Program Project Report (PPR)

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KATTANKULATHUR
KANCHEEPURAM DISTRICT – 603203.
 Index

S. No Content
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The scope of Specializations:
1.2 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
1.3 Teaching Pedagogy
1.4 Academic Counselling
1.5 Student Support Services
2 PROGRAMME EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
3 RELEVANCE OF THE PROGRAMME WITH HEI’S
MISSION AND GOALS
4 NATURE OF PROSPECTIVE TARGET GROUP OF
LEARNERS
5 APPROPRIATENESS OF PROGRAMME TO ACQUIRE
SPECIFIC SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
6 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
6.1 Delivery Methodology:
6.2 Printed and Digital Material:
6.3 Audio and visual Lessons:
6.4 Personal Contact Programme (PCP):
6.5 E- Learning Portal:
7 STRUCTURE OF MBA PROGRAMME
7.1 Medium of Instruction:
7.2 Commencement of academic activities
7.3 Registration and Enrolment for Courses
7.4 Curriculum
7.5 Learning Assessment Procedure
8 LIBRARY RESOURCES
9 COST ESTIMATE OF THE PROGRAM
10 QUALITY ASSURANCE MECHANISM
10.1 Program outcomes
 1. INTRODUCTION
The Master of Business Management (M.B.A.) in SRM Institute of Science and
Technology – Distance Education Directorate aims to provide professional
education in managerial skills. Further it aims to give training in numerous
aspects of commercial knowledge to equip the students with conceptual and
analytical skills to foster positive attitudes which are essential for their
development into competent and effective management professionals or
entrepreneurs. It aims to provide a strong foundation in the field of Management
along with specialization in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management
and Business Analytics. The course is meant for students who are passionate
about management subjects. In order to achieve these objectives SRM institute of
Science and Technology developed a curriculum of M.B.A. to meet these
challenges.
The M.B.A. course is aimed to provide advanced knowledge in business
concentrating on Internal, external and societal changes in the field of Business
management and technology. The advancement of business knowledge would
contribute positively towards the betterment of the society or to take up
consultancy to help business unit’s leverage on better managerial decisions. MBA
Degree Programme is offered to train students with Professional management
practices in all the functional areas that are essential for effective sustainable and
holistic development of individuals and organisations. It is offered with the
following wide array of specializations to help students acquire a market relevant
combination of skills and knowledge:

1. MBA (Marketing)
2. MBA (Finance)
3. MBA (Human Resource Management)
4. MBA (Business Analytics)

1.1 The scope of Specializations:

 Marketing: Prepare candidates to meet the diverse set of marketing
challenges in the current competitive business environment with the focus
of overseeing international marketing and business operations
 Finance: Strengthen the knowledge of candidates in various fields of
finance such as investment management, international finance, insurance,
banking and corporate finance and services.
 Human Resource (HR): Impart knowledge and training in managing the
employees of the organization and develop company’s culture to
motivate talented workforce.
  Business Analytics: Business analytics has a wide range of application and
usages. It can be used for descriptive analysis in which data is utilized to
understand past and present situation. This kind of descriptive analysis is
used to asses’ current market position of the company and effectiveness of
previous business decision.

1.2 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

M.B.A. Course, students have career Opportunities in various wide array of
fields such as:
 All types of businesses in private sector, public sector and not-
for-profit organizations
 Teaching
1.3 Teaching Pedagogy
 Lectures
 Seminars, Guest Lectures and Workshops
 Web based Learning
 Experiential Training Programmes
 Case Studies and Presentations
 Group Discussions

1.4 Academic Counselling

In order to provide academic assistance to students, different levels of

Counselling /attention will be provided by three types of coordinators viz.,

1. Academic coordinator
2. Programme coordinator
3. Course coordinator as per the UGC stipulations.

1.5 Student Support Services

 Counseling sessions will be provided to students to choose the courses
of their interest and plan their courses of study for career advancement.
 Personal Contact Programme (PCP) / Face-to-Face Counseling will be
held in eachsemester as part of student support services. This would help
the students to interact with experts in the course and clarify doubts.
However, attendance is not mandatory.
 E-Learning portal for distance education students will be a medium for
the dissemination of knowledge, skill enrichment, assist in examination
preparation, exchange of experience and collaborative participation.
2. PROGRAMME EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
M.B.A. programme is designed for students who aspire to become a holistic
Business professional, concentrating on functional management expertise. To be
a business leaders and managers of the future, the curriculum should concentrate
on multi disciplines. The programme aims to impart necessary knowledge, skills
and self-confidence to assist in effective and successful management, within
constantly changing and highly competitive national and international business
environments.

