of study. Although centred with public and private institutions located in Eastern Ontario, co-op employment opportunities are sought throughout Canada and abroad.	0.0

Level: 05		Hours
ESC4305	Speaking and Presentations This course provides students with instruction on and opportunities to practise verbal, vocal and visual speaking techniques. Students also learn to organize a presentation in order to gain and keep audience attention. The course includes several short presentations given without notes and culminates in a formal presentation. In this presentation, students incorporate wide cultural differences and creative speech topics relating to sustainability, as well as demonstrating the principles of slide design.	45.0
ESC4500	Master Planning, Scheduling and Execution Students explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans and learn to identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of producing balanced and achievable Sales and Operations plans, Master Schedules and detailed schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives and resource constraints. Once achievable, plans are developed and students learn how to implement these plans and measure their performance. Hands-on exercises in the SAP MM module are used throughout the course.	45.0
ESC4503	SAP Technology Integration This course provides a solid framework for enterprise technology integration in business organizations, business processes, and business tactical and strategic decision making. The course provides students with understanding of the up-to-date basics of business reporting processes using SAP NetWeaver BW, BI, as well as the SAP ABAP computer language within the context of "the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)". Students learn and practise how to design, build, filter, and drilldown advanced search engine processes for business databases residing on a server and customize these databases to achieve a high degree of business performance. The NetWeaver BW and BI content closely follows the requirements of the SAP Associate level TERP10 certification, Business Foundation and Integration with SAP ERP.	45.0
ESC4504	Issues in Public Sector Procurement and Contracting The federal government represents a unique employment opportunity for graduates of eSCM. The Federal Public Service, provincial government departments and municipal governments have unique issues in relation to the public trust. The legislative, judicial and administrative responsibilities of government are examined within a supply chain context. Procurement, contracting and logistics occur within the context of legislation, policies and procedures special to government. This course examines the roles and responsibilities of governments, and focuses on public sector issues related to the supply chain. The evolution of e-Government is explored.	45.0
ESC4506	Logistics This course provides the student with an overview of the field of logistics execution including traffic management, inbound, outbound and internal Warehousing processes and their place in the overall integrated supply chain. Other topics covered include order processing, management information systems, channels of distribution, performance measurement, warehouse location and e-Business logistics applications. Hands-on exercises in the Sales and Distribution module of SAP are used thoughout the course.	45.0
ESC4508	E-Business Application Development II This course builds on the technical skills that students have gathered in prior related courses throughout their program of study. In particular, students learn to assimilate e-Business applications development programming to such supply chain topics as order processing and logistics.	45.0

Co-op: 02		Hours
ESC4901	E-Business Scm Co-Op Work Term II The second co-op work term provides students with experiential opportunities directly related to supply chain management and related e-business technology. The second work term centres on an expanded role with a higher level of responsibilities in the workplace. Students returning from Co-op Work Term II bring expanded knowledge and abilities to their program of study. Although centred with public and private institutions located in Eastern Ontario, co-op employment opportunities are sought throughout Canada and abroad.	0.0

Level: 06		Hours
ESC4407	Project Management This course allows students to develop a strong foundation of the project management lifecycle from inception (project charter) to closing within an organization using Project Management Institute's (PMI) body of knowledge (PMBOK version 4) framework. Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to apply to write the CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) examination. In the second half of the course, students learn to administer projects using MS Project.	45.0
ESC4603	Quality Management Quality issues and systems play a major role throughout the supply chain. This course provides a detailed examination of quality management systems and techniques through six sigma approach. Topics include concepts and approaches to total quality, implementation of total quality management (TQM), continuous improvement and reengineering, TQM techniques and practices, total quality in services, human aspects of TQM, planning and organizing TQM, total quality assessment and control, quality assurance and purchasing, quality standards, ISO 9000 2000 and ISO 14000.	45.0
ESC4604	Forecasting Forecasting is a major component of demand management and is typically required at the business planning, sales and operations planning, and master scheduling levels in a manufacturing environment. In both manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments, forecasting of demand is a prerequisite to executable plans. Long-term to short-term qualitative and quantitative, intrinsic and extrinsic forecasting models are examined in this course. Integrating forecasting with supply planning is also a focus.	45.0
ESC4605	Elective The two free electives are intented to provide broadening education for bachelor of applied business degree students. A wide range of electives taken at the degree level from recognized degree granting insitutions are possible with prior approval of the program coodinator. The electives must be at a bachelor's degree level or above and be "outside" the main area of study.	45.0
ESC4606	Business Financial Analysis This core course provides the language, concepts, and techniques for analyzing and solving financial problems faced by businesses. Topics include understanding business organizations, taxation, financial statement and cash flow analysis, financial forecasting and planning, time value of money, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital budgeting, efficient market theory and risk/return analysis.	45.0
ESC4608	Business Process Integration I This course uses SAP to concentrate on integration of business processes of production planning, financial accounting, management accounting, the procurements cycle, and sales order management while highlighting components of lifecycle data management, inventory and warehouse management and project management. This course demonstrates how these modules integrate through business processes within the ERP environment. This course is consistent with the SAP Associate level certification for Integration of Business Processes.	45.0

