(PCC 1)INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme

Lectures:3hrs /week Internal Assessment:T1 20Marks
Internal Assessment:T2 20Marks
End Semester Assessment:60Marks

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to
CO1: Understandthe concepts and techniques of Financial statement analysis and
able to perform the analysis
CO2: To be able to prepare and analyse Cash Flow Statement
CO3: Understand the different types of capital structures and perform related
CO4: Understand various techniques of capital budgeting and project appraisal.

Unit 1: Techniques of Financial Statement Analysis [8hrs]

Introduction, Objectives of financial statement analysis, various techniques of analysis

viz Common Size Statements, Comparative Statements, Trend Analysis, Ratio Analysis,

Unit 2: Cash Flow Statement [8hrs]

Cash Flow Statement: Preparation & analysis

Unit 3: Capital Structure [6hrs]

Meaning and Factors affecting Capital Structure, Different sources of finance. Concept
and
measurement of Cost of Capital (measurement of Specific Cost and WACC), Trading on
Equity, Concept of Leverages and its types.
 Unit 4: Capital Budgeting [8hrs]

Meaning, Definition of Capital Budgeting, Time value of money.Tools of evaluation of

the project based on traditional techniques and modern techniques - ARR, Payback
Period, Discounted Payback Period, NPV, PI & IRR

Textbooks:
1. Khan, M.Y & Jain, P.K.: Financial Management; Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. Chandra, Prasanna: Financial Management; Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
3. Rustagi R.P; Advanced Financial Management Theory, Concepts and Problems,
Taxmann Publication Pvt. Ltd.

Reference Books:

1.
FundamentalsofCorporateFinancebyBerk,DeMarzo,Harford:PearsonISBN:9780133576
863
 [PCC 2] MBA- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme

Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks
End Semester Assessment 60 Marks

Course Outcomes-Students will be able to

1. REMEMBERING- Describe the role of Human Resource Function in an

Organization and Enumerate the emerging trends and practices in HRM.

2. UNDERSTANDING- To understand of the basic concepts functions and

processes of human resource management and to illustrate the different
methods of HR Acquisition and retention.

3. ANALYSING the compensation strategies of an organization

4. EVALUATING To interpret the sample job descriptions and job specifications for
contemporary entry level roles in real world organizations.

5. APPLYING -To Demonstrate the use of different appraisal and training

methods in an Organization and apply knowledge of human resource
management in business

Unit 1: [6 hrs]

Human Resource Management: Concept - Introduction, Objectives, Scope, Features

of HRM, Role of HRM, Importance of HRM, Policies and Practices of HRM, Functions
 of HRM ,Challenges of HRM. Importance and nature. HRM Models: Harvard Model,
SHRM “matching model. Challenges in HRM, Emerging Trends in HRM

Unit 2: [8 hrs]
.
Human Resource Planning: Definition, Objective, Need and Importance, HRP Process,
Barriers to HRP. Job Analysis Process – Contents of Job Description & Job Specification,
Job description Vs job specification, Job design, Factors affecting Job design, Job
enrichment Vs job enlargement. Recruitment Introduction & Sources of Recruitment,
Difference between recruitment and selection-Recruitment, Selection Process,
Induction and Orientation. Career Planning-Process of career planning and
development Succession Planning Process, Transfer and Promotion

Unit 3: [8 hrs]

Performance Appraisal & Performance Management – Definition, Objective,

Importance, Appraisal Process and Appraisal Methods. Why to measure performance
and its purpose. Training and Development - Definition – Scope – Conceptual
framework of Training and development of Employees, Role of Training in
Organizations, Objectives, Training and Development Process, Training Need
Assessment, Types of training, Difference between training and development, E-
Learning. Benefits of training, Evaluation of Training Effectiveness: Kirkpatrick model

Unit 4: [6 hrs]

Compensation Management -Concept, Objectives, Importance of Compensation

Management, Process, Current Trends in Compensation. Factors in compensation
plan. Wage/ Salary differentials, Components of salary. Incentives and Benefits –
Financial & Nonfinancial Incentive, Fringe Benefits. Employees Separation -
Retirement, Termination, VRS, Golden Handshake, Suspension, Concepts & Methods,
Grievance Procedure in Indian Industry.
Suggested Text Books:
1. Human Resource Management, C.B.Mamoria , Himalaya Publishing House
2. Human Resource Management: Text and Cases, K Aswathappa , Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Compnay.
3. Human Resource Management, Dr. S.S. Khanka, Sultan Chanda , Delhi
4. Human Resource Management, Deepak Bhattacharya, Sage Publishing Ltd.
5. Human Resource Management, Arun Monppa , Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company

Reference Books:
1. Human Resource Management by Dessler & Varkkey (Twelfth Edition) Pearson
2. Human Resource Management by Decenzo and Robbins
3. Human Resource Planning by John Bramham
 [PCC 3] MBA- OPERATIONS Management
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks

End Semester Assessment: 60 Marks

Course Outcomes:
The students will be able
to:

1. Identify an operations system and assess the complexity of an

operations system
2. Explore resources for production and operation, production
planning and learn how to utilize them
3. Understand various components of a supply chain and the need to
configure them appropriately
4. Learn how to identify and analyze quality problems using concepts of
Quality Gurus and explore solutions
5. Understand and relate the concept of Lean Management to one’s own business
situation

