24 Months
(extendable to 4 years)
100% Online
+ 4 immersive campus visits.
Industry Experts
IIT Madras + i-maritime
2 specialisations
Supply Chain / Digital Maritime
Lead the Digital Supply Chain / Maritime Revolution — with IIT Madras
Build domain expertise, master digital tools, and unlock strategic leadership roles with India's #1 Tech MBA.
IIT Madras offers a unique 24-month MBA program in Digital Maritime & Supply Chain. To provide deeper expertise, the program has specialized tracks— Supply Chain. and Digital Maritime
100% online | Weekend live sessions | Capstone projects | IIT Alumni status
Digital Supply Chain
- AI in Logistics & Warehousing
- Predictive Planning & Analytics
- Blockchain in Inventory Systems
- Automation & Smart Fulfilment
Digital Maritime
- Smart Ports & Digital Shipping
- Maritime Law, ESG, Risk Analytics
- Fleet Automation & Infrastructure
- Digital Platforms and Eco Systems
An MBA That Speaks the Language of Supply Chain, Ships & Strategy
Engineered for supply chain managers, marine engineers, seafarers, and operations professionals navigating the future of digital logistics.
100% Online with Global Access
Learn from anywhere in the world—designed for working professionals, including logistics experts /supply chain professionals, seafarers and maritime experts.
Two High-Demand Specialisations
Choose your career path:
- Digital Supply Chain
- Digital Maritime
Led by IIT Faculty & Industry Leaders
40–60% of your learning comes from real-world practitioners and IIT Madras professors.
Live Digital Capstone Projects (Project DC)
Work on real-time projects with top companies to apply what you learn and build your leadership edge.
IIT Madras MBA Certification
Graduate with a prestigious degree from India’s #1 engineering institute, respected across industries.
Designed for Working Professionals. Built for Tomorrow’s Leaders.
The Online MBA - DMSC from IIT Madras is a 2-year (extendable up to 4 years) postgraduate program, crafted for professionals looking to lead the digital transformation across global trade, logistics, and maritime sectors.
Delivered in a blended format, the program includes:
- 900 hours of live classes & project-based learning
- 4 immersive on-campus modules
- 192 total credits across 8 quarters
- Flexible learning structured around the lives of full-time professionals and seafarers
Contemporary Relevance
This isn’t just theory. It’s leadership in action. Learn to solve real-world maritime and logistics challenges from day one. Our curriculum is designed to deliver immediate impact in your organization through practical tools, insights, and frameworks.
Unparalleled Networking
Learn with professionals who speak your language. Your peers aren’t just classmates—they're captains, logistics heads, naval officers, and innovators across the supply chain spectrum. Build a powerful, global professional network that lasts far beyond the MBA.
Digital Agility
Be the digital transformation leader your industry needs. From AI and blockchain to smart contracts and digital platforms, the program helps you master cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of maritime and supply chain management.
Mentorship Excellence
Learn from the best minds in academia and industry. Gain exclusive access to faculty from IIT Madras, along with seasoned industry experts and mentors from i-maritime Consultancy. Their combined guidance will help you grow strategically, technically, and professionally.
Choose Your Track. Shape the Future.
This Online MBA offers two future-ready specialisations—each designed to give you a competitive edge in rapidly evolving industries. Delivered by top IIT Madras faculty and leading industry experts, both tracks combine cutting-edge insights with real-world applications.
01
Digital Supply Chain
Master the digital backbone of global trade. This track prepares you to manage complex, tech-driven logistics networks with agility and foresight. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest tools in AI, IoT, Blockchain, and data analytics to enhance supply chain efficiency and resilience.
- AI & Blockchain in Supply Chain
- E-Commerce Logistics & Platforms
- Multi-Modal Transport Strategy
- Global Supply Chain Management
02
Digital Maritime
Lead the next wave of innovation in the maritime sector. As ports and shipping operations embrace digitisation, automation, and smart systems, this specialisation gives you the technical knowledge and strategic insight to lead. Learn how to apply digital tools, navigate sustainability challenges, and drive transformation in maritime operations and port management.
- Maritime Economics & Law
- Port & Terminal Management
- Digital Shipping & Autonomous Systems
- Climate & Ocean Governance
Theory Meets Reality
Digital Capstone Project
At the heart of our program is Project DC, the Digital Capstone project that sets us apart. Each term, you and our peers will immerse yourselves in real-time industry projects, collaborating with leading companies. This hands-on engagement bridges the gap between theory and practice, fostering experiential learning that stays for life. DC projects will give participants the orientation to lead. Working professionals will be upskilled to acquire the orientation of corporate captains.
Learn MoreMeet the Minds Shaping Future Managers
Insights and vision from IIT Madras leadership and program experts.
“We are proud to offer a curriculum that integrates the latest advancements in digital technologies, including IoT, AI, ML, and Blockchain. Our goal is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies can be applied to optimize operations and drive strategic growth.”
IIT Madras
“This dynamic two-year program, extendable to four years, is meticulously designed for working professionals, seamlessly integrating on-campus engagement with the flexibility of live online classes.”
Dean (Faculty), IIT Madras
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“The integration of emerging technologies with core management principles is key to building resilient supply chains. Our program empowers professionals to lead with data-driven decisions and strategic foresight.”
IIT Madras
“I urge you to seize this opportunity to transform your career, enhance your leadership capabilities, and become a visionary in the rapidly evolving world of digital supply chain and maritime management.”
Industry Partner
What Our Participants Say
Real voices. Real outcomes. Hear how the MBA-DMSC has shaped the careers of working professionals from Batch 01 — across India’s leading logistics, port, and supply chain sectors.
I am a naval captain and appreciate the multidimensional learning experience we are benefiting from. We are well supported and nurtured by the program faculty and staff.
Capt. Muralidhar Jithin
Student, 2024–26 (Inaugural) Batch
I am a farming entrepreneur and joined to improve my business logistics in making local farmers global and introducing digitisation. IIT Madras’s programme will act as a digital catalyst for my business.
Mr. Chittaranjan
Student, 2024–26 (Inaugural) Batch
The program launch was very exciting and eventful. Our classes are covering management studies, supply chain and logistics. We learn all about the new technology being used in updating business practices. In the immersion program, we are learning a lot, and enjoying a lot!
Ms. V. Tirupattama
Student, 2024–26 (Inaugural) Batch
My background includes six years of army service up to the rank of major, and logistics roles in multinational telecom companies. I have an experience of supply chain in both the telecom and military worlds. This program gives me exposure to the maritime sector.
Mr. (Maj.) Venkat Ramani N
Student, 2024–26 (Inaugural) Batch
Career Outcomes
- Fast-track your journey to C-Level leadership ideally in 5 years
- Spearhead digital transformation across supply chain and maritime sectors
- Transition from execution to strategy with confidence and clarity
- Join a global community of IIT alumni, mentors, and industry leaders
Future CEOs, Strategists, and Digital Leaders in the Making
