Curriculum Overview
The Business Administration program at Ethics University Pauri Garhwal is structured to provide a balanced mix of theoretical foundations, practical applications, and specialized knowledge. The curriculum spans eight semesters, with each semester carefully designed to build upon previous learnings while introducing new concepts and skills relevant to modern business environments.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBA101 | Introduction to Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA102 | Business Communication | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA103 | Economics Principles | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA104 | Quantitative Methods | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA105 | Business Ethics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA201 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | BBA103 |
| 2 | BBA202 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA203 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA204 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA205 | Business Statistics | 3-0-0-3 | BBA104 |
| 3 | BBA301 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 3 | BBA302 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | BBA303 | Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | BBA205 |
| 3 | BBA304 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | BBA305 | Sustainability in Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | BBA401 | Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | BBA205 |
| 4 | BBA402 | Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | BBA403 | Business Law | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | BBA404 | Capstone Project | 0-0-6-6 | BBA301, BBA302 |
| 5 | BBA501 | Advanced Marketing Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 |
| 5 | BBA502 | Investment Banking | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 5 | BBA503 | Global Supply Chain | 3-0-0-3 | BBA204 |
| 5 | BBA504 | Business Intelligence Tools | 3-0-0-3 | BBA401 |
| 5 | BBA505 | Leadership in Organizations | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | BBA601 | Digital Transformation | 3-0-0-3 | BBA401 |
| 6 | BBA602 | Corporate Governance | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | BBA603 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 6 | BBA604 | Advanced Financial Modeling | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 6 | BBA605 | Change Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | BBA701 | Business Ethics & CSR | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | BBA702 | Ethical Leadership | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | BBA703 | Strategic Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 7 | BBA704 | Business Consulting | 3-0-0-3 | BBA302 |
| 7 | BBA705 | Global Business Environment | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8 | BBA801 | Capstone Project - Advanced | 0-0-6-6 | BBA404 |
| 8 | BBA802 | Industry Internship | 0-0-6-6 | - |
| 8 | BBA803 | Professional Development | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 8 | BBA804 | Final Thesis | 0-0-6-6 | BBA303 |
| 8 | BBA805 | Capstone Presentation | 0-0-6-6 | BBA404 |
The program includes a range of departmental electives designed to deepen students' understanding in niche areas. These advanced courses are offered based on faculty expertise and industry demand, ensuring relevance and practical application.
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
- Business Analytics: This course equips students with tools and techniques for analyzing business data to inform decision-making. It covers statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and visualization software like Tableau and Power BI.
- Data Mining & Predictive Analytics: Students learn how to extract meaningful patterns from large datasets using advanced analytical methods and algorithms. The course emphasizes real-world applications in marketing, finance, and operations.
- Sustainable Business Practices: Focuses on integrating environmental considerations into business strategy. Topics include carbon footprint measurement, renewable energy adoption, and circular economy principles.
- Innovation Management: Explores how organizations foster innovation through structured processes, creativity techniques, and design thinking frameworks. Students work on real challenges from partnering companies.
- Cross-Cultural Management: Prepares students to lead diverse teams in global environments. The course addresses cultural intelligence, international negotiation strategies, and managing multicultural workforces.
- Financial Modeling & Valuation: Teaches students how to build complex financial models for investment analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and capital budgeting decisions using Excel and specialized software.
- Behavioral Economics in Business: Explores how psychological factors influence economic behavior and decision-making within organizations. The course applies theories from behavioral economics to marketing, HR, and strategic planning.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Provides insights into logistics management, inventory control, and supply chain design. Students learn optimization techniques using linear programming and simulation tools.
- Digital Marketing Strategy: Covers online advertising platforms, social media analytics, SEO/SEM strategies, and email marketing campaigns tailored for modern consumers.
- Risk Management & Compliance: Examines risk identification, assessment, and mitigation in financial and operational contexts. The course includes regulatory compliance frameworks and ethical considerations in risk management.
- Entrepreneurial Finance: Focuses on funding mechanisms for startups, venture capital evaluation, angel investing, and business plan development for new ventures.
- Corporate Governance & Ethics: Analyzes governance structures, accountability systems, and ethical dilemmas faced by corporate leaders. The course emphasizes stakeholder theory and responsible leadership practices.
- International Trade Policy: Studies global trade agreements, tariffs, and geopolitical influences on international commerce. Students evaluate policies affecting multinational corporations and emerging economies.
- Human Capital Strategy: Explores talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement strategies within organizations. The course integrates HR analytics and workforce planning techniques.
- Strategic Brand Management: Covers brand identity development, customer loyalty building, and brand equity measurement using market research tools and digital platforms.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department strongly advocates for project-based learning as a cornerstone of the curriculum. This approach ensures students gain hands-on experience while solving real-world business problems. Projects are categorized into two levels: mini-projects during foundational semesters and capstone projects in final years.
Mini-projects, typically undertaken in second and third years, involve group collaborations with faculty mentors. These projects often mirror actual business challenges faced by companies and require students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Evaluation criteria include innovation, feasibility, teamwork, and presentation quality.
The capstone project, undertaken in the final year, is a significant research initiative that requires independent study under faculty supervision. Students select topics aligned with their interests or industry needs, conduct literature reviews, gather primary data, and present findings through written reports and oral presentations.
Faculty mentors play a pivotal role in guiding students throughout the project process. They ensure that projects align with academic standards while maintaining relevance to current business trends. Regular meetings, progress reviews, and feedback sessions are integral parts of this mentoring framework.