BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE - 641 046 BBA …

BBA Logistics & Shipping – 2012-13 & onwards – CPOP of 36

BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE - 641 046

BBA LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING

(For the CPOP students admitted during the academic year 2012-2013 & onwards)

SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS - (CBCS Pattern)

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SEMESTER I

I Language-I (Tamil / Hindi ) 6 3 25 75 100 4

II English I 6 3 25 75 100 4

III Core I - Management Process 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Core II – Financial Accounting 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Allied Paper I- Mathematics for Management-I 6 3 25 75 100 4

IV Foundation Course : Environmental Studies 2 - 50 50 2

SEMESTER II

I Language-II (Tamil / Hindi ) 6 3 25 75 100 4

II English II 6 3 25 75 100 4

III Core III – Organizational Behavior 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Core IV – Economics for Executives 6 3 25 75 100 4

III Allied Paper II -Mathematics for Management-II 5 3 25 75 100 4

IV Value Education -Human Rights 2 - 50 50 2

SEMESTER III

III Core V-Business Communication 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Core VI-Production and Material Management 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Core VII- Marketing Management 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Core VIII- Management Information System 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Allied Paper III- Taxation Law and Practice 5 3 25 75 100 4

IV Skill based Subject I: Retail Environment 3 3 20 75 100 4

IV Non -major elective I -Constitution of India 2 - 50 50 2

SEMESTER IV

III Core IX- Human Resource Management 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Core X- Financial Management 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Core XI- Advertising & Sales Promotion 5 3 25 75 100 4

III Core XII-PC Software (MS Office)-Theory 2 3 10 40 50 2

III Core XIII- PC Software (MS Office)-Practical 3 3 20 30 50 2

III Allied IV: Business Law 5 3 25 75 100 4

IV Skill based Subject II: Consumer Behavior 3 3 25 75 100 4

IV Non -major elective II -General Awareness 2 50 50 2


SEMESTER V

III Core XIV- Fundamentals of Logistics 4 3 25 75 100 4

III Core XV-Introduction to Shipping 4 3 25 75 100 4

III Core XVI-Customs procedures 4 3 25 75 100 4

III

Core XVII-Warehousing and Inventory

Management

4 3 25 75 100 4

III

Core XVIII -Transportation & Distribution

Management

4 3 25 75 100 4

III

Core-XIX-Stevedoring /Freight Forwarding & Port

Operations

4 3 25 75 100 4

IV Skill based Subject III : Liner Trade 4 3 25 75 100 4

SEMESTER VI

III

INTERNSHIP IN LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING

COMPANY

- - 200 8

III PROJECT WORK - - 200 8

Total 3500 140


SEMESTER I

MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Goal: To enable the students to learn principles, concepts and functions of management.

Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood

_ The nature and types of business organizations

_ Principles & functions of Management

_ Process of decision making

_ Modern trends in management process.

UNIT -I

Business - meaning -business and profession, requirements of a successful business-

organization - meaning - importance of business organisation. Forms of business Organization-

Sole traders, partnership, Joint Hindu family firm - Joint Stock Companies - Cooperative

Organisations - Public Utilities and Public Enterprises.

UNIT –II

Nature and Scope of Management process – Definitions of Management – Management: a

science or an art? - Scientific Management - Managerial functions and roles – The evolution of

Management Theory.

UNIT –III

Planning: meaning and purpose of planning - steps in planning - types of planning. Objectives

and Policies - Decision making: Process of Decision making - types of Decisions.

UNIT -IV

Organising: Types of organisation - Organisational structure - span of control – use of staff units

and committees. Delegation: Delegation and centralisation - Line and Staff relationship. Staffing

: Sources of recruitment - Selection process - training.

UNIT - V

Directing: Nature and purpose of Directing. Controlling: Need for co-ordination - meaning and

importance of controls - control process - Budgetary and non-Budgetary controls - Modern

trends in Management Process - case studies.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Business Organisation - Bhushan Y.K.

2. Principles of Management – L.M. Prasad

3. Business Management – Dinkar Pagare

4. Principles of Business organisation and Management – P.N. REDDY


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of Accounting principles and practice


_ The basic accounting concepts

_ Double entry book keeping system and various books of accounts

_ Preparation of final accounts, etc.

UNIT - I

Basic Accounting concepts - Kinds of Accounts – Financial Accounting vs. Cost Accounting -

Financial Accounting vs. Management Accounting -Double Entry Book Keeping – Rules of

Double Entry System – Preparation of Journal and Ledger Accounts- problems - Subsidiary

books - cash book – types of cash book - problems - purchase book - sales book - sales return

and purchase return books.

UNIT - II

Trial balance - Errors – types of errors - Rectification of errors – problems – Bank reconciliation

statement – problems.

UNIT - III

Manufacturing - Trading - Profit & Loss Account - Balance sheet. – Problems with simple

adjustments.

UNIT - IV

Accounting for non-trading institutions-Income & Expenditure Account- Receipts and payment

Accounts and Balance sheet - Accounting for depreciation – methods of depreciation –

problems (straight line method and written down value method only)

UNIT - V

Preparation of accounts from incomplete records. (Theory and problems may be in the ratio of

20% and 80%respectively)

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Grewal, T.S. : Double Entry Book Keeping

2. Jain and Narang : Advanced Accountancy

3. Shukla and Grewal : Advanced Accountancy

4. Gupta and Radhaswamy : Advanced Accountancy

5. Gupta R.L. : Advanced Accountancy


MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT I

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of mathematics & statistics and their

use in business decision making.


_ Set operations, matrix and Mathematics of Finance

_ Statistical tools and their applications.

UNIT - I

Sets and set operation - Venn Diagrams - Elements of Co-ordinate system. Matrices,

Fundamental ideas about matrices and their operational rules – Matrix multiplication - Inversion

of square matrices of not more than 3rd order- solving system of simultaneous liner equations.

UNIT-II

Mathematics of Finance and series simple and compound interest – Arithmetic progression -

Geometric progression (Simple problems only).

UNIT-III

Meaning and Definitions of Statistics - Scope and Limitations. Statistical enquiries - Scope of the

problem - Methods to be employed types of enquiries - Presentation of data by Diagrammatic

and Graphical Method - Formation of Frequency Distribution.

UNIT-IV

Measures of Central tendency - Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode, Geometric and Harmonic

mean, Measures of variation and standard, mean and quartile deviations - Skewness and

Kurtoses Lorenx curve, Simple Correlation - Scatter diagram – Karl Pearson’s Co-efficient of

correlation – Rank correlation - Regression lines.

