University of

Management and Technology

C-II, J ohar Town
Lahore-54770, Pakistan
Tel: 92 42 35212801-10
Fax: 92 42 35212819
Email: info@umt.edu.pk www.umt.edu.pk
University of Management
and Technology
School of Business and Economics
http://sbe.umt.edu.pk/
MS
Supply Chain
Management
Mission Statement
Program Objectives
To create, apply, and disseminate knowledge of SupplyChain Man-
agement (SCM) byfocusing on augmenting students' understand-
ing of the role of SCMin enterprise strategy, introducing students
to current world-class SCM operating practices, analytical meth-
ods, technologyapplications, and strategydevelopment, and pre-
paring students to develop a sound ability to integrate and apply
this knowledge in organizations to enhance supplychain effective-
ness
The Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is a pioneer
programon national level. It is designed to develop the managerial
and leadership abilities in an individual for role in managing mod-
ern daysupplychains. The objective is not onlyto expose students
to the fundamental knowledge of business management but also
to impart cutting edge analytical and quantitative decision-making
skills, preparing themto take the challenges of effectivelymanag-
ing supply chains. Students in this programstudy the new supply
chain paradigmthat explores material, information, cash flow both
in the forward and reverse chains, and the use of technology in
managing these flows in an integrated manner. Students develop
understanding of the processes that drive their own organization,
and those that direct suppliers' and customers' businesses. Within
this hierarchical decision framework, the programaddresses the
important leverage points for managing supplychains i.e. invento-
ries, facilities, transportation, and coordination.
Finally the MS Supply Chain Management program focuses on
making strategic decisions in such a waythat alignment through-
out the processes, corporate policies or visions and individual
objectives of the departments/sections are not affected.
The emphasis of the programis to develop a comprehensive ana-
lytical approach encompassing both the quantitative and qualita-
tive methodologies based on the research focus of the students.
This is ensured through rigorous training and exposing the stu-
dents to the latest concepts, tools and techniques specifically
issues in Supply Chain Management research. The students
receive extensive training in the use of statistical software pack-
ages including AMOS and RISREL. The students on their part, are
motivated and required to apply their best intellectual and scho-
lastic abilities to earn the degree.
Supply Chain Management, renowned for its broad applicability
and career opportunities, offers career prospects in a wide variety
of profit and non-profit business organizations. A specialist in this
field may implement supply chain models in the manufacturing
and service industry, public sector and consulting firms. In fact,
recent researches show that the concepts are increasingly being
applied in even non-profit organizations.
In today's high-tech and globallycompetitive world, supplychain
management plays the most valuable role in business success.
Industrial Giants in Pakistan like Unilever, Nestle Pakistan, ICI,
Method
Career Prospects
Resource Persons
Dr Hasan Sohaib Murad
PhD, University of Wales, UK
Dr Abdul Raouf, Sitara-e-Imtiaz
PhD, University of Windsor, Canada
Dr A Rashid Kausar
PhD, Michigan State University, USA
Dr Sarwar M Azhar
PhD, University of Nottingham, UK
Dr Tashfeen M Azhar
PhD, University of South Florida, USA
Dr Rukhsana Kalim
PhD, University of Glasgow, UK
Dr Abdul Rauf Butt
PhD, Washington State University, USA
Dr Zafar J adoon
PhD, University of Southern California, USA
Dr Ahmad F Siddqui
PhD, Government College University, Lahore
MA, University of Michigan, USA
Kamran Rashid
MS, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA
Ijaz Yusuf
MS, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
Asher Ramish
MS, Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg, Germany
How to Apply
! Get the Admission Kit that is available with the Office of
Admissions for Rs 500/-
! Outstation candidates can receive the Admission Kit by send-
ing a bank draft/money order of Rs 600/- in favor of UMT.
! Fill the Application Formprovided with the Kit.
! Submit the Application Formon or before the deadline.
! All documents should be attested by the gazetted officer.
! Enclose the following material with the Application Form:
1. Three photographs of size 1" x 1. Fromamongst these
three:
a. Affix one photograph on the UMT Admit Card
b. Attach the remaining two photographs with the
Application Form.
2. Photocopy of National Identity Card or domicile.
3. Copies of academic records including mark sheets,
degrees, certificates, diplomas, etc., duly attested by a
gazetted officer or equivalent.
4. Provisional Certificate fromthe head of the institution,
in case result is awaited.
5. Copy of the Roll No. Slip and a Provisional Certificate
froma gazetted officer, in case of a private candidate.
6. Equivalence Certificate fromthe Higher Education
Commission of Pakistan in case of applicants with
foreign qualifications.
7. Experience Certificate (if applicable).
School of Business and Economics School of Business and Economics
P&G, Pakistan Tobacco Company, Coca-Cola, and many more have
not only started realizing the criticality of this field but also have
developed new departments of supply chain. A significant number
of local companies have also taken this initiative and have
benchmarked these multinational companies. This trend has cre-
ated an immense demand for professionally trained supply chain
managers to lead the supplychain processes. J ob opportunities are
anticipated to grow in the future as well.
MS in Supply Chain Management programalso enables students to
develop as effective academicians and researchers, and pursue their
careers in education and research in the field of Supply Chain Man-
agement.
Four years Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA
(H)) or a Master in Business Administration (MBA).
1st Division (where division criteria is applicable) or Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3out of 4in BBA/MBA or equiva-
lent. Additionally, the candidate must have passed entry test
GRE general or NTS (GAT) with a minimumscore of 50%. In
case, the applicants have achieved 16 years education in any
other subject area other than business (MBA, BBA) and other-
wise qualifyfor admission, he/she maybe given admission in the
program, but would be required to take deficiencycourses. The
decision to offer deficiency courses are made by the Center of
SupplyChain Research (CSCR) of SBE.
The degree requirements include 27credit hours of coursework plus
a 6credit-hour thesis. A core of 12credit hours and an additional 15
credit hours of elective courses complete the course requirement.
ProgramDuration: 2years Coursework: 27
Total Credit Hours: 33 Ms Thesis 06
Core Courses
1. SM-615 Managing SupplyChains
2. SM-622 SupplyChain Modeling
3. SM-628 SupplyChain Finance
4. QM-638 Research Methods &Techniques
Elective Courses
1. SM-648 Production Planning and InventoryControl
2. SM-620 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
3. SM-644 Forecasting in SupplyChain
4. SM-630 Logistics Management
5. SM-650 Project Management
6. SM-653 Vendor Selection and Development
7. SM-659 Customer Relationship Management
8. SM-663 Strategic Distribution Channels
9. SM-687 QualityAssurance in SupplyChain Management
10. SM-683 SupplyChain Strategies
Thesis
1. SM-699 Thesis (Including Research
Seminar having one credit hour) OR
SM-697 Research Project
Admission Criteria
Curriculum Structure