MBA + PGDM in Logistics & Supply Chain Management + SAP- Material Management

See also: eligibility and duration for the MBA route, how the fee is structured, the SAP modules taught and how to choose an institute.

Laurus Institute offers a two year full time regular MBA program in Logistics and Supply Chain management along with PGDM and SAP material management. The program is designed as an industrial job training program integrated with one year Pgdm and Material management SAP module. Trainees will go through experiential training in procurement, inventory management, Market research,  warehouse operations, export and import documentation, transportation and distribution activities in Group’s own company named Laurus Logistics pvt Ltd where the company is into manufacturing and distribution of FMCG products apart from third party logistical operations.

The concept of an integrated MBA with PGDM is designed for the purpose of entrepreneurship and career growth as the trainee will go through theory and practical in tandem. Material Management SAP will help the trainee to get an in-depth knowledge about ERP systems and will equip the trainee in technical skills.

Open to Candidates with Any Degree

2 Years

An integrated program with triple certification can help the trainee to grab a better position in the industry than their competitors. The program is designed to make the trainee go through theoretical and practical classes in a combined manner so that the trainee will understand the applicability of each subject taught in the class room. Most fascinating aspect is that the trainee will get an experiential practical training in group’s own logistical company on daily basis after the theoretical training. The integrated triple certification program will be the foundation for a long lasting career.

Every programme is built around the desks Kochi hires for. The modules, in the order they are taught:

• Freight forwarding – Air and sea export–import, booking, bills of lading, incoterms
• Warehousing and inventory – Receiving, put-away, picking, stock control, WMS basics
• Customs documentation – Shipping bills, bill of entry, HS codes, clearance flow
• Shipping and port operations – Container flow, CFS, ICD, port procedures at Cochin Port
• Transport planning – Route, fleet and last-mile planning; e-commerce logistics
• SAP MM (Materials Management) – Hands-on in the lab: purchase orders, goods receipt, inventory and vendor management
• Excel and ERP for logistics – MIS reports, tracking sheets, the tools a desk actually uses
• Communication and interviews – Spoken English for the desk, mock interviews, CV building

SAP is taught hands-on in the institute’s own lab and is included in the fee; it is not a paid add-on. Practical sessions use the group’s own logistics operations, and industrial visits are part of every batch.

Students who complete the MBA with PG Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and SAP are placed into freight forwarding operations, logistics coordinator, dispatch coordinator, warehouse supervisor, hub in-charge, supply chain analyst, documentation executive, inside sales coordinator, purchasing trainee and store management. Freight forwarding operations is the most common first role.

Employers who have hired Laurus students include Flipkart, XpressBees, CUMI, TVS, Hyatt Regency, DMX Logistics, Galactico Express Solutions, AGS Logistics, Jayem Express Cargo, Symega Foods, Elite Foods, Cyrix Healthcare, Logifex Freight Services and Meridian Express. Laurus has 400+ direct company tie-ups and has placed 4,000+ students since 2011. Placement support means interview preparation, mock interviews, CV building and placement drives until you are placed – it is support, not a guaranteed job with a third-party employer. Salary depends on the employer and the role; ask a counsellor for current figures.

Read more on the jobs you get after a logistics course.

The MBA route carries certification from Medhavi Skills University, STED Council and NSDC, plus a separate SAP training certificate from the lab. Employers in Kerala and the Gulf recognise all of them.

Certificates are issued on completion of the programme and the assessments; the counsellor shows you a sample certificate at admission. See how to compare institutes on certification.

How does the MBA run alongside the PG Diploma?
The one year of PG Diploma classes and SAP training run at Laurus; the university MBA runs with it and carries its own university fee. Ask a counsellor whether this fits your plan before choosing it over the PG Diploma alone.

Is there an entrance exam?
No. Admission is by counselling and document verification. There is no entrance test and no maths requirement.

When does the next batch start?
Batches start several times a year; in 2026 batches began in January, June and September. See batches and admission.

What is the fee?
Fees are quoted per programme on enquiry and can be paid in instalments; education loans are common. See how the fee is structured. Call 0484 4023484 or WhatsApp us for the current figure.

Where are classes held?
In person at Karipai Road, North Kalamassery, Kochi 683104 – ten minutes from Aluva metro and railway station. Students join from all 14 districts of Kerala.