UNIT-V

Analysis of Time Series: Methods of Measuring - Trend and Seasonal variations - Index number

- Unweighted indices - Consumers price and cost of living indices. (Questions in theory and

problems carry 30% and 70% marks respectively)

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Sundaresan and Jayaseelan - An Introduction to Business Mathematics

and Statistical Methods

2. Gupta S.P. - Statistical Methods

3. Navaneethan P. - Business Mathematics

4. Statistics - R.S.N. Pillai, Mrs. Bhagavathi

5. P.R. Vittal - Business Mathematics and Statistics


ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of Environmental studies and their use.

Objective: The importance of environmental science and environmental studies cannot be

disputed. The need for sustainable development is a key to the future of mankind. Continuing

problems of pollution, loss of forget, solid waste disposal, degradation of environment, issues

like economic productivity and national security.

Unit 1 : Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies

Definition, scope and importance , Need for public awareness. Natural Resources :

Renewable and non-renewable resources : Natural resources and associated problems. Role of an

individual in conservation of natural resources, Equitable use of resources for sustainable

lifestyles.

Unit 2 : Ecosystems

Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Producers, consumers and

decomposers , Energy flow in the ecosystem, Ecological succession, Food chains, food webs

and ecological pyramids.

Unit 3 : Biodiversity and its conservation

Introduction – Definition : genetic, species and ecosystem diversity, Biogeographical

classification of India , Value of biodiversity : consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical,

aesthetic and option values , Biodiversity at global, National and local levels. Hot-sports of

biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity : habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts.

Endangered and endemic species of India .Conservation of biodiversity : In-situ and Ex-situ

conservation of biodiversity.

Unit 4 : Environmental Pollution

Definition , Cause, effects and control measures of several pollutions , Solid waste Management

: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes. Role of an individual in

prevention of pollution. Pollution case studies. Diaster management : floods, earthquake, cyclone

and landslides

Unit 5 : Human Population and the Environment

Population growth, variation among nations. Population explosion – Family Welfare

Programme. Environment and human health. ,Human Rights. Value Education. HIV/AIDS.

Women and Child Welfare. Role of Information Technology in Environment and human health.

Case Studies.

REFERENCE BOOK

Text book for Environmental Studies – Erach Baharucha for University Grants Commission.


SEMESTER II

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of organisational behaviour


Personality, Perception, Motivation, Job-satisfaction, morale, Group dynamics,

Leadership traits, Counselling and guidance, etc.

UNIT - I

Importance and scope of organizational psychology – Individual differences - Intelligence tests -

Measurement of intelligence - Personality tests - nature, types and uses.

UNIT - II

Perception - Factors affecting perception - Motivation - theories - financial and non-financial

motivation - techniques of motivation - Transactional Analysis – Brain storming.

UNIT - III

Job satisfaction - meaning - factors - theories - Management of job satisfaction - Morale -

importance - Employee attitude and behaviour and their significance to employee productivity -

job enrichment - job enlargement.

UNIT – IV

Hawthorne Experiment - importance - Group Dynamics - Cohesiveness – Cooperation

- competition - conflict - Types of Conflict – Resolution of conflict - Sociometry - Group norms

- Role - Status – supervision style - Training for supervisions.

UNIT - V

Leadership - types - theories – Trait, Managerial Grid, Fiedder’s contingency -

Organisational climate - organisational effectiveness – organisational development -

counselling and guidance - Importance of counsellor - types of counselling - merits of

counselling.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Keith Davis - Human Behaviour at Work

2. Ghos - Industrial Psychology

3. Fred Luthans - Organisational Behaviour

4. L.M. Prasad - Organisational Behaviour

5. Hippo - Organisational Behaviour


ECONOMICS FOR EXECUTIVES

Goal: To enable the students to learn principles and concepts of Business Economics


_ The objectives of business firms

_ Factors of production and BEP Analysis

_ Types of competitions and price administration

_ Government measures to control monopoly

UNIT - I

Objectives of business firms - Profit Maximization - Social responsibilities - Demand

analysis - Law of Demand - Elasticity of demand.

UNIT - II

Production function - Factors of production - Laws of diminishing returns and Law of

variable proportions - Economics of Scale – Cost and Revenue Curves - Break - even- point

analysis.

UNIT - III

Market structure and prices - Pricing under perfect Competition - Pricing under

Monopoly - Price discrimination - Pricing under Monopolistic competition - Oligopoly.

UNIT - IV

Pricing under factors of production; wages - Marginal productivity theory - Interest -

Keyne's Liquidity preference theory – Theories of Profit - Dynamic theory of Profit - Risk

Theory - Uncertainty theory.

UNIT - V

Government and Business - Performance of public enterprises in India - Price policy in

public utilities, Government measures to control Monopoly in India - MRTP Act.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Sankaran - Business Economics

2. Markar Et al - Business Economics

3. Sundaram K.P & Sundaram E - Business Economics.


MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT II

Goal: To enable the students to learn the techniques of Operation Research and their

applications in business management.


_ Operations Research models

_ Game theory, Queuing theory, PERT, CPM, etc.

UNIT - I

Introduction to Operations Research - Meaning - Scope – Models - Limitation. Linear

Programming - Formulation – Application in Management decision making (Graphical method

only).

UNIT - II

Transportation (Non- degenerate only) - Assignment problems - Simple Problems only

UNIT - III

Game Theory:- Queuing theory - Graphical Solution – mx2 and 2xn type. Solving game by

Dominance property - fundamentals - Simple problems only. Replacement problem –

Replacement of equipment that detoriates gradually (value of money does not change with time).

UNIT - IV

CPM - Principles - Construction of Network for projects – Types of Floats – Slack- crash

programme.

UNIT -V

PERT - Time scale analysis - critical path - probability of completion of project - Advantages

and Limitations. Note: Theory and problem shall be distributed at 20% and 80% respectively.

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Kanti Swarup, Gupta R.K. - Operations Research

2. P.R. Vittal - Operations Research

3. Gupta S.P. - Statistical Methods.


HUMAN RIGHTS

Goal: To enable the students to learn the Human Rights and its need .


Components of value education .

UNIT – I : Concept of Human Values, Value Education Towards Personal

Development Aim of education and value education; Evolution of value oriented education;

Concept of Human values; types of values; Components of value education. Personal

Development : Self analysis and introspection; sensitization towards gender equality, physically

challenged, intellectually challenged. Respect to - age, experience, maturity, family members,

neighbours, co-workers. Character Formation Towards Positive Personality: Truthfulness,

Constructivity, Sacrifice, Sincerity, Self Control, Altruism, Tolerance, Scientific Vision.

UNIT – II : Value Education Towards National and Global Development National and

International Values: Constitutional or national values - Democracy, socialism, secularism,

equality, justice, liberty, freedom and fraternity. Social Values - Pity and probity, self control,

universal brotherhood. Professional Values - Knowledge thirst, sincerity in profession,

regularity, punctuality and faith. Religious Values - Tolerance, wisdom, character. Aesthetic

values - Love and appreciation of literature and fine arts and respect for the same. National

Integration and international understanding.

