Course Overview:

The BBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management equips students with essential skills in supply chain strategy, logistics, procurement, and inventory management. The program blends theory and practical knowledge to prepare graduates for dynamic careers in global supply chain operations.

Duration:

• 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Eligibility Criteria:

• 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum percentage (usually 50%) from a recognized board.

Syllabus (Semester-Wise):

Semester 1:

1. Principles of Management: Introduction to management concepts and functions.

2. Financial Accounting: Fundamentals of accounting and financial management.

3. Business Communication: Development of communication skills specific to business contexts.

4. Business Mathematics: Quantitative techniques applied in business.

5. Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Overview of logistics and supply chain concepts.

Semester 2:

1. Organizational Behavior: Study of human behavior in organizations.

2. Cost Accounting: Cost analysis, cost estimation, and control in logistics.

3. Business Economics: Micro and macroeconomic theories relevant to logistics.

4. Business Statistics: Statistical analysis in decision-making.

5. Warehouse and Inventory Management: Principles of managing inventory and warehousing.

Semester 3:

1. Operations Management: Fundamentals of production and operations in supply chains.

2. Transportation Management: Study of transportation systems and their role in logistics.

3. Supply Chain Analytics: Analytical tools for improving supply chain efficiency.

4. Human Resource Management: HR practices specific to logistics and supply chain industries.

5. International Trade and Logistics: Global logistics operations, trade regulations, and import/export management.

Semester 4:

1. Procurement and Sourcing: Study of procurement processes, vendor selection, and purchasing.

2. E-Commerce and Supply Chain: Role of e-commerce in supply chain management.

3. Risk Management in Supply Chains: Identifying and managing risks in supply chains.

4. Research Methodology: Techniques for conducting research in logistics and supply chain management.

5. Quality Management in Supply Chains: Maintaining quality standards across the supply chain.

Semester 5:

1. Strategic Supply Chain Management: Developing strategic supply chain solutions.

2. Reverse Logistics: Managing product returns and recycling in supply chains.

3. Green Supply Chain Management: Incorporating sustainability into supply chains.

4. Entrepreneurship Development: Entrepreneurship within logistics and supply chains.

5. Electives: Specialized topics such as Freight Forwarding, Cold Chain Management, etc.

Semester 6:

1. Supply Chain Technologies: Use of technology such as RFID, GPS, and ERP in logistics.

2. Customer Relationship Management in Supply Chain: Managing customer relationships in logistics contexts.

3. Project Work: Real-world project related to logistics and supply chain management.

4. Corporate Governance and Ethics: Ethical practices in logistics and governance standards.

5. Viva Voce and Practical Training: Presentation of project work and practical exposure in the logistics field.

Average Fees:

• INR 1.5 - 4 Lakhs per annum, depending on the institution and location.

Exams to Attend:

• Admission may be based on merit or entrance exams such as:

• DU JAT (Delhi University Joint Admission Test)

• SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)

• IPMAT (Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test)

• AIMA UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test)

• NPAT (National Test for Programs After Twelfth by NMIMS)

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:

1. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad

2. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

3. Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management (SIOM), Pune

4. Amity University, Noida

5. Loyola College, Chennai

6. Christ University, Bangalore

7. Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Delhi

8. Indian Institute of Materials Management (IIMM), Mumbai

9. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun

10. MIT World Peace University, Pune

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

1. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

2. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

3. Farook College, Kozhikode

4. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

5. St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode

6. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

7. CMS College, Kottayam

8. Kristu Jyoti College of Management, Kottayam

9. Baselius College, Kottayam

10. Assumption College, Changanassery