HITS has signed an MOU with the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) to launch a BBA (Logistics) program. This program blends learning experience which shall be a combination of conceptual learning in classrooms followed by a paid internship in industry.
HITS has signed an MOU with the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) to launch a BBA (Logistics) program. This program blends learning experience which shall be a combination of conceptual learning in classrooms followed by a paid internship in industry. Specific curriculum developed by the LSC shall be imparted to the students, which shall enhance their employability. There has been so far no formal educational program in the country to address the skill gap in the logistics sector. The MOU has been signed keeping in mind this gap and the emerging opportunity. The program is a blend of theory and hands-on learning through apprenticeship.
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Scope of the Sector
The Indian logistics sector is valued at USD$ 150 billion, contributing 14.4 % of India’s GDP. Logistics sector employs about 21.24 million people as of 2016. Out of this, 54% are employed in the passenger roadways segment, 35% in road freight while the remaining are in passenger railways, freight forwarding, warehousing, packaging and other services.
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Format of the Program
The apprenticeship-based UG Degree Program has been designed with the primary objective of creating adequate skills for gainful employment at supervisory / managerial levels in the Logistics Industry. In order to ensure effective skill development, one-third of the program component and duration constitute on-the Job Training in the form of industry apprenticeship.
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for admission to the Apprenticeship-based UG Degree Program in Logistics shall have passed +2 in any group or equivalent with not less than 50% marks from a recognised Board.
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Curriculum Structure and Distribution of Courses
28 Courses in Semesters I, II, III, and IV
4 Allied Courses in the MOOC format in Semesters V and VI
2 Spells of Apprenticeship Training for six months each in Semesters V and VI
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Benefits to Students
Travel Agents & Tour Operators II
On-the-Job Training (apprenticeship) for 18 months
Monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 9,000 for 18 months during apprenticeship
Gaining the appropriate skill required for employment in the fast growing logistics sector
Acquiring the critical requirement of attitude required for corporate career
18 months of certified industrial experience, and degree at the end of the program
Acquiring confidence to face real life situation at work place
Industry ready with necessary knowledge, skill and attitude
Employable by industry immediately after graduation without the need for training
Final placement enabled by LSC
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Mentor Companies
The following companies have been identified as Mentor Companies for students of apprenticeship-based BBA Logistics offered by HITS from the academic year 2019-20 in collaboration with LSC 1. ADANI Kattupalli & Ennore Ports 2. Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd 3. DTDC 4. Gati 5. Indo Space 6. Spot On 7. TVS Logistics Services Ltd. 8. TVS Training and Services Ltd. 9. Updater Services Pvt Ltd
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Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is embedded in the curriculum of this program during the final year (semesters V, and VI). This is to facilitate the student acquire necessary skills and attitude required for corporate employment.
The duration of each tranche of apprenticeship is six months.
Students would be treated as employees of the company where they are deputed, and would be governed by the rules and regulations of the company concerned. The Manager under whom the student is assigned for work would be the Industry Mentor of the student.
Students would receive a monthly Stipend, as per the provisions of Apprenticeship Act, 1961 during the Apprenticeship period (12 months in total during the three-year period of the degree program. LSC would facilitate placement of every student for Apprenticeship.
Assessment of the students on their apprenticeship is made by LSC involving a team of three experts consisting of a faculty member of the collaborating institution, the industry mentor of the company where the student is in apprenticeship, and an external expert (either from industry or academia) nominated by LSC. The team will make three assessments during the six months of apprenticeship period.
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Final Placement
Final placement in the logistics sector for all students of this apprenticeship-based UG Degree Program will be facilitated by LSC.
List of participating companies : All companies in the General Council of LSC
Placement Criteria: Students who successfully complete all requirements of the degree program and have secured a consolidated mark of more than 60% are eligible for placement in the first round. Placement of candidates with less than 60% marks would be taken up in the second round.
HITS has signed an MOU with the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) to launch a BBA (Logistics) program. This program blends learning experience which shall be a combination of conceptual learning in classrooms followed by a paid internship in industry. Specific curriculum developed by the LSC shall be imparted to the students, which shall enhance their employability. There has been so far no formal educational program in the country to address the skill gap in the logistics sector. The MOU has been signed keeping in mind this gap and the emerging opportunity. The program is a blend of theory and hands-on learning through apprenticeship.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Scope of the Sector
The Indian logistics sector is valued at USD$ 150 billion, contributing 14.4 % of India’s GDP. Logistics sector employs about 21.24 million people as of 2016. Out of this, 54% are employed in the passenger roadways segment, 35% in road freight while the remaining are in passenger railways, freight forwarding, warehousing, packaging and other services.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Format of the Program
The apprenticeship-based UG Degree Program has been designed with the primary objective of creating adequate skills for gainful employment at supervisory / managerial levels in the Logistics Industry. In order to ensure effective skill development, one-third of the program component and duration constitute on-the Job Training in the form of industry apprenticeship.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for admission to the Apprenticeship-based UG Degree Program in Logistics shall have passed +2 in any group or equivalent with not less than 50% marks from a recognised Board.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Curriculum Structure and Distribution of Courses
28 Courses in Semesters I, II, III, and IV
4 Allied Courses in the MOOC format in Semesters V and VI
2 Spells of Apprenticeship Training for six months each in Semesters V and VI
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Benefits to Students
Travel Agents & Tour Operators II
On-the-Job Training (apprenticeship) for 18 months
Monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 9,000 for 18 months during apprenticeship
Gaining the appropriate skill required for employment in the fast growing logistics sector
Acquiring the critical requirement of attitude required for corporate career
18 months of certified industrial experience, and degree at the end of the program
Acquiring confidence to face real life situation at work place
Industry ready with necessary knowledge, skill and attitude
Employable by industry immediately after graduation without the need for training
Final placement enabled by LSC
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Mentor Companies
The following companies have been identified as Mentor Companies for students of apprenticeship-based BBA Logistics offered by HITS from the academic year 2019-20 in collaboration with LSC 1. ADANI Kattupalli & Ennore Ports 2. Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd 3. DTDC 4. Gati 5. Indo Space 6. Spot On 7. TVS Logistics Services Ltd. 8. TVS Training and Services Ltd. 9. Updater Services Pvt Ltd
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is embedded in the curriculum of this program during the final year (semesters V, and VI). This is to facilitate the student acquire necessary skills and attitude required for corporate employment.
The duration of each tranche of apprenticeship is six months.
Students would be treated as employees of the company where they are deputed, and would be governed by the rules and regulations of the company concerned. The Manager under whom the student is assigned for work would be the Industry Mentor of the student.
Students would receive a monthly Stipend, as per the provisions of Apprenticeship Act, 1961 during the Apprenticeship period (12 months in total during the three-year period of the degree program. LSC would facilitate placement of every student for Apprenticeship.
Assessment of the students on their apprenticeship is made by LSC involving a team of three experts consisting of a faculty member of the collaborating institution, the industry mentor of the company where the student is in apprenticeship, and an external expert (either from industry or academia) nominated by LSC. The team will make three assessments during the six months of apprenticeship period.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Final Placement
Final placement in the logistics sector for all students of this apprenticeship-based UG Degree Program will be facilitated by LSC.
List of participating companies : All companies in the General Council of LSC
Placement Criteria: Students who successfully complete all requirements of the degree program and have secured a consolidated mark of more than 60% are eligible for placement in the first round. Placement of candidates with less than 60% marks would be taken up in the second round.
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