UNIT – III : Impact of Global Development on Ethics and Values Conflict of cross-cultural

influences, mass media, cross-border education, materialistic values, professional challenges

and compromise. Modern Challenges of Adolescent Emotions and behavior; Sex and spirituality:

Comparision and competition; positive and negative thoughts. Adolescent Emotions, arrogance,

anger, sexual instability, selfishness, defiance.

UNIT - IV : Theraupatic Measures Control of the mind through

a. Simplified physical exercise

b. Meditation – Objectives, types, effect on body, mind and soul

c. Yoga – Objectives, Types, Asanas

d. Activities: (i) Moralisation of Desires (ii) Neutralisation of Anger (iii)Eradication of Worries

(iv)Benefits of Blessings

UNIT; V : Human Rights

1. Concept of Human Rights – Indian and International Perspectives , Broad classification of

Human Rights and Relevant Constitutional Provisions, Human Rights of Women and Children ,

Institutions for Implementation Violations and Redressel. Violation by State . Violation by

Individuals . Nuclear Weapons and terrorism .. Safeguards.


SEMESTER III

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Goal: To enable the students to learn the nuances of good communication.

Objective: on successful completion of this course, the students should have understood

_ Methods of communication

_ Types of communication and Barriers of communication.

UNIT-I

Essential and Importance of Business Communication. Methods of Communication –

Types – Barriers.

UNIT – II

Communication through letters – Layout of letters business enquiries – Offers and Quotations –

Orders – Execution of Orders – Cancellation of Orders – Claims – Adjustments and settlement of

accounts – Letters of complaints – Collection letters – Status enquiries – Bank correspondence –

Tenders – Letter to the editor.

UNIT – III

Correspondence of company secretary with share holders and directors – Agenda – Minutes –

Preparation.

UNIT – IV

Communication through reports: Essentials – Importance – Contents - Reports by individuals –

Committees – Annual report – Application for appointment – reference and appointment orders.

UNIT - V

Internal communication: Short speeches – Memo – Circulars – Notices – Explanations to

superiors – Precise writing – Communication media – Merits of various devices –

Intercom, Telex and Telephone – Fax – Internet.

Books for Reference:

1. Rajendra Pal Korahill, ―Essentials of Business Communication‖, Sultan Chand & Sons,

New Delhi, 2006.

2. Ramesh, MS, & C. C Pattanshetti, ―Business Communication‖, R.Chand&Co,

New Delhi, 2003.

3. Rodriquez M V, ―Effective Business Communication Concept‖ Vikas Publishing

Company ,2003.


PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of production processes and Materials

Management


_ Principles, functions and process of Production Management

_ Effective management of materials

UNIT-I

Production Management - Functions - Scope - Plant location - Factors - Site location -

Plant layout - Principles - Process - Product layout for Production Planning and control -

Principles - Information flow - Routing - Scheduling - Dispatching - Control.

UNIT-II

Materials Handling - Importance - Principles - Criteria for selection of material handling

equipments. Maintenance - Types - Breakdown - Preventive - Routine - Methods study -

Time study - definition - Motion study - Principles – works measurement.

UNIT-III

Organization of Materials Management - Fundamental Principles - Structure - Integrated

materials management - Purchasing – procedure - principles - import substitution and

import purchase procedure - Vendor rating - Vendor development .

UNIT-IV

Function of Inventory - Importance - Tools - ABC, VED, FSN Analysis - EOQ - Reorder

point - Safety Stock - Lead time Analysis Store keeping - Objectives - Functions - Store

keeper - Duties - Responsibilities - Location of store - Stores Ledger - Bin card.

UNIT-V

Quality control - Types of Inspection - Centralised and Decentralised. TQM: Meaning -

Objectives - elements - Benefits - Bench marking: Meaning - objectives - advantages -

ISO: Features - Advantages - Procedure for obtaining ISO.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Banga and Sharma : Production Management

2. O.P. Khanna : Industrial Engineering and Management

3. M.V. Varma : Materials Management.


MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of principles of marketing

management


_ Principles of marketing management, market segmentation

_ Product life cycle, pricing, branding

UNIT - I

Definition of Marketing - Marketing Management- Marketing concept – meaning Importance of

marketing in developing countries - Functions of Marketing – Marketing environment: various

environmental factors affecting the marketing function.

UNIT - II

Buyer Behavior - Buying motives - explanation of motivation – Market Segmentation of

different bases - Marketing strategy - Market Structure - Definition and types of channel -

Channel selection & problems.

UNIT - III

The Product-Marketing characteristics -consumer goods-industrial goods- Production policy -

Product Life Cycle (PLC) - Product mix - modification & elimination – packing - Developing

new Products- strategies.

UNIT - IV

Pricing: Meaning to Buyer & Seller - pricing policies – Objective factors influencing pricing

decisions - Competitors action to price changes - multiproduct pricing. Physical Distribution -

Management of physical distribution - marketing risks.

UNIT - V

Branding Decisions: Brand-Brand Image, Brand Identity-Brand Personality –Positioning and

leveraging the brands-Brands Equity.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Philip Kotler - Marketing Management

2. Rajan Nair - Marketing Management

3. Cundiff and Still - Fundamentals of modern marketing.


MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of MIS


_ Computer based information system

_ MIS support for the functions of management

UNIT I

Introduction to Information Systems - definition - features - steps in implementation of MIS -

need for information-information system for decision making- MIS as competitive advantages –

MIS structures.

UNIT II

MIS - Strategic information system - MIS support for planning - organizing – controlling - MIS

for specific functions - personnel, finance, marketing inventory production Data Base

Management System Models - hierarchical -network - relational - modular.

UNIT III

Computer Hardware - Description of electronic computers – CPU operations - Classification of

computers - main - mini - workstations - micro computers – Super computers - personal

computers. Computer Software - types of software – data representation in computers -

Introduction to client-server.

UNIT IV

Input devices - mouse - touch screens - MICR - OCR - keyboard - pen based Input - digital

scanners - voice input devices - sensors. Output devices - impact printers – nonimpact printers -

video display terminals - plotters - voice output devices. Secondary storage devices - magnetic

disk, floppy, magnetic tape, optical disk storage – CDROM.

UNIT V

Telecommunication revolution - Introduction to Email, internet, intranet and teleconferencing,

www architecture, Introduction to E-Commerce, models B_B, B_C, and EDI, EDI applications

in business, electronic payment cash, smart cards, and credit cards.

REFERENCES

Management Information System - Murdick and Ross

Management Information System- A contemporary perspective - Kenneth Laudon &

Jane Laudon

Management Information System - Gordon B Davis

Management Information System - James O brien

Computer applications in business - Subramanian K


TAXATION – LAW AND PRACTICE

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of principles of Taxation


_ Principles of Direct and Indirect Taxes

_ Calculation of Tax, Tax Authorities, Procedures.

