MS Logistics and Supply Chain Management Postgraduate Program By National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) Islamabad |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MS Logistics and SCM program was launched in 2017 with the overall objective to produce world-class, tech savvy professionals with well-grounded theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of SCM and Logistics. There is an absolute shortage of logistics and supply chain professionals in industry and academia. Therefore, this program has been structured around the contemporary needs of the job market. Graduates will be able to effectively propose and implement solutions to the SCM problems of industry. Moreover, this degree aims to extend the body of knowledge through applied research and offering solutions to the problems faced by the industry.

The curriculum has been designed after benchmarking the curricula of leading MS programs in the field of logistics and supply chain from around the world and is continuously revised in-line with national and international accreditation bodies. It covers core functions of supply chain management but not limited to operations, logistics, inventory and warehousing, procurement, SC optimization, and project management. The program offers 5 core courses, 16 elective courses, and a research thesis or industry practicum. The program consists of 36 credit hours where students spend a minimum of 3 semesters / 1.5 years in coursework phase. The maximum time allowed for the program is 4 years. Graduates from this program have higher levels of employability in MNCs, manufacturing and trade industry, universities, and public sector organizations. Many students have p ublished their research in quality journals presented papers in conferences of international repute.

Program overview

Main Subject

Logistics / Supply Chain Management

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

MS Logistics and SCM program was launched in 2017 with the overall objective to produce world-class, tech savvy professionals with well-grounded theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of SCM and Logistics. There is an absolute shortage of logistics and supply chain professionals in industry and academia. Therefore, this program has been structured around the contemporary needs of the job market. Graduates will be able to effectively propose and implement solutions to the SCM problems of industry. Moreover, this degree aims to extend the body of knowledge through applied research and offering solutions to the problems faced by the industry.

The curriculum has been designed after benchmarking the curricula of leading MS programs in the field of logistics and supply chain from around the world and is continuously revised in-line with national and international accreditation bodies. It covers core functions of supply chain management but not limited to operations, logistics, inventory and warehousing, procurement, SC optimization, and project management. The program offers 5 core courses, 16 elective courses, and a research thesis or industry practicum. The program consists of 36 credit hours where students spend a minimum of 3 semesters / 1.5 years in coursework phase. The maximum time allowed for the program is 4 years. Graduates from this program have higher levels of employability in MNCs, manufacturing and trade industry, universities, and public sector organizations. Many students have p ublished their research in quality journals presented papers in conferences of international repute.

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The university consistently ranks among the best globally, with several subjects in the top 200 in various university rankings. The quality of education is evidenced by the employer satisfaction survey putting NUST in top 100 universities of the world. NUST provides an ideal environment for international students seeking quality education, cross-cultural interactions, and a pathway to successful futures. 

Being entrepreneurial in character, NUST is home to a Technology Incubation Centre, Intellectual Property Office, Technology Transfers office, University-based Think Tank, and the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), which knits together tenants (high-tech SMEs, start-ups, R&D centers, innovation hubs of large national and multinational businesses) to fuel innovation and churn out new technologies and new products for local and international markets.

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By aligning the R&D with the UN SDGs, NUST has become one of the very few completely SDGs-engaged universities in the region. By focusing on the needs of industry and society, NUST graduates provide indigenous solutions with discernible socioeconomic impact. NUST has more than 400 labs across its campuses, with 34 key labs.

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FAQs

You can apply by submitting an online application @ http://pgadmissions.nust.edu.pk
a) Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/A’ Level with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 OR 60% marks. Percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript. b) Masters / bachelors in any field of Business or management, Engineering, Information Tech., Public Administration, Commerce, Economics, Computer Science from an HEC recognized institution or with equivalence granted by HEC. c) GAT (General) conducted by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score, or Higher Education Aptitude Test (HAT) conducted by HEC with at least 50 accumulative test score or GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with minimum 50 percentile score.
You can consult any of the GRE books available in the market or a reference book published by NTS which is available at all major book shops
You are not allowed to make any type of change once the online admission form is submitted.
As per HEC guidelines, students from non-business background will be required to take additional courses related to business / management to meet any assessed deficiency (up to 30 CHs) of such courses in their bachelor / master’s degree.
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