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Operations Management

Introduction to Business Process, Production & Distribution, Operations Management:
System Concepts, Types of Operations: Manufacturing and Services, Linkages with
other functions of management.
[Class Discussion & Case Studies on Operations from different industries: FMCG, White
Goods, Chemical & Pharma, IT & Consulting, Healthcare, Travel & Tourism.]
Forecasting Practices: Importance and role in Operations, Qualitative Forecasting:
Types & its applications, Quantitative Forecasting: Types, applications & Numerical
Examples.
Production Planning & Control, Planning, Routing, Loading, Dispatching, Productions
Targets and its Management,
Chapter 2: Resources Management
Material & Technology resources, Plant & Machinery, Value and Value Creation, Value
Chain.
Inventory Management: Basic Concepts, Types of Inventory, Inventory Valuation &
Depreciation, Purchasing, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) Model: Numerical Examples,
Inventory Control Techniques, Inventory Turnover ratio, Stores Management.
Product Design, Process Management, Different Types of Layouts: Product, Process,
Cellular, Scheduling Techniques, Johnson’s Method, Critical ratio, Numerical Examples.
Chapter 3: Quality Management & Services
Perspectives in Quality from producer’s and customer’s angles, Concepts of Quality
Gurus, Deming’s 14 points in quality, Continuous & Disruptive improvement, Total
Quality Management , Six Sigma.
[Class Discussion & Case Studies on Quality management in Indian Companies: ITC Ltd,
Britannia, Taj Hotels, Infosys, Apollo Hospitals etc.]
Services Management: Role of Human Resources, Front Office & Back Office, Service
Encounters, Experience & Expectation Management, Queuing Theory Concepts:
Numerical Examples
Supply Chain Management: Inward & Outward Logistics, Push-Pull Concept, Multi
Modal Transportation (Road, Air & Sea), Warehousing, Cold Chain, Reverse Logistics.
SCOR model
Chapter 4: Strategic Operations & Project Management
Introduction to Strategic Operation, Benchmarking & World class Operations, Balanced
Scorecard, Investment Decision making, Technology Management, International
Operations: Off shoring & Outsourcing, Lean Concept fundamentals, Application in
Indian Industries and its Challenges
Production Environment, Safety, Training & Productivity, Green Operations and
Environmental Management.
Textbooks:

1. Monks, J. G., Operations Management: Theory and Problems, McGraw Hill, New
York (1987).
Reference Books:
1. Krajewski, L. J., Ritzman, L. P. and Malhotra, M. K., Operations
Management, Prentice Hall, New Delhi (2009).
2. Ebert, J and Adams, D.J., Production/Operations Management, Prentice Hall of
India, New Delhi (2007)
3. Chase, R. B., Aquilano, N. J. and Jacob, F. R., Production and Operations
Management: manufacturing and services, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi (1999)
 [PCC 4] MBA- Legal Aspects of Business
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks each

End Semester Assessment: 60 Marks

Course Outcomes: On successful completion of the course the learner will be able to
CO# COGNITIVE ABILITIES COURSE OUTCOMES
CO111.1 REMEMBERING DESCRIBE the key terms involved in each Act.
CO111.2 UNDERSTANDING SUMMARIZE the key legal provisions of each Act.
CO111.3 APPLYING ILLUSTRATE the use of the Acts in common business situations.
CO111.4 ANALYSING OUTLINE the various facets of basic case laws of each Act from a
legal and managerial perspective.
CO111.5 EVALUATING DEVELOP critical thinking by making judgments related to use
of various provisions of the Acts in business situations
1. The Contract Act, 1872: Essential Elements of Valid Contract, Essential elements
of Valid Contracts, Contracts of Indemnity & Guarantee, Contingent Contract,
Quasi Contract, Discharge of contract, Breach of contract-Meaning & remedies,
Agency - Creation of Agency – Agent and Principal ,E contracts (6 Sessions)
2. Sale of Goods Act, 1930: Contract of sale of goods, Conditions & warranties,
Transfer of property or ownership, Performance of the Contract of Sale, Rights of
unpaid seller, Sale by Auction. (5+1)
3. The Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881: Negotiable Instruments – Meaning,
Characteristics, Types. Parties, Holder and holder in due course, Negotiation and
Types of Endorsements, Dishonor of Negotiable Instrument – Noting and
Protest. (5+1)
4. The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2015: Company – Definition, Meaning,
Features and Types, One Person Company, Incorporation of Company –
Memorandum of Association (MOA), Articles of Association (AOA), Share capital
& Debentures, Acceptance of deposits, Appointment of director including
woman Director. (5+1)
 5. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Unfair & Restrictive Trade Practices,
Dispute Redressal Forums – District, State & National Forum, Composition,
Jurisdiction, Powers, Appellate Authority.

Suggested Text books:

1. Business Legislations for Management, M.C. Kuchhal
2. Elements of Mercantile Law, N.D.Kapoor
3. Business and Corporate Laws, Dr. P.C. Tulsian
Suggested Reference Books:
1. Legal Aspects of Business, Ravinder Kumar
2. Business Laws, S. D. Geet
3. Business Laws, S.S. Gulshan
4. Legal Aspects of Business, Akhileshwar Pathak
 [PCC 5] MBA- Management Information Systems
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme:
Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment:T1-20 Marks
Internal Assessment:T2 20Marks
End Semester Assessment:60Marks

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to
 Remembering - Understand principles and practices of MIS and its implication
in the real world
 Interpret new approaches to improve efficiency and efficacy of business
models.
 Understanding - Understand the role, advantages and components of an
Information System.
 Applying- Interpret new approaches to improve efficiency and efficacy of
business models.
 Analyzing -Integrate their learning from functional areas, decision making
process in an organization and role of Information Systems to have a vintage
point in this competitive world.