Co-op: 03		Hours
ESC4902	E-Business Co-Op Work Term III Immediately following academic term six, the third co-op work term provides students with experiential opportunities directly related to supply chain management and related e-business technology. The third work term centres on the opportunity to develop and implement improved methodologies. Students returning from Co-op Work Term III have the ability to integrate their program of study to career opportunities. Although centred with public and private institutions located in Eastern Ontario, co-op employment opportunities are sought throughout Canada and abroad.	0.0

Level: 07		Hours
ESC4403	Computer Networks and Data Communications This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in PC-Based and mobile (laptop) computing environments. Topics include data communications, network configuration, LANS, WANS, Internet, intranet, extranet, user/network administration and wireless networking. Students develop skills to understand the software used to access various Internet services. Students learn how the Internet functions and gain an understanding of the various technologies, hardware and software that is required to make it work. Students also learn the technology and software associated with the technical (hardware/software) requirements of SAP's ERP system.	45.0
ESC4701	Lean Principles All organizations have waste throughout their system. In fact, most companies have over 50% pure waste. Lean Principles shows you how to 'see' that 'waste' and how to eliminate it the 'right' way. You learn that Lean is not a 'tool' but a shift in 'thinking'. This new way of thinking is supported by using proper tools, such as: 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Control, Flow and Pull to reduce waste and increase value to the customer. Students are given actual examples of companies who are doing it the 'right' way and those who have done it the improper way. Companies who have implemented Lean should expect first year improvements in excess of 50% in key indicators, such as space requirements, quality, lead-time, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. Students also participate in simulations and 'hands-on' exercises to apply and visualize the theory and concepts. The goal of this course is to give students the ability to look at any industry (manufacturing and service) and understand how they can help transform companies to be more competitive and flexible to customer's changing needs in the 21st century.	45.0
ESC4706	Leadership, Governance and Sustainability Students explore five management pillars: leadership, governance, sustainability, ethics and corporate social responsibility. This senior management course looks at the ongoing challenges that face businesses in broader society, including the focus on the triple bottom line (people, profit, planet). Students do individual and team assessments of their various dynamics including, leadership, behavior, ethics/values, group process, task structure, power and conflict management. Students in this course, also mentor junior BAB students in the areas of leadership and teaming. Industry research and academic literature searches are featured in the areas of governance and sustainability. The course recognizes that all students have completed three co-op work terms in industry, thereby providing a potentially rich organizational background to apply.	45.0
ESC4707	Enterprise Architecture I Students explore the fundamental concepts and analytical tools used in business life cycle management, which provides a detailed introduction to the concepts within Business Architecture, the detailed identification and documentation of all relevant processes, roles and responsibilities that exist within an organization and the inter-relationship of these elements. Students have the opportunity to discuss and analyze "real-world" problems to provide them with the opportunity to gain experience with developing appropriate documentation, and presentations and the development of a business case.	45.0
ESC4708	Business Process Integration II This course examines organizational structures; identifying key master data for each process; utilizing required ERP transactions; and identifying key integration points between business disciplines. Students complete this course with the intention of completing an SAP Associate level designation in Integration of Business Process.	45.0
ESC4801	Strategic Supply Chain Management In this course, students explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan and implementing change. Topics include: competitive market issues; choices affecting facilities, supply chain, information technology, and organizational design; configuring and integrating internal processes; and evaluating and managing projects. Topic theory is enhanced and expanded via the students' participation in a realistic competitive ERP simulation exercise using SAP.	45.0

