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The Three-year Degree in BBA Ports and Terminal Management has been planned to cater to the niche area of Ports and Terminal, where employment opportunities are increasing as the Government, State Governments and Private Sector is increasingly investing in Ports, Terminal, Logistics, and Transport related infrastructure.

The investment in these fields will increase Trade and Economic advancement.

This will generate good business opportunities for Port and Logistics service providers such as Shipping Company, Shipping Agencies, Import-Export firms, Container Freight Stations, Inland Container Depots and Multimodal transport Operators.

The course curriculum includes industry-oriented sector-specific subjects related to Ports, Different types of terminals, Ocean Shipping, Agency Business, Freight Management, Warehousing, Inland waterways transport, Marketing and Financial Aspects.

The course curriculum has been designed with the inputs from the experts in Port, Shipping and Logistics Industry. The detailed list of topics is –
Ports Management, General Cargo Handling, Bulk, Liquid, Gas Terminal, multifunctional or independent commodity-specific terminal as part of any Industrial project .During the course, the students are assigned tasks to solve Retail problems and analyze case studies, problem statements, participate in group discussions, presentations and recommend solutions to retail challenges. The continuous assessment helps the students in self-evaluation and self-development, mentored by expert faculty with both academic excellence and global retail exposure. The course curriculum is framed with the inputs of experts from the industry to include all current issues in the Retail Industry for the students to gain complete retail knowledge. The industry experts are invited to deliver Guest Lectures and for Panel Discussions for the benefit of our students.

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It is a pleasure to share with you the spirit of the School of BBA Retail and e-Commerce Management and highlight the salient features of the course. The retail industry is ever-growing and the avenues of conducting business are also changing and developing. Modern Retail is an amalgamation of Brick and Mortar Store and Online & e-Commerce Trade. Globalization and Technology have become a part of everyday life and so it is with the Retail Industry.

To cater for changing landscape of the Logistics and Transport industry and the challenges thereby, SSPU is conducting skill development training programs for ‘Opportunities in High-growth Sectors. The Ports, Terminal and Logistics Management has become a niche area where employment opportunity are increasing. There has been upward trend in investment in Ports & Terminal Infrastructure and Logistics facilities. Initiatives like Special Investment schemes on the Coastal region (Sagarmala Project for Port Led Coastal Economic Zone Developments and Bharatmala Project for Road Infrastructure Project) creates employment opportunities within the Ports and Terminal on the coast and at Inland Industrial Centers. The Terminals at inland Industrial centers will comprise of new Multimodal Logistics parks, Multi modal transport functionality with transport mode Interchange hubs which will have cargo handling equipment and Warehousing facilities, Warehousing Free Trade Zones and Special Economic Zones.

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In-Charge Raghavan Santhanam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about the BBA Ports and Terminal Management Program?

This is the only course available in India at the undergraduate level for Ports and Terminal Management. The BBA Ports and Terminal Management Program is unique in its focus on the maritime industry, offering a specialized curriculum that prepares students for the specific challenges and opportunities within port and terminal management.

The BBA Ports and Terminal Management Program is a specialized undergraduate degree designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for effective management and operation of ports and terminals. This course equips students with End to end study of Ports Management, Process Improvement, Efficiency Enhancement in Ports and shipping industry. Specialized subjects like custom clearance and freight forwarding equip students for career in Import and Export. The student is introduced to Developing, designing, building and operating high value terminals. Optimize the profitability of terminals by negotiating terms with suppliers. Managing cargo-handling contracts and various different port services (tugging, piloting, etc.).

The BBA Ports and Terminal Management course will help students to in detail understand:

Port Management, General Cargo Handling, Bulk, Liquid, Gas Terminal, multifunctional Terminal.
Operations of Multi-Modal Logistics Parks, Inland Container Depots/ Container Freight Stations/ Intermodal Terminal.
Import-Export activities, Customs clearance and Freight forwarding, Free trade Zone Operation and value-added activities.
Warehousing, Free Trade Warehousing Zones.
Multimodal Logistics, Intermodal Terminals, Inland Water Transportation and Road Transport.

What is unique about this course?

BBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management covers operations of broad range of industries from consumer product goods to agriculture. We expose the students to real life applications of Artificial Intelligence and Block Chain Technology in Supply chain Management with purview of developing student to manage international trade. We are the only BBA Program that lays stress on learning by doing. A 70% focus on practicals and skills. Only 30% through theory.

What are the career opportunities after a BBA in Ports and Terminal Management

Ports and Terminals are areas where the student would flourish. Job opportunities also exist in Private shipping companies, Freight department, Bulk Carrier Department and Cruise ships. One can explore a multitude of career opportunities in diverse organizations including Shipping companies, and ports along with Consultation agencies (logistics, supply chain management & liner trade) amongst others.

Graduates of the BBA Ports and Terminal Management Program can pursue careers in various sectors such as port management, shipping companies, logistics firms, maritime consultancy, and international trade organizations. Job roles include- Port Operations Manager, Person In charge, Mooring Master, Export Import Manager, Cargo Terminal Manage, Freight Forwarding Manager, Marketing Manager, and Ship Chartering Manager, Freight Forwarder.

Possible career paths after a couple of years could include

Port Manager
Terminal Manager
Dock Manager
Shipping Operations
Shipping manager,
Operations Manager,

What sets apart the BBA in Ports and Terminal Management program at Skills University from similar programs at other institutions?

Our program distinguishes itself through a unique blend of hands-on practical training, industry collaborations, and a curriculum designed to meet the specific needs of the evolving ports and terminal management sector. Our focus on real-world applications and skill development sets us apart.

How do you teach/ train on skills?

The govt of India has a national skills qualification framework. Each job role needs certain specific skills. Our curriculum is based on job role specific skills. We ensure a unique mix of Lectures, Tutorials, Skills and Practicals. Our curriculum stresses on internships in every year. Other than Internships we deploy different tools and techniques like Industrial Visits, Guest Lectures, Industry and Academic Conferences, Case studies, Videos, bringing trade associations like Logistical Skill Sector council, AMTOI for seminars and guest sessions

Features

Unique Pedagogy based on skills model that stresses on 70% learning by doing. Industry sector focus

India Skills and World Skills Logistics & Freight Forwarding Category Training

• Job role based outcome mapping • Focus on Practical and Skill Exercises

• India Skills and World Skills Logistics & Freight Forwarding Category Training • Blend of Industry Experienced Faculty Members and Ph. D Faculty Members

• Guest sessions by Industry experts. • Field visits and industry networking

Placement

Salaries for BBA LSCM Placements

At the time of graduation, salaries depends on students academic performance, relevant internships and extra-curricular leadership demonstration. However as an average students with no previous industry experience usually get between 3.5 to 6 Lakhs per annum

Which are the companies that visits for placements for BBA Logistics at your campus?

Fedex, All-Cargo Logistics, Reliance retail, Tata Motors, Adani ports, DTDC, Bharat Logistics, Grace International, KSH Distripark, Nihilent Technologies, Spoton and many more companies

How is the placement record?

We have more number of companies interested in our BBA Logistics and Supply chain Management students for internships and placements than the number of students we can give them. one third of our students have entrepreneurial aspirations, one third want to pursue MBA abroad. The balance gets placed in reputed organizations.