Unit:1- Basic Concepts of Management Information System

[8Hrs]
Basic Concepts of Management Information System
Role of data and information,
Organization structures, &Systems Approach in Business Processes,
Introduction& categorization to Information Systems, Strategic Information System
Changing Environment and its impact on Business

Unit:2- Types of Information systems – I [8Hrs]

Meaning, Components, Functions and Applications of MIS
Transaction Processing Systems - Management Information Systems - Decision Support
Systems, Digital Dashboards, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning System.
Unit: 3 - Types of Information systems - II [8 hrs]
Meaning, functions and applications of Functional system in Financial, Human
Resource, Marketing, Production and Operations - Enterprise Systems: Business
Process integration - ERP, Supply chain management systems, CRM & Business
Intelligence.

Unit: 4 [8 hrs]
Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems/ Securing Information System
Digital Technology Trends Transforming businesses- : Data Management & Analytics,
and Business Intelligence

Textbook:
1. Kenneth Laudon, Jane Laudon Essentials of Management Information Systems PHI
10th
2. Stephen Haag, Amy Philips Business Driven Technology McGraw Hill
3. W.S. Jawadekar Management Information systems TMH
4. Raymond McLeod and George P. Schell Management Information systems Pearson.
 [PCC 6] MBA- Introduction to Business Analytics
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks each

End Semester Assessment: 60 Marks

Course Outcomes:
CO1 - Understand the fundamental concepts and definitions of business
analytics.
- Recognize the significance of business analytics in modern business
decision-making.
- Comprehend the lifecycle of business analytics from data collection to
decision implementation.
CO2 - Demonstrate proficiency in handling different types of data for analytics
- Utilize descriptive statistics and visualization techniques to extract
meaningful insights
CO3 - Understand the Process of Knowledge Discovery and Mining of Data
- Understand various Analytics Techniques
CO4 - Understand the impact of big data on business analytics.
- Apply machine learning techniques to analyze and derive insights from
big data.
CO5 - Recognize ethical considerations and governance frameworks in
business analytics.
- Understand compliance and privacy issues in the context of business
analytics
CO6 - Explore industry applications of business analytics in various domains.
- Analyze challenges and opportunities associated with implementing
business analytics in real-world scenarios.

Hours
Unit # Contents
L T P
UNIT 1: - Definition and Scope of Business Analytics 3 0
Foundations of Business - Evolution and Significance of Business
Analytics Analytics
- Business Analytics Lifecycle
- Key Terminologies in Business Analytics
UNIT 2: - Data Types and Sources 4 4
Descriptive Analytics - Data Exploration Techniques
- Data Visualization for Business Insights
UNIT 3: - Knowledge Discovery Process 4
Data Modeling - Data mining Models & techniques
Techniques & Analytics - Data Analytics Techniques (Descriptive,
Prescriptive & Predictive)
UNIT 4: - Introduction to Big Data 4 2
Big Data Analytics in - Hadoop and MapReduce for Business
Business Analytics
- NoSQL Databases in Business
- Challenges and Opportunities in Big Data
Analytics
UNIT 5: - Ethical Considerations in Data Analytics 3
Ethics & Governance in - Data Governance Frameworks
Business Analytics - Compliance and Privacy Issues
- Case Studies on Ethical Challenges in
Business Analytics
UNIT 6: - Application of Business Analytics to a Real- 2 4
Capstone Project world Business Problem
[Industry Applications - Project Planning and Execution
and Case Studies] - Presentation and Documentation
- Peer Evaluation and Feedback

Reference Books:
1. "Business Analytics: The Science of Data-Driven Decision Making" by Thomas H.
Davenport
2. "Data Science for Business" by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett
3. "Business Analytics: A Practitioner’s Guide" by S. N. Balakrishnan
Textbooks:
1. "Business Analytics: A Data-Driven Decision Making Approach" by Albright,
Winston, and Zappe
2. "Analytics in a Big Data World: The Essential Guide to Data Science and its
Applications" by Bart Baesens
3. "Python for Data Analysis" by Wes McKinney
 [PEC1] MBA- Presentation Skills
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 2 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks each

End Semester Assessment: 40 Marks

Topics & Hours

Skill 1 how to improve your presentation skills (2 hours)

Skill 2 why are good presentation skills important (1hour)

Skill 3 what skills do you need for a presentation & how to create an engaging
introduction for your presentation (2 hours)

Skill 4 presentation in business communication (2 hours)

Skill 5 role of communication in presentation and speech (2 hours)

Skill 6 storytelling (1hour)

Skill 7 visual aids & body language (2 hours)

Skill 8 wow your audience (3 hours)

Skill 9 handling question & feedback (1 hour)

Skill 10 global managerial competency in presentation (2 hours)

Skill 11 organizing a group presentation & team presentation (2 hours)

Skill 12 facing an unresponsive group & dealing with hostility (1 hour )

Skill 13 cultural differences (1 hour)

Skill 14 presentation skills assessment test (2 hours)

Pedagogy
Classroom lectures
Interactive discussions
Case lets
Presentation practice
Audio & video sessions

Pre-learning
Basic comprehension of English language
Learning Outcomes

● the basics of effective presentations

● the contents of an introduction, well developed main text and emphatic
conclusion that catches the attention
● to influence important decisions
● to attract media and public attention
● to present findings before a committee
● To explain the importance of organizational change

…………………………..
 [PEC 2] MBA- Company Analysis
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 2hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks each

End Semester Assessment: 40 Marks

A) Course Outcomes (Cos)

