Major 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.
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Vision
To provide
students with core 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.
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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.
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Dr. Karim Mohamed Soliman , Head of Supply Chain Management Department
Welcome to the Supply Chain Management Department at the College of Business Administration, where we prepare the next generation of leaders to excel in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields in today’s global economy.
Our program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the challenges of modern supply chains, from logistics and procurement to operations and sustainability. Through a curriculum that integrates local and global perspectives, we aim to produce professionals who can drive innovation, optimize processes, and create value in both private and public sectors while contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The Supply Chain Management Department is committed to fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment that empowers our students to achieve their academic and professional goals. By aligning our program with the strategic goals of Vision 2030, we prepare graduates to contribute to economic diversification, sustainability, and the development of Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub.
We look forward to helping you embark on an exciting journey toward a successful career in supply chain management.
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Requirements Program
UBT’s Requirement 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.
The program also familiarizes students with the requirements of undergraduate study, study skills and disciplines of all forms.
The program consists of the following courses:
Language Levels(English Language Academy "ELA")
Pre - Calculus(depending on the placement test)
At first, newly admitted students are required to take an English placement test to determine his / her level.Each student will be placed according to his/ her test results in the following list:
COURSE
UNITS
PREREQUISITE
MATH-099-1 Pre-Calculus
3
EL-400-1 English Language Level 4
EL-100-1 English Language Level 1
1
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EL-200-1 Academic English Level 2
1
EL-100-1 English Language Level 1
EL-300-1 Academic English Level 3
1
EL-200-1 Academic English Level 2
EL-400-1 Academic English Level 4
1
EL-300-1 Academic English Level 3
Students may seek course exemptions at ELA by submitting one of the following options:
TOEFL iBT result of 75/120 and IELTS result of 5/9
Pass the ELA placement test with a very high score 100/120.
Student may be exempted from MATH099 by passing the pre-calculus course placement test
Freshmen (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH099 | PRE-CALCULUS | 3 |
| STAT121 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 3 |
| ENG 101 | ACADEMIC ENGLISH | 3 |
| ENG 102 | ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES | 3 |
| MKT 120 | MARKETING PRINCIPLES | 3 |
| SOC 140 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS | 3 |
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Total : 18
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Freshmen (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BAIS101 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ARAB201 | ARABIC LANGUAGE 2 | 2 |
| ENG 102 | ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES | 3 |
| SCM 230 | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 231 | QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS | 3 |
| BUS 240 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
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Total : 17
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Sophomore (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECON101 | MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECON201 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| BUS 241 | BUSINESS LAW | 3 |
| HRM 120 | HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 240 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| BUS 231 | QUANTITATIVE BUSINESS ANALYSIS | 3 |
| BUS 351 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
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Total : 21
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Sophomore (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 350 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 |
| SCM 241 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ELCTG1 | COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT | 3 |
| BUS 351 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 3 |
| SCM 240 | MANAGEMENT OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS | 3 |
| ELCTLO1 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 1 | 3 |
| ECON201 | MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| BUS 470 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| SCM 352 | WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT | 3 |
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Total : 27
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Junior (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELCTG2 | COLLEGE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT | 3 |
| SCM 352 | WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISLS301 | ISLAMIC CULTURE 3 (BUSINESS ETHICS) | 3 |
| BUS 230 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| ELCTLO2 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 2 | 3 |
| SCM 360 | ERP AND CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| SCM 361 | RETAIL AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| SCM 351 | PURCHASING MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| SCM 362 | LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
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Total : 27
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Junior (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SCM 362 | LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| BUS 471 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ARAB201 | ARABIC LANGUAGE 2 | 2 |
| BUS 470 | RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| ELCTLO3 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 | 3 |
| SCM 472 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
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Total : 17
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Senior (Fall)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SCM 361 | RETAIL AND SERVICE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| SCM 480 | COOP-TRAINING | 6 |
| BUS 471 | STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ISLS201 | ISLAMIC 2 | 2 |
| ELCTLO1 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 1 | 3 |
| ELCTLO2 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 2 | 3 |
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Total : 20
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Senior (Spring)
| Course Code | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELCTLO3 | MAJOR ELECTIVE 3 | 3 |
| ISLS301 | ISLAMIC CULTURE 3 (BUSINESS ETHICS) | 3 |
| BUS 350 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 |
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Total : 9
Plain Total : 156
Total Number of Courses : 52
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Program Advisory Board
