Curriculum Overview
The MBA curriculum at Indus International Uniersity Una is designed to provide a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students for leadership roles in the global business arena. The program spans two years, with each semester consisting of core courses, electives, and experiential learning components.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | MBA-101 | Foundations of Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | MBA-102 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | MBA-103 | Statistics for Business | 3-0-0-3 | Mathematics |
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | MBA-104 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | MBA-105 | Economics for Managers | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | MBA-106 | Business Communication | 2-0-0-2 | None |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | MBA-201 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101 |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | MBA-202 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-105 |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | MBA-203 | Operations Research | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-103 |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | MBA-204 | Financial Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-102 |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | MBA-205 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-104 |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | MBA-206 | Business Ethics & Corporate Governance | 2-0-0-2 | MBA-101 |
| Year 2 - Semester 3 | MBA-301 | Advanced Strategic Planning | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| Year 2 - Semester 3 | MBA-302 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-202 |
| Year 2 - Semester 3 | MBA-303 | Data Analytics for Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-103 |
| Year 2 - Semester 3 | MBA-304 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| Year 2 - Semester 3 | MBA-305 | International Business Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| Year 2 - Semester 3 | MBA-306 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-203 |
| Year 2 - Semester 4 | MBA-401 | Capstone Project | 6-0-0-6 | All previous courses |
| Year 2 - Semester 4 | MBA-402 | Leadership Development | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-104 |
| Year 2 - Semester 4 | MBA-403 | Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| Year 2 - Semester 4 | MBA-404 | Business Simulation & Decision Making | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| Year 2 - Semester 4 | MBA-405 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| Year 2 - Semester 4 | MBA-406 | Global Business Environment | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-305 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
The following departmental electives are offered to provide specialized knowledge and skills:
- Digital Marketing Strategy: Students explore how digital platforms can be leveraged for brand building, customer engagement, and revenue generation. Topics include SEO, SEM, social media marketing, email campaigns, and mobile advertising.
- Financial Risk Assessment: This course delves into various financial risks such as market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk. Students learn to use quantitative tools and models for risk evaluation and mitigation.
- Human Capital Analytics: Focuses on using data analytics to understand employee behavior, performance, retention, and workforce planning. Includes topics like predictive modeling, HR metrics, and talent analytics.
- Sustainable Business Practices: Examines how companies integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their business models. Covers sustainability reporting, carbon footprint analysis, green supply chains, and ethical decision-making.
- Innovation Management: Explores the process of managing innovation within organizations. Topics include idea generation, design thinking, innovation ecosystems, intellectual property management, and innovation metrics.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Analyzes supply chain complexities and develops strategies for optimizing logistics, procurement, inventory control, and supplier relationships. Includes case studies from global firms.
- Strategic Decision Making: Teaches frameworks and techniques for making informed decisions under uncertainty. Covers game theory, decision trees, scenario planning, and strategic thinking methodologies.
- Cross-Cultural Management: Addresses challenges faced by multinational corporations in diverse cultural contexts. Focuses on intercultural communication, global leadership styles, and adapting business practices across cultures.
- Business Analytics: Provides hands-on experience with tools like Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI to analyze business data and derive actionable insights.
- Corporate Governance & Ethics: Examines ethical dilemmas in business environments and the role of governance mechanisms in ensuring accountability and transparency. Includes case studies from recent corporate scandals.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The MBA program at Indus International Uniersity Una places significant emphasis on project-based learning as a core pedagogical strategy. This approach ensures that students acquire both theoretical knowledge and practical application skills through experiential education.
Mini-projects are integrated into each semester, starting with foundational assignments in the first year and progressing to more complex real-world problems in the second year. These projects are typically completed in teams and involve collaboration with industry partners or faculty members who serve as mentors.
The final-year capstone project is a comprehensive endeavor that requires students to synthesize all learned concepts into a strategic solution for a real business challenge. Students select their projects based on personal interests, career aspirations, and industry relevance, working closely with faculty advisors throughout the process.
Evaluation criteria include project execution, critical thinking, presentation skills, peer collaboration, and alignment with organizational objectives. This structure encourages students to think strategically, work collaboratively, and develop a portfolio of accomplishments that showcase their capabilities.