School of Maritime Management

MBA IN PORT AND SHIPPING MANAGEMENT

About the course

Ports and shipping are vital in the facilitation of efficient and cost-effective movement of freight in modern global logistics systems. Over 90 percent of foreign trade moves by sea. In today's globalization era, international trade is mainly dependent on sea route which is very much cost effective. To undertake future responsibilities and face new challenges of globalization in this sector, we need talented people with application skills.

MBA Shipping and Port Management is a rare course conducted by very few universities and institutions in India. Shipping and Port Managers can find suitable employment opportunities in government departments like Railways and Defense. PSUs like Shipping Corporation and other agencies in the field of logistics and shipping are favored place for shipping managers. However, working with private logistics and shipping companies are the best option available to shipping and port managers. These professional also can work with private packer and movers and transporters. Heavy industries dealing with high volume of inflow and outflow of goods and commodities also require logistics managers to ensure smooth and in-time supply. Besides, opportunities are also available with organizations specializing in cargo handling. Shipping and port managers also can work with International shipping majors.

Programme Objectives:

This program has been designed with the following objectives:

To provide the students with adequate skills and knowledge’s in functional areas and in port and shipping sectors.

To give a holistic view of the sector integrating various aspects viz. port management, maritime law and insurance, Maritime economics, international logistics and multimodal transportation etc.
To provide opportunity for undertaking employment oriented subjects and projects which will facilitate the students to opt for career changes.

Course Contents:

I Semester

Principles and Practice of Management
Managerial Economics
Financial Accounting
Port and Terminal Management
International Trade and Commerce
Managerial Communication (Soft Skill)

II Semester

Quantitative Techniques for Business
Management Accounting
Economics of Sea Transport
Strategic Management
Legal Aspects of Shipping
Business Promotion & Entrepreneurship (Soft Skill)

III Semester

Internship
Port Economics
Shipping Management
Research Methodology
Strategic Cost Management
Management Information Systems
Cultural Diversity & Business (Soft Skill)

IV Semester

Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Port Pricing and Finance
Port Marketing and Services
Business Consultancy (Soft Skill)
Project Work

Entry Requirements

A Degree in any discipline from recognized university and

The applicant should take IMU-Common Entrance Test (CET)

Reservation as per norms

Duration and Fees

Duration of the programme is Two Years.

Fee is Rs 2 lakhs per year as non residential and should be paid by way of Demand Draft/Cheque drawn in favour of "The Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University", payable at Chennai.

Course fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance