Langara College’s Supply Chain and Logistics program demonstrates how applied learning can translate directly into professional outcomes. A recent feature, Building Futures: The Win-Win Benefits of Practicums for Students and Employers, highlights the experience of Pranav Sharma, a student in Langara’s Supply Chain and Logistics (SCL) Post-Degree Diploma program.
During his practicum at Locher Evers International, Pranav worked in both the Manifest and Inland Freight departments. His responsibilities included preparing documentation for incoming vessels, ensuring cargo was customs-cleared, and coordinating shipment movements across Canada and into the United States. Over the course of his placement, he earned CargoWise Certified Operator status and developed practical workplace skills such as time management, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced logistics environment.
The practicum led to a job offer in the same department where he trained. His mentor, Rishabh Manchanda, a Key Account Manager and Langara SCL graduate, emphasized the value of hosting practicum students—not only as a way to support emerging professionals, but also as a pathway to identifying future team members. The experience reflects how structured work placements can bridge academic learning with real-world application.
Supply Chain and Logistics at Langara College
Langara College Continuing Studies offers a two-year, full-time Post-Degree Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics, designed for university and college graduates preparing for careers in a global industry. The program is open to international students, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents.
Effective supply chain management is essential for organizations operating in international markets. Manufacturers, service providers, and suppliers must coordinate sourcing, procurement, operations, and transportation to meet customer demand. Langara’s program is designed to build professional-level competence in these areas.
Program Overview
Students gain an intensive understanding of global supply chains, learning from industry professionals about:
- Sourcing and procurement
- Coordination and strategic management
- Materials management
- Distribution and delivery of goods and services
The curriculum combines specialized supply-chain training with professional business studies. In addition to core supply chain subjects, students complete supporting courses in:
- Finance and accounting
- Marketing
- Human resources
- Business management
This structure develops both technical and managerial competencies required in professional practice.
Program Information
- Credential: Post-Degree Diploma
- Duration: Two-year full-time program (including one term of work-placement)
- Delivery: In-person, full-time
- Courses: 21 required courses, totaling 827 in-class study hours
Students may also pursue additional professional recognition:
- Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) Certificate (upon successful completion of CIFFA exams)
- Course equivalencies toward the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation
Work Placement
The program includes a required work-placement term:
- Placement arranged by Langara
- Supervised by a supply-chain management employer
- Unpaid training position
- 8–10 weeks in one term
- Approximately 20 hours per week
This structure allows students to apply classroom learning in a professional setting, reinforcing technical knowledge and workplace skills.
Through its integrated academic and experiential design, Langara’s Supply Chain and Logistics Post-Degree Diploma prepares graduates for entry into a complex and expanding global industry—where coordination, accuracy, and strategic thinking are central to success.
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Source: Supply Chain and Logistics – Post-Degree Diploma | Langara, Building futures: The win-win benefits of practicums for students and employers | Langara
