The Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B.B.A. LSCM) program prepares students to address challenges and build on opportunities available in the dynamic world of global commerce. The comprehensive curriculum in this program integrates theoretical and practical applications, providing students with the skills and insights needed to excel in the intricacies of logistics and supply chain management.
In this program, students develop effective sourcing and procurement strategies through hands-on experiences. They explore cutting edge technologies including predictive analytics and blockchain applications, technologies which have revolutionized supply chain management. This program instills a sense of responsibility, guiding students through international standards and frameworks to make informed and morally sound decisions. Students prepare to assess the risks associated with
raw material shortages, climate change, and shifting consumer demands, thus ensuring the resilience and adaptability of supply chains.
This program is more than an academic pursuit, it is a transformative life-long learning experience, shaping students into forward-thinking professionals who are ready to assume the role of a procurement specialist. As such, students develop skills in contract negotiation, optimizing sourcing strategies, acting as supply chain analysts to enhance operational efficiency, and championing eco-friendly practices within supply chain. In addition, this program equips students for roles in transportation and distribution, strategic sourcing, and entrepreneurship in the logistics sector.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
2. Two-year Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| LSCM1001 | Principles of Logistics & Supply Chain | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH1070 | Applied Mathematics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Elective: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1003 | Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 12 | 11 | 4 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| ACCT1001 | Financial Accounting | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMP1401 | Introduction to Computers & Information Systems | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MRKT1001 | Principles of Marketing | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 12 | 9 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| BKFT1001 | Principles of Finance | ACCT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| HRMG1001 | Principles of Human Resource Management | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 30 | 24 | 19 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| ECON2010 | Business Economics | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| LSCM2010 | Operations Management | BUSG2002 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MISY2010 | Management Information Systems | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 7 | ||||||
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 12 | 10 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| BUSG2010 | Qatar Business Law | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MGMT2010 | Organizational Behavior | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| RSST3001 | Research & Statistics | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 4 | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 12 | 10 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| BUSG2002 | Project Management | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SCIE1002 | Science & the Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 6 | 5 | 2 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 30 | 25 | 14 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| LSCM3010 | Supply Chain Planning & Control | LSCM1001 & BUSG2002 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| LSCM3020 | Transport & Logistics Management | LSCM1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MGMT3035 | Business Ethics | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 4 | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 12 | 10 | 5 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| LSCM3030 | Strategic Sourcing & Procurement | LSCM3010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| LSCM3040 | Legal Environment & Supply Chain Contracts | BUSG2010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| LSCM3050 | Warehousing & Inventory Management | BUSG2002 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| LSCM4081 | Maritime & Ports Management | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 12 | 8 | 8 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| MGMT4000 | Strategic & Sustainable Management | MGMT2010 & Min 60 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| LSCM4082 | Marine Economics & International Trade | ECON2010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 6 | 5 | 2 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 30 | 23 | 15 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| BUSG4101 | Practicum in Business | - | - | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| LSCM4010 | Supply Chain Modelling & Analytics | LSCM3010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| LSCM4020 | Technology Management in Logistics & Supply Chain | MISY2010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| LSCM4083 | Marine Insurance | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MGMT4010 | Leadership & Change Management | MGMT2010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 15 | 10 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| BUSG4201 | Capstone Project | BUSG4101 | - | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| LSCM4030 | Data Driven Decision Making | LSCM4010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| LSCM4040 | Sustainable Practices in Logistics & Supply Chain | LSCM3010 & LSCM3030 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| LSCM4084 | Shipbroking & Chartered Vessel Operations | LSCM4081 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 12 | 7 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 12 | ||||||
| BUSG4301 | Work Placement | BUSG4201 ; CGPA>2.0 | This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. | 9 | 0 | 40 |
| Semester 12 Total: | 9 | 0 | 40 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 36 | 17 | 64 | |||
| Program Total | 126 | 89 | 112 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B.B.A. LSCM) program may choose to advance their academic career by completing a Post-Graduate diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or a Master’s level program in a related field at an accredited university.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B.B.A. LSCM) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cargo Network Planning Analyst
- Logistics Analyst
- Logistics Executive
- Logistics Specialist
- Production and Operations Specialist (Manufacturing)
- Shipment Coordinator
- Supply and Distribution Specialist
- Supply Chain Coordinator