(A Central University, Govt.

of India)

School of Maritime Management

Prospectus
2010-11

MBA
Port & Shipping Management
International Transportation & Logistics Management
 CONTENTS
J Vice Chancellor’s Messaage
J A Profile of the University
J School of Maritime Management
J M B A Programmes
J Admission Process
J Seats and Reservations
J Course fee and Payment
J Programme Methodology

Visitor Vice-Chancellor
Her Excellency the President of India Dr. P.Vijayan
Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil

Address for Communication University Website & E-mail

The Admission Coordinator - MBA 2010, www.imu.tn.nic.in
Indian Maritime University, www.imumba.com
East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai - 600 119 email :mba2010@imu.co.in

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 Vice-Chancellor’s Message
Dr. P. Vijayan, the first Vice-Chancellor of IMU

Welcome to the School of Maritime Management, Indian Maritime University, Chennai.

Present World economy has heralded many challenges and has impacted the way in which the
organizations need to perform. Businesses have gone global and to meet the competition they
must focus on human resource which is the key to success.
The objective of the school is to prepare the students to meet the business challenges and to
transform them as business leaders. It provides a combination of classroom teaching and field
visits to the industries. The program is oriented to give the students not only professional skills to
manage an organization but also the abilities to serve the society at large.
The Board of Studies of the School has drawn out the Curriculum to meet these objectives and
needs of the industries. There are two MBA programmes viz., Port and Shipping Management and
International Transportation and Logistics Management.
The faculty members of the programmes have expertise in various disciplines viz., Logistics, Port
and Terminal Management, Finance, Law, Communications, Strategic Management, Managerial
Economics etc. Their professional experience will enrich the students and mould them as business
managers. The students will be guided to think critically, evaluate, analyze and develop multiple
solutions to various business problems. A combination of lectures with case studies, group
discussions, and projects will be used to sharpen their skills.
The University is building up a good University- Industry relationship which will be channeled to
bring closer interaction of students with the real world. It will be supplemented with guest lecturers
from persons of repute from various industries.
We assure that the University will do all its best to nurture the talents and transform them as
business managers of tomorrow.

Dr. P. Vijayan
Vice-Chancellor

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 A Profile of the University
Indian Maritime University (IMU), which was
established through an Act of Parliament on 14th
November 2008, has been playing a vital role in the
development of the human resource required in the
maritime sector. The Indian Maritime University,
being the first of its kind in the country cater to the
educational requirement of the maritime fraternity.
It is a teaching and affiliating University which offers
under graduate and post graduate degree and
research programs in all disciplines of maritime
sector. The IMU has campuses at Chennai, Mumbai,
Kolkata, Visakhapatnam and Cochin.
The IMU follows a syllabus recommended by the World
Maritime University, Sweden, which functions directly
under the International Maritime Organisation, United
Kingdom. It offers various certificates, diploma,
degree, engineering, management and revalidation
courses
The Master’s Program
“IMU aims at providing you an excellent opportunity
to improve your knowledge and understanding of
the maritime and transportation industry as well
as to strengthen your managerial skills. You are
encouraged to share your views on the dynamic world
of shipping with us and with your fellow students
from all over India. On completion, you will be able
to navigate successfully a skilled knowledgeable
professional, into the upper echelons of the maritime
and transportation sector”.
We trust this prospectus will provide you the
information you need to get a clear view on the
curriculum and how it can contribute to your personal
ambition. In case you need more information, please
do not hesitate to contact us.”
We look forward to meeting you.
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School of Maritime Management
The School of Maritime Management offers a two-year
full-time unique MBA Programme in Port & Shipping
Management and International Transportation &
Logistics Management.
The general objective of MBA in Port and Shipping
Management is to ensure that after successfully
completing this programme, the young students can
obtain management positions in the shipping and
port industry. Further, the students are equipped to
solve complicated management problems, having
gained required knowledge and competency such as
integrated multi disciplinary professional knowledge
on shipping and transport at the highest academic
level and skills to apply this knowledge on tactical
and strategic level in the port and shipping industry.
The general objectives of MBA in International
Transportation and Logistics Management are to
enable the students to have a detailed knowledge and
understanding of both the operations and strategies
of shipping as a single transport mode within the
context of international multimodal logistics.
The course provides the students not only with a solid
basis in managerial subjects but also with in-depth
knowledge of the supply chain and logistics sector and
the latest developments in transport management.
Awareness of social responsibilities in shipping
and transport, related to labour conditions, safety,
security and protection of the environment, etc. are
some of the added advantages the students will be
endowed with. Leadership qualities, analytical and
social skills, besides a strong research oriented mind
are also encouraged as essential components of the
learning process.
School of Maritime Management
Vision

