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Course description

Explore the information technology system components and infrastructure requirements critical to the successful execution of all supply chain management functions. You will discover the strategic importance of globalization, digitization, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Software as a Service (SaaS), e-commerce, and e-procurement. Finally, you will examine how electronic data interchange (EDI), radio frequency identification (RFID), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cryptocurrency, blockchain, the internet of things (IoT), cloud computing, data analytics, predictive analysis, the omnichannel marketplace, and cybersecurity drive modern supply chain performance.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • use technology, e-procurement and e-commerce to enhance an organization's supply chain business processes. 
  • assess whether Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a strategic fit for an organization by understanding where it fits in terms of strategic, tactical and operational activities or functions. 
  • determine whether Software as a Service (SaaS) or an ERP system upgrade is necessary to perform required function(s).
  • identify the most common software vendors providing supply chain IT systems and applications. 
  • discuss how the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cryptocurrency, blockchain, cloud computing, data analytics and predictive analysis support organizations in the digital global marketplace. 
  • assess the ability of an organization to source and purchase materials and/or services using the internet and e-procurement applications.  
  • identify Extensible Markup Language (XML) and electronic data interchange (EDI). 
  • explain what cybersecurity is, why it is important, what steps need to be taken to implement it and what needs to be done to ensure continued systems integrity. 

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Section title
Technology and e-Procurement
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Aug 10, 2026 to Sep 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXCM-Su non-credit $597.00
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

Available at the Cougars Campus Store for online order or in-person purchase. Search by any available Term and Department XSCM. If your course does not display, email campusstore@mtroyal.ca or phone 403.440.6300. 

Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 / toll free 1.866.775.2673.

Section title
Technology and e-Procurement
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Nov 16, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
21.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXCM-F non-credit $597.00
Potential Discount(s)
Reading List / Textbook

Available at the Cougars Campus Store for online order or in-person purchase. Search by any available Term and Department XSCM. If your course does not display, email campusstore@mtroyal.ca or phone 403.440.6300. 

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline November 19, 2026
  • This is an online asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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