About the Programme

BBA Logistics program is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of Logistics Management from a global perspective with an emphasis on Operations & Logistics.

The UG Degree Programme has been designed with the primary objective of creating adequate skills for gaining employment at supervisory / managerial levels in Logistics Industry. In order to ensure effective Skill Development, 60% of the programme component and duration constitute On-the Job Training in the form of internship.

The program will prepare Logistics Managers who will be able to work anywhere around the world, and help companies gain a competitive edge based on high levels of technical and managerial competence, gained in the field during Industry Internship and in theory during classroom sessions.

Program Educational Objectives

PEO1

Become successful Graduates who are competent, innovative and productive in addressing the needs of the Industry, or pursue higher education and research

PEO2

Graduate students will develop skills in all functional areas of management

PEO3

Grow professionally with their knowledge and proficient skills throughout their career

PEO4

Graduates of the programme will have knowledge of professional, interpersonal and ethical responsibility and will contribute to society through active research

Course objective

Logistics Management (LM) is often described as one of the most powerful sources of competitive advantage for firms in recent times. LM attempts to further enhance the same at the through higher focus on coordination and integration among the various partners of the Logistics to provide greater value to the customers. This course on Logistics Management is designed as one that is application-based and also attempts to integrate concepts covered in various courses. It covers a wide spectrum of topic including transportation management, lean chain, strategic sourcing, warehousing, and performance-based logistics, constraints management, Logistics network design, and demand management on Human and Marketing. The pedagogy is a mix of conceptual inputs, model-based analyses, and case studies.

The learning goals are specifically:

1. Understand the fundamentals of Logistics Management (SCM) including its role in an organization and in integrating firms in a Logistics

2. Understand the various concepts in Logistics like coordination, planning for uncertainty, supply contracts, logistics management, outsourcing and procurement management

3. Apply various analytical methods and tools so that students are able to measure and evaluate various facets of Logistics performance

4. Understand practices in Logistics that differentiate successful firms from others

5. Understand the challenges in Logistics through a real industry project

Program Structure (Core, Skilled, Allied, Elective..)

Fundamentals of logistics Principles of Management Materials Management Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations Practical paper- Warehousing and Materials Management Freight Forwarding (Ocean & Air Cargo) Forecasting and Inventory Management Surface Transportation International Logistics Management Retail Logistics and E-commerce Logistics Network Design Port Terminal Logistics Liner Logistics Freight Forwarding Human Resource Management Marketing Management

Program Outcomes

PO1

Apply the knowledge of business administration, shipping, IT, quantitative techniques and accounting to the solution of complex industry problems

PO2

Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex administration problems reaching substantiated conclusions

PO3

Design solutions for complex administration and shipping problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, and the cultural, societal and environmental considerations

PO4

Use research –based knowledge and research methods, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusion

PO5

Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern management and IT tools including prediction and modeling of complex administration activates with an understanding of the limitations

PO6

Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to asses societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable development

PO7

Understand the impact of the professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the management practice

PO8

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practices

PO9

Function effectively as an individual, and a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary setting

PO10

Communicate effectively on complex administration activities with the community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effectively reports and design documentation, make effective presentations and give and received clear instructions

PO11

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments

PO12

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change
  • Well-equipped air conditioned classrooms with internet connectivity
  • Well-equipped labs with state of the art facilities
  • Dedicated library with books relevant to logistics and shipping industry
  • Digital learning with supporting case studies across the industry

Relevant theoretical knowledge and practical learning through workshops, industry visits, seminars, field trips, guest lectures, project-based learning and much more.

100% job assistance/support through a dedicated career cell, namely Corporate Interface. The corporate interface team keeps track of the best job opportunities available in the market at any given time and with partnership with industry leaders and staff to make our recruiting experience positive and productive.

The student with BBA Logistics will be able to get a job role as

  • Supply-Chain Manager
  • Inventory Manager
  • International Logistics Manager
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Customer Service
  • Consultant
  • Logistics Engineer
  • Analyst