Curriculum
The Bachelor of Business Administration curriculum at Abhay Memorial Trust Group of Institutions is meticulously designed to equip students with a well-rounded skill set that bridges theory and practice. The program spans four years, with each semester building upon the previous one to ensure progressive learning and specialization.
Comprehensive Course List Across 8 Semesters
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBA101 | Introduction to Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA102 | Business Communication | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA103 | Introduction to Economics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA104 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA105 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| 2 | BBA202 | Marketing Principles | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| 2 | BBA203 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| 2 | BBA204 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| 2 | BBA205 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| 3 | BBA301 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201, BBA202, BBA203 |
| 3 | BBA302 | Business Intelligence and Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | BBA104 |
| 3 | BBA303 | Risk Analysis and Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 3 | BBA304 | Corporate Governance | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 3 | BBA305 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 |
| 4 | BBA401 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 4 | BBA402 | Sustainability and CSR | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 4 | BBA403 | Data Analytics for Business | 3-0-0-3 | BBA204 |
| 4 | BBA404 | Digital Marketing Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 |
| 4 | BBA405 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA204 |
| 5 | BBA501 | Advanced Financial Analysis | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 5 | BBA502 | Brand Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 |
| 5 | BBA503 | Global Strategic Planning | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 5 | BBA504 | Business Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | BBA204 |
| 5 | BBA505 | Change Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 6 | BBA601 | Capstone Project I | 3-0-0-3 | BBA501, BBA502 |
| 6 | BBA602 | Advanced Business Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | BBA501, BBA503 |
| 6 | BBA603 | Business Negotiation Techniques | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 6 | BBA604 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 6 | BBA605 | Project Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA204 |
| 7 | BBA701 | Capstone Project II | 3-0-0-3 | BBA601 |
| 7 | BBA702 | Business Ethics in Global Context | 3-0-0-3 | BBA501 |
| 7 | BBA703 | Cross-Cultural Leadership | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 7 | BBA704 | Financial Risk Modeling | 3-0-0-3 | BBA501 |
| 7 | BBA705 | Business Innovation Lab | 3-0-0-3 | BBA601 |
| 8 | BBA801 | Final Year Thesis | 3-0-0-3 | BBA701 |
| 8 | BBA802 | Industry Internship | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8 | BBA803 | Leadership and Team Dynamics | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 8 | BBA804 | Business Strategy Consulting | 3-0-0-3 | BBA602 |
| 8 | BBA805 | Advanced Marketing Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | BBA404 |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
The department offers several advanced elective courses that allow students to delve deeper into specialized areas:
- Behavioral Economics and Consumer Psychology: This course explores how psychological factors influence consumer behavior and decision-making processes. Students will learn about cognitive biases, heuristics, and behavioral insights that can be applied in marketing and business strategy.
- Cross-Cultural Management: Designed to equip students with the skills needed to manage teams across different cultures and regions. The course covers cultural dimensions, communication styles, and global leadership strategies.
- Business Process Reengineering: This elective teaches students how to redesign business processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Topics include workflow analysis, process mapping, and implementation of new systems.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Focuses on logistics, distribution networks, and optimization techniques in supply chain management. Students will gain practical knowledge through case studies and real-world examples.
- Ethical Leadership in Business: Examines ethical dilemmas faced by leaders and strategies for addressing them. The course emphasizes integrity, transparency, and responsible decision-making in organizational contexts.
- Strategic Negotiation: Develops negotiation skills for complex business situations. Students will learn about bargaining techniques, conflict resolution, and win-win negotiation strategies.
- Business Analytics with Python: Uses Python programming to perform data analysis for business decisions. The course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on coding exercises.
- Sustainable Business Practices: Studies how businesses can integrate sustainability into their core operations. Topics include corporate social responsibility, environmental impact assessment, and sustainable development goals.
- Digital Transformation Strategy: Analyzes how companies adapt to technological changes in their business models. Students will explore trends like AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud computing in the context of digital transformation.
- Enterprise Risk Management: Provides tools and frameworks for identifying and mitigating risks. The course covers financial risk, operational risk, and strategic risk management techniques.
Learning Objectives and Relevance
Each elective course is designed with clear learning objectives that align with industry demands. For instance, the course on Digital Transformation Strategy prepares students to assess and implement digital initiatives within organizations. The Sustainable Business Practices course provides insights into integrating environmental responsibility into corporate strategy.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department believes that project-based learning is essential for developing critical thinking and practical skills. Students engage in both individual and group projects throughout their studies, culminating in a final thesis or capstone project in the eighth semester.
Mini-Projects
In the second year, students work on mini-projects that simulate real business challenges. These projects are evaluated based on creativity, feasibility, and impact.
Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project
The capstone project is a significant component of the program. Students select a topic relevant to their specialization and work closely with a faculty mentor. The project involves literature review, methodology development, data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings.