Overview
The part-time Operations Management - Materials Management Certificate is tailored for working professionals interested in material handling across purchasing, production, traffic, and warehousing. Graduates are ready for the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) exams, setting them up for success in the field.
Why is the Materials Management Certificate one of our most popular programs? The handling of materials through purchasing, production, traffic, and warehousing is a key aspect of much of today’s economy and requires effective, trained professionals to make sure it all works correctly for businesses to function.
This program is designed by working operations professionals with specific consideration to the practical needs of your career as well as preparation for the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management CPIM exams.
About the program
- Designed for working adults seeking to work with production, materials, and inventory
Interested? Learn more about how BCIT prepares you for success in the Program Details.
Who should complete the Materials Management Certificate?
This program might be right for you if:
- You’re organized
- You have some work experience
- You are or hope to work with materials, buying, production, and inventory
Ready to advance your career in business operations through materials management? Enroll today at the Entrance Requirements page.
What grads can do
By learning from industry professionals at BCIT, you’ll be able to apply your new skills to your existing role or use these skills to move into a material management position. The focus on practical training means that your course topics will relate directly to your potential positions such as purchasing coordinator, production manager, or warehouse supervisor.
Learn more about the job opportunities awaiting you at the Graduating and Jobs page.
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Entrance Requirements
About Flexible Learning
Take a single course or work towards a credential at your own pace.
Part-time courses are offered in various scheduling formats, including at night or on weekends, flexible daytime delivery, or you can opt for distance or online learning. If you meet the prerequisites and there’s space available, you can register for a course immediately. Courses are offered in each of three terms: Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring/Summer (April).
To earn your credential, you must complete a Part-time Program Declaration Request. Applications are processed throughout the year.
Application processing
This program is open to declarations beginning:
- February 1st* for the January intake
- May 1st* for the April intake
- October 1st* for the September intake
Entrance requirements
Declarations submitted for program intakes beginning April 1, 2025 or later will be evaluated using the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement below.
- English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
International applicants
This program is available to international applicants. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program.
Program declaration
Declaring your Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) program ensures that BCIT is aware of your intent to complete a program as it is currently outlined and provides you the opportunity to apply for transfer credit.
To submit your declaration:
- Answer all questions completely.
- If required, convert transcripts and documents to PDF files.
- Have a credit card ready to pay the application fee.
Declare Now
Upon approval, a program plan letter will be sent to you confirming your program of study. Please allow approximately eight weeks for processing.
Scheduled Intakes
Ongoing Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) intakes: January, April, and September.
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Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information on domestic and international tuitions.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance may be available for this program. For more information, please contact Student Financial Aid and Awards.
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Courses
Important updates to Flexible Learning
English Requirement: Find out more.
Well known for a focus on practical knowledge, BCIT’s courses are all developed by working industry professionals to give you the most current, relevant skills you need for your career. In this program, you’ll gain experience with key elements of materials management, including purchasing, scheduling, resource planning, Canadian customs, and more. You’ll also be able to choose from a variety of electives for training that matches your own personal career goals.
The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) exam preparation courses APIC 1171 to APIC 1175 will be replaced by APIC 1161 CPIM Part 1 and APIC 2262 CPIM Part 2. This is a result of reconfiguring the APICS CPIM program. Students who have successfully taken any BCIT APIC course will be able to use the credit hours towards the Materials Management certificate.
Please note: part-time programs and courses are open enrolment and although we make every effort to accommodate demand, course registration cannot be guaranteed in every semester. High demand courses fill quickly and may result in students unable to register for a course that semester. Courses may also be cancelled due to low enrolment.