The specific objectives of the programme are as follows:

 Graduates will be business leaders and managers with leadership and
problem-solving skills for global business.
 Graduates will drive entrepreneurship initiatives either on their own
or within other organizations where they are employed.
 Graduates will have innovation skills and drive the businesses
through multifaceted skills.
 Graduates will provide advancement of conceptual and practical
knowledge in the field of business management to contribute to
nation building while upholding ethical practices.

3. RELEVANCE OF THE PROGRAMME WITH HEI’S MISSION AND

GOALS
One of the fundamental aims of education is providing opportunities for learners
at all level. The M.B.A. programme offered at SRM Institute of science and
Technology is to attract and build the employable graduates to the people who
are not in a position to continue their education in a regular mode by means of
more rewarding and inspiring environment thereby fostering freedom,
empowerment, creativity and innovation through advanced technology more
particularly in Distance mode also. The M.B.A. programme would help them to
transform the individual into intellectually competent human resources which
could help the upliftment of the nation. The distance mode of education is
effective in imparting quality education through flexi-timings.
 4. Nature of prospective target group of learners
Graduates and Working Professionals who are passionate in leadership roles.
We also target the learners form special target group for Directorate of
Distance Education. The special target group includes (PWD, Transgender,
Defence paramilitary forces and prison inmates etc.,

5. Appropriateness of programme to acquire specific skills and

competence:
Both theoretical and practical aspects of businesses are covered in order to
provide
 conceptual knowledge,
 logical reasoning ability
 and analytical skills
in the domain of business. In addition, the students are provided with practical
application of the concepts taught during the course to develop managerial and
entrepreneurial skills necessary to venture into the corporate sector. Further, it
facilitates an all-round development of the student by sensitizing towards the
ethical and social needs of the society.

To improve their business analytics skills regular sessions on numerical

analysis tools using computer software like Microsoft Excel, IBM SPSS,R,
Quantitative Techniques and Logical Reasoning, Case study analysis, Analysis
of Current Business and Economics, Managerial Communication etc. as part of
curriculum for students’ professional and personal development.

6. Instructional Design:
The institution adopts outcome-based approach which ensures effective
learning experiences of students through mapping modularized course
outcomes and assessment. The program is designed with flexible micro
learning methodology to ease the learner engagement. The course content
 are designed with learner-centric approach, creative study pattern and
experimental examples to provide experiential learning Both internal and
industrial experts are involved in preparation of curriculum and course
content. The curriculum is reviewed by set of experts, quality assurance
team and Board of Studies (BoS) and approved by Academic Council.

6.1 Delivery Methodology:

Delivery methodology in SRM IST Distance learning programs is unique in many

aspects. The distinct mode of imparting education at SRM IST relies on
technology to take its academic programs to the doorsteps of learners far and
wide. The system is more learner-oriented and the learner has to be an active
participant in the learning process. It combines the features of conventional
wisdom and the benefits of technology – driven techniques. A multi-channel
approach is followed in knowledge acquisition.

It comprises of the following support services:

 Self-learning material
 Assignments, Projects and Case studies with real time exposure
 Digital library resources
 Study material provided online
 Webinars of some periodicity
 Access to recorded lectures online and teachers who guide and
support learners
 Study groups and online discussion forums
 Week-end or online orientation sessions
 Social Media groups for exchange of information and peer
group interaction.
 6.2 Printed and Digital Material:
The Self Learning Materials in printed form shall be provided. The Self
Learning Material (SLM) shall be sent by registered post. The university shall
not be responsible for loss or delay by the postal department. Soft copies of Self
Learning Material (E-SLM) are also being provided to the learners through
University’s website at web link;

6.3 Audio and visual Lessons:

The audio and video lessons are supplementary material for the enhancement
of understanding of the subject. They will be used during counselling sessions
at respective Learner Support Centres. A large repository of audio-visual
educational programmes has already been prepared by the Media Centre and
new lessons are regularly produced and uploaded. The Classes are recorded and
have been uploaded in the HEI website. Further students can also access the
video lessons available on YouTube Channel.

