M.B.A. Shipping and Logistics Management (SLM) – Best Deemed University in Chennai

Vision

To be a Centre of Excellence in Management Studies and Commerce, imparting and developing Managerial leadership and entrepreneurial skills to students and provide managers for the global market.

Mission

To provide an affordable opportunity for diverse group of students and other stakeholders to learn by synergizing education, research, innovation and outreach efforts.
To inculcate self-discipline, values, ethics and devotion to duty among the students to make them good citizens, leaders, professionals & entrepreneurs.
To develop the future business leaders through imparting high quality of analytical ability & decision-making capability.
To offer exposure to global business standards and inculcate strategic management aspiration.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Program Educational Objectives(PEOs)

PEO1: To provide best quality of education and prepare the students to meet global standards and competitive environment

PEO2: To inculcate team spirit and leadership capabilities among students to develop business leaders attain organizational development

PEO3: To impart ethical and moral values to create better citizens and society

PEO4: To develop entrepreneurial skills to think strategically and encourage them to become entrepreneurs

PEO5: To motivate students to participate in community development and undertake Industry research projects

Programme Outcomes (POs) & Programme Specific Outcomes(PSOs)

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO 1: Apply knowledge of management theories and practices to solve business problems.

PO 2: Foster Analytical and critical thinking abilities for data-based decision making.

PO 3: Ability to develop Value based Leadership ability.

PO 4: Ability to understand, analyze and communicate global, economic, legal, and ethical aspects of Business

PO 5: Ability to lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals, contributing effectively to a team environment.

PO 6: Create, select and apply appropriate modern tools & techniques for analyzing, interpreting and solving business complexities.

PO 7: Develop an aptitude for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

PO 8: Adapt life-long learning and professional development to enrich knowledge and competencies

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO 1: Apply critical thinking, modeling, decision making, and problem-solving skills in a variety of contexts related to the utilization of appropriate technology to support the procurement implementation of logistics strategies and manage logistics resources to improve the supply chain.

PSO 2: Designed to develop the students with the objective of equipping them to cope with the emerging trends and challenges in the logistics sector

PSO 3: Analyze various feasible and appropriate means of logistics so as to facilitate distribution of goods and services for domestic and international markets.

Curriculum & Syllabus

Curriculum & Syllabus

Total Credits : 102

SEMESTER I			Hour / Week				Maximum Marks
Code	Course	L	T	P	C	CA	SEE	Total
23CMBL11	Management Principles and Organizational Behavior	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
23CMBL12	Business Statistics & Quantitative Techniques	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
23CMBL13	Managerial Economics	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
23CMBL14	Accounting And Finance For Logistics And Supply Chain Management	3	1	0	4	40	60	100
23CMBL15	Legal & Business Environment	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
23CMBL16	Soft Skills & Etiquette for Managers	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
23CMBL17	Marketing Management	4	0	0	4	40	60	100
23PMBL11	Computer Applications for Managers - Practical	0	0	2	1	40	60	100
	Total	27	1	2	29

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Eligibility Criteria

Program	Program Duration (Year)	Eligibility	Criteria for Merit
M.B.A. Logistics & Shipping Management	2 Years (4 Semesters)	Any Bachelor Degree of Minimum 3 years duration 10+2+3 pattern or 10+2+4 pattern of Education Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.	Merit based on percentage of marks secured in the qualifying examination and score secured in CAT, MAT, XAT, VELS Entrance Test

Career Prospects

CAREER PROSPECTS

Development of Export-Import activities
Container Freight Stations (CFS) and Inland Container Depots (ICD)
Freight Forwarders, Liner Traders, Port Agency and Customs House Agency
Sourcing, Transportation, Inventory control, Production, Operations, Distribution, Warehousing & Customer service.
Logistics advisory Services
Multinational transport companies
Shipping company

CFS( Container Freight Stations), and ICD ( Inland Container Depot)
Logistics Manager
Inventory Manager
Warehousing Manager
Third party logistics
Custom clearance – documentation
Logistics planner

Facilities manager
Supply chain specialist
Distribution manager
Supply chain analyst
Global commodity manager
Sourcing manager

Alumni Testimonials

Today, I am very happy to be recognized as Contact Center Executive, Chennai. This happiness will not be fulfilled without thanking my University, School of Management studies, MBA – Logistics and Shipping department professors. Only with their guidance and support, I am able to get the opportunity to work with Top ranked company in the field of Logistics industry- DHL Express Indian PVT LTD. I am very much thankful to them for grooming me in such a way that I am able to crack my first interview in the first attempt. I am also grateful to all the faculties of VISTAS for their valuable suggestions and guidance.

HARISH T MBA LSM BATCH: 2015-2017

DHL Express Indian PVT LTD.

MBA logistics & shipping management at VISTAS provides me quality of education, good infrastructure which is at par with best B-School standards. I have experience, complete freedom to interact with my professors and only because of the guidance and support, I was able to get the opportunity to work with a Qatar based company in the field of Logistics and freight forwarding industry- BRITANIA FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS WLL as BDE – Business Development Executive. I would always thank my professors for their precious support.

PRAVEENKUMAR S MBA LSM BATCH: 2018-2020

BRITANIA FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS WLL as BDE - Business Development Executive.

I would like to express my happiness and thankful to the MBA logistics & Shipping management at VISTAS. They provided me an excellent opportunity to develop holistically and to explore in the industry current trends and live projects. I had experienced valuable mentorship from my professors and good interaction with my fellow mates, who encouraged in shaping my career. Without their guidance, I will not be placed in an India’s top most company – BOSCH INDIA PVT. LTD, as an Logistics & Warehouse Executive.

Praveen Kumar V MBA LSM Batch: 2014 -2016

BOSCH INDIA PVT. LTD, as an Logistics & Warehouse Executive.

Fees Structure

Tuition Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)	Other Fee (Per Sem)	Total Fee 2024 - 2025 (Per Sem)
74,000	49000	1,23,000 + One Time Fees - Rs. 35,000