Program Online MBA in Digital Maritime & Supply Chain
2-year degree program (extendable up to 48 months)
Design General management program
Eligibility
  • Bachelor’s degree (UGC-recognized) with minimum 55%
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant full-time industry experience
Selection Process
  • Academic qualifications
  • Written test
  • Group discussion
  • Personal interview
Structure 8 quarters (12 weeks each)
Courses
  • Core courses: 20
  • Electives: Choose 12 of 31 (including 7 Digital Transformation Projects)
  • Total: 32 courses, 6 credits each (192 total credits)
Transformational Projects Integrate classroom learning with industry implementation
Faculty
  • IITM: Management, Ocean Engineering, etc.
  • Industry: i-maritime consultancy (40–60% contribution)
Mode of Delivery
  • Online: Fri–Sun
  • In-person: Campus immersion
Hours of Dedication
  • Months 1–12: 8–10 hours/week
  • Months 12–18: 18 hours/week

The IIT Madras Difference

Aspect Online MBA from IIT Madras & i-maritime Consultancy Programs offered by other institutes
Modes of Delivery Online learning + In-person immersion programs Varies (most programs are online-only)
Industry Integration Extensive integration: industry faculty, mentorship, ground visits,
digital transformation projects, and hands-on practical learning
Varies (Industry consultants involved in curriculum)
Total Program Cost INR 12 lakh INR 15+ lakh

Application Process

Apply now and secure your place in this ground- breaking programme to supercharge your career prospects and avail the early enrolment benefits we offer!

1

Submit your interest

by filling out the online application Apply at code.iitm.ac.in/maritimemba

Shortlisted candidates contacted by our Admissions Cell

2

Attend group discussion & personal interview

Receive offer lette

3

Block your seat

by paying the commitment fee

4

Submit self-attested docs

according to the list of documents & certificates required. All documents can be scanned and uploaded online

5

Complete fee payment

by paying the balance fees

Application Deadlines

Round 1
Applications open 12 Apr 2025
Round 1 applications close 3 May 2025
Group discussions & interviews 9–10 May 2025
Provisional offers sent out 16 May 2025
Document submission deadline 24 May 2025
Final offers sent out 28 May 2025
Commitment fee deadline 15 Jun 2025

Round 1: Early enrolment benefits

  • All expenses (air travel & accommodation) paid for four immersion programs; or
  • Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

(benefits amounting to INR 1 lakh)

Round 2
Applications open 12 Apr 2025
Round 2 applications close 3 Jun 2025
Group discussions & interviews 13–14 Jun 2025
Provisional offers sent out 17 Jun 2025
Document submission deadline 23 Jun 2025
Final offers sent out 25 Jun 2025
Commitment fee deadline 15 Jul 2025

Round 2: Early enrolment benefits

  • All expenses (air travel & accommodation) paid for three immersion programs

(benefits amounting to INR 75,000)

Round 3
Applications open 12 Apr 2025
Round 3 applications close 31 Jul 2025
Group discussions & interviews 8–9 Aug 2025
Provisional offers sent out ~ 2025
Document submission deadline 16 Aug 2025
Final offers sent out 22 Aug 2025
Commitment fee deadline 27 Aug 2025

Round 1: Early enrolment benefits

  • All expenses (air travel & accommodation) paid for four immersion programs; or
  • Certificate in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

(benefits amounting to INR 1 lakh)