BBA in Materials Management

BBA in Materials Management is an undergraduate course in the management stream that involves the study of the import, export and management of materials in a business or organization. The course teaches candidates about how to plan and organize the flow and use of materials in places such as a production line.

BBA Materials Management teaches how to manage the logistics and supply of materials to and from an organization. Students are also taught about the best practices involved in the procurement, storage and efficient organization of materials in places such as factories and production houses.

Candidates who are seeking admission to BBA in Materials Management must fulfil the following eligibility criteria.

• Candidate must have passed Class 12th from a recognized board.

• Candidates from any stream are eligible to apply for admission.

• Candidate must have scored a certain minimum aggregate percentage (usually 50%) which varies from college to college.

BBA in Materials Management Admission Process

The admission process for BBA in Materials Management is as follows.

• Admission to colleges offering BBA in Materials Management is done on the basis of merit in Class 12th exams.

• Some colleges conduct their entrance exams for admission.

• Candidates have to apply to the various colleges for admission by filling up the application form.

• Colleges then shortlist candidates and call them for the counselling process where candidates are allocated seats on the basis of merit.

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Graduates in a Material Management course are trained in subjects such as inventory control and hence can play a crucial role in the efficient movement and storage of raw materials as well as finished products. Therefore, such candidates are vital for businesses that require planning and controlling their inventory and stock items. An inventory management plan plays a vital role in the functioning of an organization and can help businesses save on money and prevent wastage of manpower and other resources.

Hence, graduates with a BBA in Materials Management degree can look for career opportunities in the private sector as well as government departments. Some of the top recruiting areas for graduates of BBA in Materials Management course include the following.

• Defence Departments

• Public Transport Departments

• Supply Chain Industries

• Logistics Companies

• Production Houses

• Transport Companies

• Export Houses etc.

Career opportunities in the field of Materials Management often require a lot of physical work and professionals have to stay on their feet for long hours. A majority of the job opportunities in this field are in the manufacturing industries, which are considered to be one of the most demanding sectors to work in.

The average starting salary of a BBA in Materials Management can range from around Rs. 2.5 to Rs. 3 LPA. With experience and higher education, professionals can gain promotion and increase their salaries. Experienced professionals in this sector can have salaries exceeding Rs. 10 LPA and the salary cap in this sector is much higher.