Welcome to the Department Of SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

OVERVIEW

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a multidisciplinary field which lies under the umbrella of business administration. It covers concepts from various domains such as logistics, operations planning, management and information technology.

The SCM program at the University of Business and Technology equips students with in-depth knowledge of key areas of supply chain management, including demand planning, operations management, strategic sourcing and purchasing, inventory management, order management, product and service support, and strategic management. In addition, the program incorporates the logistics aspect of the supply chain including transportation, distribution, warehousing, facility location analysis, and packaging.

Graduates of SCM program acquire deep understanding of modern methods, tools, and techniques of supply chain management. They are able to understand the complexities of global supply chains and can manage the cross-functional and interconnected relations within the organization and among supply chain networks.

Mission

To equip students with the core knowledge and skills required to excel as practitioners and leaders in the supply chain management and logistics arena through applied research and enhanced community engagement.

Objectives

  • To provide students with world class knowledge, skills, and tools of supply chain management.
  • To enhance students’ critical thinking, analytical skills and problem -solving capabilities pertaining supply chain issues.
  • To promote students’ field exposure and professional perspective development through increased interaction with public organizations and businesses.
  • To develop students’ interpersonal skills and ethical values.
  • To foster students and faculty engagement in community service activities.
  • To enhance the research activities to cope with the contemporary issues in supply chain management.

 

Curriculum and Plan

REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM

UBT’s Requirements Program consists of non-credited courses and English courses aimed at improving students’ language proficiency before they begin their undergraduate studies, as well as to develop and improve students’ knowledge of mathematical and analytical techniques through the medium of English Language.

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PLAN

It is highly important to follow the program plan during its different semesters as it was designed to prepare the students in each stage to totally benefit from the following one. It is crucial for the student to meet his/her academic advisor and follow the study plan of his/her major closely. This would typically include taking the lower level courses in the first and second year, getting as much of the general education as possible, and then moving to take the major courses and possibly some minor courses. This is a very carefully structured process that students should closely adhere to.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COURSES DESCRIPTION

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Career Prospects

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

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PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD

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