Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management

Course Overview:
Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an undergraduate program focused on logistics, procurement, inventory management, operations management, transportation, and supply chain strategies. The course provides students with the necessary skills to manage the flow of goods and services, optimize supply chains, and develop strategic partnerships across industries. This program is ideal for students looking to pursue careers in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, and operations management.

Course Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):

Semester 1:

  • Introduction to Supply Chain Management

  • Principles of Management

  • Business Communication

  • Business Economics

  • Basic Accounting

Semester 2:

  • Logistics Management

  • Operations Management - I

  • Financial Accounting

  • Quantitative Techniques for Business

  • Computer Applications in Business

Semester 3:

  • Supply Chain Operations

  • Warehousing and Inventory Management

  • Business Law

  • Procurement and Vendor Management

  • Marketing Management

Semester 4:

  • Transportation Management

  • Supply Chain Analytics

  • Operations Management - II

  • Strategic Sourcing

  • Research Methodology

Semester 5:

  • Global Supply Chain Management

  • E-Commerce in Supply Chain

  • Risk Management in Supply Chain

  • Sustainable Supply Chain Practices

  • Elective (Options include Retail Logistics, Supply Chain Optimization, etc.)

Semester 6:

  • Supply Chain Strategy and Planning

  • Technology in Supply Chain (ERP, SAP, etc.)

  • Lean Supply Chain Management

  • Project Work/Dissertation

  • Internship/Industrial Training

Average Fees:

₹50,000 - ₹2,00,000 per year (Varies by institution and state)

Exams to Attend:

  • Admission is typically merit-based, though some institutions may require entrance exams.

  • Popular entrance exams include DU JAT (Delhi University Joint Admission Test), NPAT (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies), and other state-level entrance exams.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management:

  1. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad (Integrated Program)

  2. Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad (Integrated Program)

  3. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune

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

  5. Christ University, Bengaluru

  6. Amity Business School, Noida

  7. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab

  8. Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra

  9. MIT World Peace University, Pune

  10. Xavier University, Bhubaneswar

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management:

  1. Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi

  2. SCMS School of Business, Kochi

  3. Amrita School of Business, Kochi

  4. Kerala Institute of Management and Technology (KIMT), Thiruvananthapuram

  5. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

  6. Sacred Heart College, Thevara

  7. Farook College, Kozhikode

  8. Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram

  9. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

  10. CMS College, Kottayam