Logistics & Supply Chain MBA

Logistics & Supply Chain MBA

An MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (LSCM) is a 2-year postgraduate programme that trains you to manage how goods move from supplier to customer. It covers procurement, production planning, warehousing, transportation and distribution. The course is meant to build managerial skills and analytical ability for industrial supply chain operations, and it opens job paths in both the private and public sectors. The role itself is also changing. Logistics and supply chain managers are shifting from a supply focus to a demand focus as business competition grows. You can explore more MBA courses on Career Bhavan. careers360careers360

Course Highlights

DetailInformationDegreeMBA / PGDM in Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementDuration2 years (4 semesters)ModeFull-time, with online and distance options at some universitiesEligibilityBachelor's degree, usually with 50% marksEntrance examsCAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, or the college's own testTypical feesAbout ₹2.5 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh in total, varying widely by college

Eligibility

Most colleges ask for a 3-year bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 50% marks. Ganpat University asks for 50%, or 45% for reserved categories. Some colleges set a higher bar. SRM Chennai asks for an aggregate of 60% and an entrance score such as CAT, XAT, MAT or GMAT, and it prefers candidates with 1 to 3 years of work experience. CII School of Logistics asks for 50% in graduation, Class X and Class XII. Careers360 Logo +2

Admission Process

Admission usually works like this:

1. Take an entrance exam such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT or GMAT, or the college's own test.

2. Apply to the college and submit your documents.

3. Take part in the group discussion and personal interview.

4. Receive the final merit list and pay the fees.

CII School of Logistics weighs graduation marks, an English test, the personal interview and an extempore test. Some private universities admit on merit and an interview alone, so check each college's own process. careers360

Fees

Fees depend heavily on the college type:

• Ganpat University, Mehsana: about ₹2.9 lakh in total. careers360

• Career Point University, Kota: about ₹2.54 lakh. careers360

• Bengaluru City University: about ₹5.65 lakh. careers360

• SRM Institute, Chennai: about ₹9 lakh. careers360

• Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune: about ₹9.5 lakh. careers360

• Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai: about ₹10.5 lakh. careers360

• CII School of Logistics, Noida: about ₹10.5 lakh. careers360

For a lower-cost, flexible route, DY Patil University's online MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is listed at ₹1.75 lakh in total. These figures come from Careers360 listings and may change each session, so confirm with the college before applying. careers360

Top Colleges

Colleges offering the course include CII School of Logistics (Noida), Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (Pune), SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), Dr DY Patil University (Navi Mumbai), Chandigarh University and Presidency University (Bengaluru). The CII School of Logistics combines core logistics subjects with newer areas such as data analytics, e-commerce and omnichannel retail, and global procurement. See the full list on our college listings or compare colleges side by side. careers360

Subjects You Will Study

Subjects vary by college. Common ones include:

• Supply Chain Management Fundamentals

• Logistics & Transportation Management

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Demand Forecasting & S&OP

• Operations Research & Analytics

• ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)

• International Trade & Global Logistics

• E-commerce & Last-Mile Delivery

Career Scope and Job Roles

Supply chain skills are in demand across e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, FMCG, pharma, consulting and third-party logistics. Typical roles and salaries in India:

Job TitleSalary Range (per annum)Logistics & Distribution Manager₹5 – ₹12 LPAProcurement / Sourcing Manager₹6 – ₹15 LPADemand & Supply Planner₹5 – ₹11 LPASupply Chain Analyst₹4 – ₹9 LPA

For reference, Payscale puts the average SCM manager salary at about ₹8.57 lakh per year for candidates with 5 to 9 years of experience. Salaries vary with college, city and experience. Top recruiters include Amazon, Flipkart, Delhivery, Blue Dart, Mahindra Logistics, Tata, Reliance, Hindustan Unilever, ITC, Accenture and Deloitte. careers360

Is an MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management Worth It?

It is a good fit if you want a clearly defined, operations-focused career with steady demand and room to move into senior roles. It is less suitable if you prefer pure finance or marketing, or if you cannot afford the fees of top colleges. Fees at premium colleges are high, so compare placement records and your expected return before choosing. Working professionals can look at online or part-time options.

How to Choose a College

• Check the placement record for supply chain roles, not just overall averages.

• Look for industry tie-ups, internships and live projects with logistics firms.

• Confirm AICTE/UGC approval and NAAC/NBA accreditation.

• Compare fees against average packages for your target colleges.

Talk to a Career Bhavan counsellor for help shortlisting colleges that match your budget and goals.