Master of Planning (Transport Planning and Logistics Management) 

1. Introduction 

The institute established its Department of Transport Planning on August 2018 with its Master of Planning (Transport Planning and Logistics Management ) programme. The Department of Transport Planning offers a two year full-time Master’s Degree programme.  

Transport & logistic Planners play a key role in ensuring that transport systems are efficient and equitable. For this, students need to understand the core principles, techniques, and concepts that underpin the discipline. Compulsory modules ensure that all students, whatever their background, have a solid foundation including policy, economics, planning, modeling,  and data analysis. Optional modules then allow for specialization and expertise in specific areas. The focus of this program is on planning and engineering solutions to transport issues, particularly how the design of systems determines the nature of the flow of people and goods being transported. Students learn how to use planning aspects to meet the challenges of integrating different modes of transport and make it more sustainable.

The program aims to address the complexities faced in the domain of transport and logistics planning in regions and develop innovative approaches to improving cities and regions. Emphasis has been laid on integrating theory and studio contents and the application of theoretical inputs in the studio.

Vision 

To nurture academic excellence in the spheres of transport planning and logistics management thus contributing towards its advancement, coupled with emerging technology and leadership, for a sustainable future.  


2. The Course Curriculum

The course curriculum is divided into four semesters. The first semester is common for all Master of Planning specializations, referred to as the ‘Integrated Semester’, in which the students will be taught basic foundation subjects to enhance their understanding of planning and to strengthen their analytical skills. The Second and Third semesters deal with core subjects of Transport Planning and Logistics Management. In the fourth Semester, the thrust is primarily on Thesis being undertaken on any topic related to Transport Planning and Logistics Management, having spatial implications on the natural and built environments.