Curriculum Design
Curriculum Design
One Year MBA - GSCM consists of four terms:
Term 1
Management Fundamentals
The first term consists of mandatory courses covering the essential tools, concepts, and analytical skills used in all major functional areas, focusing on supply chain management.
Foundation: These courses focus on developing the knowledge and analytical ability that support understanding the functional areas of business studies.
Functional: These courses cover the fundamentals of business and management studies and equip the participants to understand and apply advanced concepts.
Integrative: Integrative courses enable students to understand how to develop a holistic understanding of organizations and the problems they face and see how different functions relate to each other.
Skill Building: Besides primary and functional knowledge, a management professional must develop and apply various skills and use multiple tools that enable decision-making and better management. Picking up and sharpening these skills is a life-long process, and courses designed to build skills get participants started on this journey.
Domain expertise: The curriculum is designed to enable participants to become experts in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) domain at a global level. This set of courses provides a foundation for them to learn advanced SCM concepts. Participants are also exposed to the digital world of supply chain management.
Term 2
Contemporary Supply Chains – Capabilities and Related Domains
- In this term, participants will build on their understanding from Term 1 and explore in further depth the enablers, capabilities, and related domains of contemporary supply chains such as Logistics, Analytics, AI, and IoT.
- These courses will help participants gain an in-depth understanding of these related domains and capabilities in national and global supply chains, as well as how macro trends such as digitalization and sustainability shape and transform today's supply chains.
- The term will also help participants upgrade their technical knowledge and skillsets.
Term 3
Advanced Business and GSCM Understanding
- In Term 3, participants will be exposed to various niche topics within GSCM.
- Many courses in this term will be integrative in nature, requiring participants to apply the concepts covered to date holistically toward understanding how to build efficient and effective global supply chains.
- Participants would also start working on the live SCM Project this term, which involves collaboration with an industry mentor and faculty members. The live project is a unique offering that enables them to effectively apply what they have learned in class to real problems.
Term 4
Electives & Simulation
- In Term 4, the participants will choose from several electives that strengthen the specialization in GSCM.
- The live SCM project commenced in Term 3 will culminate in Term 4.
- Participants will also do a capstone simulation during the term, further testing their holistic understanding of multiple facets of a business.
- Participants will also be given specialized knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship principles during this term.
Current Students Experiences
“The 1-year MBA in Global Supply Chain Management at IIM Udaipur has been a transformative experience, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Coming from a pure operations background, this course expanded my knowledge across a wide range of disciplines, including Core Supply chain management, Business statistics, Advanced analytics, Corporate Finance, Marketing, AI concepts, etc. It provides holistic learning platform, helping me grow both personally and professionally. The program’s structure is intense, requiring more dedication than a regular job, but the effort is rewarding. With a minimum of 3+ years of work experience as an entry criterion, the cohort is diverse, featuring individuals from industries ranging from manufacturing to IT and even the Indian Navy. Learning alongside Navy professionals brings a unique dimension to the classroom. Varied perspectives foster healthy discussions in class and broaden your understanding of topics, which is something I truly value. The curriculum is complemented by regular interactions with industry experts through the Industry Captain series and lectures on specialized topics by industry expects. These sessions provide real-world insights, preparing us for the challenges of modern supply chain management. Additionally, Industry live projects and case-based learning deepen practical understanding. Overall, the GSCM program is a wholesome and rigorous journey that equips you to excel in the dynamic world of Global supply chains. It’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and network with peers and industry leaders, setting a strong foundation for a successful career.”
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