Curriculum Overview
The MBA curriculum at Driems University Cuttack is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and strategic management principles. The program consists of four semesters, each building upon the previous one to ensure progressive learning and application.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBA101 | Foundations of Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | MBA102 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | MBA103 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | MBA104 | Managerial Economics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | MBA201 | Marketing Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101, MBA104 |
| 2 | MBA202 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101, MBA104 |
| 2 | MBA203 | Human Resource Development | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101, MBA103 |
| 3 | MBA301 | Digital Transformation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA201, MBA202 |
| 3 | MBA302 | Sustainable Business Practices | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101, MBA201 |
| 3 | MBA303 | Global Business Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | MBA201, MBA202 |
| 4 | MBA401 | Strategic Leadership | 3-0-0-3 | MBA301, MBA302 |
| 4 | MBA402 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA301, MBA302 |
| 4 | MBA403 | Risk & Compliance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA202, MBA203 |
Advanced departmental elective courses such as 'Strategic Leadership' delve into executive decision-making processes and organizational dynamics. 'Digital Transformation' explores the role of emerging technologies in reshaping business models. 'Sustainable Business Practices' examines corporate sustainability frameworks and environmental impact assessments.
The program emphasizes project-based learning through mandatory mini-projects and a final capstone project. Students select projects based on their interests and career goals, working closely with faculty mentors from the department. The evaluation criteria include presentation quality, research depth, innovation potential, and real-world applicability of solutions.
Mini-Projects and Capstone Project Structure
Mini-projects are undertaken in the second year, allowing students to explore specific business challenges in depth. These projects are typically completed in groups of 3-5 members and involve collaboration with industry partners or academic supervisors.
The final capstone project, undertaken in the fourth year, serves as a culmination of all learning experiences. Students work on a comprehensive business problem, often presented by a real organization, and propose actionable strategies for implementation. This project is supervised by faculty members with expertise in relevant domains.
Elective Course Descriptions
Students are encouraged to select electives that align with their career aspirations and personal interests. Some of the advanced departmental elective courses offered include:
- Strategic Leadership: Focuses on executive decision-making processes, organizational culture, and leadership effectiveness in complex environments.
- Digital Transformation: Examines how digital technologies can drive business innovation and competitive advantage across industries.
- Sustainable Business Practices: Analyzes corporate sustainability frameworks, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Global Business Strategy: Explores international expansion strategies, cross-cultural management, and global supply chain optimization.
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Covers ideation processes, startup funding, product development, and innovation management.