Department of Maritime Management

About

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 theGujarat University recognized the significance of Maritime Management and converted the program as a full-fledged MBA program 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 program 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 department has strived to provide a balanced approach towards the theoretical and practical aspects of the program. A number of practitioners from relevant fields are associated with the program as visiting faculties. The department has been fortunate enough to get help and support from several organizations.

In the year 2021, Department of Maritime Management launched the two- year full-time MBA program with the objective to develop young men and women to achieve excellence in management. The program offers electives in;

• Operations Management
• Finance Management
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management

The program focuses to equip students with the conceptual and interpersonal skills for managerial decision making. The program 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.

Department of Maritime Management emphasizes the all-round development of its students. It aims at producing not only good professionals, but also

good and worthy citizens of a great country, aiding in its overall progress and development.

  • To create a successful manager who strives to identify opportunities, develop a shared vision and inspire change.
  • To empower students through modernized syllabi.
  • To improve quality for enhancement of global competiveness.
  • To equip the students with the contemporary management concepts and thoughts.
  • To inculcate a hands-on approach towards management.
  • To empower students so as to instil a sense of leadership.
  • To Emphasise on the holistic development of the students through extra and co-curricular activities.Nurture lifelong learning skills.

To be the centre of excellence, providing value based quality education, efficiency with financial sustainability, leading to socio-economic welfare of the society through enrichment of Human Capital.

We develop high quality professionals who reflect and demonstrate values that the Department stands for, through innovation and continuous improvement in facilitation of learning and extension activities.

The Department is driven by certain values that it believes in; and observes in its day to day functioning. Some of the core values, of the department are
  • Develop and retain outstanding employees
  • Use inter-disciplinary approach in the teaching- learning process and research.
  • Think creatively and do relevant research
  • Establish strong linkages with the industry, academia, research organisations, alumni and civil society.