Department of Maritime Management
Maritime education in Gujarat was pioneered by the Gujarat University at B.K. School of Business Management in the year 2006 by initiating a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Port Management. The School and the Gujarat University recognized the significance of Maritime Management and converted the programme as a full-fledged MBA programme in Maritime Management with elective studies in the area of Port Management and Shipping & Logistics Management in 2011. The two years full time MBA-Maritime Management programme has been developed with a view to convert young graduates into able managers and efficient leaders who can take challenges in the highly competitive Maritime Business Environment. Along with Masters’ in Maritime Management, the department has also launched a Master degree program “MBA in Supply Chain Management” in the year 2020. This program will help young minds to gain exposure of every business aspect right from research and design to materials and parts sourcing as well as manufacturing and the eventual distribution of products. The School has strived to provide a balanced approach towards the theoretical and practical aspects of the programme. A number of practitioners from relevant fields are associated with the programme as visiting faculties. The School has been fortunate enough to get help and support from several organizations in the Maritime field.
Why Maritime Management
Gujarat, situated on the western coast of India, is a principal Maritime State endowed with favourable strategic port locations. The prominence of Gujarat is a virtue of having nearly 1600 kms long coastline, which accounts for 1/3rd of the coastline of India. The State acts a natural gateway to the rich land-locked northern and central hinterland. It has a vast and fertile hinterland comprising West, North, and Central India that constitutes a large amount to the total India trade. It has the longest coastline in India and has a multiple range of ports along with a wide range of cargos. Gulf of Cambay and Gulf of Kutch provides natural navigational safety and logistical advantage to northern and central parts of India and proximity to West Asia, Africa and Europe. This helps to capitalize on the strong manufacturing and trading base.
Gujarat is considered as a port hub of India. The state ranks first in cargo throughput amongst all Indian ports. Ports have contributed highly to Gujarat's industrial growth with nearly 70 percent of its imports being used within the state. The volume of cargo handled by the Gujarat ports have been steadily rising and so has the capacity at the various ports. Industries like Petro-Chemicals, Metal, Cement, Fertilizer and Power have built their competitive edge from close proximity to ports for import of raw materials and export finished products after value addition. Favourable policies of the state government also helped the state in gaining private investors interest in port related activities.
This course is specially designed to meet such emerging demand of highly competitive professionals equipped with skills, knowledge and expertise required for successful career in the world of maritime industry.
Why Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities. Importantly, it also includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third party service providers, and customers. In essence, supply chain management integrates supply and demand management within and across companies. . This program will help young minds to gain exposure of every business aspect right from research and design to materials and parts sourcing as well as manufacturing and the eventual distribution of products
Why General Management
The two-year full-time MBA programme at Department of Maritime Management is developed with the objective to develop young men and women to achieve excellence in management. The programme offers electives in;
- Operations Management
- Finance Management
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
The programmes focus to equip students with the conceptual and interpersonal skills for managerial decision making. The programme curriculum is developed by academic experts with review by industrial experts of the industry. This program will help young minds to gain exposure to every aspect of management and develop a global view and respond effectively to changes in the economic, technological, cultural, and political environments.