Course Structure and Curriculum Overview
The MBA program at I E S University Bhopal is structured over two academic years with four semesters. Each semester consists of core courses, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory sessions designed to provide a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
| Semester | Course Code | Full Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | MBA-101 | Business Analytics and Decision Making | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MBA-102 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MBA-103 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MBA-104 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MBA-105 | Operations Research | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MBA-106 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MBA-107 | Research Methodology | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| I | MBA-108 | Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| II | MBA-201 | Financial Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-102 |
| II | MBA-202 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | MBA-203 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | MBA-204 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | MBA-205 | Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | MBA-206 | Business Intelligence and Data Mining | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101 |
| II | MBA-207 | Project Management | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| II | MBA-208 | Ethics in Business | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| III | MBA-301 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-104 |
| III | MBA-302 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| III | MBA-303 | Consumer Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| III | MBA-304 | Marketing Research | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101 |
| III | MBA-305 | Financial Modeling and Valuation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| III | MBA-306 | Business Process Reengineering | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| III | MBA-307 | Leadership and Team Dynamics | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| IV | MBA-401 | Capstone Project | 6-0-0-6 | All previous courses |
| IV | MBA-402 | Advanced Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-106 |
| IV | MBA-403 | Corporate Governance and Ethics | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| IV | MBA-404 | Global Supply Chain Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| IV | MBA-405 | Business Simulation Lab | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| IV | MBA-406 | Thesis Writing and Presentation | 2-0-0-2 | MBA-107 |
The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning through immersive experiences that connect academic knowledge with real-world applications. Students are encouraged to participate in case competitions, industry projects, and consulting engagements throughout their studies.
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
These advanced electives are designed to provide students with specialized knowledge in specific domains of business management:
- Financial Modeling and Valuation: This course explores advanced financial modeling techniques, valuation methodologies, and investment analysis tools used by financial institutions and corporations.
- Digital Marketing and E-commerce: Students learn about digital marketing strategies, social media analytics, e-commerce platforms, and consumer behavior in online environments.
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Focused on developing entrepreneurial mindsets, this course covers ideation, business model development, and venture creation processes.
- Consumer Behavior: This elective examines psychological and sociological factors influencing purchasing decisions and market trends.
- Marketing Research: Students gain hands-on experience in designing research studies, collecting data, and analyzing consumer insights using statistical tools.
- Supply Chain Management: The course covers logistics optimization, supplier relationship management, and supply chain risk assessment strategies.
- Human Resource Development: This track focuses on talent acquisition, performance evaluation, and organizational development practices.
- Risk Management: Students study various types of business risks, regulatory compliance frameworks, and mitigation strategies.
- Business Intelligence and Data Mining: Utilizing tools like Tableau and SPSS, students learn to extract meaningful insights from large datasets for strategic decision-making.
- Corporate Governance and Ethics: This course examines ethical dilemmas in business, corporate governance structures, and stakeholder management.
Project-Based Learning Framework
Project-based learning is a cornerstone of the MBA curriculum at I E S University Bhopal. The framework includes mandatory mini-projects in each semester and a final-year thesis/capstone project that integrates all learned concepts into a comprehensive business solution.
The structure of these projects involves:
- Initial idea formulation and feasibility study
- Research methodology and data collection methods
- Analysis and interpretation of results
- Presentation of findings to faculty and industry experts
Evaluation criteria include innovation, practical relevance, teamwork, presentation quality, and academic rigor. Faculty mentors guide students throughout the process, ensuring alignment with industry standards and academic excellence.