BS Supply Chain Management
Program Overview
The BS in Supply Chain Management at NIT is designed for students who want to understand how goods, information, and decisions flow across organizations and global markets. Developed using Arizona State University’s (ASU) curriculum, the program prepares analytically strong and strategically capable professionals for complex, operations-driven business environments.
Built on core foundations in business administration, economics, analytics, and operations, the curriculum emphasizes end-to-end supply chain design, global logistics, procurement, and data-driven decision-making. Students learn how supply chains are planned, optimized, and managed across sourcing, production, distribution, and delivery.
The program integrates quantitative analysis, operational strategy, and leadership development, enabling students to manage uncertainty, control risk, and improve efficiency in dynamic markets. Strong emphasis is placed on systems thinking, process optimization, and cross-functional coordination—skills essential for modern supply chain and operations leaders.
Students progress from foundational business and analytics courses into advanced study of supply chain analytics, logistics management, procurement strategy, inventory planning, and global operations. A professional internship and a final-year capstone project ensure students graduate with practical experience and real-world problem-solving capability.
Graduates of the BS in Supply Chain Management are prepared for analytical, managerial, and leadership roles across manufacturing, logistics, retail, technology, and global trade environments.
Accelerated Master’s Degree (4+1 Pathway):
High-performing students in the BS Supply Chain Management program may pursue a 4+1 Accelerated Master’s Pathway, earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years. Students complete four years of undergraduate study at NIT, followed by one year of postgraduate education through Arizona State University (ASU).
Through this pathway, students may progress to master’s programs offered by the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, strengthening leadership capability, global business understanding, and strategic depth. Available options include the Master of Leadership and Management (MLM), delivered fully online, and the Master of Global Management (MGM), offered on campus.
Students may choose from two advanced master’s options:
Masters of Leadership and Management (MLM), delivered fully online
Masters of Global Management (MGM), offered on-campus
The accelerated pathway enhances global exposure, managerial competence, and career mobility, positioning graduates for senior roles in supply chain leadership, operations strategy, and international business environments.
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Career Pathways:
Graduates of the Business Administration & Supply Chain Management (4+1) program are prepared for analytical, managerial, and leadership roles across local and global organizations. The curriculum equips students to manage end-to-end supply chain operations, make data-driven decisions, and lead cross-functional teams in complex business environments.
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- Logistics CoordinatorÂ
- Procurement ManagerÂ
- Operations ManagerÂ
- Inventory Control SpecialistÂ
- Demand PlannerÂ
- Supply Chain AnalystÂ
- Logistics AnalystÂ
- Warehouse ManagerÂ
- Transportation ManagerÂ
- Global Sourcing SpecialistÂ
- Vendor ManagerÂ
- Business Operations ManagerÂ
- Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Distribution ManagerÂ
NIT Admission Criteria:
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) seeks to admit academically prepared, motivated, and intellectually curious students who demonstrate the potential to contribute positively to the university’s learning environment and to society. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements qualifies an applicant for admission evaluation but does not guarantee admission. Applicants may apply if they meet any one of the minimum criteria outlined below:
- Matriculation/Intermediate Requirements:
- 12 years of formal education with a minimum of 60% marks (no specific subject requirements).  Â
- Cambridge International (O & A Levels):
- O Level: Eight subjects (English, Mathematics, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies + 3 electives), with an average of grade C. (Additional Mathematics does not count as an elective)
- A Level: Three principal subjects with an average of grade C. (Further Mathematics and General Paper are excluded.)
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Minimum 30/45 points.  Â
- English is compulsory; CAS and TOK must be completed.  Â
- Students must also pass Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (via O-Level/SSC/IB).
- High School Diploma (HSD):
- Minimum 60% overall.  Â
- English is required, along with four principal electives in grades 9–12. Â
- Students must also pass Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (via O-Level/SSC/HSD)Â
Admissions to earn the MLM and MGM degree by Thunderbird Global School of Management at Arizona State University (ASU):
Master of Leadership Management (MLM) online: NIT undergraduate program diploma + official transcripts from every college or institution attended, including NIT’s. Must submit original transcripts and English translated transcripts.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor’s degree program.
