IUB launches BBA in Supply Chain Management program

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has launched a BBA in Supply Chain Management under its School of Business and Entrepreneurship.

The programme will be offered through the Department of General Management, according to a press release.

IUB said the major has been introduced in response to recent global supply chain disruptions and growing demand for trained professionals in the field.

The programme will cover areas including sourcing and procurement, logistics, inventory management, sustainability, supplier relations and risk analysis.

Professor Md Mamun Habib, head of the Department of General Management, said, “Recent disruptions in fuel, food, resources and financial systems caused by regional conflicts and the Covid-19 pandemic have highlighted the central role of supply chains and logistics across industries. This program is designed to prepare graduates to respond to such challenges with practical and analytical skills.”

The four-year programme requires a minimum of 130 credits for graduation.

Courses will include Demand Planning and Inventory Management, Managing Global Supply Chains, Sourcing and Procurement, Total Quality Management and Strategic Supply Chain Management.

Elective courses will include Enterprise Resource Planning, Project Management and Lean Six-Sigma.

Professor Raisul Awal Mahmood, acting dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship, said, “Supply chain management is now a core function in modern business. By introducing this major at the undergraduate level, SBE is aligning its programs with emerging industry needs while strengthening its focus on applied, industry-relevant education.”

Admission requirements include a combined GPA of 7.0 in SSC and HSC examinations, with provisions for O-Level, A-Level, International Baccalaureate and equivalent qualifications.

Applicants with strong SAT, TOEFL or IELTS scores may qualify for exemption from the admission test.

Professor Daniel W Lund, pro-vice chancellor of IUB, said, “Leading business schools around the world are placing greater emphasis on integrated, highly-practical, cross-functional knowledge that is rooted in cutting-edge research and global best practices. Supply Chain Management sits at the intersection of operations, logistics, data-driven decision-making, and strategy.”

The University Grants Commission approved the programme on April 8, 2026.

Students will be able to apply from the Autumn 2026 semester, with admissions beginning in July.

Vice-Chancellor Professor M Tamim said, “In a world increasingly shaped by systemic shocks – whether in energy, food or logistics – classroom knowledge alone is not enough. Students need to understand how real systems behave under stress.”

IUB said it is among a small number of universities in Bangladesh offering a specialised undergraduate major in supply chain management.