Semester-wise Syllabus

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Principles of Management
   • Introduction to Management Functions
   • Organizational Structures
   • Leadership & Motivation
2. Business Economics (Micro & Macro)
   • Demand-Supply Analysis
   • Market Equilibrium
   • GDP, Inflation & Monetary Policy
3. Financial Accounting
   • Basics of Accounting (Journal, Ledger, Trial Balance)
   • Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet)
4. Business Mathematics & Statistics
   • Probability & Descriptive Statistics
   • Linear Programming (Basics)
5. Business Communication
   • Professional Writing (Emails, Reports)
   • Presentation & Negotiation Skills
6. IT for Business
   • MS Office (Excel for Data Analysis)
   • Introduction to ERP Systems

Semester 2: Core Business & SCM Basics

1. Organizational Behaviour
   • Team Dynamics, Conflict Resolution
   • Workplace Culture
2. Marketing Management
   • 4Ps of Marketing
   • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
3. Cost & Management Accounting
   • Costing Methods (Absorption, Marginal)
   • Budgeting & Variance Analysis
4. Business Environment
   • Economic, Legal & Technological Factors
   • Globalization & Trade Policies
5. Introduction to Supply Chain Management
   • SCM Components (Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing)
   • Role of SCM in Business
6. Environmental Science (Elective)

Semester 3: Logistics & Operations

1. Operations Management
   • Production Planning & Control
   • Lean & Six Sigma Basics
2. Logistics & Transportation Management
   • Modes of Transport (Road, Rail, Air, Sea)
   • Freight Management & Costing
3. Inventory & Warehouse Management
   • EOQ, JIT, ABC Analysis
   • Warehouse Layout & Automation
4. Procurement & Supplier Relationship Management
   • Vendor Selection & Contract Management
   • E-Procurement & Reverse Logistics
5. Business Analytics
   • Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
   • Forecasting Techniques
6. Soft Skills for SCM Professionals

Semester 4: Advanced SCM & Technology

1. Supply Chain Analytics
   • Demand Forecasting
   • Network Optimization
2. Global Supply Chain Management
   • Cross-border Trade & Incoterms
   • Customs & Compliance
3. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in SCM
   • SAP MM/SCM Modules
   • Oracle SCM Cloud
4. Risk Management in SCM
   • Supply Chain Disruptions
   • Mitigation Strategies
5. Retail & E-commerce Supply Chains
   • Last-Mile Delivery Challenges
   • Omnichannel Logistics
6. Internship (Short-term Industry Exposure)

Semester 5: Specialization & Emerging Trends

1. Sustainable Supply Chains
   • Green Logistics
   • Circular Economy
2. Blockchain & IoT in SCM
   • Smart Contracts
   • Track-and-Trace Technologies
3. Supply Chain Finance
   • Working Capital Management
   • Trade Finance
4. Project Management in SCM
   • Agile & Lean Supply Chains
   • PM Tools (MS Project, Trello)
5. Research Methodology
   • Case Studies on SCM Best Practices
6. Industry Project (Part 1)

Semester 6: Practical Training & Capstone Project

1. Strategic SCM
   • SCOR Model
   • Digital Transformation in SCM
2. Quality Management in SCM
   • TQM, ISO Standards
3. Final Dissertation / Capstone Project
   • Real-world SCM Problem Solving
4. Internship (6-8 Weeks)
   • Hands-on Experience in Logistics/Procurement
5. Viva & Project Presentation

Additional Components:

• Workshops (SAP SCM, Six Sigma Certification Prep)
• Case Studies (Amazon, Walmart, Toyota Supply Chains)
• Guest Lectures (Industry Experts from DHL, FedEx, etc.)