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.
4+1 Pathway – Bachelor’s + Master’s Degree
Earn Your Bachelor’s + Master’s in 5 Years.
The BS in Supply Chain Management offers a 4+1 Master’s Pathway with Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU)
This pathway allows students to complete four years of undergraduate study at NIT, followed by one year at ASU, earning both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. *
High-performing students on the 4+1 pathway may choose between two ASU master’s options:
- Master of Global Management (MGM) – On-Campus
A degree at the intersection of Global Business, Public Policy and International Affairs. The MGM is regarded as the most innovative leadership and entrepreneurship degree for professionals seeking a career in top global organizations who are disrupting “business as usual” by redefining or creating entirely new industries. - Master of Leadership and Management (MLM) – Online
Designed to deliver mastery in 21st-century leadership and management principles and practices, preparing leaders to take on additional managerial responsibilities in global organizations or to make a career change across industries or sectors. Courses span the gamut of Thunderbird’s online offerings, from accounting and data-driven decision-making to global finance and marketing.
How It Works
Years 1 – 4 – At NIT
Complete your bachelor’s degree locally with an ASU-integrated curriculum.
Year 5 – At Arizona State University (Online or On-Campus)
Earn your master’s degree directly from ASU in just one additional year.
Students choosing to study on campus at ASU may apply for OPT, allowing eligible graduates the opportunity to work legally in the United States for up to three years (depending on program eligibility).
Upon successful completion of the 4+1 pathway, you graduate with:
- Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management from National Institute of Technology, Pakistan
- Option 1: Master of Global Management (MGM) from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, United States
- Option 2: Master of Leadership Management (MLM) from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, United States
*Program details may vary based on academic progress and successful credit transfer and approval by each university. Students participating in the 4+1 pathway must work with their program director at NIT to ensure that credits earned at ASU meet degree requirements at NIT.
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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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 50% marks (no specific subject requirements).
- 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.
- English is compulsory; CAS and TOK must be completed.
- Students must also pass Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (via O-Level/SSC/IB).
- High School Diploma (HSD):
- Minimum 60% overall.
- English is required, along with four principal electives in grades 9–12.
- Students must also pass Urdu, Islamiat and Pakistan Studies (via O-Level/SSC/HSD)
Admissions to earn the MLM and MGM degree by Thunderbird School of Global 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
| Semester 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
MAT 210: Brief Calculus | 3 Credits |
SSC 100: Fundamentals of Academic Writing | 3 Credits |
CIS 105: Computer Applications and Information Technology | 2+1 Credits |
WPC 150: Business and Society | 3 Credits |
SSC 101: Islamic Studies | 2 Credits |
SSC 102: Pakistan Studies | 2 Credits |
| Total Credits | 16 Credits |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
|---|---|
MAT 211: Mathematics for Business Analysis | 3 Credits |
QUR 101: Understanding the Quran I | 1 Credits |
ECN 211: Macroeconomic Principles | 3 Credits |
COM 225: Public Speaking and Presentations | 3 Credits |
TGM 200: Principles of Accounting for Global Organizations | 3 Credits |
SSC 103: Ideology and Constitution | 2 Credits |
MGT 300: Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 18 Credits |
Year Two
| Semester 3 | Credits |
|---|---|
TGM 204: Principles of Marketing for Global Organizations | 3 Credits |
ECN 212: Microeconomic Principles | 3 Credits |
MGT 320: Organizational Behavior | 3 Credits |
STP 226: Elements of Statistics | 3 Credits |
BIO 100: The Living World | 2+1 Credits |
ACC 232: Financial Accounting | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 18 Credits |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
|---|---|
CCE 401: Civics and Community Engagement | 2 Credits |
PHI 105: Intro to Ethics | 2 Credits |
ENT 360: Entrepreneurship and Value Creation | 2 Credits |
FIN 300: Fundamentals of Finance | 3 Credits |
MKT 371: Digital Marketing Applications and Analytics | 3 Credits |
CIS 235: Introduction to Information Systems, Analytics and AI in Business | 3 Credits |
ACC 242: Managerial Accounting I | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 18 Credits |
Year Three
| Semester 5 | Credits |
|---|---|
MGT 420: Human Resource Management | 3 Credits |
QUR 102: Understanding the Quran II | 1 Credits |
FIS 201: Innovation in Society | 3 Credits |
LES 305: Business Law and Ethics for Managers | 3 Credits |
MKT 402: Marketing Management | 3 Credits |
FIN 302: Managerial Finance | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 16 Credits |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
|---|---|
MGT 489: Strategic Management | 3 Credits |
MGT 411: Leading Organizations | 3 Credits |
ECN 402: Managerial Economics | 3 Credits |
SCM 300: Global Supply Operations | 3 Credits |
SCM 315: Business Decision Models | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |
Summer Internship
| Summer | Credits |
|---|---|
INT 411: Internship | 3 Credits |
Year Four
| Semester 7 | 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 |
| Semester 8 | 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 |
SCC 401: Capstone Project | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits | 15 Credits |