Curriculum Overview
The Business Administration curriculum at Indira Gandhi Technological And Medical Science University Lower Subansiri is meticulously structured to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of modern business practices. The program spans three years and includes a blend of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions designed to foster both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Course Schedule
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBA101 | Introduction to Business Administration | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA102 | Business Statistics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA103 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA104 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA105 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA106 | Managerial Economics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA201 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101, BBA102 |
| 2 | BBA202 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101, BBA103 |
| 2 | BBA203 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101, BBA106 |
| 2 | BBA204 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | BBA105, BBA102 |
| 2 | BBA205 | Business Law | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA206 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101, BBA102, BBA106 |
| 3 | BBA301 | Financial Markets and Instruments | 3-0-0-3 | BBA204 |
| 3 | BBA302 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 3 | BBA303 | Human Capital Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 |
| 3 | BBA304 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA203 |
| 3 | BBA305 | Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | BBA206 |
| 3 | BBA306 | Sustainability in Business | 3-0-0-3 | BBA104 |
| 4 | BBA401 | Advanced Financial Analysis | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 4 | BBA402 | Customer Relationship Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA302 |
| 4 | BBA403 | Performance Evaluation and Control Systems | 3-0-0-3 | BBA303 |
| 4 | BBA404 | Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 4 | BBA405 | International Business Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | BBA206 |
| 4 | BBA406 | Business Ethics and Governance | 3-0-0-3 | BBA104 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
The department offers a range of advanced elective courses that allow students to tailor their learning experience according to their interests and career aspirations. Below are descriptions of ten such courses:
Financial Markets and Instruments
This course explores the functioning of financial markets, including stock exchanges, bond markets, derivatives, and foreign exchange markets. Students learn about risk assessment techniques, portfolio management strategies, and regulatory frameworks governing these instruments.
Digital Marketing
Designed to equip students with digital marketing tools and techniques used by modern businesses. Topics include SEO, SEM, social media marketing, email campaigns, content marketing, and analytics platforms.
Human Capital Analytics
Focuses on leveraging data analytics to improve HR decision-making processes. Students learn how to measure employee performance, retention rates, and training effectiveness using statistical models and visualization tools.
Supply Chain Management
This course examines the end-to-end process of managing goods and services from suppliers to consumers. It covers logistics planning, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and sustainability in supply chains.
Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Introduces students to innovation methodologies, ideation techniques, prototyping, and venture creation. Through case studies and hands-on projects, students gain insights into building scalable startups and navigating entrepreneurial challenges.
Sustainability in Business
Examines the role of sustainability in contemporary business practices. Students analyze environmental policies, corporate social responsibility initiatives, green supply chains, and carbon footprint reduction strategies.
Advanced Financial Analysis
Builds upon foundational financial concepts to teach advanced analytical techniques used by financial analysts and investment managers. Topics include valuation models, financial modeling, and performance measurement metrics.
Customer Relationship Management
Explores CRM systems and strategies for building long-term customer relationships. Students learn about customer segmentation, retention strategies, feedback mechanisms, and CRM software implementation.
Performance Evaluation and Control Systems
This course focuses on designing and implementing performance measurement systems within organizations. It covers KPI development, performance dashboards, control processes, and corrective actions for underperforming units.
Risk Management
Teaches students how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in business environments. The course includes financial risk assessment, operational risk management, compliance monitoring, and crisis response planning.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a core component of the educational experience. Students engage in both mini-projects and capstone projects that mirror real-world business challenges. These projects are designed to develop critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Mini-Projects
Mini-projects are undertaken during the second year and involve small teams working on specific problems within a given timeframe. Each project is supervised by a faculty member and evaluated based on presentation quality, technical execution, and innovation.
Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project
The capstone project represents the culmination of a student's academic journey in Business Administration. Students select a topic related to their area of interest, conduct research or analysis, and present findings to a panel of experts. The project must demonstrate originality, depth, and relevance to current business issues.
Project Selection and Mentorship
Students have the flexibility to choose projects aligned with their interests, though they may also be assigned topics by faculty based on departmental needs or industry partnerships. Faculty mentors are selected based on expertise in relevant fields, ensuring students receive high-quality guidance throughout their project development.