To excel among top business schools in the world and in the

area of shipping industry by focusing on overall managerial
competency development with an orientation towards ethics and
social responsibility and continually strive to achieve excellence
in management education, multi-sector and development
perspective.

Mission

• T
 o assist maritime community in developing and maintaining
a high quality managers for undertaking maritime business
assign.
• T
 o create a culture of high quality teachings and research
activities in the university.
• T
 o promote the development of sound conceptual and
adaptable functional and strategic skills among students.
• T
 o encourage socially responsive managers and business
men of tomorrow.
• T
 o install a sense of lifelong learning and self development
among the students.
• T
 o provide maritime educational programmes for excellent,
comprehensive and equitable human resource system.

Core Activities

• Organizing seminars and workshop

• E
 ncouraging students to participate in the inter-universities /
collegiate seminars.
• Undertaking research and consultancy work.
• C
 ollaborating with reputed international / national institutions
and industries.
• E
 ncouraging students to organize and participate in co-and
extra-curricular activities.

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 M B A Programmes

The School of Maritime Management offers M.B.A in Port & Shipping Management and International Transportation &
Logistics Management in IMU Head Quarters, Chennai and M.B.A in Port & Shipping Management in Cochin Campus.
MBA in Port & Shipping Management
This programme has been designed to develop a thorough grasp of different aspects of shipping operations by
providing a detailed understanding of the principles and practices of modern terminal and shipping management.
It is a unique course conducted by very few universities and institutions around the globe.

Course Contents
Semester I Semester III
Principles and Practices of Management Internship
Managerial Economics Port Economics
Financial Acconting Shipping Management
Port and Terminal Management Research Methodology
International Trade and Commerce Strategic Cost Management
Managerial Communication (Soft Skill) Management Information System
Cultural Diversity and Business (Soft Skill)
Semester II
Quantitative Techniques for Business Semester IV
Management Accounting Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Economics of Sea Transport Port Pricing and Finance
Strategic Management Port Marketing and Services
Legal Aspects of Shipping Business Consultance (Soft Skill)
Business Promotion and Entrepreneurship (Soft Skill) Project Work

MBA in International Transportation & Logistics Management

This program is aimed at the generation of managers who would like to qualify for management positions in
logistics companies with an international orientation. In this programme, the students are trained systematically
in management skills, soft skills, teamwork skills and interpersonal skills. The programme primarily focuses on
an integrated approach to logistics, logistics networks.

Course Contents
Semester I Semester III
Management Principles and Practices Internship
Managerial Economics Cost and Management Accounting
International Accounting Research Methodology
International Transport System International Transportation Law
International Marketing Management Information System
Managerial Communication (Soft Skill) Elective I - Strategic Management
Cultural Diversity and Busines (Soft Skill)

Semester II Semester IV
Quantitative Techniques for Business Transport Economics
International Financial Management Multimodal Transport
Import Export Documentation and Procedures Elective II - Operations Research
Human Resource Management Business Consultance (Soft Skill)
Logistics and Operations Management Project Work
Business Promotion and Entrepreneurship (Soft Skills)