After studying this course in Company Analysis, students will be able to
CO1: Understand how a company works in day-to-day business life (Blooms Taxonomy:
Comprehension, Lower Order Level)
CO2: Analyze Company’s financial documents (Blooms Taxonomy: Analysis, Higher
Order Level)
CO3: Apply important business and economic concepts in analyzing company’s business
progress (Blooms Taxonomy: Application, Lower Order Level)
CO4: Evaluate company’s business progress over a long period of time by comparing
different periods of time (Blooms Taxonomy: Evaluation, Higher Order Level)
CO5: Create company reports for comparative analysis of company’s progress (Blooms
Taxonomy: Evaluation, Higher Order Level)
CO6: Comprehend how the ESG local and global frameworks of norms are important in
understanding the priority goals of companies (Blooms Taxonomy: Comprehension,
Lower Order Level)
CO7: Know how the contents of this course and methodology adopted would help them
groom themselves for industry placements and lucrative employment (Blooms
Taxonomy: Knowledge, Lower Order Level)
CO8: Solve real life business problems to enhance their overall productivity and
efficiency (Blooms Taxonomy: Apply, Lower Order Level
Unit Unit Description Mode of Teaching Teaching L T P
and Hours
/Sessions
Assessment
1 Meaning and Lecture and Class 2 2 0 0
Scope/Components/Purpose Discussion Sessions
of Company Analysis/EIC
Desk Research
Approach to Company
Analysis/Difference between
Company and Business
Analysis/Steps in Company
analysis Process
2 Factors to consider in Lecture/Group 2 2 0 0
Company Analysis/ Methods Discussion/
of Company
Home Assignment
Analysis/Evaluation and
for Practice
Case Study
3 Tools and Techniques for Lecture / Group 3 1 2 0
Company Analysis/ Financial Presentations (T2)
Statements Analysis/
Company Performance
Analysis : A Broad
Perspective
4 Business Strategy and Case Study 3 3 0 0
Company Analysis/Nature, Approach and
Corporate Level Business Analysis/Teaching
Strategy/ Strategy
Formulation and
Implementation/ Tools and
Techniques of Organization
Analysis/Company Risk
Analysis
5 Company Analysis Report/ Case Study 3 3 0 0
Components to Analyze Approach and
Business Opportunities/How Analysis/Teaching/
to Write It? Steps in
Company Analysis Report
Writing/ Components of
Company Analysis
Report/Importance of
Company Analysis
Report/The ESG Framework
of Company Analysis
6 Tech Industry Analysis: Class Lecture/ 2 2 0 0
Nature and Meaning/Its Class Discussion
Importance for
Companies/Technology
Trends and Company
Performance/Technology
and Data Analysis: Role of
Data analysis in Decision
Making
Total 15 15 0 0
Sessions
(Hours)

C) Recommended Readings
1) Daum, Callie (2020) Business Strategy Essentials, Vibrant Publishers
2) Hampton (2019)150 ESG Cases, Relx India Pvt. Ltd, ISBN-13 ‫‏‬: 7770772080-879‎‎
3) Jones, P. Charles (2007) Investments Analysis and Management, Wiley (Ninth
Edition).
4) Kumar, Ravindar(2011) Legal Aspects of Business, Cengage Learning, ISBN 13:978-81-
315-1405-4
5) Kumar, U.Dinesh(2021) Business Analytics: The Science of Data Driven Decision
Making, Wiley, ISBN-13 ‫‏‬: 8902024587-879‎‎
6) Narasimhan (2016) Financial Statements and Analysis, Cengage India, ISBN
9788131531907
7) Netzley and Snow(2013) Guide to Report Writing, Pearson India, ISBN :
9788131756195
8) Revankar, Sunny(2023), ESG and Sustainable Development,Jec Publication,ISBN-13 ‫‏‬
: 879‎-9357494724
‎
9) Sandhu, J.S. (2021) Business Analysis A-Z, ‎Notion Press, ISBN-13 ‫‏‬: 5492824977-879‎‎

10) Winston and Albright (2015) Business Analytics: Data Analysis and Decision Making,
Cengage, ISBN: 9788131526613

Reference Readings
1) Billion Dollar Valuation (2020), Basic Fundamental Analysis of Companies in India,
Parts 1 to 7.BDV Publications, ASIN ‫‏‬: 0BB5V5B79B‎‎
2) Piramal, Gita (2011), Business Maharajas, Penguin Random House India.
3) Schmidlin, Nicolas (2014), The Art of Company Valuation and Financial Statement
Analysis, Case Studies, John Wiley and Sons.

Note:
There is no single and specific book on “Company Analysis”. Students are supposed
to gather information from various books and websites which will be communicated
to students as and when curriculum progresses.
Dr. Deshpande Atul(2023) has prepared handouts on Company analysis which
students are supposed to refer to.
 [PEC 3] MBA- Internship Project

The detailed note about internship Project will be provided later.

 [PEC 4] MBA- People Management
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 2 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks each

End Semester Assessment: 40 Marks

Pedagogy: Classroom's lecture, tutorials, Group discussion, Seminar, Case studies.

Course outcome: On successful completion of the course, student will demonstrate:

1. Remembering different terms like emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness,
Communication
2. Understanding the Leadership Styles, Conflict Management
3. Applying Ability to explain the need for and importance of People Management.

