B.Com. (Transport Management) Fleet Operations Management Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the TY BCom TM syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Fleet Operations Management
Module I: Fundamentals of Fleet Operations
- Meaning, nature, and scope of fleet operations management Types of fleets: logistics, passenger, corporate, and public fleets Role of fleet operations in commerce and supply chain Functions and responsibilities of a fleet manager
- Fleet life cycle and operational challenges
Module II: Fleet Planning and Cost Management
- Fleet requirement analysis and capacity planning Vehicle acquisition: purchase, leasing, and outsourcing Fixed and variable fleet costs Cost control techniques and budgeting Route planning and scheduling for efficiency
Module III: Maintenance, Safety, and Regulatory Framework
- Fleet maintenance: preventive and corrective maintenance Maintenance scheduling and record keeping Driver management, training, and performance evaluation Safety management and risk control Transport regulations, permits, insurance, and pollution norms
Module IV: Technology and Sustainable Fleet Management
- Role of technology in fleet operations Fleet Management Information Systems (FMIS)
- GPS, telematics, and data analytics
- Green fleet management and sustainability practices
- Emerging trends: electric vehicles and smart fleet systems
Reference Books
- 1 Ahuja, K. K. (2016). Fleet management. S. Chand & Company Ltd.
- 2 Coyle, J. J., Bardi, E. J., & Langley, C. J. (2017). Transportation and logistics management (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
- 3 Dolce, J. E. (2009). Analytical fleet maintenance management (3rd ed.). Society of Automotive Engineers.
- 4 Kapoor, S. C. (2015). Transport management. Sultan Chand & Sons.
- 5 Levitt, J. (2014). Complete guide to fleet management. Pearson Education.
- 6 Raghuram, G., & Rangaraj, N. (2018). Logistics and supply chain management. Tata McGraw-Hill Education.
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Transport Management) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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