UNIT – I

General Principles of Taxation, Distinction between direct and Indirect taxes, tax evasion –

avoidance – causes - remedies.

UNIT – II

Direct Taxes : Income Tax Act 1961 – important definitions – basis of charge – residential status

– Income exempted from income tax – heads of income – computations of income under salary

and house property .(problem be included).

UNIT – III

Computation of income under profits and gains of business - profession – capital gains – income

from other sources - Deductions in the computation of total income - income tax Authorities and

their power.(problems be included).

UNIT – IV

Indirect taxes – selected provisions of VAT– with regard to registration of dealers - procedure

and effects of registration -mode of charging VAT – exemption from VAT – authorities and their

powers.

UNIT – V

Role of Excise duties in the total revenue – objectives of excise duty in the total revenue –

objectives of excise duty – exempted form duty – customs duties – Levy of import and export

duty – distinction between advalorum and specific duties – exemption Note: Theory and

problems shall be distributed at 60% & 40% respectively.

BOOKS RECOMMMENDED

1. Bhagavathi Prasad - Income Tax Law & Practice

2. Mehrothra - Income Tax Law & Practice

3. Gour & Narang - Income Tax Law & Practice

4. Dingare pagare - Income Tax Law & Practice

5. Dingare Pagare - Business Taxation

6. Balasubramanian - Business Taxation


RETAIL ENVIRONMENT

Subject Description : This course presents the basics of retailing, trends in retailing,

evolution of retailing and global retail markets.

Goals: To enable the students to learn the basics in retailing, evolution and trends in retailing.

Objectives: On successful completion of the course the students should have understood the

features of retailing learnt the theories of retail development learnt retail development in India

and global retail markets.

UNIT I

Retail: Meaning – Functions and special characteristics of a Retailer – Reasons for studying.

Retailing – Marketing-Retailer Equation – Marketing concepts applied to retailing – Retailing as

a career – Trends in Retailing.

UNIT II

Retail Model and Theories of Retail Development – Life cycle and phase in growth of retail

markets – Business models in retail – other Retail models.

UNIT III

Strategic Planning in Retailing: Situation Analysis – Objectives – Need for identifying consumer

needs – Overall strategy, feedback and control – consumer decision-making process.

UNIT IV

Retail in India: Evolution and Size of retail in India – Drivers of retail change in India – Foreign

Direct Investment in retail – Challenges to retail developments in India.

UNIT V

Global retail markets: Strategic planning process for global retailing – Challenges facing global

retailers – Challenges and Threats in global retailing – Factors affecting the success of a global

retailing strategy.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Swapna Pradhan – Retailing Management – Text and Cases, Tata McGraw Hill – 2nd

2. edition, 2004

3. Barry Berman and Joel R Evans – Retailing Management – A Strategic Approach,

4. Prentice Hall of India, 8th Edition, 2002.

5. James R. Ogden, Denise Ogden – Integrated, Retail Management – Biztantra 2005

6. Gibson G Vedamani – Retail Management – Functional Principles and Prectice, Jaico

Publishing House, Second edition, 2004.


COSTITUTION OF INDIA

UNIT I

Making of Constitution - Constituent Assembly - Dr.Rajendra Prasath - Dr.B.R.Ambedkar -

Salient features - Fundamental Rights.

UNIT II

Union Executive - President of India - Vice-President - Prime Minister - Cabinet – Functions.

UNIT III

Union Legislature - Rajiya Sabha - Lok Sabha - Functions and Powers

UNIT IV

Union Judiciary - Supreme Court - Functions - Rule of law

UNIT V

State - Executive - Legislature – Judiciary

Books for Reference:

1. Agharwal.R.C. - National Moment and Constitutional Development - New

Delhi, 1977

2. Chapra B.R., Constitution of India, New Delhi, 1970

3. Rao B.V., Modern Indian Constitution, Hyderabad, 1975

4. Nani Palkhivala - Constitution of India, New Delhi, 1970

5. Krishna Iyer, V.R., Law and Justice, New Delhi, 2009


SEMESTER IV

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of Human Resource Management


_ Functions of HR/Personnel Department

_ Manpower planning, performance appraisal.

_ Salary administration, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relation.

UNIT - I

Personnel Management - meaning, nature, scope and objective – Functions of Personnel

Department - The Role of Personnel manager - Organisation of personnel department - Personnel

Policies and Procedures.

UNIT - II

Manpower planning - Job description - Job analysis - Role analysis - Job specification -

Recruitment and Selection - Training and Development.

UNIT - III

Performance appraisal - Job evaluation and merit rating - Promotion - Transfer and demotion -

Human relations - approaches to good human relations - Punishment.

UNIT - IV

Wages and Salary administration - Incentive system - Labour welfare and Social Security -

Safety, health and Security - retirement benefits to employees.

UNIT - V

Industrial relations - Trade unionism - Grievance handling – collective bargaining and

worker's participation in management.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Tripathy - Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

2. Bhagoiwal - Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

3. Memoria - Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

4. VSP. Rao - Human Resource Management.


FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of Financial Management


_ Finance Functions, Cost of capital, Capital structure.

_ Capital Budgeting, Working capital management.

UNIT - I (Theory only)

Finance Functions: Meaning - Definition and scope of finance functions - Objectives of

Financial management - profit maximization and wealth maximisation. Sources of Finance -

Short term - Bank sources – Long term - Shares - debentures, preferred stock - debt.

UNIT - II (Problem & Theory questions)

Financing Decision: Cost of Capital - Cost of Specific Sources of capital - Equity - preferred

stock debt - reserves - weighted average cost of capital, Operating Leverage and Financial

Leverage.

UNIT - III (Theory only)

Capital Structure - Factors influencing capital structure – optimal capital structure - Dividend

and Dividend policy: Meaning, classification - sources available for dividends - Dividend policy

general, determinants of dividend policy.

UNIT - IV (Theory only)

Working capital management: Working capital management - concepts - importance -

Determinants of Working capital. Cash Management: Motives for holding cash - Objectives and

Strategies of cash management. Receivables Management: Objectives - Cost of Credit

Extension, benefits - credit policies - credit terms - collection policies.

UNIT - V (Problems& theory questions)

Capital budgeting-meaning-objectives-preparation of various types capital budgeting. (Theory

carries 80 Marks, Problems carry 20 Marks).

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. P.V. Kulkarni - Financial Management

2. Khan and Jain - Financial Management - A Conceptual Approach

3. I. M. Pandey - Financial Management

4. S.N. Maheswari - Management Accounting


ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of sales promotional measures


_ Advertising, Ad media, Ad agencies,

_ Sales force management, promotional strategies.

UNIT - I

Advertising: Meaning-importance-objectives-media-forms of media-press Newspaper trade

journal-Magazines-out door advertising-poster-banners - neon signs, publicity literature booklets,

folders, house organs-direct mail advertising-cinema and theatre programme-radio and television

advertising-exhibition-trade fair-transportation advertising.