6.4 Personal Contact Programme (PCP):

Personal Contact Programme (PCP) will be conducted either through Online

(LMS) / Face-to-Face Counselling will be held in each semester as part of
student support services. This would help the students to interact with experts
in the course and clarify doubts. However, attendance is not mandatory.

6.5 E- Learning Portal:

E-Learning portal for distance education students will be a medium for the
dissemination of knowledge, skill enrichment, assist in examination
preparation, exchange of experience and collaborative participation.
7. STRUCTURE OF MBA PROGRAMME

7.1 Medium of Instruction:

The medium of instruction, examination and Project report will be English.

7.2 Commencement of academic activities

The academic year in the month of July and for the calendar year in the month
of February

7.3 Registration and Enrolment for Courses

 The process of signing up for courses is called registering. Students are

enrolled after they pay the prescribed fees. For a student to undergo
courses he/shehas to complete both registration and enrolment.
 Students can enrol after paying the prescribed fees for the semester.
Registration and enrolment will be controlled by the office of the
Directorate of Distance Education. For a student to pursue courses
he/she has to complete both registration and enrolment for the courses
every semester.
 If a student fails to register in any particular year with in the stipulated
time, his / her registration will be cancelled for that semester. The
candidate will be permitted to continue the study in a subsequent
semester with proper prescribed fees governed by Directorate of
Distance Education
 Registration for any course will be done under the supervision of
Director (Distance Education)
 For the first semester, registration process shall be completed within a
week after the confirmation of Admission.
 The student has to re-register at the beginning of each semester, from
the second semester onwards, by paying the prescribed fees.
 Late registration will be permitted with a fine, decided from time to time
 by the directorate of Distance Education.
 Students shall be permitted to proceed from, the first semester up to final
semester irrespective of their failures in any of the courses in the
examinations conducted in previous semesters.
 The registration form contains the course number, course name and
number of credits.
 Students must select any one Functional elective Finance / Marketing /
Human Resource Management (each comprising five courses) at the
beginning of Third semester and select any Two Non-Functional
elective courses during beginning of Fourth semester admission for the
programme. The electives / specialization chosen by the students from
the curriculum shall be operational course to a minimum number of
students registered, fixed by the Directorate of Distance Education. The
University reserves the right to offer / cancel any course and
specializations.

7.4 CURRICULUM

SEMESTER I

Course L T P C
Course Title
Code
MBAD2111 Managerial (Micro) Economics 4 2 0 5
Legal and Business Environment
MBAD2112 4 2 0 5
(Micro and Macro)
Financial Reporting, Statement and
MBAD2113 4 2 0 5
Analysis
MBAD2114 Marketing Management 4 2 0 5
MBAD2115 Operations Management 4 2 0 5
Total Credits 20 10 0 25
SEMESTER II

Course L T P C
Course Title
Code
MBAD2121 Marketing Research 4 2 0 5
MBAD2122 Corporate Finance 4 2 0 5
MBAD2123 Quantitative Techniques 4 2 0 5
MBAD2124 Corporate Strategy 4 2 0 5
MBAD2125 Human Resources Management 4 2 0 5
Total Credits 20 10 0 25

SEMESTER III
[Student Must Choose Any One of the FOUR Streams]

STREAM I
FINANCE (FUNCTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Course
Course Title L T P C
Code
Investment Analysis and Portfolio
MBFD2131 4 2 0 5
Management
MBFD2132 International Finance 4 2 0 5
MBFD2133 Financial Markets and Services 4 2 0 5
Managing Banks and Financial
MBFD2134 4 2 0 5
Institutions
MBFD2135 Taxation 4 2 0 5
Total Credits 20 10 0 25

Semester III
STREAM II
MARKETING (FUNCTIONAL ELECTIVE)

