Diploma of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and supply chains move goods, information and money across the global economy, and Kuwait Vision 2035 depends on skilled people to run them. The Diploma of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (0-2) gives recent high school graduates a practical foundation in warehousing, inventory, procurement, transport and distribution, and international trade.

Offered by the School of Aviation, the program combines logistics courses with aviation-focused studies such as Introduction to Airports and Aviation Law. It prepares you for roles across airports, airlines, seaports, freight companies and corporate supply chains. The program takes two years and meets the standards set by the Private Universities Council.

  Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for entry-level and coordinator roles in the private and public sectors, including corporate logistics departments, government ministries, airport authorities, airlines, seaports, rail terminals and road transport companies. Example roles include:

Interested in airport and airline operations? See the related Bachelor of Aviation and Airport Operations.

  Entry Requirements

• A minimum high school average of 65% (Government and Arabic private school graduates) or a GPA of 2.25 (other systems), from the Science or Literature stream.
• High School Certificate or Transcript, with an original Equivalency Letter for foreign private school and international graduates.
• A valid passport copy and Civil ID copy, and one 4×6 photograph.
• Proof of English proficiency through AU’s English Placement Test (KD25 fee) or an accepted IELTS/TOEFL score.

See the full admission requirements, along with fees and student finances and scholarships and grants.

  Study Plan

Each semester has five courses and 15 credit hours. Check the academic calendar for semester dates.

  Frequently Asked Questions

• How long is the Diploma of Logistics and Supply Chain Management?
  The program takes two years. It has 20 courses (60 credit hours) over four semesters, with five courses and 15 credit hours in each semester.
• What will I study?
  Logistics and supply chain fundamentals, warehousing and inventory management, procurement, transport and distribution, international trade and customs, emerging technologies, sustainability and risk management.
• What jobs can I get after graduating?
  Graduates are prepared for entry-level and coordinator roles in the private and public sectors, such as warehouse supervisor, inventory controller, procurement assistant, logistics coordinator, transport planner, customs clearance coordinator and airport logistics coordinator, in corporations, ministries, airports, airlines, seaports and freight companies.
• What are the entry requirements?
  Applicants need a minimum high school average of 65% (Government and Arabic private school graduates) or a GPA of 2.25 (other systems), from the Science or Literature stream. Required documents include the High School Certificate or Transcript (with an original Equivalency Letter for foreign private school and international graduates), a valid passport copy and Civil ID copy, one 4×6 photograph, and proof of English proficiency through AU’s English Placement Test (KD25 fee) or an accepted IELTS/TOEFL score. See the full 2-year diploma admission requirements.
• Does the program include aviation logistics?
  Yes. Because the program is offered by the School of Aviation, you take Introduction to Airports, Aviation Law and Human Factors alongside the core logistics and supply chain courses. These give you context for airport, airline and aviation-related supply chain roles.
• Are there any elective courses?
  No. The 60 credit hours are fixed: three School Mandatory courses (Speech and Presentation Skills, Aviation Law, Business Computer Applications) and 17 Program Mandatory courses, so every student follows the same plan.