UNIT II

Advertising agencies-advertising budget-advertising appeals - advertising organization social

effects of advertising-advertising copy - objectives-essentials - types-elements of copy writing:

Headlines, body copy - illustration-catch phrases and slogans-identification marks.

UNIT III

Advertising layout- functions-design of layout-typography printing process-lithography printing

plates and reproduction paper, and cloth- size of advertising-repeat advertising campaign- steps

in campaign planning.

UNIT IV

Sales force Management-Importance-sales force decision-sales force size-recruitment &

selection-training-methods-motivating salesman Controlling - compensation & incentives-fixing

sales territories-quota - Evaluation.

UNIT V

Sales promotion: Meaning-methods-promotional strategy-marketing communication and

persuasion-promotional instruments: advertising -techniques of sale promotion-consumer and

dealers promotion. After sales service-packing – guarantee - Personal selling- Objectives -

Salesmanship-Process of personal selling-types of salesman.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Bolen J.H. Advertising

2. Sontakk C.N. Advertising and Sales Management

3. Davar S.K. Salesmanship and advertising

4. Neelamegam, Sales Forecasting key to Integrated Management.


PC SOFTWARE (MS OFFICE) – THEORY

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of basic MS office tools


Unit-I

Windows 2000- working with windows – moving formation within windows arranging Icons-

Saving Window settings. MS Office Basics – Creating document – entering text-Selecting text-

giving instructions- Using tool bars- Menu commands- Keyboards shortcuts- Saving files-

Opening documents – Manipulating Windows – simple Editing- Printing Files.

Unit-II

Word Basics – Using Auto text – Using Auto Correct Word editing technique finding

and replacing text – Checking spelling – using templates- formatting – Formatting with styles

creating tables.

Unit-III

Excel Basics- entering data- Selecting Ranges- Editing entries – formatting entries- Simple

Calculation- naming cells and Ranges- Data display- printing worksheets –copying entries

between workbooks – Moving sheets between workbook-deleting sheets- Creating graphs.

Unit-IV

Power Point basics- Working in outline view- using a design template- Merging presentations in

Slider sorter view applying templates – Adding graphs- adding organization Charts.

Unit-V

Access Basics- Creating a table- entering and adding records- Changing a structure- working

with records – Creating forms – establishable relationship using queries to extract information.

Text Books

1. Office 2000 Complete Reference by stepher L.Nelson.

2. PC Software for window made simplex by R.K Taxali – Tata McGraw Hill

Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,

3. Quick Course in Micro soft Office Joyce Cox, Polly urban –Galgottia Publications.

4. PC Software for Office- Automation by T.Karthikeyan and Dr. C. Muthu- Sultan Chand and

Company.


PC SOFTWARE (MS OFFICE) – PRACTICAL

PROGRAMMING LABORATORY

List of Practicals

MS-Word

1. Type the text, check spelling and grammar bullets and numbering list items, align the text to

left, right justify and centre.

2. Prepare a job application letter enclosing your Bio-Data

3. Perform Mail Merger Operation and Preparing labels.

4. Prepare the document in newspaper column layout.

MS – EXCEL

5. Worksheet Using Formulas.

6. Working Manipulation for electricity bill preparation.

7. Drawing graphs to illustrate class performance

8. An excel worksheet contains monthly sales details of five companies.

MS ACCESS

9. Simple commands perform sorting on name, place and pin code of students database and

address printing using label format.

10. Pay rolls processing and prepare report

11. Inventory control.

12. Screen designing for data entry.

MS POWER POINT

13. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation with at least three slides for department

Inaugural function.

14.Draw an organization chart with minimum three hierarchical levels.

15.Design an advertisement campaign with minimum three slides.

16. Insert an excel chart into a power point slide.


BUSINESS LAW

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of legal aspects of business


_ Law of contract, Law of sale of goods

_ Law of Agency, Negotiable Instruments Act…

UNIT - I LAW OF CONTRACT

Contracts - Essentials of Contract - Agreements - Void - voidable and illegal contracts - Express

and implied Contracts - Executed and Executory Contracts - Absolute and contingent contracts -

Offer - Legal rules as to offer as to offer and lapse of offer - Acceptance - and rules as to

acceptance - to create legal relation - Capacity of parties to create contract - Consideration -

Legal rules as to Consideration - Stranger to a Contract and exceptions - Contract without

consideration - Consent - Coercion - undue influence – misrepresentation - fraud - mistake of

law and mistake of fact.

UNIT II

Legality of Object - Unlawful and illegal agreements - Effects of illegality – Wagering

Agreements - Agreement opposed to public policy - Agreements in Restraint of trade -

Exceptions – void agreements - Restitution - Quasi-contracts - Discharge of contract - Breach of

contract - Remedies for breach of Contract.

UNIT - III LAW OF SALE OF GOODS

Formation of contract of sale - Sale and agreement to sell – Hire purchase agreement - Sale and

bailment - Capacity to buy and sell - Subject matter of contract of sale – Effect of destruction of

goods - Documents of title to goods - conditions and warranties – Rules of Caveat - Emptor -

Exceptions - Transfer of property - Goods sent on approval - FOB, CIF, FOR and Ex-ship

contracts of sale - Sale by non - owners - right of lien - termination of lien - right of resale - right

of stoppage in transit - Unpaid Vendor's rights.

UNIT - IV

Creation of agency - Classification of agents - relations of principal and agent - delegation of

authority - relation of principal with third parties - personal liability of agent - Termination of

agency.

UNIT V

Negotiable Instruments Act 1881-Negotiable Instruments-Characteristics-cheque- Essentials

requirements-Endorsements-kinds-crossing-types-Demand draft-Bills of Exchange.

REFERENCE

1. N.D. Kapoor - Elements of Mercantile Law

2. Shukla M.C. - A Manual of Mercantile Law

3. Venkatesan - Hand Book of Mercantile Law

4. Pandia R. H. - Mercantile La

5. K.P.Kandasami - Banking Law & Practice


SKILL BASED SUBJECT II

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR

Subject Description: This course presents the basics of consumer behavior

Goals: To enable the students to learn the basics of consumer behaviour

Objectives: On successful completion of the course the students should have:

-Understood consumer motivation and perception

-Learnt consumer learning and attitude

-Learnt consumer decision making.

UNIT-I

Introduction - Consumer Behaviour — definition - scope of consumer behaviour — Discipline of

consumer behavior — Customer Value Satisfaction — Retention — Marketing ethics.

UNIT –II

Consumer research — Paradigms — The process of consumer research – consumer motivation

— dynamics — types — measurement of motives — consumer perception

UNIT – III

Consumer Learning — Behavioral learning theories — Measures of consumer learning —

Consumer attitude — formation — Strategies for attitude change

UNIT – IV

Social class Consumer Behaviour — Life style Profiles of consumer classes — Cross Cultural

Customers Behaviour Strategies.

