About the course

The Strategic Merchandising Operations Management, two-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate is an innovative program that provides students with a unified foundation to manage and control merchandising operations in the modern world. The future of merchandising operations is dynamic, and this program prepares university and college graduates for exciting careers in digital merchandising and retail management operations. In the program, students gain specialized expertise and technical knowledge to build an in-depth understanding of contemporary merchandise management and build strategies to support the flow of a product from the manufacturer to the consumer. Throughout this highly interactive program, students are introduced to the responsibilities and current tools of operations and supply chain management and how the entire value chain is operationalized for maximum efficiency. As such, program curriculum focuses on relevant areas such as finance, product selection and procurement, inventory management, resource planning, merchandising information systems and operational leadership. Students will combine these core concepts with courses in digital merchandising and online marketing to build the skills necessary to be successful in today?s ever-changing digital world. The importance of corporate social responsibility, as well as equity, diversity and inclusion in Canadian businesses and how to apply these concepts in their workplaces are also covered. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Mississauga
Spring (May), 2024	Mississauga
Fall (September), 2024	Mississauga
Winter (January), 2025	Mississauga
Spring (May), 2025	Mississauga
Fall (September), 2025	Mississauga
Winter (January), 2026	Mississauga
Spring (May), 2026	Mississauga

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Lambton College

A university degree.

　　The admissions process is competitive and meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

　　Lambton College reserves the right to alter information including admission requirements and to cancel at any time a program or course, to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered, to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies or changes in the job market, to change the pathways third-party certification bodies, or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations or over-acceptance of offers of admission. In the event Lambton College exercises such a right, Lambton College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to Lambton College.

　　English Language Requirements

　　Applicants must demonstrate language proficiency by submitting one of the following scores:

　　IELTS of 6.5

　　- or -

　　IELTS of 6.0 + Completion of EAP-3106 (English for Academic Purposes) during first term of study.

　　TOEFL iBT 79

　　-or-

　　TOEFL 70 + Completion of EAP-3106 (English for Academic Purposes) during first term of study.

　　Passed Lambton Institute of English placement test

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Lambton College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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