Course
Course Title L T P C
Code
MBMD2131 Product and Brand Management 4 2 0 5
MBMD2132 Consumer Behaviour 4 2 0 5
MBMD2133 Services Marketing 4 2 0 5
MBMD2134 International Marketing 4 2 0 5
Digital and Social Media
MBMD2135 4 2 0 5
Marketing
Total Credits 20 10 0 25
 Semester III
STREAM III
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (FUNCTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Course
Course Title L T P C
Code
MBHD2131 Leadership 4 2 0 5
MBHD2132 Employee Relations 4 2 0 5
Manpower planning,
MBHD2133 4 2 0 5
Recruitment, and Selection
Performance Management
MBHD2134 4 2 0 5
Systems
MBHD2135 International HRM 4 2 0 5
Total Credits 20 10 0 25

STREAM IV
BUSINESS ANALYTICS (FUNCTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Course
Course Title L T P C
Code
Introduction to Business
MBBD2131 4 2 0 5
Analytics
MBBD2132 Data Visualization for Managers 3 2 2 5
MBBD2133 Business Forecasting 3 2 2 5
Managing Digital Innovation and
MBBD2134 4 2 0 5
Transformation
MBBD2135 E-Commerce and Digital Markets 4 2 0 5
Total Credits 18 10 4 25

SEMESTER IV
[Student Must Choose Any One of the FOUR Streams
Corresponding to Stream chosen in Semester III]

SEMESTER IV
FINANCE(STREAM – I) ( NON FUNCTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Course
Course Title L T P C
Code
MBAD2141 Research Methods in Business 4 2 0 5
MBPD2141 Main Project 0 6 18 12
Venture Valuation and
MBFD2141 4 2 0 5
Accounting
Student Must choose any one of the following Subjects
Project Budgeting and Cost
MBFD2142
Management 4 2 0 5
MBFD2143 Behavioural Finance
Total Credits 12 12 18 27
 SEMESTER IV
MARKETING (STREAM – II)( NON FUNCTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Course
Course Title L T P C
Code
MBAD2141 Research Methods in Business 4 2 0 5
MBPD2141 Main Project 0 6 18 12
MBMD2141 E- Retailing 4 2 0 5
Student Must choose any one of the following Subjects
MBMD2142 Social Entrepreneurship
Integrated Marketing 4 2 0 5
MBMD2143
Communication
Total Credits 12 12 18 27

SEMESTER IV
Human Resources Management (STREAM – III)
( NON FUNCTIONAL ELECTIVE)
Course
Course Title L T P C
Code
MBAD2141 Research Methods in Business 4 2 0 5
MBPD2141 Main Project 0 6 18 12
Innovation Technology and
MBHD2141 4 2 0 5
Management
Student Must choose any one of the following Subjects
Project Closure , Ethics and
MBHD2142
Digital Management 4 2 0 5
MBHD2143 Industrial Psychology
Total Credits 12 12 18 27

SEMESTER IV
BUSINESS ANALYTICS ( Stream- IV) ( NON FUNCTIONAL
ELECTIVE)
Course
Course Title L T P C
Code
MBAD2141 Research Methods in Business 4 2 0 5
MBPD2141 Main Project 0 6 18 12
MBBD2141 Business Data Mining 4 2 0 5
Student Must choose any one of the following Subjects
MBBD2142 Data Sciences Using R
3 2 2 5
MBBD2143 Marketing Analytics
Total Credits 11 12 20 27
Note: Credit : L: 1 = 1, T:2 = 1, P:2 = 1

TOTAL OVERALL CREDIT 102

 7.5 Learning Assessment Procedure

Academic counselor except in the case of project work where an external

examinermay be nominated.
The student’s performance in each course, in general, is evaluated based on in
semester continuous assessment (internal assessment) and end-semester
examination.
An in-semester continuous assessment (also known as internal assessment) is
spread through the duration of course and is done by the concerned Programme
coordinator of the course.

The various assessment components are as follows:

 Assignments
 MCQ based quizzes
 Presentations
 Projects
 Field survey
 Seminars
 Group discussions/activities, etc

The end-semester examination shall have assessment from the following perspective
with respect to all courses:
1. Evaluation with respect to knowledge
2. Evaluation with respect to Understanding
3. Evaluation with respect to skill
4. Evaluation with respect to Applications
5. Higher Order Thinking Skills

