Post Graduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics

Introduction

As the Transport & Logistics sector is of prime importance to the growing economy a need was felt to provide training facilities in transport functions of the relevant Transportation Industry with special reference to International Business.

Keeping this in mind, Tolani Education Foundation has entered into an agreement with the Department of Economics (DOE), University of Mumbai for starting a Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Transportation and Logistics.  The programme will be jointly conducted by DOE and Tolani Maritime Intitute situated at Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093. 

Aim

The main aim of the programme is to:

  • provide detailed knowledge of the logistics involved in transport modes, including the ‘supply-chain Management’ concept, where goods, services and information are being supplied or conveyed to customers’ satisfaction.
  • provide basic legislative knowledge governing the various modes of transport.
  • provide communication and IT skills needed in the international transport industry.
  • Promote the students for a career in the global transport and logistics industry.

Salient Features:

  • Promising career in Transportation and Logistics (Sea/Air/Road) Industry
  • Internship for one month in a reputed organisation.*
  • Guidance on placement will be provided.
  • Course conducted in the evening to suit working students.
  • Diploma in Transportation and Logistics will be awarded by the University of Mumbai.

 *Students working in transportation industry can do the internship in their own organisation

Eligibility

A Bachelor's Degree of University of Mumbai in any discipline or of any other recognised University. Any officer holding ‘COC Master FG’ is also eligible since that qualification is recognised by the University of Mumbai as equivalent to a degree.

Commencement and Duration

The Programme consists of two  terms of six months duration each and will commence from the Academic Year 2008-09 of the University of Mumbai.  Classes will be conducted from 1800 hrs to 2100 hrs on week days and if required on week ends from 0900 hrs to 1300 hrs at Tolani Maritime Institute, Sher–e–Punjab Society, Andheri (East), Mumbai – 400 093. 

Academic Calendar

Term I:  Mid July to Mid Nov

Term II:  Early Jan to  End Apr

Examination

Term I:  1st week of Dec

Term II:  2nd week of May

On successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Transportation and Logistics by the University of Mumbai.

Programme Structure

Term I:

  • Basic Methodological Skills

                 (a) Communication
                 (b) Quantitative

  • Basic Principles of Economics

                 (a) Microeconomics
                 (b) Macroeconomics

  • Basic Principles of Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Economics of Logistics and Transportation
  • Transportation Management

Term II:

  • Finance for Transportation
  • Use of Information Technology in Transportation
  • Industrial Relations & HRD in Transportation
  • Legal Provisions and Issues in Transportation
  • Risk Analysis and Management in Transportation
  • Planning and Policy Issues in Transportation

Fees

The total fees for the programme is Rs 36,000/-, which includes examination fees of Rs 2,000/- and a Refundable Library Deposit of Rs 1,000/-.   Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and Eligibility fees, as applicable, will be charged separately.

Selection Procedure

Eligible candidates will have to appear for a personal interview, which will be held at the Institute.  The date of the interview which would be approximately within ten days of the last date for submission of duly completed application form will be intimated to eligible candidates through their email Id.  The final selection will be based only on the merit in the personal interview.

Application Form

The application form can be obtained from the Institute free of cost OR can be downloaded by clicking here.

The duly completed application along with copies of the relevant certificates is required to be submitted to the Course Co-ordinator, Tolani Maritime Institute, Sher- e – Punjab Society, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400093.

More Information

For more information please contact:

The Course Co-ordinator
Tolani Maritime Institute
Sher-e-Punjab Society
Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400093
Tel: +91 (22) 2830 3315 / 2823 9926

Email: dlp@tolani.edu