Proof of English proficiency: (TOEFL>80 iBT, IELTS>6.5, Pearson Test of English>60, Duolingo>105), all taken within the last two years from start date.
Master of Global Management (MGM) on-Campus: NIT undergraduate program diploma + official transcripts from every college or institution attended, including NIT’s. Must submit original transcripts and English translated transcripts.
Min cum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = “A”) in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework and min. 80 points (B) for each bridge.
Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL>100 iBT, IELTS>7.5, Pearson Test of English>68, Duolingo>125, all taken within the last two years from start date OR successful completion of Arizona State University Global Launch.
Fee Structure For The Academic Year 2025-26 (PKR)
One-time Admission Fee: 145,000
One-time Security Fee: 50,000
Semester Registration Fee: 40,000 per semester
Tuition Fee:
Fall semester: 547,500
Spring semester: 657,000
Total tuition fee for the Academic year 2025-26: 1,479,500
Program Plan
Year One
| Spring Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
MAT 210: Brief Calculus | 3 Credits |
SSC 100: Fundamentals of Academic Writing | 3 Credits |
CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology | 3 Credits |
WPC 150: Business and Society | 3 Credits |
SSC 102: Pakistan Studies | 2 Credits |
SSC 101: Islamic Studies | 2 Credits |
Interdisciplinary Course-I | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 19 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
MAT 211: Mathematics for Business Analysis | 3 Credits |
HEI Decided Domain course-I | 3 Credits |
COM 225: Public Speaking and Presentations | 3 Credits |
General Education Courses: Natural Science | 3 Credits |
HEI Decided Domain course-II | 3 Credits |
QUR 101: Understanding the Quran I | 1 Credits |
TGM 200: Principles of Accounting for Global Organizations | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 19 Credits |
Year Two
| Spring Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
General Education Courses: Arts and Humanities | 2 Credits |
TGM 204: Principles of Marketing for Global Organizations | 3 Credits |
ACC 232: Financial Accounting | 3 Credits |
MGT 320: Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits |
Interdisciplinary Course-II | 3 Credits |
QUR 102: Understanding the Quran II | 1 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
CCE 401: Civics and Community Engagement | 2 Credits |
SSC 103: Ideology and Constitution | 2 Credits |
ENT 360: Entrepreneurship and Value Creation | 2 Credits |
General Education Courses: Social Science | 2 Credits |
FIN 300: Fundamentals of Finance | 3 Credits |
MKT 471: Digital Marketing Applications and Analytics | 3 Credits |
HEI Decided Domain course-III | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 17 Credits |
Year Three
| Spring Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
MGT 420: Human Resource Management | 3 Credits |
FIN 302: Managerial Finance | 3 Credits |
Interdisciplinary Course-III | 3 Credits |
HEI Decided Domain course-IV | 3 Credits |
HEI Decided Domain course-V | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
HEI Decided Domain course-VI | 3 Credits |
HEI Decided Domain course-VII | 3 Credits |
Interdisciplinary Course-IV | 3 Credits |
SCM 300: Global Supply Operations | 3 Credits |
SCM 315: Business Decision Models | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |
Summer Internship
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
Internship | 3 Credits |
Year Four
| Spring Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
CRJ 302: Research Methods | 3 Credits |
SCM 355: Supply Management | 3 Credits |
TAM 511: Global Accounting: Managing with numbers | 3 Credits |
TAM 557: Global Marketing in Digital Age | 3 Credits |
SCM 432: Planning and Control Systems for Supply Chain Management | 3 Credits |
SCM 345: Logistics Management | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 18 Credits |
| Summer Semester 2 (Summer Session IV) | Credits |
|---|---|
TAM 530: Data Analytics and Digital Transformation in a Global World | 3 Credits |
TAM 542: Global Leadership and Personal Development | 3 Credits |
SCM 455: Research and Negotiation | 3 Credits |
SCM 479: Supply Chain Strategy | 3 Credits |
Capstone Project | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |