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:
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad (Integrated Program)
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad (Integrated Program)
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
Christ University, Bengaluru
Amity Business School, Noida
Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra
MIT World Peace University, Pune
Xavier University, Bhubaneswar
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management:
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi
SCMS School of Business, Kochi
Amrita School of Business, Kochi
Kerala Institute of Management and Technology (KIMT), Thiruvananthapuram
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Farook College, Kozhikode
Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
CMS College, Kottayam