The Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) offers an innovative multidisciplinary curricula featuring a unique learning and research experience for students. During the course of their academic studies at CSE’s Division of Engineering Management and Decision Sciences, students will acquire critical research capabilities and analytical skills in optimization, data-driven modeling, and simulation to design, evaluate, and optimize complex industrial and supply chain systems.

Currently, there are no graduate academic programs on offer in Qatar and very few in the region focused in the area of logistics and supply chain management, to prepare and train increasingly needed human capital. The programs are specifically aimed at building high- quality academic and entrepreneurial capacities to cope with the aggressive rate of change and expansion of supply chains, in addition to the challenges associated with the scaling of industrial systems. Notably, students will benefit from working with stakeholders from government, industry, and academia.

Language

English

Program Duration

2 Years

Certification

Masters

Factsheet

Logistics and Supply Chain Management focuses on the design and optimization of complex systems through data analytics, simulation, digital twins, and optimization methods. Applications include product design, procurement, inventory, production planning, transportation, routing, reverse logistics, and sustainable supply chains across industries such as oil and gas, healthcare, airlines, food systems, retail and e-commerce among many others.

Overall, the programs are designed to be:

  • Multidisciplinary: Students gain a broad foundation in analytics, operations, and decision support systems, equipping them to make informed decisions and contribute to organizational and national logistics and supply chain strategies.
  • Conducive to building management and leadership skills: Students will develop the skills necessary to drive the logistics and supply chain management fields in Qatar and beyond.
  • Research-oriented: Research is an integral part of the programs through which students draw on their knowledge, compile original data, test their hypotheses, and develop a research thesis that helps them advance local and regional insight into logistics and supply chain management.

Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: A 33-credit full-time program that is typically completed in two years, and that includes:

  • Three Core courses
  • Five elective courses (six if undertaking an industrial project)
  • A nine-credit research thesis or a six-credit industrial/applied project
  • One semester of graduate research seminars

Applicants seeking admission to the College of Science and Engineering graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university. Applicants to the master’s programs should have a bachelor’s degree. They should have also majored in one of the following disciplines: Industrial and Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, General Engineering, or other related fields. Students are required to demonstrate strong analytical skills.

ProgramRequired Field of StudyLanguage Requirements
Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementIndustrial and Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, General Engineering, or other related fields.Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English. Further details about the language proficiency requirement and the process to seek exemption (where this is an option) are available from CSE Admissions.

While the GRE is not required for admission to the master’s programs at the College of Science and Engineering, a strong GRE score will help strengthen the applicant’s admission material.

Applicants with prior research experience are preferred, especially for the PhD programs.

For more information regarding Admission requirements visit CSE Admissions.

Fees and Financial Information

Student Financial Information
ProgramProgram Tuition FeesProgram Duration
Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementQAR 132,0002 years