The Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (B.B.A. LSCM) prepares students with a strong foundation in supply chain operations, strategic sourcing, and border management, while developing essential skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Through hands-on learning, including labs, simulations, and fieldwork, students engage with real-world challenges and explore emerging technologies including predictive analytics, blockchain, supply chain specific software, and technological applications.
With a focus on adaptability and innovation, the program prepares students to respond to global disruptions, changing consumer demands, environmental trends, and regulatory concerns. Whether aiming for careers in procurement, transportation, customs, or entrepreneurship, graduates are equipped to lead and make a positive impact in the field. The program is for those who enjoy planning, analyzing, and optimizing systems and is ideal for students interested in the fast-paced and dynamic world of global trade and e-commerce. It blends practical experience with strategic and tactical insights, making it an ideal choice for forward-thinking individuals ready to shape the future of supply chain management.
Students in the B.B.A. in LSCM have the option to choose from two concentrations: Marine Transportation or Customs and Border Management.
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 |
| CUBM1001 | Principles of Border Management | - | - | 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 |
| CUBM2001 | Customs Regulations | CUBM1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MISY2010 | Management Information Systems | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 5 | ||||||
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| CUBM2010 | International Trade Terms & Treaties | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 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 |
| MRKT1001 | Principles of Marketing | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 12 | 9 | 9 | |||
| 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 | 24 | 17 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| LSCM3020 | Transport & Logistics Management | LSCM1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MGMT3035 | Business Ethics | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 7 | ||||||
| BUSG2010 | Qatar Business Law | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 7 Total: | 9 | 8 | 2 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| LSCM3040 | Legal Environment & Supply Chain Contracts | BUSG2010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| LSCM4081 | Maritime & Ports Management | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 6 | 4 | 4 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| MGMT4000 | Strategic & Sustainable Management | MGMT2010 & Min 60 Credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 3 | 3 | 0 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 18 | 15 | 6 | |||
| 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 |
| LSCM4021 | Technology for Supply Chain & Border Management | MISY2010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 10 Total: | 12 | 8 | 10 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| BUSG4201 | Capstone Project | BUSG4101 | - | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| LSCM4030 | Data Driven Decision Making | LSCM4010 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| MGMT4010 | Leadership & Change Management | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 9 | 6 | 8 | |||
| 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 | 0 |
| Semester 12 Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 30 | 14 | 18 | |||
| Program Total | 108 | 77 | 60 | |||
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
- Customs Agent
- Customs Clearance Specialist
- Border Management Expert
- Supply and Distribution Specialist
- Supply Chain Coordinator