Curriculum Overview
The MBA program at Assam Don Bosco University Guwahati is structured to provide a comprehensive foundation in business principles while enabling students to specialize in areas of interest. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications through interactive teaching methods, case studies, simulations, and industry exposure.
Students begin their journey with core subjects that establish fundamental business competencies. These include Business Analytics, Organizational Behavior, Marketing Management, Financial Accounting, Business Communication, and Quantitative Methods for Business. These courses lay the groundwork for understanding how different aspects of an organization interconnect and influence each other.
As students progress, they delve deeper into specialized areas through departmental electives such as Digital Marketing, Innovation Management, Risk Management, International Business, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Sustainable Business Practices, Digital Transformation, Healthcare Management, Advanced Financial Management, and Research Methodology. These electives allow students to tailor their education according to career aspirations and personal interests.
Course Structure
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | MBA-101 | Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-102 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-103 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-104 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-105 | Business Communication | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-106 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 3-0-0-3 | Mathematics at 12th grade level |
| II | MBA-201 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101, MBA-102, MBA-103, MBA-104 |
| II | MBA-202 | Operations Research | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-106 |
| II | MBA-203 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| II | MBA-204 | Corporate Governance | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| II | MBA-205 | Ethics and CSR | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| II | MBA-206 | Business Law | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| III | MBA-301 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-103 |
| III | MBA-302 | Innovation Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| III | MBA-303 | Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| III | MBA-304 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-103 |
| III | MBA-305 | Business Intelligence & Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-106 |
| III | MBA-306 | Sustainable Business Practices | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-205 |
| IV | MBA-401 | Capstone Project | 0-0-0-6 | All previous semesters |
| IV | MBA-402 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-302 |
| IV | MBA-403 | Digital Transformation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-301 |
| IV | MBA-404 | Healthcare Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-203 |
| IV | MBA-405 | Advanced Financial Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-104 |
| IV | MBA-406 | Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-206 |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
The department offers several advanced elective courses that allow students to explore specialized areas within management:
- Digital Marketing: This course delves into digital marketing strategies, including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, content creation, and data analytics. Students learn to develop comprehensive digital campaigns tailored to specific target audiences.
- Innovation Management: Designed to foster creative thinking and innovation processes, this course explores ideation techniques, design thinking, lean startup methodologies, and intellectual property management.
- Risk Management: Covering financial, operational, and strategic risks, students gain insights into risk assessment models, mitigation strategies, regulatory compliance, and crisis communication.
- International Business: Focused on global market dynamics, this course examines international trade policies, cross-cultural management, geopolitical risks, and multinational corporation strategies.
- Business Intelligence & Analytics: Students learn advanced analytical tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Python, and R for extracting insights from big data sets. The course emphasizes predictive modeling and data-driven decision-making.
- Sustainable Business Practices: This elective explores environmental sustainability, corporate social responsibility, green supply chain management, and sustainable development goals (SDGs) in business operations.
- Digital Transformation: Addressing how technology impacts business models, this course covers artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, and automation in enterprise contexts.
- Healthcare Management: Focused on healthcare economics, hospital administration, health policy analysis, and patient safety protocols, this course prepares students for leadership roles in healthcare organizations.
- Advanced Financial Management: This course covers financial markets, investment decisions, portfolio theory, derivatives, and corporate finance strategies for complex financial scenarios.
- Research Methodology: Introducing students to qualitative and quantitative research methods, this course equips them with skills in hypothesis testing, data collection, statistical analysis, and academic writing.
Project-Based Learning Approach
The department strongly believes in experiential learning through project-based education. Mini-projects are assigned throughout the program to build foundational skills and encourage collaborative problem-solving. These projects typically involve analyzing real-world business scenarios and proposing actionable solutions.
Final-year capstone projects require students to conduct extensive research on a chosen topic under faculty supervision. The process involves literature review, data collection, analysis, and presentation to industry panels. Students select their topics based on personal interest and faculty expertise, ensuring alignment between academic rigor and practical relevance.
Evaluation criteria include quality of research, methodology, data analysis depth, clarity of presentation, innovation potential, and contribution to existing knowledge in the field. Faculty mentors guide students through each stage of the project lifecycle, from proposal to final delivery.