DURHAM COLLEGE AND TRENT UNIVERSITY
Accelerating Talent for Supply Chain Sector with New Diploma-to-Degree Agreement

Durham College (DC) and Trent University Durham Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have established a new transfer agreement that provides students in DC's Supply Chain and Operations diploma and advanced diploma programs with an accelerated pathway to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Trent Durham.

Through the agreement, eligible graduates can fast-track their bachelor's degree by transferring earned credits from the college to Trent. Students in this pathway will build on the practical, experiential knowledge gained at DC with a broader theoretical foundation at Trent and further application of logistics and supply chain principles. By working together, the institutions will strengthen opportunities for students pursuing careers in one of Canada's fastest growing and most critical sectors.

"This agreement recognizes the deep value of the applied, hands-on training our students receive and gives them the opportunity to build on that with further academic theory - a combination that sets them up for success working in the complex world of supply chain management," said Cristina Italia, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Information Technology at DC.

Industry demand continues to rise for supply chain professionals who can manage disruption, drive innovation, and lead in a rapidly evolving global market. By staying local while accessing high-quality education from both institutions, students benefit from convenience, continuity, and strong ties to regional employers.

"Dependable supply chains are the backbone of our global economy, so it is vital that we support the education and training of new talent in this field," said Dr. Scott Henderson, Vice-President and Head of Trent University Durham GTA. "Businesses here in the Durham Region and around the world need leaders in logistics who can navigate shifting policies and emerging technology to help them succeed and grow. With this pathway, our institutions will facilitate a new generation of leaders and experts." 

The pathway is open to both current and recent DC graduates who began their studies from fall 2020 onward, who are looking to enhance their credentials. 

For more information about this and other pathways, visit Durham College Transfer Pathways or ontransfer.ca.