The assessment method of theory and practical courses is further detailed

below:
(a).Theory courses - Course without any practical component

Assessment
tool Marks Remarks
It will be in the form of Descriptive
Assignment - 1 15 Question and Answers, Case study with
solution, presentation of a topic,
presentation of field visit reports, Mini
projects, MCQ based quizzes, in house
seminars as directed by the concerned
Assignment - 2 15 Programme coordinator of the course.
Further, Mini projects comprises
 Individual project to be submitted by the
Total in- 30 student and presentation/Viva-voce
semester supervised by the concerned Academic
assessment coordinator of the course
End semester
70
Examination Duration – 3 hours
Total 100

(b).Theory courses - Course with practical component

Assessment
tool Marks Remarks
It will be in the form of Descriptive
Assignment - 1 15 Question and Answers, Case study with
solution, presentation of a topic,
presentation of field visit reports, Mini
projects, MCQ based quizzes, in house
seminars as directed by the concerned
Assignment - 2 15 Programme coordinator of the course.
Further, Mini projects comprises
Individual project to be submitted by the
student and presentation/Viva-voce
Total in- 30 supervised by the concerned Academic
semester coordinator of the course
assessment
End semester
Examination- 40 Descriptive type theory questions to be
Theory answered as per program courses
Assessment components:
Carrying out Every experiment will carry marks for
laboratory 20 Observation, Collection of Data,
workand Analysis,Interpretation, Inference and
submissionof prompt
record submission of Record of Work done.
10 Marks for Viva
Total End
semester 70 Duration – 3 hours
Examination
Total 100
(C) Courses with only practical componentLaboratory courses

Assessment
Marks Remarks
tool
Assessment components:
Carrying out Every experiment will carry marks for
laboratory 20 Observation, Collection of Data,
work and Analysis, Interpretation, Inference and
submission of prompt submission of Record of Work
record done.
10 Marks for Viva
Total in-
semester 30
assessment
The nature of the end semester
examination shall be informed to the
students at the commencement of the
End semester course. The end semester examination
examination 70 will be conducted only after the last
working day of the semester. The
student has to appear for the end
semester examination and “Ab” grade
will be awarded for non-appearance.

FINAL PROJECT EVALUATION:

MBA Final Projects (MBPD1947) should be socially relevant and industry
focusedones. Students are expected to incorporate the compliance regarding
insurance, legal and other statutory issues pertaining to the particular industry
/ organization. Project has to be done by every individual student in the final
semester. On the completion of Project work the student will submit a project
report which will be evaluated by duly appointed internal examiner and external
examiner.
The evaluation of the Project is done in two phases aggregating to marks 100
on the basis of criteria stipulated by the DDE. In Phase I, 30 marks awarded by
internal faculty members. In Phase II, the balance 70 mark is awarded by way
of Project Viva, evaluated by External Expert along with an internal faculty
member.
 Review of Report Dissertation & Viva voce
Compone Marks Component Marks
nt
First
15 Presentation 10
Review
Analysis 20
Second
15 Finding and Conclusion 20
Review
Viva voce 20
Total 30 70

Whenever there is a deviation from procedures stated under R.10.3, as

warranted by the unique nature of the course, the same will be specified by the
concerned Academic Coordinator and approved by the Director of Distance
Education.
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION
 Change of examination centre will not be permitted
 Registration for University Examinations is mandatory for all courses
including arrear papers.
 The end semester examinations will ordinarily be conducted for
academic year students during October to December in the odd semester
and even semester for calendar year students whereas during March to
May in the even semester for the academic year students and odd
semester for calendar year students.
 The End Semester Examination will be conducted at the end of each
semester.
 A student should have appeared for the end-semester examination of the
prescribed course of study to become eligible for the award of the grade
in that course.
EVALUATION
 The Evaluation process has been developed based on objective and
scientific guidelines with due importance to continuous Internal
Assessments and Term End Examinations. This is to ensure that the
learners get a fair chance of proving their mettle in different platforms of
evaluation.
 The complete academic performance of a student is evaluated by Internal /
External Examinations
 The student performance in each course, in general, is evaluated based on
in- semester assessment and end semester examination
 The maximum marks for any course will be 100 comprising of 30 marks
for Internal Assessment and 70 marks for the end semester examinations.
EVALUATION RATIO:

Internal End Semester Examination

Courses
Assessment Theory Practical
Theory without
30 Marks 70 Marks --
Practical
Theory cum
30 Marks 40 Marks 30 Marks
Practical
Practical Courses 30 Marks --- 70 Marks
The Internal Assessment is based on submission of assignments / case studies
/ Quiz/ multiple choice questions / Problem based solutions/ Practical Exercises
Wherever applicable
The in-semester assessment method is further detailed below:

Course Details Assessment Tools Marks

assignments / case studies / Quiz / multiple

15
Course with choice questions / Problem based solutions - Marks
Theorycomponent I
only
assignments / case studies / Quiz / multiple
15
choice questions / Problem based solutions - Marks
II
Theory with Practical exercises -1(Theory –
15
Course with 10 Marks
Theorycum Marks & Practical 5 Marks)
practical
Theory with Practical exercises -2(Theory –
15
10 Marks
Marks & Practical 5Marks)
Practical exercises -1 10
Courses with
Marks
Practical
Practical exercises -2 10
Marks
Practical exercises -3 10
Marks

Evaluation of the Project work is based on the Project Review Report

submission (30 Marks) and Viva-Voce Examination (70 Marks) conducted by
University.
EVALUATION RATIO:

Review of Report Dissertation and viva voce

Component Marks Component Marks
Review 1 15 Presentation 10
Review 2 15 Analysis 20
Finding & Conclusion 20
Viva Voce 20
Total 30 Total 70

Passing Requirements
A student who secures not less than 50 % of total marks prescribed for any
course with a minimum of 50 % marks prescribed for the end semester
examination shall be declared to have passed in the examination for that course.

COURSE WISE GRADING OF STUDENTS

Letter Grades and Grade Points (GP) Based on the aggregate of
marks obtained through internal assessment and external assessment, each
student is awarded a final letter grade at the end of the semester, in each Course.
The letter grades and the corresponding grade points, as recommended by
UGC, are as follows:
Letter Grade Grade Normalized Mark
Points Range
O
10 91-100
(Outstanding)
A+
9 81-90
(Excellent)
A (Very
8 71-80
Good)
B+ (Good) 7 61-70
B(Above
6 56-60
Average)
C (Average) 5 50-55
F (Fail) <50 Failure due to
0
insufficient marks in
the course
Ab(Absent) Failure due to non-appearance
0
in
examination
 A student is considered to have successfully completed a course and earned the
credits if he / she secured a letter grade other than “F” or “Ab” in that course.
A letter grade F or Ab in any course implies a failure in that course.
A course successfully completed cannot be repeated
Procedure in the event of failure / absent
a. If a student fail / absent in a particular course, he/she may appear for the
university examination in that course in subsequent semesters and obtain
pass marks. However, the internal assessment marks obtained by the
student in the first attempt shall be retained and considered valid for all
subsequent attempts.
b. If a course has theory and practical components combined, then the
student shall appear in the end-semester examination for both theory and
practical components duly.
c. If a student has not registered or fails to register for any end semester
examinations he will be permitted to register and appear for the same in
the subsequent end semesters with prescribed fees.
RE-VIEW OF ANSWER SCRIPTS / SINGLE VALUATION
In case any student feels aggrieved on the final outcome of the assessment in
any course, the student shall apply to the Controller of Examinations, along
with the prescribed fee, for the review of end semester examination answer
script, within the stipulated time after the announcement of the results of the
examinations. The Controller of Examinations shall facilitate the review of the
answer script jointly tobe carried out by the student and the faculty detailed for
this purpose. If any discrepancy is noticed during review the same shall be
rectified and the originally awarded grade accordingly amended.

RE-APPEARING FOR EXAMINATION

 Students who have secured ‘F’(Fail) / ‘Ab’ (Absent) grade in a particular

course can reappear when the end semester examination for that course
is again conducted provided they satisfy eligibility conditions on or
before the maximum duration of the course

 If a student obtains “F” grade or “Ab” grade in a course for which only
internal assessment is applicable as per the regulations at the time of
admission of the student.(Ref.R.12.7)

 If a course has both theory and practical component, then the student
shall appear in the end semester examinations of both the theory and
practical components.