UNIT-V

Consumer Decision Making — Opinion Leadership — Dynamics — Types of consumer

decision making — A Model of Consumer Decision Making.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Leon G. Schiffman and Leslie Lazar Kanuk, Consumer Behaviour, Prentice — Hall of

India, Sixth Edition, 1998.

2. Paul Green Berg-Customer Relationship Management -Tata Mc Graw Hill , 2002

3. Barry Berman and Joel R Evans — Retail Management — A Strategic Approach-

4. Prentice Hall of India, Tenth Edition, 2006

5. Gibson G Vedamani — Retail Management — Functional Principles and Practice, Jaico

Publishing House, Second Edition, 2004

6. B.B.M -2010-11 -Colleges Annexure No.74-A

Page 22 of 40 SCAA – D t. 28.05.20


GENERAL AWARENESS

Unit I to V

1. Verbal Aptitude

2. Numerical Aptitude

3. Abstract Reasoning

4. Tamil and Other Literature

5. General Science and Technology and Education

6. Computer

7. Economics and Commerce

8. Social Studies

9. Sports

10.Current Affairs


SEMESTER V

FUNDAMENTALS OF LOGISTICS

Course Objectives:

1. The aim of this Lesson is to introduce to Logistics role in Economy / organizations in

terms of effective logistics service to the customers.

2. To offer wide knowledge on the fundamentals of logistics business

3. The student is expected to understand the overall logistics services and during this

process, he learns to plan / implement / control / cost effectiveness and storage. Thus

fulfilling the objectives of Logistics

Learning Outcomes:

1. To explore the fundamental knowledge in logistics operation.

2. Learners will know the impact of logistics in nation’s economy

3. To explore the learners with more employment opportunities

Unit I

Logistics Role in the Economy/Organization - Definition of Logistics-Objectives of Logistics-

Functions of Logistics. Logistics and Customer Service - Definition of Customer Service-

Elements of Customer Service-Phases in Customer Service-Customer Retention

Unit II

Procurement and Outsourcing - Definition of Procurement/Outsourcing-Benefits of Logistics

Outsourcing-Critical Issues in Logistics Outsourcing. Inventory Role and Importance of

Inventory - Introduction-Role of Inventory-Importance of Inventory-Functions of Inventory-

Costs for holding Inventory-Reasons for Carrying Inventories-Inventory Levels-Need for

Inventory Control. Inventory Management - Characteristics of Inventory-Need for Inventory and

its Control-Importance of Inventory Management in Supply Chain-Types of Inventory-Types of

Selective Inventory Control Techniques- Inventory Planning Models-Improvement Inventory

Management

Unit III

Materials Management - Objectives of materials management-Materials Planning-Purchasing-

Basic Materials of Material Handling-Types of Material Handling Equipments-LASH

Transportation - Participants in Transportation Decisions-Modes of Transportation-Factors

Influencing Transport Economics-Documents in Transport Decision Making.

Warehousing/Distribution - Functions of Warehouse-Benefits of Warehouse-Service-

Warehousing Alternatives-Warehouse Site Selection- Factors while initiating Warehouse

Operations-Warehouse Management Systems


Unit IV

Packing and Materials Handling - Functions of Packaging-Communication-Packaging Cost-

Types of Packaging Material-Unitization-Containerization-Designing a Package-Factors

affecting choice of Packaging Materials

Unit V

Global Logistics - Global Supply Chain-Organizing for Global Logistics-Strategic Issues in

Global Logistics-Forces driving Globalization-Modes of Transportation in Global Logistics-

Barriers to Global Logistics-Markets and Competition. Logistics Strategy - Requirements for an

Effective Logistics Strategy - Strategic Logistics Planning -Implementation of Strategy.

Logistics Information Systems - Functions of Logistics Information System (LIS)-LIS Flow-

RFID Principles of Logistics Information Organization for Effective Logistics Performance -

Centralized and Decentralized Structures-Stages of Functional Aggregation in Organization.

Financial Issues in Logistics Performance - Supply Chain Performance Measures-Steps in ABC

Costing-Financial Gap Analysis. Integrated Logistics - Need for Integration-Activity Centers in

Integrated Logistics. Role of 3PL&4PL - Principles of LIS

Text Books:

1. Fundamentals of Logistics Management (The Irwin/Mcgraw-Hill Series in Marketing),

Douglas Lambert, James R Stock, Lisa M. Ellram, McGraw-hill/Irwin, First Edition,

1998.

2. Vinod V. Sople (2009) Logistic Management (2nd Edn.) Pearson Limited.

Reference Books:

1. Logistics Management For International Business: Text And Cases, Sudalaimuthu & S.

Anthony Raj, PHI Learning, First Edition, 2009.

2. Fundamentals of Logistics Management, David Grant, Douglas M. Lambert, James R.

Stock, Lisa M. Ellram, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 1997.

3. Logistics Management, Ismail Reji, Excel Book, First Edition, 2008.


INTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING

Course Objectives:

1. This course is designed as an introduction to the world of shipping

2. Students will learn will learn:(a) Dealing with ships themselves (b) Shipping markets (c)

Will explore the geography of maritime and commercial world (d) Legal aspects of

shipping business (e) Commerce concerned with money (f) Basic accounting & corporate

structures

Learning Outcomes:

1. To get knowledge in Shipping Markets and its legal aspects.

2. Learners of this course know about the basic shipping operations

3. Learners will be benefitted with the various shipping accounting concepts which enables

them to fetch global placements.

Unit I

The reasons for Sea Transport – Introduction – Why Ships – Different Shipping markets – Who

Trades - Conclusion. The Supply of Ships – Brief History – Supply of Shipping – Why operate

Ships – Protectionism – Ship Registration – Port State Control – Ship Classification

Unit II

The Ship – Tonnage & Load lines – Types of Ships The Dry Cargo Chartering market –

Introduction – Chartering – Chartering Negotiations

Unit III

Liners – Introduction – The Development of Tankers & the Tanker Market – Types of tankers –

Tanker Charter Parties - Negotiating Charter. Brief History of Liners – Containerization –

Conferences & Freight Tariffs – Liner Documentation - Bill of Lading Terms & Conditions

Unit IV

The Practitioners in Shipping Business – The Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers – Ship Sale &

Purchase – Ship Management. Maritime Geography – Introduction – Ocean & Seas – Ports –

Geography of trade

Unit V

Accounts – Introduction – Accounting – Capital – Credit- management accounting – Cash Flow-

Costs – Different types if Companies- Exchange Rates- Company accounts Law of Carriage –

Introduction – Fundamentals of English Law – Arbitration – The Contract – Remedies for breach

of Contract – TORT- Contracts Relating to the carriage of goods by sea – Liner Bill of Lading –

the Hague Visby Rules – Hamburg rules – Agency- Breach of Warranty of Authority –

Protection & Indemnity Associations

Text Books:

1. Introduction to Shipping, Institute Of Chartered Shipbrokers, Witherby Seamanship

International Ltd, 2nd Revised edition, 2009.