4. Analyzing Strategies of Conflict Management

5. Evaluating how to manage peer Network and how to manage team.
6. Creating awareness about how to work in a team
Syllabus:

Unit 1: Introduction to People Management & Managing Self

Difference between People Management and Human Resource Management; impact
of individual and organizational factors on people management.
Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness, Executive Presence, Communication .
Unit 2: Managing Peer Networks & Team
Building Peer Networks: Understanding the importance of peer networks in an
organization; being able to influence those on whom you have no authority; challenges
Peer networking and different types of people networking in the workplace.
Unit 3: Assessment & Evaluation, Getting things done
Challenges of getting work done; significance of prioritization and assigning work to
team members.
Key Result Area(KRA) Key Performers indicators(KPI), Objectives and Key Results(OKR),
Competency Management, Potential assessment
Unit 4: Leading Diverse Team
Group leadership: Leadership Styles-Autocratic, Democratic, and Laissez-faire
leadership styles; Characteristics of various types of group leaders, Conflict
Management
Skill Developments Activities:
1. Analyse two cases on any of the above content indicated above.
2. Case studies, Extempore on Communication
3. Role plays
4. Industry Interaction and Observations

Text Books:
1. McShane, Steven L. and Mary Ann Von Glinow, Organizational Behavior: Emerging
Knowledge and Practice for the Real World. McGraw-Hill, latest edition, ISBN: 0-07-
115113-3.
2. Bernardin, H. John and Joyce E. A. Russell. Human Resource Management: An
Experiential
Approach. McGraw-Hill, 6/e. ISBN: 0078029163
3. Argyris, C. (1974). Personality vs. Organization. Organizational Dynamics. Vol. 3. No.
2, Autumn.
4. Blume, B. Baldwin, T. and Ryan, K. (2013). Communication Apprehension. A barrier
to students leadership, adaptability and multicultural appreciation. Academy of
Management Learning & Education, Jun, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p158-172.
5. Colquitt, J.A., LePine, J.A., & Wesson, M.J. (2009) Organizational Behavior: Improving
Performance and Commitment in the Workplace (International edition). New York:
McGraw- Hill.
6. Goleman, D. (1998). Working with Emotional Intelligence. Bantam Books,
7. Greenberg, J. & Baron, R., “Behavior in Organizations,” 10th Ed, Pearson-Prentice
Hall. (2009)
8. Baron R. A. and Byrne D., “Social Psychology”, 10th Ed., Pearson Education, Inc.
(2004)
9. Luthans F., “Organizational Behavior”,10th Ed., McGraw-Hill Companies. (2004)
10. Cameron, K.S., Dutton, J.E.& Quinn, R.E., “Positive Organizational Scholarship,”
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc, San Francisco. (2003
BA Spealisation
 [SEC1 ] MBA- Data Science & Machine Learning
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks each

End Semester Assessment: 60 Marks

Objective:This syllabus provides MBA students with a foundational understanding of

data science and machine learning concepts, emphasizing their practical application in
business analytics.

Course Outcomes:
CO1 - Understand the role of data science and machine learning in business
analytics.
- Recognize the significance of leveraging data for making informed
business decisions.
CO2 - Demonstrate proficiency in collecting and preparing data for business
analytics.
- Apply techniques for cleaning and transforming raw data for effective
analysis.
CO3 - Understand predictive analytics and apply regression models for
business prediction.
- Implement classification techniques for making informed business
decisions
CO4 - Understand prescriptive analytics and decision support systems
CO5 - Understand the impact of big data on business analytics.
- Apply machine learning techniques to analyze and derive insights from
big data.
CO6 - Explore industry applications of business analytics in various domains.
- Analyze challenges and opportunities associated with implementing
business analytics in real-world scenarios.
 Hours
Unit # Contents
L T P
UNIT 1: - Overview of Data Science and Business 2 0
Introduction to Data Analytics
Science and Business - Role of Data in Business Decision Making
Analytics - Introduction to Machine Learning for
Business
UNIT 2: - Types of Data: Structured and Unstructured 2 2
Data Collection and - Data Collection Strategies
Preprocessing - Data Cleaning and Transformation
Techniques
- Handling Missing Data in Business Analytics
UNIT 3: - Introduction to Predictive Modeling 5 3
Predictive Analytics for - Introduction to supervised & unsupervised
Business Decision Learning
Making - Regression Analysis for Business Prediction
- Classification Techniques for Business
Applications
- Model Evaluation Metrics in Business
Analytics
Unit 4: - Decision Trees and Decision Support 3 3
Prescriptive Analytics Systems
and Decision Support - Simulation and Scenario Analysis for
Systems Business Decision Making

UNIT 5: - Introduction to Big Data 4 3

Big Data Analytics in - Hadoop and MapReduce for Business
Business Analytics
- NoSQL Databases in Business
- Machine Learning on Big Data
UNIT 6: - Business Analytics in Marketing, Finance, 1 2
Industry Applications Operations, and HR
and Case Studies - Real-world Applications and Success
Stories
- Challenges and Opportunities in Industry
Applications
Reference Books:
1. "Data Science and Big Data Analytics: Making Data-Driven Decisions in Indian
Business" by EMC Education Services
2. "Business Analytics: A Practitioner’s Guide" by S. N. Balakrishnan
3. Data Science for Business" by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett
4. "Business Analytics: Data Analysis & Decision Making" by S. Christian Albright
and Wayne L. Winston
5. "Python for Data Analysis" by Wes McKinney
Textbooks:
1. "Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow" by
AurélienGéron
2. "An Introduction to Statistical Learning" by Gareth James, Daniela Witten, Trevor
Hastie, and Robert Tibshirani
3. "Machine Learning Yearning" by Andrew Ng (Available online)
4. "Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think" by
Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier
(SEC 2) MBA- APPLIED STATISTICS FOR DECISION MAKING

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Lectures: 3 hrs/week Internal Test 1: T1-20 marks
Internal Test 2: T2-20 marks
End Semester Exam:
60marks

