Transportation Logistics
About the Program
Are you interested in transport management and the supply chain? Join LaSalle College Montréal's Transportation Logistics program (ACS), designed to meet the growing needs of the business community,
By the end of this program, you will be able to apply your knowledge and skills in positions among the following four categories (including continental and intercontinental transportation): air, marine, road, and rail transportation.
Learning Outcomes
- Consider factors such as distance, traffic conditions, and fuel costs to optimize transportation routes.
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to ensure the smooth flow of goods.
- Perform tasks related to the different stages of the transport logistics process.
- Manage inventory levels effectively.
Profile
Successful Transportation and Procurement Managers have a unique combination of skills, including:
Optimization
Determine the most efficient and cost-effective routes for transporting goods.Supply Chain Management
Understand the broader supply chain and how transportation fits into it.Inventory Management
Ensure that goods are available when needed without excessive storage costs.Problem Solving
Implement solutions to resolve issues such as delays, route changes, or equipment failures.
Career Prospects
According to Randstad, major logistics companies are experiencing an increase in online sales, supply demands, and a growing preference for contactless deliveries. Having specialized skills will increase the salary of these workers.
Career Fields
Alumni will be able to work as Transportation Managers or Procurement Managers in varied environments:
- Customs brokerage offices,
- Freight forwarders,
- Commerce companies,
- Consumer product companies and manufacturers,
- Warehouses,
- Companies specialized in personal transportation and merchandise transportation,
- SMEs and national and international corporations.
Diploma & Accreditation
This Attestation of College Studies (ACS) is approved by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur of Québec and is internationally recognized.
ACS programs are part of continuing education and destined primarily for adults seeking to add value to their skill set or reorient their career.
Required Materials
A laptop computer is mandatory for study in this program. This laptop must be equipped with the Windows operating system to work with all software.
Mentors may request other standard or student-licensed software mandatory for their courses to be installed.
It has been determined that a Windows PC is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.
Minimum Requirements :
- Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent
- 8 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Recommended Requirements
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 12 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
We recommend purchasing an external numeric keyboard if your laptop does not already have one.
Required software: Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Admissions Criteria
Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.
Every application is reviewed by the College.
To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:
Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or
Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or
Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or
Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.
Academic Dates
LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.
We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.
Processing time:
- Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
- International applicants: up to six months.
Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.
Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.
List of Courses
ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.
Concentration Courses
- Transportation Law, Contracts and Insurances (60 h)
- Procurement and Inventory Management (75 h)
- Logistics Management (60 h)
- Logistics Information Systems (60 h)
- Passenger Transportation (45 h)
- Supply Production Chain Management (60 h)
- Distribution Management (60 h)
- Control Panel in Logistics Transportation (60 h)
- Intercontinental Transportation (75 h)
- International Payments (60 h)
- Network Logistics (45 h)
- International Logistics Management (45 h)
- Introduction to ERP (45 h)
- Road Transportation and Organization (60 h)
- Customs and International Agreements (45 h)
- Internship (120 h)
* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.
Tuition & Aid
LaSalle College programs qualify for the Loans and Bursaries Programs offered by the ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec, and for several other types of loans and bursaries.
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