Short Graduate Program in Logistics

Develop your competence in the fields of product procurement, production, transportation, warehousing and distribution. Take advantage of Montreal’s position as an international transportation and logistics hub.

Overview

Program overview

Holistic approach integrating notions of operations management, operational research, marketing and information technologies.

Comprehensive knowledge of the main decision-support tools used in this field.

Program characteristics

Graduate
15 credits

Part-time

On-site

Côte-des-Neiges

A bridge to your Master’s degree

The Short Graduate Program in Logistics can let you complete your training with the Master of Science (MSc) – Operations and Supply Chain Management.

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You must pass 5 courses for a total of 15 credits.

3 compulsory courses (9 credits)

OPER 60521A

Operations Strategy and Process Improvement

Subject

Opérations et logistique

Program

Maîtrise en gestion (M. Sc.)

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

More specifically, the course : - explores the many facets of Lean management and continuous improvement with the help of numerous examples; - provides an overview of improvement and problem-solving tools, and the contexts in which they are most appropriate; - shows the different stages involved in improving a process, and the management issues involved in an improvement approach; - prepares students to become players who can integrate this management practice into their daily lives, or to act as members of a process improvement team, or even as internal consultants within an organization.

Themes covered

Origins and foundations of Lean and continuous improvement
A3 problem solving
Toyota Kata and scientific thinking
Continuous improvement tools (process mapping 5s kanban pokayoke SMED etc.).
Kaizen events Reengineering and 6 sigma
Strategy deployment and hoshin kanri
Lean Management System Daily Management System (DMS) and strategic alignment
Lean Leadership
Organizational culture and the learning organization

Important notes

Course in French: OPER 60521

See the course webpage
OPER 60520A

Planning and Control of Logistics Systems

Subject

Opérations et logistique

Program

Maîtrise en gestion (M. Sc.)

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

The course covers the main issues related to the planning and control of logistics systems, namely demand forecasting, inventory management, location, network design, transportation, supply chain management, and revenue management. It aims to provide the student with theoretical and practical knowledge to plan and execute the logistics activities of a company. For each of the topics, the focus is on the modeling and analysis of the problems encountered as well as the identification of the appropriate techniques to determine the solutions.

Themes covered

- Demand forecast
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Revenue Management
- Facility Location
- Supply Chain Networks Design
- Transportation Network Design

Important notes

Course in French : OPER 60520

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OPER 60515A

Supply Chain Management: Fundamentals and Trends

Subject

Opérations et logistique

Program

Maîtrise en gestion (M. Sc.)

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

This course focuses on: 1) the main concepts underlying different forms of deployment and management of supply chains (SCs); 2) the factors and trends influencing the evolution of SC management for different sectors of activities (for-profit and non-profit); 3) the barriers and opportunities associated with the implementation of integrated SCs; and 4) the different strategies and approaches being adopted by the most successful organizations. Specifically, this course presents: - the key elements inherent in the integrated supply chain management, as well as the main concepts and their evolution over time; - the challenges and benefits associated with the implementation of integrated management; - the evolution of technologies facilitating information exchange and processing to support supply chain management (current and upcoming trends); - the applications of supply chain concepts adapted for the service and social-good sectors.

Themes covered

- Continuous Replenishment MRP MRP II and ERP
- Collaborative Sales Planning and Operations
- Efficient and responsive supply chains
- Toyota Production System Kanban and Lean Management
- Internal integration and external integration
- Bullwhip Effect and Collaborative Replenishment Programs
- DRP and flowcasting
- Risk management and supply chain resilience
- Digitizing the supply chain
- Humanitarian and healthcare logistics

Important notes

Course in French : OPER 60515

See the course webpage

2 optional courses (6 credits)

OPER 60530A

Purchasing Strategy

Subject

Opérations et logistique

Program

Maîtrise en gestion (M. Sc.)

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

Many organizations from the private and public sectors have elevated purchasing to a strategic business responsibility. The trend towards outsourcing of non-core activities makes that a very high proportion of value adding now streams from suppliers. Accordingly, we will discuss strategic questions in purchasing such as: - Why and how outsource an activity? - How to organize the purchasing function? - How to manage relationships with suppliers? - How to measure and improve supplier performance? - How to attract the best suppliers? - What are the links between purchasing and organizational performance? - How can purchasing contribute to the sustainability objectives of an organization?

Themes covered

Outsourcing; the role of purchasing in outsourcing decisions; procurement outsourcing
Organizing the purchasing function: centralized vs. decentralized approaches
Purchasing portfolio models TCO
Selecting evaluating and developing suppliers
Managing supplier relationships
Purchasing ethics and sustainability
Global sourcing benefits and costs

Important notes

Course in French : OPER 60530

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OPER 60502A

Transportation Systems

Subject

Opérations et logistique

Program

Maîtrise en gestion (M. Sc.)

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

More specifically, this course describes the planning and control processes used in freight transportation systems. The emphasis is placed on the following activities: long distance dispatch and transportation planning, freight handling operations in terminals, pick-up and delivery and fleet management. All transportation modes are covered. This course also introduces students to the most relevant decision support tools and technologies which may be used to improve the performance of transportation companies. We also discuss the main strategic issues related to transportation systems such as the use of new technologies, the establishment of partnerships between carriers and shippers, and the trend towards offering integrated logistics services.

