Frequently Asked Questions

It is a 12-month programme covering contemporary logistics, supply chain management, analytics and emerging technologies. It develops managerial and global perspectives, data-driven decision-making capabilities, and the ability to assess business challenges and drive initiatives in dynamic environments.

Applicants must hold a graduate or postgraduate degree/diploma and have at least two years of work experience. TalentSprint conducts screening and shortlisting, while IIM Mumbai makes the final selection.

The programme combines online learning with campus immersion and includes 135 contact hours. Classes are scheduled on Sundays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with Saturday classes during the fourth week of each module. Module examinations are scheduled on the last Saturday of the module.

Participants who meet the evaluation and attendance requirements receive a certificate from IIM Mumbai. Certified participants also receive IIM Mumbai Executive Education Alumni Status and access to the institute’s LinkedIn Alumni Group.

The programme fee is ₹3,00,000 plus 18% GST. The application fee is ₹2,500, with applicable GST charged separately. Campus immersion is included in the programme fee; travel, accommodation and the optional industry field visit are additional participant expenses.

Curriculum and learning

The curriculum comprises five core courses, four advanced courses and a capstone project.

Core courses

  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Intelligence & Decision Modelling
  • Intelligent Transportation & Cargo Handling
  • Smart Warehouse Management

Advanced courses

  • AI Driven Supply Chain Transformation
  • Strategic Supply Chain Finance & Value Management
  • Supply Chain Risk, Resilience, & Strategic Continuity
  • Digital & Intelligent Supply Chain Systems

Yes. Learning includes projects, tutorials, hands-on experience, industry interactions and a faculty-guided capstone project.

Live lectures are conducted by IIM Mumbai faculty. The programme also includes sessions by industry professionals.

Yes. IIM Mumbai provides course material, including soft copies of reading material and books.

The programme includes opportunities for peer-group learning, networking and collaboration. Campus immersion at the beginning of the programme also supports peer learning.

Capstone project

The capstone includes one-to-one guidance from IIM Mumbai faculty and industry interactions. Each capstone theme is supported by an expert from IIM Mumbai.

The capstone themes are:

  • Warehouse Management
  • Procurement
  • Logistics Management
  • Technology and Innovation
  • Sustainability
  • Digital Supply Chain

Each theme requires a minimum of 10 participants.

Campus immersion and industry exposure

Campus immersion is planned across two one-day stages at IIM Mumbai:

  • Stage I: Faculty interaction at the beginning of the programme
  • Stage II: Closing ceremony and certificate award at the end of the programme

The two campus visits comprise 12 hours of engagement.

Participants bear their travel and accommodation expenses. IIM Mumbai provides food and refreshments during campus immersion.

An optional one-day industry field visit is available for additional industry exposure and practical insights. It is charged separately to participants.

Assessment and certification requirements

Online assessments carry 70% weightage, while capstone project presentations carry 30% weightage. The programme also includes assignments, quizzes and course examinations.

Participants must maintain at least 75% attendance, equivalent to 11.25 of the 15 contact hours for each course, to successfully complete the programme.

Each course includes four short quizzes using formats such as multiple-choice questions, short answers, one-word answers and fill-in-the-blanks. The best three quizzes are considered for final grading.

Participants receive an Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor grade for each course.

Participants with no more than two Poor grades receive a certificate of successful completion with course-wise grades. Participants with more than two Poor grades receive a certificate of participation without the grade list. Successful completion also requires meeting the attendance criteria.

Participants can request access to the class archive; requests are reviewed individually. An archive of each module is made available to all participants seven days before the examination.

Yes. Participants who miss an examination are given an opportunity to retake it at a later date.

Application and fees

Applications are reviewed against the eligibility requirements and the institute’s shortlisting process. TalentSprint conducts screening and shortlisting, and IIM Mumbai makes the final selection.

Yes. The programme fee can be paid in the following instalments, excluding GST:

  • Registration fee: ₹20,000
  • First instalment: ₹80,000
  • Second instalment: ₹1,00,000
  • Third instalment: ₹1,00,000

Scholarships of up to 10% on the programme fee are available for corporate nominations and IIM Mumbai alumni.

Others

  • 60+ Years of Academic Excellence
  • Ranked #6 in NIRF India Ranking 2025
  • Ranked #6 in IIRF India Ranking 2025
  • Ranked #2 in Impact Ranking 2022
  • Designated nodal hub for capacity building in Logistics and Supply Chain Management to promote the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan
  • Holds prestigious AACSB Membership

IIM Mumbai erstwhile known as NITIE established in 1963 by the Government of India with the assistance of the United Nations Development Project (UNDP) through the International Labour Organization (ILO), is one of the leading institutes for Management education. NITIE, a pioneer in Industrial Management, has been positioned 7th amongst management schools in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023. NITIE, widely known as the leading Institute in Supply Chain and Operations, aims to advance transformative education and industry-inspired research in different domains, thus dedicating itself to helping Indian businesses to make their presence felt globally. The institute strongly links with private and public sectors, national research institutes, other academic institutions, universities, government organisations, and communities. NITIE is dedicated to helping Indian businesses to make their presence felt globally. NITIE has decided to act as a driving force in the manufacturing sector and all dynamic sectors of the Indian economy. It has aligned its vision and activities in line with the current and future needs of the Indian economy and its vibrant and growing sectors. For more information please visit the IIM Mumbai website.