MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Last Updated on August 10, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of the MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management course. It is a 2-year-long PG management education course. This article covers topics such as – course details, duration, eligibility criteria, admission process, syllabus, and career prospects.

“What is MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Management all about?”, you may ask. You will find the answer to this question in the next paragraph. I’ve provided basic details about this course in the next paragraph.

MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: An Introduction

MBA is a PG course. Technically, it is a postgraduate management education program.   MBA programs are available in two main formats in India- general management courses (general MBA) and specialization (sector-specific MBA) courses. MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a sector/industry-specific course.

The general MBA course covers general management subjects. Industry or sector-specific management course covers general subjects as well as specialization (sector-specific) subjects.

MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management course is one such industry/sector-specific management education course. This course focuses on two sectors- logistics management and Supply Chain Management (SCM).

In simple terms, logistics means the commercial activity of transporting goods to customers. Logistics management applies principles of management and administration to it, making logistics operations much more efficient.

Logistics management is a part of Supply Chain Management. This discipline deals with planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow (forward and backward) and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption (customer).

Supply Chain Management (SCM) deals with processes like raw material procurement, production, inventory, and product delivery (transportation). As far as a company is concerned, SCM deals with everything from gathering raw materials to dispatching the finished goods.

Admission process

Reputed institutes rely on merit-based admission processes. Deserving candidates are selected through entrance tests and interviews. Some of the popular entrance tests are – CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, JMET, and other institute-wise entrance tests.

Syllabus

Here’s a list of important subjects present in the MBA in Shipping and Logistics Management curriculum –

• Organizational Behaviour.
• Business Communication.
• Maritime Transport.
• Air Transport.
• Road and Rail Transport.
• Accounts Management.
• Finance Management.
• Marketing.
• IT Systems.
• Maritime Economics.
• International Trade Laws.
• Communication Skills.
• HR Management.
• Business Management.
• Supply Chain Management.
• Services Marketing.
• Operations Management.
• Project Work.

The academic program is a holistic mixture of classroom lectures, assignments, project work, internship stints, and industrial visits. The curriculum covers general management subjects and sector-specific management subjects.

Also, read:

• MBA in Port and Shipping Management.
• Best MBA Specializations.

Career prospects and job opportunities

MBA grads who have specialized in this discipline may don roles like logistics or supply chain manager in various industries. The majority of industries rely on SCM and logistics to deliver goods/services/products to customers.

Some of the key recruiters include –

• Airlines.
• SCM firms.
• Logistics management firms.
• Maritime transport firms.
• Industries dealing in production.
• Product packaging and management firms.

Vishnu Nambiar

I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.

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