AMET the First University in Maritime Education in the Country, Chief Surveyor commissions AMET ship-in-campus in presence of Chairman MASSA as BE-3 batch passes out, Anglo Eastern Inaugurates AMET'S Academic Year.   Courses at AMET             2 Year M.B.A. Shipping & Logistics Management [Distance Education] :   <<  Back  <<               Course Features :           Academy of Maritime Education and Training has launched a new MBA programme in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Open University based in Chennai, India. The MBA course with Specialization in Shipping Logistics Management will be delivered through distance learning / E-learning mode.           Objective of the Course:           To equip the students with adequate skills and knowledge in General Management functional areas and in the Shipping and Logistics business sectors. To provide a holistic view of the sector, integrating various aspects viz, Ship Management, Liner Shipping, Ship Agency Management, Port & Terminal Management, Maritime Law, Maritime Economics, Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Supply Chain Management. To help participants to meet their personal expectations by providing an industry-specific content which helps them to gain a thorough understanding of the Maritime business. To provide opportunities for undertaking employment oriented projects which will facilitate a career change option to the seafarers.           Entry Requirement for the Course :            Qualifications   1. Any degree from a recognized University. (or) 2.Mariners holding the following professional qualification obtained after  a minimum duration of study-cum-training of 6 years after 10+2 leading to: a) Master Foreign Going Certificate of Competency b) First Class Motor or Steam or Combined (Chief Engineer) Certificate of Competency issued by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India or its counterparts in other countries. Duration Minimum 2 Years Maximum 8 Years           Medium of Instruction : English           Fee : Rs. 30,000/- per Year           Scheme of Evaluation :           Continuous Assessment 25 Marks Term and Examination 75 Marks Total 100 Marks The Passing Minimum A minimum of 45% in external and 50% in overall (internal & external)           The Prospectus & application form can be downloaded from the link available below and also from AMET’s homepage. For Application : Click here. For Prospectus : Click here.           Frequently Asked Questions :           Can I use the Application form downloaded from AMET website? Yes. The application form can be printed & filled as per instructions given in the form. Please write “MSL” for Programme Code & “001” for P.S.C. Code No. Payment of application form fee of Rs. 700 should be made in the form of a Demand draft drawn in favour of Tamil Nadu Open University, payable in Chennai, India. What is the last date for submitting the filled application form? The last date for submitting the filled applications for admission in the Academic Year 2007-2008 is 31st December 2007. Who will be benefited by this course? 1. Seafarers (people employed on board ships) seeking a career change to land based employment in Shipping & Logistics companies. 2. People working in Shipping & Logistics companies desirous of career advancement. 3. Graduates interested in pursuing careers with Shipping & Logistics companies. What is AMET’s connection with Seafarers (people employed on board ships)? 1. Academy of Maritime Education & Training (AMET), established in 1993 is a leader in providing Maritime Training. 2. Over 2,000 seafarers trained in AMET are holding senior positions in leading shipping companies worldwide. 3. AMET is well known to the recruiters of seafarers for its quality of teaching & management commitment. What is AMET’s experience in conducting MBA course with Shipping specialization? 1. AMET is a pioneer in offering Shipping Management programme. It started the 2 year PG programme (M.S. in Shipping & Port Management) in the year 2001. 2. AMET, in association with Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi commenced MBA with specialization in Shipping & Port Management in 2003. 3. The MBA course syllabus has been reviewed extensively in 2006 & the course name has been modified as MBA (Shipping & Logistics Management). What are the facilities available in AMET for the students of MBA course with Shipping specialization? 1. In house Faculty comprising of experienced Master Mariners, Class I Engineers & Management Experts. 2. Panel of visiting faculty comprising of Professionals with hands-on experience in various areas of Shipping & Logistics Management. 3. Classrooms equipped LCD projectors & Overhead projectors. 4. Computer lab with internet connectivity. 5. Library with a collection of Shipping books, Trade newspapers & journals. What are the E-learning applications for the exclusive use of students registering for MBA (Shipping & Logistics Management) course? 1. Exclusive website will be developed for posting of assignments for continuous assessment. 2. Students will be able to use the site to post queries to the counselors (faculty from AMET) attached to them. 3. Interactive messenger services will be used for clarifying student queries. 4. Contact classes will be held throughout the year (1 day in a week). Students can register for the contact classes in advance through the website. 5. Weekly newsletter highlighting the current developments in Shipping & Logistics sector will be made available in the website for students to download. Is it compulsory to attend the contact classes? No. It is optional. If participants are unable to attend classes, they have to visit the course website at least once a week & obtain details of assignments posted. Submission of assignments will be adequate for securing continuous assessment marks. When study materials will be despatched? The study materials will be dispatched in 3 installments. When & where Term End examinations will be held? Term End examinations will be held 2 times in a year in various centers in Tamil Nadu viz. Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tuticorin, etc. The first set of examinations will be held by Dec 2007. If a participant is unable to appear for Dec examinations, he / she can appear for the same papers during June 2008.                   <<  Back  <<             Copy Rights - 2004 Academy of Maritime Education and Training.