Course Outcomes: The students will be able

• Understand and Produce appropriate graphical and numerical descriptive statistics
for different types of data
• Apply statistical rules and concepts relating to discrete and continuous random
variables to answer questions within a business context with use of spreadsheets
• Evaluate Conduct and interpret a variety of hypothesis tests to aid decision making in
a business context
• Analyse Use simple/multiple regression models to analyse the underlying
relationships between the variables

Unit 1
(5 hrs)
Descriptive statistics, Types of statistics, Data types, Scalar measures, Graphical displays
with use of spreadsheets
Unit 2
( 5 hrs)
Foundations of inferential statistics, Random variable, Univariate distribution functions,
Population measures, Random sample
Unit 3 (7 hrs)
Estimation and confidence intervals, Point Estimation, Binominal, Poisson, and normal
distribution and use of spreadsheets.
Unit 4 (7 hrs)
Testing statistical hypotheses, Statistical hypothesis, Test of hypotheses, testing for
population mean, The P-value in hypothesis testing, Sample hypothesis testing
Unit 5 (6 hrs)
Regression analysis, Correlation, Simple linear regression, multiple regressions, and use
of spreadsheets

Reference Books:
• Gupta SC: “Fundamental of Statistics” 6thEd, Himalaya Publishers House, 2004.
• Sharma JK: “Business Statistics” 2ndEdition Pearson Education, 2007.
• Arora, PN, Arora, Sumeet and Arora, Amit: “Managerial Statistics”, S. Chand, 1stEd.,
2009.
• Bharadwaj, RS: “Business Statistics” , Excel books, 2ndEd, 2008

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(SEEC 3) MBA - Modern Data Management Systems (MDMS)

Teaching-Learning Scheme: Examination Scheme:

Lectures - 3 Hrs./ week Internal Assessment T1 – 20 Marks
Internal Assessment T2 – 20 Marks
Project Presentation – 20 Marks
Semester End Assessment – 40 Marks

Course Outcome (CO):

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

CO Cognitive Ability Course Outcome (CO)

No.

1 Remembering Describe the basic concepts and principles of data

management, data modelling, data warehousing,
data integration, data analytics, and cloud
computing.

2 Understanding Explain the significance of data management in

today’s digital world and describe the role of data
modelling, data warehousing, data integration, data
analytics, and cloud computing in managing data
effectively.

3 Applying Apply the principles of data management to design

 effective data models, implement data warehouses,
integrate data from various sources, perform data
analytics, and utilize cloud computing services.

4 Analyzing Analyze the effectiveness of different data

management strategies and techniques and identify
areas for improvement.

5 Evaluating Evaluate the impact of data management on

business performance and decision-making and
assess the benefits and drawbacks of different data
management technologies and approaches.

6 Creating Create a comprehensive data management plan that

incorporates data modelling, data warehousing,
data integration, data analytics, and cloud
computing to address specific business needs or
challenges.

Unit 1 Introduction to Data Management: (2 Hrs.)

Data, information, and knowledge; Data management definition and scope; Data
management trends and challenges; Data management frameworks and standards

Unit 2 Data Modeling and Relational Databases: (6 Hrs.)

Data modeling concepts and techniques; Entity-relationship model; Relational

database concepts and principles.

Unit 3 Data Warehousing and Data Integration: (8 Hrs.)

Data warehousing concepts and principles; Data warehousing architecture and

 components; Data warehousing design and implementation; Data warehousing
operations and maintenance; Data integration concepts and principles; Data
integration techniques and methods; Data integration challenges and issues

Unit 4 Data Analytics: (8 Hrs.)

Data analytics concepts and principles; Data analytics techniques and methods; Data
analytics tools and platforms.

Unit 5 Cloud Computing: (6 Hrs.)

Cloud computing concepts and principles; Cloud computing service models and
deployment models; Cloud computing advantages and disadvantages; Cloud
computing examples and applications.

Textbooks / Reference books:

1. Data Management and Analysis by Richard T. Watson.

2. Master Data Management and Data Governance by Alex Berson and Larry
Dubov.
3. DAMA-DMBoK, 2nd Edition, by DAMA International.
(SEC 4) MBA- Business Analytics with Python and R Programming

Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme

Lectures: 3 hrs/week Internal Test 1: T1-20 marks
Internal Test 2: T2-20 marks
End Semester Exam:
60marks

Pedagogy: Classroom lectures, tutorials, Group discussions, seminars, Case studies.

Course outcome: On successful completion of the course, the student will
demonstrate:
4. Ability to install and execute Python & R Programming code.

5. Ability to develop problem-solving skills and their implementation through

Python.

6. Ability to explain the Use of Numpy and Pandas for data analysis.

7. Ability to combine various tools and functions of Python and R programming

languages and use them in analytical projects in multiple business domains and
scenarios.

8. Ability to analyzethe data graphically by creating a variety of plots using the

appropriate
Visualization tools of Python and R programming languages.
Syllabus:
Module No. 1: Fundamentals of Python:

Introduction to Python, Downloading and Installing Python, Variables and Types-

mutable and Immutable, Operators and Operands in Python. Expressions and
Statements, Taking input (using raw input () and input ()) and displaying output - print
statement, Comments in Python. Conditional Construct: if - else statement and nested
if – else and Looping Construct: while, for, use of range function in for, Nested loops,
break, continue, pass statement.

Module No. 2: Functions in Python

Built-In Function, invoking built-in functions, Functions from math, random, date& time
module, User Define Function: Defining, invoking functions, passing parameters to
function, Scope of variables, void functions and functions returning values.