Themes covered

- Role and importance of transportation in logistics
- Characteristics of different transportation modes and infrastructures
- Operations planning and control process in transportation
- Decision support techniques and technologies in transportation
- Strategic issues and trends in transportation

Important notes

Course in French : OPER 60502

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OPER 60501A

Warehousing Systems Design

Subject

Opérations et logistique

Program

Maîtrise en gestion (M. Sc.)

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

This course allows the student to understand how to develop a warehousing and distribution strategy; how the warehousing and distribution strategy will influence the choice of equipment, working methods and technology; how to analyze the human and financial impact on the company's operating costs. The course aims to inform the student about available technologies and have him develop his analytical skills in practical situations.

Themes covered

- Warehouse design process
- Order picking process planning
- Choice of equipment
- Layout
- Technology

Important notes

Course in French : OPER 60501

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Preparatory courses

If your previous training does not meet the requirements of the specialization, you will need to take one or more preparatory undergraduate courses. You have one year to take these courses, preferably at the start of your MSc studies.

OPER 20525A

Logistics

Subject

Opérations et logistique

Program

Bachelor’s degree (BBA)

Location

Côte-des-Neiges

Instruction mode

On-site learning

Credits

3

The main topics of the course are: - Inventory management; - warehousing and picking activities; - transportation; - strategic issues such as facility location, distribution network design and international aspects of supply and distribution.

Themes covered

Definition of logistics and logistics network
Total cost concept and the interdependency of logistics costs
Trends in logistics
Inventory management models for deterministic demand
Inventory management models for stochastic demand
Picking methods and techniques in a distribution center
Warehousing technologies and equipment
Shipper's process for national transportation
Actors in the international transportation chain and Incoterms
Bullwhip effect
Distribution resource planning and vendor-managed inventory
Logistics network design

Important notes

Course in French : OPER 20525 Prerequisite(s) : OPER 10500(A/E)

See the course webpage
OPER 40530A

Operation Management

Subject

Opérations et logistique

Program

Diplôme d'études supérieures

Location

Other

Instruction mode

Blended synchronous learning

Credits

3

- Understand the strategic importance of operations management within services and industrial businesses. - Situate operations management within a business and the logistics chain and master the related elements of decision making at the strategic, tactical and operational levels. - Understand the connections between decisions relating to operations management and those that come from other functions of the business. - Understand and the main operations management and production tools. - Know and assess the recent trends and developments in operations management and logistics.

Themes covered

Particular aspects and objectives of the operations function;
Operations system design (product and process choices work methods layout capacity decisions etc.);
Quality management;
Planning and tracking of short- medium- and long-term operations;
Basic principles of procurement

Important notes

Course in French : OPER 40530 This course is offered for the graduate overseas program only.

See the course webpage

Deadlines for submitting admission applications

Fall term: no later than March 1st
Winter term: no later than September 15th
Summer term: no admissions

International applicants

This program is offered part time. See our article (in French) to learn about the immigration rules.

Conditions and required documents

Select the education system in which you studied:

French system

Admission requirements

Degree required

You must hold at least a general Licence degree or a State-recognized bachelor's degree after at least 3 years of university studies (180 ECTS) in management or a related field.

Not eligible:

RNCP certifications
Bachelor universitaire de technologie (BUT)
Bachelor's and License degrees including a technical degree (BTS or DUT)

Minimum GPA

You must have earned an average of at least 12 out of 20 for all years of university studies.

Admission test

The admission test (GRE, TAGE MAGE or GMAT) is optional but strongly recommended to support your application.

Language requirements

Documents required for admission

You will need to provide documents as part of the admission process.

Check the list of required documents

Capacity is limited for certain programs. HEC Montréal does not guarantee that all eligible applicants will be accepted.

Another system

Admission requirements

Degree required

You must hold a State-recognized undergraduate degree after 3 years of university studies (180 ECTS) in management or a related field.

Not eligible: bachelor’s or License degrees including a technical degree (BTS, DTS, or DUT).

Minimum GPA

You must have earned an average of at least 12 out of 20 or a comparable average for all years of university studies according to the country’s grading system.

Admission test

The admission test (GRE, TAGE MAGE or GMAT) is optional but strongly recommended to support your application.

Language requirements

Documents required for admission

You will need to provide documents as part of the admission process.

Check the list of required documents

Capacity is limited for certain programs. HEC Montréal does not guarantee that all eligible applicants will be accepted.

Estimated tuition fees

The amounts below are approximate. For the detailed amounts per credit or per term, see the tuition fee schedule (PDF, 107 Kb). These amounts do not include the cost of health insurance, course materials, housing, or other expenses.

Each term, you will receive a bill with the exact amount you owe based on your credit load.

Residents of Quebec

You pay the Quebec rate if you are a resident of Quebec according to certain criteria, such as having a Quebec birth certificate or a Québec Selection Certificate.

Total cost of a 15-credit program: $2,400

See if you meet one of the Quebec residence criteria.

Canadians who are not-residents of Quebec

You pay the Canadian rate if you are a citizen by birth or naturalization, an Indigenous person, or a permanent resident of Canada.

Total cost of a 15-credit program

Program in English: $7,200
Program in French: $5,600

See whether you can receive an exemption and pay the Quebec rate.

French and Belgian Francophone students

Through an agreement between governments, you are eligible for an exemption allowing you to pay the Quebec rate instead of the international rate.

Total cost of a 15-credit program: $2,400

Check the conditions you must meet to receive this exemption.