BSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management Degree

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) program provides an in-depth study of the major concepts and tools in the theory and application of ‎modern Operations and Supply Chain Management techniques. Students will acquire knowledge and skills covering a range of strategic Operations Management functions including Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, and Service Operations. Topics may include inventory control, forecasting, queuing theory, optimization techniques, warehouse management, distribution networks, sourcing decisions, productivity, selecting suppliers, supply chain strategy, Quality Managem​ent, Assurance, and Control, data analytics, Project Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management Modelling and Simulation.

At the early years of your academic journey, you will take General Education Program (GEP), attributed to the Liberal Arts – an American style education. The (GEP) covers arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technological studies to help you gain insight into varied critical learning skills, investigate essential branches of knowledge, and develop appreciation of diversity and change across time, culture, and national boundaries.​

The Operations and Supply Chain Management program successfully acquired AACSB accreditation in Fall 2021 for a period of five years.

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​Providing an in-depth study of the major concepts and tools in the theory and application of ‎modern Operations and Supply Chain Management techniques, the curriculum is designed to cover a range of strategic operations and supply chain functions to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the key terms, theories, practices, and latest trends in the field of OSCM.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills in the field of OSCM.
• Provide innovative solutions to problems in the field of OSCM.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct research in the field of OSCM.
• Demonstrate the understanding of ethical issues in OSCM.​​
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S2 - Use and adapt advanced processes, techniques, tools, instruments, and/or materials in dealing with various complex Operations and Supply Chain Management practical activities on organizations and businesses. (Itqan)

S3 - Communicate effectively to demonstrate theoretical knowledge comprehension and specialized transfer of knowledge, skills, and complex ideas to a variety of audiences. (Ambassador)

Relevant Occupational/ Professional Sectors:

Ministries; Industry; Wholesale and retail trade; transport, accommodation and food service activities; Professional, scientific and technical activities; administrative and support service activities, Construction, entertainment and recreation; Hospitalities, other service activities.

Professions/jobs for which students are qualified for:

The following are just some of the roles and opportunities OSCM graduates can look forward to being Consultant/ Manager/ Director / Analyst / Auditor / Specialist / Officer on: 

• Supply Chain Department
• Operations Department
• Projects Management Department
• Logistics Department 
• Quality Assurance Department 
• Warehouse Management Department
• Service Operations Department
• Production Department 
• Contracts & Procurement Department
• Auditing Department
• Transportation Department
• Hospitality Department
• Services Department
• Demand planning Department
• Business analyst
• Supplier Relations
• Materials Planning
• Inventory Management
• Customs Clearance
  

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