Last Updated on August 10, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of the MBA in Port and Shipping 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.
| Name of the Course: | MBA in Port and Shipping Management |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Eligibility Criteria: | Graduate Degree from a recognized institute/university |
“What is MBA in Port and Shipping 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.
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MBA in Port and Shipping Management: An Introduction
MBA is a PG (postgraduate) 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 Port and Shipping Management is a sector/industry-specific course.
General MBA course deals with general management subjects. Industry or sector-specific management course covers general subjects as well as specialization subjects.
MBA in Port and Shipping Management course is an industry/sector-specific management education course. This course focuses on the shipping industry, port operations, and their allied sectors.
The shipping sector forms the backbone of international trade. It contributes (directly and indirectly) tremendously towards the growth of the World economy. The shipping industry is responsible for the transportation of a sizeable chunk of goods across the world.
Areas such as logistics management and supply chain management are heavily reliant on the shipping industry. MBA in Port and Shipping Management program deals with the study of the shipping industry and applying management principles to it.
Like any other industry, the shipping industry also requires qualified managers/administrators to ensure its smooth functioning. MBA in Port and Shipping Management imparts sector-specific management skills to students. The course moulds students into skilled managers, capable of donning managerial and administrative roles in the shipping industry and allied fields.
Eligibility criteria
It is a PG course. A graduate Degree (in any discipline) from a recognized institute/university is the minimum qualification required to pursue this course.
Admission process
Reputed institutes rely on merit-based admission processes. Institutes screen students using entrance tests and/or selection interviews. Some relevant 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 Business.
- Accounts Management.
- Finance Management.
- Marketing.
- IT Systems.
- Maritime Economics.
- Shipping Law.
- Customs Law.
- Liner Trade and Freight Forwarding.
- Port and Terminal Management.
- Liner Transport Management.
- Port Planning.
- Maritime Insurance.
- Research Methodology.
- Elective Subjects.
The academic program is a holistic mixture of classroom lectures, assignments, project work, internship stints, and industrial visits.
Career prospects and job opportunities
MBA in Port and Shipping Management course has been designed to meet the requirements of the shipping sector and its allied fields. The main aim of this course is to churn out skilled management professionals/workforce who are capable of managing port and shipping operations.
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Shipping companies, logistics companies, supply chain management firms, and ports are some of the prime recruiters of graduates. Consultation agencies (logistics, supply chain management & liner trade) are also known to recruit graduates.
Graduates may find a job in the following work setups –
- Shipping Companies.
- Ports and Harbours.
- Consultation Agencies.
- MNCs and Business Houses.
- Import-Export Firms.
- Logistics Companies.
Professionals may do the following roles in the above-mentioned work setups –
- Port Manager.
- Operations Manager.
- Yard Manager.
- Cargo Manager.
- Port Planning and Development Officer.
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