MBA in International Transportation and Logistics Management 

at IMU Chennai, East Coast Road

The number of students placed during IMU Chennai placements is not out yet. Once out it will be updated here. However, as per some unofficial sources IMU Chennai recorded a placement rate of 80-90% with good placement packages.

IMU Chennai campus offers two specialisations in the MBA course, namely International Transportation & Logistics Management and Port & Shipping Management. The admission process for both of the MBA specialisations are almost the same, in which candidates are required to complete their graduation with an aggregate of 50%. Additionally, for the admission process, an applicant must secure a valid score in IMU CET. 

Absolutely, students who want to pursue an MBA should choose IMUC. The university provides a top-notch MBA program with a maritime sector concentration. Business strategy, marketing, finance, operations management, marine law, and maritime logistics are just a few of the many topics covered in the MBA program. In order to get practical experience in the maritime sector, students can also take part in case studies and internships. The placement record of MBA graduates from IMUC is outstanding. Numerous graduates are hired by top marine organizations worldwide for well-paying positions.With a quality program, a solid placement record, and an emphasis on the marine industry, IMUC is a great choice for students interested in an MBA in maritime studies.

Yes, female scholarships are available to MBA students at IMU Chennai. In fact, the campus offers scholarships to worthy female students in an effort to inspire and encourage them to pursue careers in the marine business. The Indian government is considering lowering tuition for female students.

Depending on the placement season and the industry's need for maritime specialists, the Indian Maritime University's (IMU) top package changes every year. But the most expensive package that has been offered recently has been about 6 Lacs per annum (LPA). The largest shipment that a reputable transportation business offered an IMUC graduate in 2023 was 6 LPA. This represents a substantial rise above the highest package of 5 LPA from the prior year. Higher compensation packages are now available to IMUC graduates due to the growing demand for marine experts. Because of their solid academic credentials and hands-on training, IMU graduates are in great demand in the marine sector. Over 90% of the university's graduates get placed each year, demonstrating its excellent placement record. Graduates of IMUC find employment in the maritime sector in a range of capacities, including as engineers, seagoing officers, and shore-based staff.

Regarded as one of the most prestigious institutions for maritime education and training is the Indian Maritime University (IMU). Because of its excellent academic reputation and hands-on training, the marine industry is very interested in hiring its graduates. Surpassing 90% of its graduates are placed annually, demonstrating the university's strong placement record. Among the shipping companies are Anglo Eastern, BW Offshore, NYK Line, Maersk Line, Mol Maritime India Pvt Ltd, MOL Tankers Pvt Ltd, and Eastaway X-Press Feeder Vessels. Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT), Cochin Port Trust (CoPT), Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT), Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Chennai Port Trust (CPT), and Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) are the port authorities. BP, ONGC, and IOCL are a few oil and gas companies.  There are some more companies that are top recruiters of IMUC.

Indian Maritime University (Chennai Campus) offers a BSc course in one specialisation, i.e., Nautical Science. This course opens various career opportunities both at sea and ashore. The names of the job roles available after completing the course are as follows:

• Deck Cadet
• Navigation Officer
• Marine Surveyor
• Port Operations, etc. 

Currently, the counselling process is going on for admission to the BSc course at IMU Chennai, which has been released. In this Chennai campus, candidates who qualify for IMU CET can register themselves for the counselling process after the release of the IMU CET list. The application form usually starts in the month of April/ May every academic year. For, the academic batch 2025, the last date to fill out the IMU CET Application form was 2 May 2025.