Level: 08		Hours
ESC4205	Law This course prepares the student for a business environment increasingly impacted by laws. It teaches the student to have an appreciation for how laws must be understood and applied by business organizations in the conduct of business. It also provides students with the ability to analyze a business issue from a general legal perspective. Emphasis is placed on intellectual property, employment law and other laws related to the workplace, contracts, torts, business organizations, debtor/creditor/bankruptcy and insurance law.	45.0
ESC4800	Escm Degree Project This course integrates many of the program objectives into a single major deliverable that may include research, planning and development of an application or process. Students employ knowledge gained throughout the program and more specifically, their co-op work terms. The underlying framework for the project in regards to content consists of; communications, supply chain management, business analysis, project management, Enterprise Systems, Lean Principles and e-Business systems development. Students identify a current issue with the support of an external business advisor and create a final report recommending/implementing a solution. Students manage the project in a real-time collaborative environment with an academic and business advisor.	45.0
ESC4803	Customer Relationship Management What differentiates organizations in the ever-expanding e-Business climate is the ability to address their customers' wants and priorities and attract and hold new customers. Long-term relationship building and collaboration with your customers is key to success - formalizing this process is CRM. From customer engagement (e-Marketing), through business transactions (e-Selling), order fulfillment (Logistics) to customer service (e-Service), CRM provides the integration with back end company systems.	45.0
ESC4804	Workplace Health and Safety This course introduces students, human resources professionals, managers, and employers who have the responsibility for human resources, to an overview on the activities and duties of the person responsible for safety compliance in business and industry, as well as an understanding of the need for personal safety awareness. The multiple dimensions of technical, legislative, political and personal issues are a required part of the training for business and human resources professionals. The course consists of topics related to basic health and safety principles as outlined under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), as well as targeting the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), the Workplace Health and Safety Agency, and the overall management of occupational health and safety and related environment programs in the workplace. The course provides information about regulatory compliance, accident and injury prevention, accident investigation, controlling liabilities, risk assessment, chemical and biological agents, worker education programs and other key issues that affect the well-being of workers.	45.0
ESC4805	Elective This is the second of two free electives to copy from Free Elective 1 and 2 pages previous in semester six.	45.0
ESC4806	Enterprise Architecture II An architectured approach is an essential first step to effective enterprise management. Given the previous exposure to business analysis, a number of approaches (frameworks and methodologies) are studied to provide a complete enterprise perspective. Business modelling fundamentals, essential framework concepts for the business and successful implemenatation strategies are highlighted. In a strategic sense, architects are the managers of any business and must collaborate effectively with a variety of interests, in particular, IT/IM team members to deliver on-time solutions within budget and recognize how the enterprise is affected in the long term. The ultimate goal of enterprise architecture is to align the IM/IT investments with the business priorities.	45.0

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Fees & Expenses

Approximate 1st Year Costs

Tuition Fees: $ 6,805
Books/Supplies: $ 1,600
Incidental Fees: $ 0
Total: $ 8,405



Tuition Fees listed are in effect for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Tuition Fees: $2,902.65 per term in Levels 01 and 02, $2,875.01 per term in Levels 03 and 04, and $2,768.53 per term in Levels 05,and 06, $2,665.99 per term in Levels 07 and 08.

Information Technology Fee: $62 per term. *

Mobile Computing Fee: $150 per term. **

Student Activity/Sports Fee: $190.50 per term.

Student Centre Building Fee: $17.50 per term.

Health Service Fee: $10 per term.

Health Plan Fee: $114.50 paid once annually. ***

A $35 graduation fee is payable in the final term.

A $25 transcript fee is payable in the first term a student attends Algonquin College.

International Students pay all relevant Canadian fees plus an International Premium of $3,600 per term.

