School of Business

Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Business Management

Quantum university in association with International Maritime Business Academy (IMBA) was established with the vision of imparting world-class education focussing on Maritime & Commercial Shipping Industry in the Indian subcontinent. In line with this objective, we offer 1-year Post Graduate Diploma programme in Maritime Business Management, in partnership with International Maritime Business Academy (IMBA).

Post Graduate Diploma courses offered by Quantum University is in partnership with International Maritime Business Academy (IMBA) – on the basis of stringent and continuous quality assessment (by Quantum University) of the programmes taught by IMBA. This essentially means that the academic standards, faculty and facilities at IMBA have been deemed, by Quantum University, to be equivalent to those provided by Quantum itself. Students of Quantum University, have the opportunity to obtain a world class education right here in India. All IMBA students enrol as full-fledged students of Quantum University; not only do they become part of a 3000-strong student community, but they also receive the Advance Post Graduate Diploma directly from the Quantum University upon successfully completing the programme.

Why Quantum University and IMBA?

For the first time in India Quantum University in association with IMBA brings Advance Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Business Management. A course specifically designed to cater trillion dollar global Maritime / Commercial Shipping Industry. IMBA has corporate tie-ups with “Narayan Shipping and Chartering” and “Trident Minerals” to provide hands on training to all our candidates.

Most of our candidates get Internship and are placed with companies after completing six months of their course. we have 100% placement record. Our graduates have been placed in globally reputed firms such as Arya Corp, Cross Bulk, Ravin Marine, Scandinav, NSC to count a few.

Distinguished faculty from noted institutions:-

  • Cardiff University - UK
  • ISC Business School - Paris
  • University of Petroleum & Energy Studies - India
  • Ross School of Business, University of Michigan - USA
  • Pennsylvania State University - USA
  • HEC School of Management - Paris

About the Course

With a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, PGDM in Maritime Business Management programme aims to leave candidates well equipped for careers in ship brokering, chartering, port management, ship operations, management and international maritime law.

This stimulating and intellectually challenging program helps to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to operate successfully within the international maritime industry.

Our program has a strong business focus and explores the complex factors involved in the maritime business and shipping operations worldwide. Students will also reflect on the key aspects of chartering, port agency and technical ship management and look at the impact of international trade on management strategies in the industry.

Quantum University and IMBA has collaborated with leading ship business houses such as Narayan Shipping & Chartering, Trident Minerals & Arya Corp to provide practical hands-on experience in Maritime Business Management.

Internship & Dissertation

After successful completion of the First semester / seven months students will then proceed for their internship with different companies. The internship will be carried out in following sectors

  • Ship Brokering
  • Ship Chartering
  • Cargo Trading
  • Port Agency
  • Freight Forwarding

Along with the internship, candidates will be engaged in dissertation. Dissertation provides our candidate to focus on an area of maritime operation of personal interest and explore it in depth. It gives candidate the opportunity to undertake a major, extended piece of research with the aim of improving the understanding of a topic. The final work will be 10.000 to 12.000 words and candidate will receive the necessary guidance and support throughout the dissertation writing process from Programme Leader and a Supervisor, who will be appointed for that purpose.

Course units

  • Maritime Management 
  • Economics of International Trade and Shipping
  • Ship Brokering
  • Ship Chartering
  • Port agency Operations
  • Ship Operations
  • Crew Management
  • International Logistics & Maritime Law
  • International Maritime Regulations
  • Port Management

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Multi-Modular Program

A comprehensive 12 month multi-modular program offered by senior professionals and academicians from maritime industry.

Action Learning

Through the course of the program, students are able to leverage classroom learning's to build on their business projects and use the available resources to deliver a powerful plan for global maritime markets.

Real Time Brokering & Chartering

Our corporate tie-up with firms “Narayan Shipping & Chartering” and “Trident Minerals” provides real time brokering and chartering assignments to our candidates which provide each participant hand on experience, making them ready for real world business situations and think like leaders.

Placement & Internship

Internship and Placement with top business houses in India, London, Dubai and Singapore.

Career & Jobs


There are more than 10,000, shipping companies operating out of India. They have regular openings for trained professionals. These companies typically hire non maritime management candidates and train them in Maritime Business Management as they lack practical knowledge of commercial shipping and they are not prepared to take an active role in the job. This Advance Post Graduate Diploma in Maritime Business Management is designed to prepare you with deep understanding of the maritime industry with hands on training which will prepare you for active role from day one.

The types of positions held by our Diploma holders vary widely from the selection below.

  • Chartering Manger
  • Ship Broker
  • Ship Manager
  • Head of Marine Transportation & Logistics
  • Regional Commercial Manager
  • Maritime Economist
  • Port Agent
  • Port Operations Manager
  • Shipping Manager
  • Maritime Consultant
  • Voyage operator
  • Junior Officer
  • Cargo Operator
  • Project Analyst
  • Researcher
  • Chartering Broker
  • Freight Trader
  • General Director of Maritime Affairs
  • Manning Executive

Job Placements

  • 100% Job Placements/ Internship Assistance.
  • 100% Job Placements of our previous batches.

Admission Process

For the 2020 Graduate Diploma programme intake, there are 30 seats in total. Quantum follows a rounds-based rolling admissions policy. This means that the applicants who apply in an earlier round have a higher likelihood of being accepted into the programme of their choice. It also means that the applications will be closed as soon as all seats are filled. The admission process comprises of two steps:

STEP 1 : Filling the Application Form

To apply online, visit the portal http://quantumuniversity.edu.in/ or www.imbaeducation.com

To apply offline, you may download the Application Form from the IMBA website or Quantum University website or collect it from any of the IMBA admissions offices or Quantum University offices. The form must be completed and submitted at the IMBA or Quantum University admission offices, via courier or in-person.

All necessary documents as listed on the application form, must be submitted at the time of applying, whether online or offline. Candidates who have successfully completed or are in the final semester of full time undergraduate degree programme, are eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma programmes at IMBA and Quantum University.

STEP 2 : Personal Interview (PI).

There is no exemption from the PI on any grounds. The PI is intended to assess applicants motivation to pursue further studies at IMBA, their ability to do so successfully, and their overall fit into the Quantum & IMBA student body.

Outstation students may appear for PI through online mode via Skype, or through the offline mode at the IMBA academy in Dehradun.

Once all two steps are completed, a candidate's application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee in full. The final admission decision will take into consideration.

Performance in the PI (60% weight)

Graduation Scores & Class XII Scores (40% weight)

If you are made an offer of admission but do not have your graduation scores by then, you may confirm your place, but this will stand void if the graduation scores are not submitted before the commencement of the programme.