Sahand Ashtab
Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management
Department: Financial and Information Management
Phone:
902-563-1178
Email: Sahand_Ashtab@cbu.ca
Supply Chain Management
Program Snapshot
- Program Types: Major, Minor
- Fields of Study: Business
- This area of study is offered in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Help The World Operate With Precision
When you consider the means for an entire island to operate, you quickly get a sense of the importance of a reliable and efficient supply chain. In Canada, the supply chain is one of the most essential sectors of the economy, involving more than 767,000 workers from a range of occupations and industries. Cape Breton University’s newly designed courses in supply chain management introduce all facets of supply chain management from theoretical and practical perspectives.
As efficient management of transportation and logistics is vital to economic growth, organizations are increasingly placing emphasis on improving their operations and supply chain performance. A degree in supply chain management at CBU involves the management of materials, finances and information as they move from manufacturer to the end user.
The four-year Bachelor of Business Administration program now offers students the opportunity to focus on supply chain management theory and practice, providing them with the foundations to understanding today’s global economy.
Sample Courses and Resources
Why study at CBU?
Because we’re a close-knit community, we rely on the knowledge we draw from each other on a daily basis. That’s part of the reason teaching is a top priority at CBU. From accessible, friendly teachers who guide you to success, to our modern facilities where they share their experience with you, our faculty is world class. They focus on the work that takes place in the classroom. The work that will give you the runway you need to take off toward success.
What skills will I gain from this program?
- Develop an understanding of potential risks in global sourcing, including hidden costs of working alongside different geopolitical zones, cultural differences, time zones, currency exchange, and exposure to financial and political risks in some emerging economies.
- Learn to identify potential markets, tap into skills or resources not readily or economically available on a local level, and develop alternative collaborators to achieve goals.
Possible Career Paths
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Procurement Specialist
- General Management and Business
Admission Requirements
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General Requirements for High School Graduates
- See CBU’s English Language Requirements here.
- English 12 (academic or advanced)
- Math 12 (academic or advanced)
- 3 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level courses
Please select your country to view admission requirements.
Transfer Student Requirements
- In order to transfer to CBU you must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
- You must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program, found under the Canadian or International tabs of this tool.
- To see if your institution is an articulation partner, please view our articulation agreements page.
- Please email us if you have specific questions about admission requirements and transferring to CBU:
- International students: internationaladmissions@cbu.ca.
- Canadian students / Permanent Residents of Canada: admissions@cbu.ca