* Students paying the Information Technology fee are provided with a network account, an email address and Internet access. For more information please visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/its/services/it_fee.htm

** The Mobile Computing Fee covers the costs associated with providing various services to students registered in mandatory laptop programs.

*** Students who have coverage with another plan can request a refund by supplying the Students' Association with documentation supporting the
request. This request will have to be made annually.

Co-op Fee: $465 payable in two inatallments in the term preceding each work term. The first installment of $100 is payable at the time of registration for co-op and is non-refundable. The second installment of $365 is payable on the standard fees due date. Students on a co-op work term will pay 10% of the Student Activity and Building Fees. Co-op students on work term in the Fall will pay the Health Plan Fee.

Books and supplies cost approximately $800 per academic term and can be purchased in the campus bookstore.

Field trip expenses are approximately $700.

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Admission Requirements  2012/20132011/2012

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Application Information

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should contact their Guidance Office to apply. For all other applicants, applications are available online at www.ontariocolleges.ca. A $95 fee applies.

Applications for Fall Term, Winter Term and Spring Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at <https:://xweb.algonquincollege.com/FormIE/index.aspx or by contacting the Registrar's Office.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar's Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave, Room C150
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Email: askalgonquin@algonquincollege.com
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Additional Information

Algonquin College has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a five-year term starting December 31, 2007. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.

Co-op Information

Three cooperative work terms are a required and critical experiential element of this Bachelor Degree in Applied Studies. Algonquin College maintains a professional co-op staff to assist students with placement and has an extensive network of co-op employers. Employers seek co-op students for a wide variety of positions related to any element or function in the supply chain. See Employment Opportunities for a description of some of these functions. For information about co-op visit www.algonquincollege.com/coop.

For more information, visit our website at www.algonquincollege.com/degrees or contact Al Pilcher, Program Coordinator, at 613-727-4723 ext. 5056 or maceg@algonquincollege.com.

eSCM Program Structure

Year Fall Winter Summer

One Academic One Academic Two Free

Two Academic Three Academic Four Co-op

Three Academic Five Co-op Academic Six

Four Co-op Academic Seven Academic Eight


Program Objectives

The Bachelor of Applied Business in e-Business Supply Chain Management (eSCM) program is committed to the development of capable, creative eSCM
professionals ready to embark on action-oriented, multi-dimensional careers in private and public business. Its graduates will be:

Competent knowledge workers, well grounded in technology-based skills and the multiple knowledge bases of eSCM;

Effective communicators and collaborators able to assume leadership roles on interdisciplinary business teams;

Critical, creative and strategic thinkers;

Informed citizens able to adapt and contribute to the changing world in which they live and work; and

Autonomous learners engaged in continuous improvement and ongoing renewal of skills and abilities.

The program's 10 Guiding Principles

The program will:

1. Help a diverse group of academically qualified learners build on the knowledge, skills and experiences that they bring to and develop within the program;

2. Provide a curriculum that opens to a wide variety of career choices, facilitates achievements of professional designations and provides a
foundation for graduate study;

3. Value student life balance, enabling students to learn, work and care for self and family;

4. Work collaboratively with employers, professional associations, learners, and others to promote continuous improvement and ensure the curriculum remains current and relevant;

5. Provide learners with an opportunity to develop a strong foundation of skills and principles applicable across business disciplines;

6. Engage learners in a collaborative, elearning laptop environment helping them to become skilled, confident users of the same kinds of technology they are expected to use in the workplace;

7. Foster the development of a community of learning in which learners, faculty, and practicing business professionals engage in intellectually stimulating discussion and exploration;

8. Provide extensive experiential opportunities (including co-op work terms) throughout the curriculum for learners to apply and link theoretical
understandings to real-world practice and to integrate learning across course boundaries;

9. Use active learning strategies that encourage the development of thinking,

research, and communications skills in increasingly complex situations; and
10. Model an effective supply chain by using an integrated, lean, and
customer-oriented program approach that links secondary educational
institutions, learners, the College, employers and society.

For more information, please contact Al Pilcher, Program Coordinator, at 613-727-4723 ext. 5056 or pilchea@algonquincollege.com.

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