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 Admission Process

Eligibility Important Dates

• A
 Bachelor Degree in any discipline with 50% of Date of issue of 11th April 2010
marks (45 % for SC / ST / PH candidates) from application onwards
recognized Universities Last date for submission 11th June, 2010
• The applicant should have CAT score. of application
Group Discussion and 12th July 2010
Application
Personal Interview
The prospectus and application form can be collected Commencement of the 2nd August 2010
from the University for a fee of Rs. 1000/- for General/ Classes
OBC and Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PH candidates in cash. Seats and Reservations:
The application and the prospectus can also be
Each program will have an intake of 30 students.
downloaded from the website www.imu.tn.nic.in /
The Government of India norms will be followed for
www.imumba.com reservations.
The filled in application form along with the following Course Fee and Duration
documents should be sent to The Admission
The students are instructed to remit the course fee on
Coordinator - MBA 2010, Indian Maritime University,
or before the commencement of the course for every
East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai-600119 on or
year. They need not wait for a separate intimation/
before 11th June 2010 by super-seribing on the communication from the University regarding the
envelope “Application for MBA Admission - 2010”. fee. The University also encourages enrolment of
• A ppropriate D.D in favour of Indian Maritime candidates sponsored by their organization.
University, Chennai The course fee is Rs. 2 lakhs per year as non-residential
• A complete Curriculum Vitae and a recent passport and should be paid only by way of Demand Draft
size photograph drawn in favour of Indian Maritime University, payable
• Attested copy of the degree certificate, statement at Chennai. For those who seek boarding/lodging
of marks, Transfer Certificate (TC) and relevant Rs. 60,000 per year will be charged extra*.
academic transcript This programme is spread over a period of two
• Copy of CAT Score sheet attested by Gazetted academic years (i.e four semesters)
Officer / Principal of Institution last attended
The Programme Methodology
• Attested copy of the community certificate, if
applicable • T
 he learning/teaching methodology is significantly
• A self addressed stamped envelope interactive
Group Discussion and personal interview • L
 ecture - cum - discussion by qualified School/
University faculty
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for group
discussion. The topic of discussion would be decided • I nteraction with eminent personality / Management
by the competent authority. The candidates should thinkers as guest speakers / visiting faculty
have an updated knowledge on the current issues • C
 ollective learning and sharing through group-
pertaining to national and international issues. The based activities
duration of the discussion may range from 20 to 30 • Individual learning through guided assignments
minutes for each group. The group discussion panel
• C
 ase studies, exercises, core/elective projects,
will monitor the student’s performance and will
role-playing & simulation, industrial visits, book
shortlist the candidates for the personal interview.
reviews etc.
Students should be formally dressed for the Group
Discussion & Personal Interview and are expected to • P
 ersonality and self development skills
report to the department at least 30 minutes before workshops
the start of the session. The selected candidates have • Computer-based learning and audio-visual aids
to produce their original certificates/documents for • Summer internship
verification and remit the prescribed fee on the same • Final project
day for confirmation.

* Subject to availability in the campus

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 INDIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY
(A Central University, Govt. of India)
East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai - 600 119
Phone: +91 (44) 2453 0343, 2453 0345 Fax: +91 (44) 2453 0342
Email : mba2010@imu.co.in Website : www.imu.tn.nic.in / www.imumba.com

IMU Chennai Campus

East Coast Road, Uthandi, Chennai - 600 119
Phone: +91 (44) 2453 0343, 2453 0345 Fax: +91 (44) 2453 0342
Email : info@imu.co.in Website : www.imu.tn.nic.in

IMU Mumbai Campus

Karave, New Mumbai 400 706
Tel. : (022) 2770 1935 / 2770 3876Fax : (022) 2770 0398 Email : tschanakya@hotmail.com

IMU Kolkata Campus

P-19, Taratalla Road, Kolkata 700 088
Tel. : (033) 2401 4673 / 76 & 78 Fax : (033) 2401 4333. Email : director@merical.ac.in

IMU Visakhapatnam Campus

Gandhigram, Visakhapatnam - 530 005
Tel. : (0891) 25 8360 / 257 8364 Fax : (0891) 257 7754. Email : nsdrc@itpvis.ap.nic.in

IMU Cochin Campus

C/o. Training Institute Complex, Cochin Port TrustWillingdon Island, Cochin - 682 003
Tel. : (0484) 2668 642 Email : imucochin@yahoo.co.in

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