Module No. 3:Data Types& Data Structures in Python:

Strings: Creating, initializing and accessing the elements, String operators,String built-in
functions & methods,Lists: creating, initializing and accessing the elements of a list, List
operations, List comprehensions, List functions & methods: len, insert, append,
extend,sort, remove, reverse, pop, Tuples: creating, initializing and accessing the
elements in a tuple;Tuple functions: cmp(), len(), max(), min(), tuple(),Sets: Concept of
Sets, creating, initializing and accessing the elements of sets, Sets
operations,Dictionaries: creating, initializing and accessing the elements in a dictionary,
Traversing, appending, updating and deleting elements, Dictionary functions &
Methods: cmp, len, clear(),get(), has_key(), items(), keys(), update(), values(), File
Handling: Reading and Writing Files, Importing data from spreadsheets, text files.

Module No. 4: Numpy and Pandas:

Introduction to Numpy,Installation of NumPy,creating array, array indexing,array slicing,

array join,arraysplit,array search.
Introduction to Pandas, Installation of
Pandas,Pandasseries,Dataframes,ReadCSV,Analyze data.

Module No. 5: Fundamentals of R

R environment, Downloading and Installing R, Using command line in R, Data types in
R and its appropriate uses, Program Structure in R, Flow Control: For loop, If condition,
While conditions and repeat loop, Debugging tools, File operations in R -Reading from
and Writing to a file, Importing data from spreadsheets, text files.
Module No. 6: Data Visualization using Python and R
Concept of Data Visualization, Popular Data Visualization tools, Using graphical
functions in R for data visualization, Line Plots, Bar Plots, Bar Plots for Population, Pie
chart, histogram, Plotting with base graphics using Python.
Text Books:
1. Business Analytics :The Science of Data-Driven Decision Making, 2ed, U.Dinesh
Kumar, Wiley,ISBN : 978-9354246197
2. Programming with python, A users Book, Michael Dawson, Cengage Learning
3. Learning Python By Mark Lutz,O’Reilly Publication
4. R Programming For Beginners,Dr.DheerajMehotra
5. R for Business Analytics,A Ohri

Reference Books:
1. The analytics revolution: how to improve your business by making analytics
operational in the big data era, Bill Franks. Hoboken: Wiley
2. Statistical data analysis explained: applied environmental statistics with R,
Clemens Reimann. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons
3. Python The Complete Reference by Martin C. Brown, Tata McGraw-Hill
Education
Finance Specialization
 (SEC 1) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & INSTITUTION

Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme

Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment:T1 20Marks
Internal Assessment:T2 20Marks
End Semester Assessment:60Marks

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to
CO1: Understandthe concepts and structure of Indian Financial system
CO2: Understand the operations of Money markets
CO3: Understandthe operations of Capital markets
CO4: Understand the role performed by Banks and NBFCs in Indian Financial system

Unit 1: Introduction to Indian financial system [8hrs]

Financial system in India, Role of financial system in economic development.

Introduction to financial Institutions – Banking – Non Banking Institutions. Role and
Functions of Banks. Introduction to Financial Markets, Functions and Classification.
Money Market, Capital markets, Bond markets, Commodity markets, Money markets,
Derivatives markets, Futures markets, Foreign exchange markets, Crypto currency
market,

Unit 2: Money Market [8hrs]

Participants in Indian Money Market, Money MarketInstruments, Structure of Money

Market, Role of central bank in money market; Players in the Indian Money
Market,The reforms in Indian Money Market.

Unit 3: Capital Market [6hrs]

Components & Functions of Capital Markets, Primary & Secondary Market Operations,
Capital Market Instruments - Preference Shares, Equity Shares, Non-voting Shares,
Convertible Cumulative
Debentures (CCD), Fixed Deposits, Debentures and Bonds, Global Depository receipts,
American Depository receipts, Global Debt Instruments, Role of SEBI in Capital Market.
Unit 4: Banks & NBFCs [8hrs]

Types of Banks & NBFCs: Central Bank, Nationalized & Co Operative Banks,
Regional Rural
Banks, Scheduled Banks, Private Banks & Foreign Banks, Mudra Bank, Small
Finance Banks, Specialized Banks, NBFCs. Types of Banking: Wholesale and Retail
Banking, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Development
Banking.

Textbooks:
1.Indian Financial Services, M Y Khan
2.Marketing of Financial Services, Dr D Guruswamy
3.Capital Markets & Financial Services, Anil Agashe

Reference Books:

1. Financial Services In India, Avadhani,V.A.

2. Risk and Insurance Concepts , P Perriasamy, M Veerasevalam
(SEC 2) MBA – Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
SEnd Semester Assessment: 60 Marks
Course Outcomes:
 Students will be able to understand Fundamentals of investments along with
the analysis and strategies.
 Deeper know-how of market workings; and stock market fundamental along
with risk return tradeoff of an individual investor.
 Illustrate the correct use of tools for financial analysis for investment
purposes.
 Evaluate securities using different valuation models.

Unit 1: Securities and Security Markets (4 Hours)

1. Meaning of investment,
2. Speculation and Gambling,
3. Types of Securities,
4. Risk and Return – Meaning and definition of return, Types of risk, Beta –
Meaning, computation and interpretation

Unit 2: Security Analysis (8 Hours)

1. Factors affecting Equity and Bond Markets,
2. Fundamental Analysis – Introduction to Economic, Company and Industry
analysis, Forecasting Earnings, Efficient Market Hypothesis
3. Technical Analysis – Meaning, Assumption and challenges of technical
analysis, Random walk theory, Charting Tools, Demand and Supply zones,
Moving Averages, Market Indicators, Dow Theory, Elliot Wave Theory,
Chart Patterns, candle sticks.
4. Market Indices
5. Financial Derivatives – Meaning, Definition, Futures and Options, Role in
 Portfolio Management

Unit 3: Security Research and Valuation (8 Hours)

1. Bond Fundamentals – Types of Bonds, Bond Prices and Yields, Bond returns
2. Analysis and Valuation of Bonds – Determinants of Interest rates, Term
structure interest rate theories
3. Capital Assets Pricing Model, Overview and Assumptions, Capital Market,
Theory, Security Market Line and Capital Market Line
4. Equity Research and Valuation - Sources of financial information, industry
analysis, company analysis, valuation of equity shares.

