Curriculum Overview
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program at Arni University Kangra is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in business principles while offering flexibility to explore specialized areas of interest. The program spans three years, divided into six semesters. Each semester includes core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions that reinforce theoretical concepts through practical application.
| Year | Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year I | 1st Semester | BBA101 | Introduction to Business Administration | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1st Semester | BBA102 | Business Communication | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| 1st Semester | BBA103 | Microeconomics | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| 1st Semester | BBA104 | Accounting Fundamentals | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| Year I | 2nd Semester | BBA105 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| 2nd Semester | BBA106 | Marketing Principles | 3-0-0-3 | BBA103 | |
| 2nd Semester | BBA107 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 3-0-0-3 | BBA103 | |
| 2nd Semester | BBA108 | Business Law | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| Year II | 3rd Semester | BBA201 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | 3-0-0-3 | BBA104 |
| 3rd Semester | BBA202 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA105 | |
| 3rd Semester | BBA203 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA105 | |
| 3rd Semester | BBA204 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA105 | |
| Year II | 4th Semester | BBA205 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 4th Semester | BBA206 | Marketing Research | 3-0-0-3 | BBA106 | |
| 4th Semester | BBA207 | Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | BBA107 | |
| 4th Semester | BBA208 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | BBA106 | |
| Year III | 5th Semester | BBA301 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3-0-0-3 | BBA204 |
| 5th Semester | BBA302 | E-Commerce and Digital Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | BBA106 | |
| 5th Semester | BBA303 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 | |
| 5th Semester | BBA304 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | - | |
| Year III | 6th Semester | BBA305 | Financial Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA205 |
| 6th Semester | BBA306 | Business Intelligence and Decision Making | 3-0-0-3 | BBA207 | |
| 6th Semester | BBA307 | Project Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 | |
| 6th Semester | BBA308 | Capstone Project | 0-0-6-3 | BBA105, BBA201, BBA204 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
Several advanced departmental electives are offered to enrich student learning experiences and prepare them for specialized career paths. These courses include:
- E-Commerce and Digital Marketing: This course explores the evolution of digital commerce, e-commerce platforms, online advertising strategies, social media marketing, and mobile commerce trends. Students learn to analyze consumer behavior in digital environments and develop effective marketing campaigns using data analytics tools.
- Business Analytics: Designed to equip students with skills in statistical analysis, data mining, predictive modeling, and business intelligence tools. The course covers topics such as regression analysis, clustering algorithms, forecasting techniques, and dashboard creation for decision-making support.
- Financial Risk Management: Focused on identifying, measuring, and mitigating financial risks in corporate environments. Topics include market risk, credit risk, operational risk, derivatives valuation, hedging strategies, and regulatory compliance frameworks like Basel III.
- Supply Chain and Logistics: Examines the integration of procurement, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and distribution systems within global supply chains. Students study supply chain optimization techniques, sustainability practices, and emerging technologies that enhance logistics efficiency.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Combines theory with practical application through case studies, ideation sessions, business plan development, pitch competitions, and mentorship programs. The course emphasizes innovation leadership, opportunity recognition, venture creation, and startup scaling strategies.
- International Business Strategy: Analyzes the complexities of operating in global markets, including cultural differences, international trade policies, cross-border investments, multinational corporations, and geopolitical risks. Students evaluate strategic frameworks for entering new markets and managing international teams.
- Digital Transformation and Innovation: Explores how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing are reshaping business operations. The course includes hands-on workshops on innovation management, digital strategy design, and implementation challenges in traditional industries.
- Corporate Governance and Ethics: Discusses ethical dilemmas, corporate governance structures, stakeholder theory, sustainability reporting, and compliance frameworks. Students examine real-world cases involving corporate scandals, whistleblower protections, board independence, and shareholder rights.
- Human Resource Analytics: Integrates HR practices with data science to improve workforce performance. The course covers talent acquisition analytics, employee engagement metrics, retention modeling, compensation benchmarking, and organizational effectiveness measurement using HRIS systems.
- Strategic Planning and Implementation: Teaches students how to formulate long-term business strategies, assess competitive environments, identify growth opportunities, and implement strategic initiatives. The course emphasizes scenario planning, SWOT analysis, resource allocation, and performance monitoring techniques.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department's philosophy on project-based learning is rooted in experiential education that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Projects are assigned at multiple levels throughout the program to ensure progressive development of analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Mini-projects are introduced in the second year, focusing on specific business functions such as market research, financial modeling, or strategic planning. These projects are typically completed in groups of 3–5 students and involve collaboration with faculty mentors who guide the process from concept development to final presentation. Evaluation criteria include research depth, clarity of presentation, adherence to deadlines, peer feedback scores, and quality of deliverables.
The capstone project in the final year is a significant undertaking that integrates all learning experiences acquired during the program. Students work individually or in small teams on a comprehensive business problem chosen from real-world organizations or academic research domains. They engage in extensive literature review, data collection, analysis, and proposal development under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
Project selection occurs through a structured process involving interest surveys, mentor availability, and alignment with departmental resources. Students may propose their own topics after consultation with faculty members, ensuring that each project contributes meaningfully to academic knowledge or practical industry application.