Comprehensive Course Structure
The BBA curriculum at Era University Lucknow is designed to provide a holistic understanding of business operations, combining core subjects with specialized electives and experiential learning. The program spans three years with detailed course offerings across six semesters.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | BBA101 | Introduction to Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BBA102 | Economics for Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BBA103 | Quantitative Methods | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BBA104 | Communication Skills | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BBA105 | Business Mathematics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BBA106 | Computer Applications in Business | 2-0-2-2 | - |
| II | BBA201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | BBA105 |
| II | BBA202 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA102 |
| II | BBA203 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA105 |
| II | BBA204 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| II | BBA205 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA104 |
| III | BBA301 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201, BBA202, BBA203 |
| III | BBA302 | Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | BBA103 |
| III | BBA303 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 |
| III | BBA304 | Sustainability and CSR | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| III | BBA305 | Digital Business Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| IV | BBA401 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| IV | BBA402 | Financial Planning and Investment | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| IV | BBA403 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA203 |
| IV | BBA404 | Marketing Research | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 |
| V | BBA501 | Capstone Project | 4-0-0-4 | All previous courses |
| V | BBA502 | Business Ethics and Governance | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| VI | BBA601 | Final Year Thesis | 4-0-0-4 | All previous courses |
| VI | BBA602 | Internship | 2-0-0-2 | All previous courses |
Detailed Elective Course Descriptions
Advanced departmental electives offer specialized knowledge and skills tailored to individual interests:
- Business Analytics: This course introduces students to data analytics techniques used in business decision-making. It covers statistical methods, predictive modeling, and visualization tools like Tableau and Python.
- Digital Business Strategy: Students explore how digital technologies transform business models, focusing on platforms, ecosystems, and innovation strategies.
- Sustainability and CSR: This course delves into environmental responsibility, corporate governance, and sustainable development goals.
- International Business: Examines global markets, cultural differences, trade policies, and multinational enterprises.
- Financial Planning and Investment: Provides insights into financial markets, risk assessment, valuation, and investment strategies.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teaches ideation, business modeling, pitch decks, and venture capital.
- Supply Chain Management: Focuses on logistics, inventory management, procurement, and optimization techniques.
- Marketing Research: Covers research methodologies, consumer behavior analysis, and data interpretation for marketing decisions.
- Business Ethics and Governance: Addresses ethical dilemmas, corporate governance frameworks, and stakeholder management.
- Human Resource Management: Studies talent acquisition, performance management, organizational culture, and HR strategy.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Era University Lucknow believes in experiential learning through project-based assignments. Mini-projects are conducted throughout the program to help students apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations. These projects involve group collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills development.
The final-year capstone project allows students to work on a significant business challenge under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Projects can be selected from industry partnerships or initiated by the student based on their interest areas.
Evaluation criteria for projects include innovation, feasibility, impact, teamwork, and communication skills. Students are encouraged to seek feedback from industry experts and participate in competitions to showcase their work.