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The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a UGC recognized University with at least 50% marks for General Category or equivalent CGPA (45% marks in case of SC/ST/SEBC/EWS category candidates).
In the case of a foreign degree, candidates are required to obtain an equivalency certificate as per UGC norms.
The MBA program is offered as MBA in Maritime Management with two specializations:
1. Shipping & Logistics
2. Port Management
Admissions to the MBA program are primarily based on valid scores, with a preferences given to national-level management entrance examinations such as CMAT and CAT. Candidates meeting the prescribed cut-off scores are eligible for direct admission.
Alternatively, candidates may apply through GMU’s prescribed admission process, which includes appearing for the GMU Entrance Test, followed by merit-based evaluation.
The MBA program at Gujarat Maritime University has demonstrated consistently strong placement outcomes in recent years, with a high percentage of students securing employment through campus recruitment drives.
Major recruiters include CMA CGM, Cargill, Shreeji Global Shipping, Allcargo, Globelink, Maersk, Swan Defense & Heavy Industries, SKL Shipping & Logistics, Cargo Unity & Forwarding Ltd, and several other reputed organizations in the maritime, logistics, and supply chain sectors.
Past and recent batches of MBA has experienced 100% placements, reflecting the strong industry demand for the program’s specialized curriculum and the university’s robust industry linkages.
MBA pass outs from recent batches have received competitive packages. Notable highlights include:
Throughout the batches till now the maximum package offered was 13 LPA.
The median package has been in the range of INR 4.5 to 5.5 Lakhs per annum.
Entry-level packages typically range from INR 3.6 to 4 Lakhs per annum, in line with industry standards for roles in maritime business, logistics, and supply chain management.
Although hiring of one is solely dependent on the requirements at company’s end and purely based on the students’ performance in the selection process.
MBA graduates are placed in diverse professional roles, including Chartering Executive, Shipping Executive, Business Development, Freight Forwarding roles, Operations Management, Logistics Coordination, Customer Service, Pricing & Commercial roles, Export Documentation, CRM, and other allied managerial positions in the maritime and logistics sector.
Yes, Gujarat Maritime University provides structured and comprehensive placement support to its students. This includes industry interactions, skill enhancement programs, career guidance, and dedicated placement facilitation.
Placement offers are generated, processed and implemented by the Placement & Internship Committee of GMU.
Internship is a compulsory element of MBA Curriculum, Every students has to undergo 6 weeks of compulsory internship after completion of 1st year of his/her study.
Summer Internships and placements are 100% facilitated and provided by the university. Placement & Internship Committee of GMU provides an industry exposure which forms an integral part of the MBA curriculum. These opportunities enable students to gain practical insights, develop professional competencies, and enhance their employability in the maritime and logistics industry.
GMU’s MBA Program prepare students for joining industry, based on prior work experience and academic performance during 2 years, a student can join a company of his choice and caliber.
While placement outcomes depend on individual student performance, academic merits, and prevailing market conditions, GMU maintains strong industry MoUs and a dedicated placement and internship committee makes concentrated efforts to facilitate placement opportunities for all students who actively participate in the placement process.