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World's First-Ever Online MBA in Digital Maritime & Supply Chain

IIT Madras unveils the world's first Online MBA in Digital Maritime & Supply Chain. This 24-month program equips global professionals with the expertise to navigate the digital transformation of maritime trade, fostering career advancement and a prestigious IIT Madras degree.

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Enhance Your Career in the Digital Age of Maritime and Supply Chain

IIT Madras offers a unique 24-month Online MBA in Digital Maritime & Supply Chain, developed with the Department of Management Studies, Ocean Engineering and with Industry partnership with i-maritime Consultancy. Designed for global professionals, this program provides the skills to tackle modern maritime challenges with digital solutions, boosts marketability, and increases global job mobility. Learn from industry leaders and network with a global cohort, earning a prestigious IIT Madras degree.

Programme Highlights

The Online MBA is a two-year postgraduate program offered in a blended mode with online and on-campus 6 immersion modules, providing flexibility to complete in up to four years. The program includes 900 hours of classroom sessions and project work, totalling 192 credits, with 36 credits per quarter over eight quarters.

It features sixe on-campus immersion modules typically lasting four to seven days. The curriculum equips participants with functional and organizational skills to excel in a dynamic business environment. Additionally, there is an option to earn a Post Graduate Diploma after the first year upon completing the required credits.

  • Program: Digital Maritime & Supply Chain MBA is a 2-year degree program (classes based on blended learning)
  • Eligibility: Working professionals with a minimum 2-year industry experience holding any bachelor’s degrees
  • Selection: Academics, Written Test, Personal Interview
  • Structure: 8 quarters (each with 12 weeks duration) – Total credits 192
  • Courses: 20 core courses and 12 electives out of 31 electives courses including 7 Projects Digital Transformational – overall 32 courses (6 credits each with total of 192 credits)
  • Projects Digital Transformational: Focus on integrating classroom Digital Technology learning with industry implementation
  • Faculty: Faculty members from Department of Management Studies and Ocean Engineering, other IITM faculty members and Industry experts from i-maritime consultancy– 40-60 percent industry input on selective courses
  • Mode of delivery: Online Two days a week in the evening/weekend and Physical sessions with campus immersion
    • Mode of Study

      Hybrid learning with Online Sessions

    • Duration of Course

      2 Years (flexible up to 4 years)

    • On campus Sessions

      6 Immersion sessions on IIT Madras Campus

    • Break up of Credits

      19 core courses | 13 electives– overall 32 courses (6 credits each)

    • Programme Commencement

      15th September 2024

    Programme Benefits & Features

    Rigorous Blended Learning

    The Online MBA program combines online and on-campus modules, offering flexibility for junior, middle, and senior-level professionals and entrepreneurs globally. Participants benefit from classroom sessions at IIT Madras for deeper faculty and peer interaction.

    Flexible Duration

    The program is designed to be completed in 2 years, with the option to extend up to 4 years, accommodating various professional schedules.

    Career and Start-up Support

    Enhance employability with increased career mobility and global job opportunities. Participants can also leverage IIT Madras' Incubation and Start-up Platform to launch new ventures.

    Alumni Status and Learning Resources

    Upon successful completion, participants receive IIT Madras Alumni status and gain lifetime access to world-class learning resources, including the Digital Maritime Library.

    Innovative Pedagogy

    The curriculum features the Maritime case method, addressing real-life business scenarios, and incorporates AI, ML, and Block chain to tackle modern business challenges in Maritime and Supply Chain sectors.

    Global Networking and Immersions

    Enjoy international networking opportunities through the online format and participate in Six immersive on-campus sessions at IIT Madras.

    Admission Criteria

    • Online IIT Madras Admission Test (IAT) designed for Online MBA or Valid CAT, GMAT or GRE Score within last 5 years
    • Final selection based on a personal interview for shortlisted candidates
    • IIT Madras Admission Test (IAT)
    • IIT Madras invites applications for the Online MBA program specializing in Maritime and Digital Supply Chain Management. The entrance Aptitude Test (IAT) for this program will be conducted online.
    • Key details of the IAT are as follows:
    • Duration: 90 minutes
    • Number of Questions: 45
    • Sections: Quantitative Aptitude | Analytical Reasoning
    • The format of the IAT will be similar to other management aptitude tests. Detailed instructions and guidelines for the online examination will be provided on the application portal.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with 60% in any discipline / CA/CS/ICWA with minimum of two years of full time work experience.
    • Working Professionals and Entrepreneurs with a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience, after completion of graduation, as on June 15, 2024.
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    Pedagogy

    The program's pedagogy will encompass a diverse blend of case studies, lectures, projects, peer-to-peer experiential learning activities, and simulations. Participants will have comprehensive access to IIT Madras’ learning resources, including lifetime digital membership to the Digital Maritime Library.

    Frequenty Asked Questions

    Get answers to common queries about our course to make an informed decision before embarking on your learning journey.

    Live online sessions will be broadcast from studios at IIT Madras using a suitable technology platform, directly to participants' devices.

    Participants would attend on-campus immersion modules six times over two years, starting with the inaugural immersion module.

    Yes, participants are recognized as bonafide students and receive alumni status upon completion.
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    Ramesh Singhal

    Program Director

    • 7021659509 | 9820340418
    • ramesh@imaritime.com
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