Course Detail

Logistics and Supply Chain Management specialization is solution-oriented and addresses strategic economic and process oriented technical problems in industry, administration and commerce. The program exercises the latest business oriented thinking and provides international expert knowledge on logistical engineering and technologies as well as application knowledge in process automation, material management and leading software solutions in ERP (enterprise resource planning), process simulation and e-Commerce. In common projects in local and international industry as well as logistical service provider theoretical knowledge is applied in realistic problem solving projects. The program is aimed at developing professionals in management functions like logistics, supply chain management, enterprise resource planning production planning, controlling, and procurement or material management in industrial, manufacturing and service enterprises.

Students selecting the domain based specialization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management are expected to have completed the 30 credit hours of foundation stage of the MBA program. Specialization stage consists of 42 credit hours of course work covering strategic and operational areas. These include courses in the area of Marketing Strategy, Strategic Finance, Strategic Management, Leadership, Technology/Operations, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Processes, Analytics of Decision Making, etc. During the specialization stage, students take 12 credit hours of strategy courses, 9 credit hours of operational level courses, and 12 credit hours of elective courses. The department of Supply Chain and Logistics Management has developed the strategy, operational and elective courses keeping in view the requirement of the industry. In addition students select two real life Capstone Projects (6 credit hours) in their area of specialization during their final year.

MBA track for specialization in Logistics and Supply Chain Management as well as the foundation stage is only available during the weekends. Candidates must select the specialization at the time of filing the application. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Apply knowledge to evaluate and manage an effective supply chain
• Manage supply chain objectives to facilitate corporate goals
• Explore the business aspects of the transportation, distribution and warehousing
• Develop skills for interpersonal communication, teamwork and managing diversity

CAREER OPTIONS

1. Supply Chain Planner
2. Production Planner
3. Quality Manager
4. Production Warehouse Manager
5. Procurement Manager
6. Warehouse Administrator