About Department of Supply Chain Management
Department of Supply Chain Management
The Department of Supply Chain Management at Chittagong Independent University prepares students to lead in the dynamic world of global trade, logistics, procurement, and operations. Leveraging Chattogram’s strategic importance as a major port city, the program blends academic excellence with industry-focused learning to develop skilled, innovative, and ethical professionals. Students gain expertise in demand planning, logistics, sustainable procurement, and international supply chain strategies while building analytical and decision-making capabilities. With a curriculum aligned to contemporary industry needs and global standards, the department equips graduates to drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainable growth across complex supply chain networks.
Vision & Mission
Vision:
The Department of Supply Chain Management aspires to become a leading center of excellence in Supply Chain Management education, leveraging Chattogram’s strategic geographical advantage as a major port city to develop industry-ready professionals who drive innovative, sustainable, and efficient supply chain solutions on a global scale
Mission:
| M1 | To produce graduates of high standard equipped with sufficient knowledge in Supply Chain Management. |
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| M2 | To advance the knowledge of supply chain management through relevant and contextual research. |
| M3 | To integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in all aspects of teaching, learning, and research with regard to the Supply Chain Management. |
| M4 | To foster the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in line with The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). |
| M5 | To engage with community, alumni, industry, and all other stakeholders. |
Program Education Objectives (PEOs)
| PEO1 | Understanding core concepts and principles of Supply Chain Management: The students are expected to be able to exhibit an appropriate blend of knowledge in the field of Supply Chain Management. |
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| PEO2 | Problem solving, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning: The students are expected to develop critical thinking skills as well as develop the understanding of the ethical reasoning including the ability to describe, analyze, and link the context with concepts and theories, evaluate the situation, solve problems, and make and defend decisions. |
| PEO3 | Effective communication skills: The students are expected to develop effective reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills in the context of professional business communications. |
| PEO4 | Team building, and networking: The students are expected to be able to interact professionally and productively in small teams in a variety of social and business settings and demonstrate effective leadership and collaboration skills for making decisions and accomplishing the goals. |
| PEO5 | Entrepreneurial competencies: The students are expected to be able to start their own business ventures by having both theoretical knowledge and practical experience of a certain period. |
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
| PLO1 | The students will be able to develop in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of Supply Chain Management in light of sustainable development and industrial revolutions. |
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| PLO2 | The students will be able to develop capacity to prepare and implement business plans through utilizing latest technology along with creativity, integrity, and entrepreneurial skills. |
| PLO3 | The students will be able to develop the ability to understand, predict, and manage the operational & environmental issues of business through strong leadership and professionalism. |
| PLO4 | The students will be able to develop effective communication skills to present ideas, problems, and solutions to all the stakeholders. |
| PLO5 | The students will be able to develop adaptability to work in a diverse, dynamic, and challenging environment through self-improvement, teamwork, and innovation. |
Program Overview & Curriculum
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Supply Chain Management
Major: Supply Chain Management
Minor: Student doing major in Supply Chain Management may choose his/her minor any one from the following disciplines:
- Accounting
- Finance
- General Management
- Management Information System (MIS)
- International Business
- Marketing
- Human Resources Management
Program Overview & Curriculum
Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management
Credit Distribution:
| Sl. No | Category of Courses | Distribution of Credits |
| 1 | General Education/Foundation Courses | 36 Credits |
| 2 | Core Courses | 57 Credits |
| 3 | Major Courses | 23 Credits |
| 4 | Minor Courses | 15 Credits |
| 5 | LFE (Live-in-Field Experience) | 3 Credits |
| 6 | Internship/Research Project | 6 Credits |
| Total requirement for the degree | 140 credits |
Graduate Attributes:
- Knowledgeable in contemporary issues of the business and management;
- Creative, innovative, and conscientious;
- Having business intelligence, leadership, professionalism, and problem-solving skills;
- Having negotiation, communication, persuasiveness, critical thinking, and decision-making ability;
- Tendency to develop teamwork ability, intercultural competency, inquisitiveness, self-awareness, and a lifelong learning habit.
Duration of the program: 4 years;
Admission Requirements
Mr. Mohammad Rasel Eusoofi
Assistant Director
02333352926, 02333351262; Ext.: 220
Room No.: 3407
Email: rasel@ciu.edu.bd