Program matrix
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1. Required Courses: | Credits | ||
---|---|---|---|
ASCM 1000 | Basics of Supply Chain Management | 3.0 | |
COMM 1103 | Introduction to Business and Technical Communication | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1175 | Warehouse Management 1 | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1191 | Purchasing | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1193 | Facility Planning and Design | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1198 | Operations Management Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2275 | Warehouse Management 2 | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2298 | Business Process Improvement | 3.0 | |
TDMT 1409 | Canada Customs and Free Trade Agreements | 4.0 | |
2. Complete 3.0 credits from the following: | Credits | ||
OPMT 1106 | Quality Management Fundamentals | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1187 | Project Management Essentials | 3.0 | |
3. Complete 16.0 credits from the following list of electives: | Credits | ||
APIC 1181 | Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Certification | 3.5 | |
APIC 1191 | Supply Chain Professional Certification (CSCP) | 3.5 | |
ASCM 2000 | Planning & Inventory Management, Certified in CPIM 8.0 | 4.0 | |
BSUS 1110 | Introduction to Sustainable Business Management | 4.0 | |
BSYS 2000 | Applied Data Analytics in Excel | 4.0 | |
BSYS 4051 | Business Operations Modelling with Excel | 3.5 | |
BSYS 4061 | Advanced Business Operations Systems in Access | 3.5 | |
BUSA 1305 | Supervisory Skills | 3.0 | |
BUSA 2005 | Principles of Management | 4.0 | |
BUSA 4500 | International Business Practices | 3.0 | |
BUSA 4705 | Leading People and Teams Across Cultures | 4.0 | |
COMM 2203 | Business and Technical Reports | 3.0 | |
FMGT 1152 | Accounting for the Manager | 3.0 | |
HRMG 2805 | Workplace Health & Safety | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1110 | Business Mathematics | 4.0 | |
OPMT 1192 | Inventory Planning and Control | 3.0 | |
OPMT 1710 | Introduction to Lean Concepts | 3.0 | |
OPMT 2710 | Advanced Lean Concepts | 3.0 | |
OPMT 4699 | Enterprise Performance Management | 3.0 | |
Total Credits: | 47.0 |
Check current availability of courses for this program.
Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
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Program Details
The Materials Management Certificate program gives you the training and education necessary to pursue a career in materials management, including positions like purchasing manager, warehouse supervisor, and more.
Whether you’re already involved in materials management, buying, or a related profession, this program helps you refine your skills and advance your career. Likewise, the practical training will be of interest to production and inventory control professionals who want to increase their knowledge of the field as well as newcomers to the profession who want to acquire a solid foundation on which to build a career.
Program delivery
Blended: This program is delivered partly on campus and partly online.
Program location
Courses may be offered at the following locations:
Burnaby Campus
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Downtown Campus
555 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
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Graduating & Jobs
By earning your Materials Management Certificate at BCIT, you’ll be preparing for lifelong success in business operations. The hands-on experience and useable knowledge you earn through this program helps you gain the skills that can make you the most effective and successful at your chosen career.
Some job opportunities:
- Administrative Services Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Purchasing Coordinator/Manager
- Accounts Coordinator/Manager
- Production Supervisor/Manager
- Warehouse Supervisor/Manager
- Inventory Analyst
- Product Manager
Graduate employment outcomes
The BCIT student outcomes report presents summary findings from the annual survey of former students administered by BC Stats one to two years after graduation. These reports combine the last three years of available results for the 2021-2023 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2020-2022 graduates and for Degree 2019-2021 graduates. The reports are organized into three-page summaries containing information on graduates’ labour market experiences and opinions regarding their education. More detailed information can be accessed at the BC Student Outcomes website.
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Apply for graduation
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, complete an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF] and submit it to Student Information and Enrolment Services.
Allow approximately six to eight weeks for processing.
All financial obligations to the Institute must be met prior to issuance of any credential.
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Contact Us
Ruth MacKay
Flexible Learning Program Assistant – Operations Management
Tel: 604-412-7417
Email: Ruth_MacKay@bcit.ca
Juan Azmitia
Flexible Learning Coordinator – Operations Management
Tel: 604-453-4005
Email: Juan_Azmitia@bcit.ca
Contact a Flexible Learning Program Advisor with the BCIT program name in the subject line if you have a question about:
- Course selection and program planning
- Declaring your program
- Making changes to your approved program plan
- Applying for transfer credit and advanced placement
- Laddering options
- Job placement and graduate outcomes
- Student life
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