 For project work, if a student gets a ‘F’ or ‘Ab’ grade he/she should
 register again for course, earn marks for reviews and project report as
applicable and then appear for the final viva. Under this circumstances
the student shall choose a new project topic (other than the one he/she
had been associated with earlier) under the guidance of the allotted
faculty member. Internal assessment is applicable as per R.12.7.1

 All applicable fees charged for the purpose of examination will apply
for re‐appearance courses as well.
AWARD OF LETTER GRADE
All assessment of course will be done on absolute marks basis. However for
the purpose of the reporting the performance of a student, letter grades, each
carrying certain points, will be awarded as per the range of total marks (out of
100) obtainedby the student (Ref: R.14.1)
GRADE SHEET
The Grade card / sheet issued by the controller of Examinations to each
student,after the announcement of the results will contain the following
a. The credit of the each course
b. Letter grade obtained in each course
c. Total number of credits earned by the student upto end of that
semester ineach of the course categories
d. The CGPA of all the courses taken from the First semester onwards
COMPUTATION OF SEMESTER GRADE POINT
AVERAGE(SGPA) AND CUMULATIVE
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)
(i) The SGPA will be calculated according to the formula

Where Ci= credit for the ith course, (GP)i =the grade point obtained for
the ithcourse , n= total number of courses and the sum is over all the
courses taken
in that semester, including those in which the student has secured and
Ab grades.
(ii) For the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) following formula is
used:

Where Si = Sum of credits in ith semester, (SGPA) =Semester Grade

 Point Average earned in ith semester rand r = number of semesters and
the sum is over all the semesters under consideration.
(iii) The SGPA and CGPA shall be rounded off to 2 decimal points and
reported in the transcripts

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

When a student is found responsible for a violation of the DDE SRMIST code
of conduct pertaining to academic dishonesty Malpractice in Examinations),
the Office of Controller of Examinations will initiate action based on the pre-
approvedprocedures. Appropriate penalty or punishment will be awarded to the
student andcommunication sent to Director of Distance Education.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE
A Student shall be declared to be eligible for the award of the Degree provided
if,
i. The student has successfully completed the course requirements and
has passed all the prescribed examinations in all the Four semesters
within the maximum duration
ii. No disciplinary action is pending against him/her.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE DEGREE AWARD
Class / Distinction will be awarded to the students after they successfully
complete the Programme as per the norms stipulated in the following
table:

Category CGPA Class /

Distinction
Students who ≥ 8.0
First Class with
successfully (without “F” (or) “Ab” in any Distinction
completed the Post semester)
Graduate ≥ 8.0
Programme within (without F (or) Ab in any
First Class
the time duration semester but obtained pass
grade “O” to “C”
of 4 Semesters subsequently )
≥6.0&< 8.0 First Class
≥ 5.5 &<6.0 Second Class
≥ 5.0 &< 5.5 Third Class
Students who
≥ 6.0 First Class
cannot complete
the Post Graduate
 ≥ 5.5 &<6.0 Second Class
Programme in 4

Semesters but
complete it
≥ 5.0 &< 5.5 Third Class
successfully within
the time duration
of 5 Semesters
Students who
≥ 5.5 Second Class
cannot complete
the Post Graduate

Programme in 5
Semesters but
complete it ≥ 5.0 &< 5.5 Third Class
successfully within
the time duration
of 8 Semesters
REVALUATION
There is no revaluation for MBA programme
REVISION OF REGULATION AND CURRICULUM
The University may from time to time revise, amend or change the
regulations, scheme of examinations and syllabi as found necessary.
PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER

a) Pattern of Question Paper (Theory)

The question paper for all theory courses consists of three parts
namelyPART-A , PART-B and PART-C.

PART-A consists of 10 questions. All questions to be answered, each

question carries 2 marks. Answer should not exceed 30 words for each
questions.

Part-B consists of 10 marks questions of either or pattern for each unit

(5 Units). Answer should not exceed 150 words for each questions

Part-C consists of 2 case studies comprising 15 marks for each case

studies.Structure of case study questions given below:
Q a: Answer should not exceed 150 words (10 Marks)
Q b: Answer should not exceed 75 words (5 Marks)
8. Library Resources:

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM

University) has an excellent library for the benefit of students, faculties and
researchers. As one of the best-established libraries according to International
Standards, the University Library has a large collection of books covering
various branches of Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences
and Science and Humanities and its related fields.