Mr. Abdullah Alrashidi (Supply Chain Manager - Mattex Company)
Mr. Saeed Hamed (Logistics Operations Country Manager - Al-Nahdi Medical Company)
Mr. Ashraf Alnazawi (Head of Human Resources - Public Investment Fund)
Mr. Abdulrahman Hussain (Head of Procurement Department – NAFT)
Mr. Mohammed Alattas (CEO - Gaiat Hub)
Mr. Mohammad Zabidi (Alumni - Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Al-Nahdi Medical Company)
Eng. Amr Bawazir (Managing Partner - Streams for Operational Consultancy)
Ms. Rahaf Al-Haddad (SCM Senior Student)
Ms. Lara Abdeen (SCM Senior Student)
Mr. Riyad AlZahrani (Alumni - SCM Senior Student)
Mr. Abdullah Mohtasseb (SCM Senior Student)
Mr. Ismail Algamdi (Alumni - SCM Senior Student)
Ms. Banan Rafee (MSc Student – Binzagar)
Mr. Musleh Alenizi (MSc Student - Ministry of Health)
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
| ▸ ACCT101 Principles Of Accounting 1 | |||
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| ▸ ACCT102 Principles Of Accounting 2 | |||
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| ▸ ARAB201 Arabic Language 2 | |||
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| ▸ BUS 230 Business Communication | |||
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| ▸ BUS 231 Quantitative Business Analysis | |||
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| ▸ BUS 240 Organizational Behavior | |||
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| ▸ BUS 241 Business Law | |||
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| ▸ BUS 350 International Business | |||
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| ▸ BUS 351 Entrepreneurship | |||
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| ▸ BUS 470 Research Methods | |||
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| ▸ BUS 471 Strategic Management | |||
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| ▸ HRM 120 Human Resource Management | |||
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| ▸ MATH099 Pre-Calculus | |||
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| ▸ SCM 352 Warehousing Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 360 Erp And Customer Relationship Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 361 Retail And Service Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 362 Lean Supply Chain Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 472 Project Management | |||
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| ▸ SOC 140 Communication Skills | |||
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| ▸ STAT121 Introduction To Statistics | |||
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (EMPLOYEES EVENING PROGRAM)
| ▸ ACCT101 Principles Of Accounting 1 | |||
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| ▸ ACCT102 Principles Of Accounting 2 | |||
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| ▸ ARAB201 Arabic Language 2 | |||
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| ▸ BUS 230 Business Communication | |||
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| ▸ BUS 231 Quantitative Business Analysis | |||
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| ▸ BUS 240 Organizational Behavior | |||
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| ▸ BUS 241 Business Law | |||
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| ▸ BUS 350 International Business | |||
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| ▸ BUS 351 Entrepreneurship | |||
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| ▸ BUS 470 Research Methods | |||
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| ▸ BUS 471 Strategic Management | |||
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| ▸ ELCTLO1 Major Elective 1 | |||
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| ▸ ELCTLO2 Major Elective 2 | |||
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| ▸ HRM 120 Human Resource Management | |||
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| ▸ ISLS301 Islamic Culture 3 (Business Ethics) | |||
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| ▸ MATH099 Pre-Calculus | |||
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| ▸ SCM 352 Warehousing Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 360 Erp And Customer Relationship Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 361 Retail And Service Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 362 Lean Supply Chain Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 472 Project Management | |||
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| ▸ SCM 480 Coop-Training | |||
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| ▸ SOC 140 Communication Skills | |||
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| ▸ STAT121 Introduction To Statistics | |||
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Careers And Employability
The field of Supply Chain Management (SCM) offers a gateway to a wide range of exciting career opportunities across diverse industries. It equips students with the skills and knowledge required for professional roles in manufacturing, distribution, transportation carriers, logistics service providers, ports, airports, and consulting firms. As global supply chains become increasingly complex and interconnected, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals continues to grow, making SCM graduates highly sought after in both public and private sectors.
Our graduates are well-prepared to excel as specialists and managers in various key areas, including:
Forecasting and Demand planning
Operations Management
Inventory management
Procurement
Materials management
Warehousing management
Distribution
Transportation and logistics planning.
The SCM program fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, enabling graduates to meet industry demands effectively. By contributing to the optimization and sustainability of supply chains at local and global levels, they play a crucial role in supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, driving economic growth, and positioning Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub.
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CBA About Us
Karim Mohamed Soliman , Head of Supply Chain Management Department
HOD's Messge
Welcome to the Supply Chain Management Department at the College of Business Administration, where we prepare the next generation of leaders to excel in one of the most dynamic and impactful fields in today’s global economy. Our program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the challenges of modern supply chains, from logistics and procurement to operations and sustainability. Through a curriculum that integrates local and global perspectives, we aim to produce professionals who can drive innovation, optimize processes, and create value in both private and public sectors while contributing to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The Supply Chain Management Department is committed to fostering a collaborative and engaging learning environment that empowers our students to achieve their academic and professional goals. By aligning our program with the strategic goals of Vision 2030, we prepare graduates to contribute to economic diversification, sustainability, and the development of Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub. We look forward to helping you embark on an exciting journey toward a successful career in supply chain management.
To provide
students with core 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.
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.
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.