Unit 4: Portfolio Management (8

Hours)
1. Portfolio Theory - Construction and analysis, portfolio optimization,
portfolio performance measurement.
2. Efficient Market Hypothesis
3. Markowitz‘s Model
4. CAPM theory – Assumptions, CAPM Model, Capital Market Line (CML)
5. Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) – Assumptions, APT model, AP equation
6. Factors affecting return – APT and CAPM.

Textbooks:
Prasanna Chandra: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
Donald E Fischer, Roland J Jordan: Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.
Reference Books:
Steven Achelis: Technical Analysis.
John Murphy: Technical Analysis of Financial Markets.
V. A. Avadhani, Investment and Securities Market in India,
John C Hull, Introduction to Futures and Options
[SEC 3] MBA - CORPORATE FINANCE
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme
Lectures: 3 hrs /week Internal Assessment: T1 20 Marks
Internal Assessment: T2 20 Marks
End Semester Assessment: 60 Marks
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to
Co203.1 Remembering The key terms associated with financial statements
of companies.
Co203.2 Understanding Cost of capital and analyze its relationship with risk
and return.
Co203.3 Evaluating The impact of Financing and Dividend decisions on
value of the enterprise.
Co203.4 Creating Analyze, interpret and strategize the short term
financing.

Unit 1: (5 Hours)
Corporate Finance, The Goal of Financial Management, Role of Financial
Management in Strategic Decision Making, The agency problem, and control of
the corporation
Unit 2: (8 Hours)
The cost of capital, estimating the cost of equity capital with CAPM, Estimation of
Beta, Determinants of Beta, Cost of capital for divisions, projects and fixed income
securities, The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
Unit 3: (8 Hours)
Capital Structure: Financing decisions and impact on Value, Efficient capital
markets, types of efficiency, Financial Leverage and firm value, MM approach,
Pecking-Order theory.
Dividend Policy: Dividend pay-outs, Theories on Irrelevance of dividend policy and
relevance of dividend policy, the clientele effect.
Unit 4: (7 Hours)
Current Asset Management: Cash Management, Credit Management, Inventory
Management, Short-term financing decisions.
Textbooks:
Khan, M.Y & Jain, P.K.: Financial Management; Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Chandra, Prasanna: Financial Management; Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
Rustagi R.P; Advanced Financial Management Theory, Concepts and Problems,
Taxmann Publication Pvt. Ltd.
Reference Books:
Kishore Ravi, M: Financial Management; Taxmann Publications.
Ross, Westerfield, Kakani: Corporate Finance; Mc Graw Hill Publications.
 [SEC 4 ] Social banking & Micro Finance
Teaching Learning Scheme Examination Scheme:
Lectures: 2hrs /week Internal Assessment:T1- 20Marks
Internal Assessment:T2 20Marks
End Semester Assessment:60Marks

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to
 REMEMBERING DEFINE the key concepts of Social banking &Microfinance
and other terms associated with it.
 Understanding the relevance of social banking, Microfinance and howits
work towards rural development & growth
 Analyzing -Integrate their learning from functional areas, of social
bankigand role of Micro Finance to have a vintage point in this competitive
world.
 APPLYING IDENTIFY Micro Finance Models and their contribution towards,
economic growth, poverty elimination, women empowerment and gender
equality.

 Unit:1- Basic Concepts of Social Banking and Micro finance.

Background, Concept, Fundamentals of Social Banking Microfinance,
Characteristics of Micro
Finance, Microfinance & Banking, The Grameen Bank, Microfinance &Micro
Credit, Microfinance,1. NGOs, Channels of Microfinance, Microfinance & Rural
Development- Role of MFIs and Rural credit, Types ofrural Credit Poverty
Microfinance and Economic Well-being ,Microfinance& Women
[8Hrs]

Unit:2-Micro Finance Models [8Hrs]

2.Microfinance Lending Models and its Financial & other Products: Microfinance
Delivery Models and Banks,LinkagesProgramme MFI Group Lending Model, MFI
Individual Lending Model, MFI Loan Products & RelatedIssues, MFI Savings&
Saving Products, MFI Micro insurance.
 Unit:3–Social banking as an instrument for financial inclusion [8 hrs]
Schemes of Social Banking, Approaches in Social Banking, Financial Inclusion &
Social Banking, Social Banking Ecosystem

Unit: 4 -Issues, Trends in Social Banking [8 hrs]

Emerging issues in social Banking, Recent Trends in Social Banking & Sustainable
Development, Role of Technology in Microfinance and Social Banking

Textbook:

1. Social Banking and Social Finance - by Benedikter, Roland

2. Social Banks and the Future of Sustainable Finance- Olaf Weber.
3. Microfinance in India by K G Karmakar, March 2008Sage Publication
Private Ltd.
4. Rural Economy of India – Vikas publishing House Ltd. – New Delhi-110014,
1990
5. Vasant Desai- A Study of Rural Economy
6. . S.K.Mistra&V.K.Puri – Indian Economy- Himalaya Publishing House,
Mumbai- 400004, 2008.