2. Shipping Biography Introduction: Jacob Kamm, Sean Connaughton, Gustaf Erikson,

Robert Moran, Sir George Renwick, 1st Baronet, Llc Book, 1994.

Reference Book:

1. Lambert M Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken (2010) Vdm Verlag

Dr.Mueller Ag & Co Ka.


CUSTOMS PROCEDURES

Course Objectives:

In the course of basic customs or the role being played by Customs is vital under

specialized & mandatory circumstances & within the legal framework to facilitate easy clearance

of goods by following appropriate procedures and methods as per their recognized customs

procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

1. To gain an in-depth knowledge about various customs procedures pertaining to imports

and exports.

2. To understand the various legal proceedings in the Customs Process along with the Port

Formalities

Unit-1

Preliminary-Definitions Officers of Customs-Classes-Appointments-Powers of Officers-

Entrustments of Functions of Board, Appointment of Customs Ports, Airports, Warehousing

Stations-Power to declare places to be Warehousing Stations. Prohibitions on Importation and

Exportation of Goods-Power to Prohibit, Power of Central Government to notify goods-

Precautions to be taken by persons acquiring notified Goods

Unit-2

Detection of illegally imported goods and Prevention of the disposal there of - Definitions -

Power of Central Government to notify goods- Persons possessing notified goods to intimate the

place of storage, etc. - Sections 11C, 11E and 11F not to apply to goods in personal use;

Prevention or Detection of illegal import of Goods; Power to exempt.

Unit-3

Levy of and exemption From, Customs Duties-Dutiable goods-Duty on Pilfered goods-

assessment of Duty-Interest on delayed Funds-Claim for Refund of Duty-Provisional Attachment

to protect revenue in certain cases , Indicating Amount of Duty in Price of Goods, For purpose of

Refund-Price of goods to indicate amount of duty paid thereon. Advance Rulings-Authority for

Advance Rulings-Application for Advance Ruling-Powers of Authority-Procedure of Authority.

Unit-4

Provisions relating to Conveyances Carrying Imported or Exported Goods-Arrival of Vessels

and Aircraft in India-Power to board Conveyances-Delivery of export manifest or export report-

No Conveyance to leave without written order. Clearance of Imported goods and Exported


Goods-Chapter not to apply to baggage and Postal articles-Clearance of goods for home

consumption-Clearance of goods for exportation.

Unit-5

Goods in Transit-Transit and Tran shipment of certain goods without payment-Liability of duty

on goods transited or transshipped. Warehousing-Appointing of Public Warehouses-Licensing of

Private Warehouses-Clearance of Warehoused goods for home consumption and Exportation-

Cancellation and return of Warehousing bond. Drawback-Interest on drawback-Prohibition and

regulation of drawback

Text Books:

1 Guide to Customs Procedures 2009:10, Gururaj Bn, Centax Publications Pvt Ltd

2 Customs Law Practice and Procedures,V. S. Datey, Taxmann Allied Services Pvt. Ltd., 7th

Edition 2010.

Reference Book:

1. India Customs, Trade Regulations and Procedures Handbook India Customs, Trade

Regulations and Procedures Handbook, IBP USA, International Business Publications, USA,

Fourth Edition, 2009.


WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Course Objectives:

1. To understand various storage options available and procedures of managing the

inventory in a systematic and orderly manner

Learning Outcomes:

1. To get knowledge in warehousing and inventory management

Unit I

Introduction to Warehouse Concepts Decisions and Operations: Introduction-Definition of

Warehouse-Need for Warehousing-Selection of Warehouse-Sequence of Warehousing

Decisions-Types of Warehouses-Factors determining location of warehouse-Characteristics of

Ideal Warehouse.

Unit II

Factors affecting number of warehouses-Functions of Warehouse-Warehouse Operations.

Unit III

Centralized and Decentralized-Storage Systems-Palletized Storage Systems

Unit IV

Introduction to Inventory Management: Role in Supply Chain-Role in Competitive Strategy-

Role of Inventory Control-Functions of Inventory-Types of Inventory-Inventory Cost-Need to

hold Inventory- Mechanics of Inventory Control-Selective Inventory Control-Economic Order

Quantity-Just In Time System-Warehouse Management System

Unit V

Need of Warehouse Management System-Master Production Scheduling-Material Requirement

Planning-Distribution Requirement Planning-Comparison between independent and Dependant

Demand Systems-Inventory Records-ABC Inventory Control-Fundamentals of various types of

material handling Equipment-Types of Conveyors-Bar Code-Benefits of Bar Coding-Tracking-

Inventory Management-Validation-RFID-Principle of RFID-Benefits of RFID-Antenna-Potential

Benefits of RFID.

Text Book:

1. Management Guide to Efficient Money Saving Warehousing, Stephen Frey, Gower,

1982.

Reference Books:

1. Warehouse Management and Inventory Control, J P Saxena, Vikas Publication House Pvt

Ltd, First Edition, 2003.

2. Warehouse Management: Automation and Organisation Of Warehouse and Order

Picking Systems [With CDROM], Michael Ten Hompel, Thorsten Schmidt, Springer-

verlag, First Edition, 2006.


TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT

Course Objectives:

1. The main aim of this course is to understand role of distributors – designing various

distribution channels – networking the role of transportation

2. Will effectively be able to manage transportations – inventory warehousing – various

distribution channels – costs and value measures.

Learning Outcomes:

1. To get knowledge in transportation and distribution management.

2. To have a in depth knowledge about the various transportation cost and technologies used

in transportation and distribution management.

Unit I

Role of Distribution in Supply Chain – Designing Distribution Channels

Unit II

Distribution Networks – Factors Influencing Distribution Network Decisions – Network Design

&Optimization Approach and Techniques

Unit III

Role of Transportation in Supply Chain – Factors influencing Transportation Decisions – Modes

of Transportation – Transportation mode Selection Process. Transportation Principles and

Participants – Transportation Participants Transportation Modes, Performance Characteristics

and Selection

Unit IV

Transportation Performance, Costs and Value Measures – Factors driving Transportation Costs –

Categories of Transportation Costs – Transportation Routing Decisions

Unit V

Transit Operation Software – Benefits of Transportation Software – Advanced Fleet

Management System – Inter modal Freight Technology – Transportation Security Initiatives and

Role of Technology.

Text Books:

1. Management of Modern City Transportation System, M Mustafa K K Dewan, Deep &

Deep

Publications Pvt. Ltd., First Edition, 2004.

Reference Books:

1. Transportation Management – Imperatives and Best Practices, S. Jaya Krishna, ICFAI

University Press, 2007.