The library is located in the 15-Storey University Administrative Block,

and isspread over Ground + 3 floors of 1.50 Lakh sft area. The library
building is
 Fully air- conditioned and automated with RFID (Radio
FrequencyIdentification) technology
 Well protected with fire alarms and CCTV security systems
 Equipped with reading halls in all the floors, with reference
collection
Collections

Books: The resource center has136859 volumes of books consisting of

59419 titles. The collection also includes 1550 handbooks & 200
encyclopedias.
Periodicals: The resource centre subscribes 188 National and 32
International periodicals.
Back volumes: There are about 4105 back volumes.
Project reports: 8235 above project thesis
Standards: 781 standards that include BIS, ISA & IEEE

9. Cost estimate of the program:

Minimum Duration: 2 Years

Maximum Duration: 4 Years

(Depends on the program chosen by the candidate).

Per Semester: Rs. 15,000/-

Whole Year: Rs.30,000/-

2 Years: Rs.60,000/-
10 . Quality Assurance Mechanism:

SRM Institute of Science has a well-established quality management

systemin the form of Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA). There is
a well- defined academic audit process. Its main functions are

OBJECTIVES:

The Centre for Internal Quality Assurance has been created as a part of
quality control measures enshrined in ODL Regulations, 2017. There are
several exercises in the field of distance education which require a separate set
of quality parameters which may vary from the on campus programmes for
which the IQAC is the nodal agency. The activities in ODL include highly
flexible delivery systems and need primarily to be learner-centric. Hence this
calls for a separate monitoring body overseeing the vital quality parameters.
The formation of CIQA will ensure the adoption of qualitative distance
education right through all the processes. The ODLprogrammes envisaged in
SRM IST would be a dynamic model aimed at creating a broad-based,
technology- assisted and a leaner-oriented model. Some of the features are:

a) To render quality service to the ODL learners

b) To constantly revisit the system based on experience and keep the
ODLactivities dynamic
c) To maintain quality in all the key area of ODL operations
d) All the Quality Assurance efforts will be made public and shared
among allthe stake holders
e) To keep in place an effective feed-back system
f) CIQA will be the nodal body to coordinate the inter functionality
among allthe departments of DDE
g) To provide interactive platforms among all players in ODL to exchange
views, ideas and innovative practices
h) To ensure quality in the delivery tools form the preparation of
ProgrammeProject Report for each programme to evaluation of
examination scripts
i) Maintaining accurate records of all the activities in ODL and generate
reports of all kinds.
ACTIVITIES:

To achieve the objectives listed above, the following activities of CIQA

will be in place:

a) The CIQA at SRM IST would meet periodically to review the ongoing
activities of the Directorate of Distance Education
b) To monitor the preparation of Programme Project Report and ensure that
theguidelines of the UGC are strictly adhered to
c) To oversee the preparation of SLM and suggest effective corrective
measures wherever required
d) To follow up the effectiveness of Personal Contact Programmes in terms
ofits reach, coverage and participation by the students
e) To engage constantly with the UGC and MHRD and understand the
implications of their guidelines
f) To be in touch with the other institutions offering ODL and familiarize
withthe best practices followed elsewhere
g) To encourage research on distance education and encourage the Faculty
of SRM IST to go for publications and participate in seminars and
conferences.
h) To prepare reports on the progress of DDE periodically and maintain key
data on ODL activities in SRM IST
i) To ensure that the learning is maximised through learner-centric
approaches
FUNCTIONS

The functions of CIQA will include the following:

a) The CIQA will collect the Programme Project Report (PPR) for each
programme and vet it for quality
b) It will get the PPRs approved by all the all the statutory bodies of SRM
IST
c) The CIQA will ensure the implementation of all the policies pertaining
todistance education of SRM IST
d) It will generate reports on various activities of DDE and make them
available to the authorities of the University
e) It will ensure production of quality SLM for each programme and look
forthe adoption of the guidelines of the UGC in the preparation of SLM
f) The CIQA will ensure the implementation of the UGC guidelines in
everyaspect of the functioning of DDE in SRM IST.
10.1 The expected Program outcomes:
 Understanding and operating with ethical and professional responsibility
 Ability to communicate effectively and function efficiently on
multidisciplinary teams.
 Ability to use modern management principles and tools needed in
contemporary business within the bounds of practical Constraints such
as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety
and sustainability.
 Develop skills to be a life-long learner for a globalized business for
future.
 Hone entrepreneurial skills to provide innovative solutions for the needs
of mankind.