University of Alberta

Purchasing and Supply Management

Diploma in Supply Management

The diploma program, offered in cooperation with the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), consists of a series of courses and seminars in supply management to meet the need for proficiency in functional area processes and technical competencies. The training consists of introductory technical courses, soft skill seminars and business management seminars.

Granted from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada
With 7,000 members working across private and public sectors, PMAC is the principal source of supply chain training, education and professional development in the country, requiring all members to adhere to a Code of Ethics.

Program Objectives

  • Learn the fundamentals of procurement, transportation, logistics and operations
  • Master the tactical skills you need on a day-to-day basis
  • Gain recognition for your commitment to your skills development
  • Demonstrate your ability to assume more responsibility within your organization
  • Maximize your productivity and efficiency

Prerequisites and Obtaining your Diploma

There are no employment or education pre-requisites for this program.

Students are not required to apply for admission to the University of Alberta but only need to register for each course on an individual basis.

Complete all the program requirements (below) to be eligible to receive a Diploma in Supply Management granted by the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. Once the requirements are completed students apply directly to PMAC for their Diploma.

Association contact: Alberta Institute Purchasing Management Association of Canada
780.944.0355 or their website
Extension contact: Management Certificate Programs office at 780.492.3027

Complete all 10 courses to earn a Diploma:

Technical Courses (39 hours each)

Complete all 4
 course # days starts  cost
EXPMAC 5634 Introduction to Logistics $625
SD Nov 3
T Jan 15
EXPMAC 5635 Introduction to Operations Management $625
R Sep 13
SD Feb 23
EXPMAC 5632 Introduction to Procurement $625
SD Sep 29
W Jan 16
EXPMAC 5633 Introduction to Transportation $625
W Sep 12
SD Jan 12
M-Monday T-Tuesday W-Wednesday R-Thursday F-Friday S-Saturday D-Sunday

Soft Skills Seminars (2 day seminars)

Complete all 3
 course # days starts  cost
EXPMAC 5693 Introduction to Business Communications $615
SD Jan 19
EXPMAC 5694 Introduction to Negotiations $615
MT Feb 11
EXPMAC 5695 Introduction to Contract Law and Administration $615
MT Sep 24
SD Feb 2
M-Monday T-Tuesday W-Wednesday R-Thursday F-Friday S-Saturday D-Sunday

Business Management Seminars (2 day seminars)

Complete all 3
 course # days starts  cost
EXPMAC 5696 Introduction to Accounting and Finance $615
SD Nov 24
MT Mar 11
EXPMAC 5697 Introduction to Marketing $615
SD Oct 20
SD Mar 16
EXPMAC 5698 Introduction to Business Planning $615
MT Nov 26
M-Monday T-Tuesday W-Wednesday R-Thursday F-Friday S-Saturday D-Sunday

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