2. Marine Transportation Management, Henry S. Marcus, Auburn House Pub. Co.,1986.

3. Management of Transportation, Bardi Edward J., Cengage Learning (Thompson ), 6th

Edition 2006 [International Edition],


STEVEDORING/FREIGHT FORWARDING & PORT OPERATIONS

Course Objectives:

1. It covers Internal Distribution of goods through Multimodal Transportation

2. Various methods and procedures used while loading and discharging cargoes

3. Code of safe practices while handling lifting gears and cargoes.

4. The student should be able to understand the role of Logistics through Multi Modal

Transportation, Physical Multi Modal Operations, Air Transportation, Trade routes and

cargoes, multi Modal Operators, sale and contact operators.

Learning Outcomes:

1. To get knowledge in multi modal transport operations, stevedoring and freight

forwarding.

2. To have a better insight in the intermediary operations in logistics management

3. To get exposed in various conventions related to marketing intermediaries international

shipping industry

UNIT-1

Basic Concepts of Cargo Work - Bale Capacity-Grain Capacity-Stowage Factor-Broken

Stowage-Load Density-Optional Cargo-Cargo Documents-Mate’s Receipt- Precautions before

loading - Dunnage- Separation- Pilfering-Contamination-Handling / Chafing /Crushing-Lashing-

Lifting Gear - Safe Working Load-Heavy lift Jumbo Derrick-Precautions when handling heavy

lifts-Stuelcken Derricks-Cranes.

UNIT-2

Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes; Flow Moisture Point-Transportable Moisture

Limit-Hazards due to Bulk Cargoes-Structural Hazards and Precautions-General Precautions

when holding Bulk Cargoes-Safety Precautions-Properties of Concentrates-Hazards of

Concentrates-Precautions when Carrying Concentrates - Some Common Cargoes - Hazards-

Precautions-Hold Preparation-Cotton-Rice-Dunnage-Spar Ceiling-Loading and Ventilation-

Cement, IMDG Code

Unit-3

Aim-Application-Classification-Packing- Marking/Labeling/Placarding-Documents-Stowage

Requirements- Precautions for Loading Dangerous Goods , Paletisation- Containers- Physical

Characteristics of Containers-Types of Containers- Refrigerated and Deck Cargoes - Types of

Refrigerated Cargoes-Refrigeration Systems-Cargo Operations-Deck Cargoes, Tanker Operation

Systems and their Associated Pipelines-Types of Cargo Pipeline Systems-Operational


Procedures-Safety Procedures-Gas Detecting Instruments-Inert Gas System-Crude Oil Washing-

Pollution.

Unit-4

Some Common Cargoes Hazards-Precautions-Hold Preparation-Cotton-Rice-Dunnage-Spar

Ceiling-Loading and Ventilation-Cement, More Cargoes ,Sugar-Rubber-Salt-Pulp & Paper

Rolls-Iron and Steel Cargoes, - Principle of Stowing Cargo-Safety of Ship and Crew-Safety of

Cargo-Properties of Cargoes Dock Laborers Act,1934 Inspectors-Powers of Inspectors-

Obligations of Dock Workers

Unit-5

Introduction – genesis of freight forwarding – understanding concepts of containerization LCL /

FCL concepts – various sectors of container markets – Pre stuffing procedures; De stuffing

formalities – channelization of return / empty containers – reverse process.

Text Book:

1. Multimodal Transport Rules, Hugh M. Kindred, H. M. Kindred, M. R. Brooks, Kluwer

Law International Publisher, 1st Edition, 1997.

Reference Books:

1. Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993 Along With Allied Rules, Professional

Book Publishers.

2. Laws of Carriage of Goods by Sea and Multimodal Transport In India, Dr. K. V.

Hariharan, Shroff Pub & Dist. Pvt. Ltd, First Edition, 2006

3. Containerisation, Multimodal Transport and Infrastructure Development in India, Dr. K.

V. Hariharan, Shroff Pub & Dist. Pvt. Ltd, 2007


LINER TRADE

Course Objectives:

1. This course is intended to offer a good understanding of nature of worldwide line

shipping trade including its structure & organization specially related to the container

trade.

2. To understand the methods of operations, technology and terminology used. Changes in

the liner shipping in the last quarter of the 20th century – containerization and

development of liner trade routes

Learning Outcomes:

1. To have a good exposure about the liner trade concepts in International Shipping industry

2. To strengthen the learners knowledge in unitization concept and INCOTERMs used in

international business.

3. To have a better understanding about the various documentation procedures in liner trade

UNIT 1

Definitions of liner trades; tramp trades; containerization- Unitization - containerization , liner

operations, port organization – Vessel loading and discharging , liner trade routes, The major

ports, liner service options - Liner trade – ship types – Tonnages; basic ship layout, types of

container ships, Ro-Ro barge carrying vessels, The refrigerated cargo ship conventional (Break

bulk) vessels future vessel developments, economy of scale, shipboard handling equipment.

UNIT 2

Cargoes & cargo equipment – Dangerous goods IMO special goods, cargo handlings other

methods of lifting cargo port handling equipment, port terminals; port and terminal management;

the role of ships officers - agent. Liner Shipping operations - Management and policy, ship

management and operations, independent ship management, insurance, trade of commercial

department, accounting, budgeting, freight collection and port disbursements agency duties.

UNIT 3

Containerization unitization and inter-modalism - Growth in world trade unitization; container

dimensions, types of container other container expressions container inventory, owning, leasing

meeting the demand for containers tracking the container fleet, container control, FCLS LCLS &

ICDS , legal & insurance implications in the container trade.

UNIT 4

The Bill of Lading and other Documentation - The Bill of Lading UK bill of lading Act 1855 and

UK carriage of goods by sea Act 1992, The use of Bill of Lading in liner trades, Bill of Lading

documentary credits, Bill of Lading clauses The printed clauses – The evidence of the contract,

other forms of Bill of Lading other liner documents, Intl conventions relating to Bill of Lading,

paperless trading


UNIT 5

The Exchange of goods transfer - Transfer of funds from country to country, methods of

payments in International trade who are the merchants, International contracts of sale INCO

terms; Legal aspects of the liner trades - The carrier insurance the carrier’s liability for the cargo

the liabilities of the agent, legal aspects of the Bill of Lading, cargo claims general average (GA),

security, ISPS code.

Text Books:

1. Ship Operation Research and Development; A Program for Industry, J. Haskell, General

Books Publisher, 2009.

Reference Books:

1. Ship Operation Management, Fujita, N.H. Publisher, 1974.

2. Ship Operation Management, Bertrams Publication, 2010.

3. Handbook of Ship Calculations, Construction and Operation, Charles H. Hughes, Wexford

College Press, 2008.

4. Ocean Shipping - Elements of Practical Steamship Operation, Robert Edwards Annin,

Thompson Press, 2010.

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