M.B.A - Shipping and Logistics Management (SLM)

Overview:

Master of Business Administration in Logistics and Shipping Management is a 2 year-long professional management course in the post-graduate-level course. This course can only opt after the completion of graduation in a discipline.

If an individual is aspiring to take up this course then he/she has to go through a Common Entrance test like CAT, GMAT, XAT etc. Although some colleges and universities conduct their own exams, to secure a good ranking in the Common Entrance Test is the safest and best option for securing a seat.

Why Choose  M.B.A Shipping and Logistics Management:

• As we know in today’s globalized world, shipping between countries takes place throughout the year.
• MBA in shipping and Logistics is a programme designed for students interested in cargo management.
  
• Further in this term of 2 years, one gets to acquire in-depth knowledge about shipping and logistic industry and other management techniques used in several departments of the industry.
  
• This industry is only bound to grow as each year export and import of goods from India to the outside world is only increasing.
  
• Graduates of MBA in logistics and shipping management are bound to get suitable employment throughout the year.
  

M.B.A Shipping and Logistics Management Admission Process:

The procedure of admission involves appearing for a Common Entrance Test on the basis of which one’s admission is dependent. Most of the reputed institutions conduct their own common entrance test or shortlist candidates through other entrances like CAT, GMAT, MAT etc. Further, the process is described in details:

• One must have a minimum aggregate of 55% in his/ her under graduation to proceed further in order to sit for the entrance exam.
  
• Once the candidate has passed through all the stages of this process the final allotment of seats take place, where one has to deposit the fee of the particular institution.
• Then after registration for the respective academic year, the candidate gets his/ her seat in their college.
  

M.B.A Shipping and Logistics Management Eligibility:

Any Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration
10+2+3 pattern or 10+2+4 pattern of Education
Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.

M.B.A Shipping and Logistics Management Career Opportunities:

Development of Export-Import activities
Container Freight Stations (CFS) and Inland Container Depots (ICD)
Freight Forwarders, Liner Traders, Port Agency and Customs House Agency
Sourcing, Transportation, Inventory control, Production, Operations, Distribution, Warehousing & Customer service.
Logistics advisory Services
Multinational transport companies
Shipping company
CFS( Container Freight Stations), and ICD ( Inland Container Depot)
Logistics Manager
Inventory Manager
Warehousing Manager
Third party logistics
Custom clearance – documentation
Logistics planner
Facilities manager
Supply chain specialist
Distribution manager
Supply chain analyst
Global commodity manager
Sourcing manager

M.B.A Shipping and Logistics Management Syllabus:

Semester I

Operations Research
Cost Accounting
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behaviour

Semester II

Financial Accounting
Business Statistics
Business Communication
Managerial Economics
Business Environment

Semester III

Warehousing and Inventory Management
Custom Procedures
Linear Trade
Shipping Business Management
Port Agency

Semester IV

Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
Port Terminal Management
Total Quality Management
Transportation and Distribution Management