Format
4 required courses (72 hours)
Delivery
Online | Learn more
Duration
Complete in 4 months or, up to 3 years
Contract Management in supply chain management involves the negotiation, supervision and assessment of agreements between parties to optimize performance and meet business goals.
In supply chain management, the effective formation and management of contracts increases clarity, manages expectations and mitigates risk. Learn how to negotiate and manage contracts by enrolling in this short, focused certificate.
Discover useful negotiation practices, hone your communication skills and examine the administrative processes associated with the formation and execution of a contract. Gain insight into the tools and techniques that result in optimal agreements as well as those that effectively address issues when they arise. Whether you are starting on a new career or already working in a supply chain role, optimize your contractual practices to improve supplier relations and business results. Engage in hands-on activities to directly apply what you learn. Courses are taught by experienced supply-chain professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of different organizations.
This program is designed for working professionals. There are no admission requirements or application processes, and courses are offered regularly throughout the year.
Highlights and benefits
Earn a recognized credential — Enhance your career prospects
Become career-ready — Prepare for a career in supply chain management as a buyer, procurement specialist, contract administrator, transportation manager, or and inventory manager
Real-world knowledge — Learn from experienced industry professionals
Gain hands-on experience — Demonstrate workplace competencies to potential employers
Online delivery — Enjoy the flexibility of online learning and complete this program from anywhere
Information session
Interested in learning more about our Supply chain contract management? Speak with program staff and instructors, and have your questions answered. Join us for a free virtual information session on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST
Register nowImportant Notice:
Effective January 2, 2025, the Supply Chain Management Extension Certificate will be suspended and the courses reorganized into three new extension certificates:
- Procurement Extension Certificate
- Transportation and Inventory Management Extension Certificate
- Supply Chain Contract Management Extension Certificate
Current students who have already completed at least one course can choose to either complete the suspended certificate or apply their coursework to any or all of the new certificates.
If you have any questions, please contact us at cebusiness@mtroyal.ca.
Course schedule
Course schedule by semester
| Fall (Sept. - Dec.) |
Winter (Jan. - April) |
Spring/Summer (May - Aug.) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Supply Chain Management | ON | ON | ON |
| Contract Management Lifecycle | ON | ON | ON |
| Negotiating Contracts | ON | ON | ON |
| Effective Workplace Communication | ON | ON | ON |
Legend
BL: Blended (Online & Classroom)
CL: Classroom
FT: Fast Track
ON: Online
IDS: Independent Study
P: Practicum
This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.
Career opportunities
The field of supply chain management includes a broad range of roles, such as the following:
- Contract specialist
- Contract manager
- Contract administrator
Your role in the industry will depend on your individual interests, previous work experience and educational background.
Survey the wide range of jobs in supply chain management and match your education and experience to those roles using Supply Chain Canada's Connector tool.
To view supply chain-related job postings that are currently available, please visit Indeed.ca*: For general information about the supply chain labour market, including past, present, and estimated future demand for workers, please visit the Canadian Supply Chain Research Foundation. Data can be searched based on occupation, geographic region, and industry.
* The job opportunities posted on the above website are provided solely for the student's information. Mount Royal does not endorse, screen or evaluate these opportunities and has no control over the accuracy of the postings or the quality or safety of the opportunities advertised. It is the student's responsibility to investigate these opportunities to ensure that they are appropriate and meet the student's expectations.
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