Comprehensive Course Structure for MBA Program
This table outlines the detailed course structure across all semesters for the MBA program at Malwanchal University Indore.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester I | MBA-101 | Business Fundamentals | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| MBA-102 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | None | |
| MBA-103 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | None | |
| MBA-104 | Statistics for Business | 3-0-0-3 | Mathematics at 12th Grade Level | |
| MBA-105 | Managerial Economics | 3-0-0-3 | None | |
| MBA-106 | Business Communication | 2-0-0-2 | None | |
| MBA-107 | Introduction to Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | None | |
| MBA-108 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | None | |
| Semester II | MBA-201 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101, MBA-103 |
| MBA-202 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-102 | |
| MBA-203 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-103 | |
| MBA-204 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-107 | |
| MBA-205 | Operations Research | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-104 | |
| MBA-206 | Data Analysis and Business Intelligence | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-104 | |
| MBA-207 | Business Ethics and Sustainability | 2-0-0-2 | None | |
| MBA-208 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101 | |
| Semester III | MBA-301 | Advanced Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| MBA-302 | Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-202 | |
| MBA-303 | Talent Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-203 | |
| MBA-304 | Brand Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 | |
| MBA-305 | Supply Chain Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-208 | |
| MBA-306 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101 | |
| MBA-307 | Digital Transformation in Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 | |
| MBA-308 | Corporate Governance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 | |
| Semester IV | MBA-401 | Capstone Project & Consulting | 4-0-0-4 | MBA-301, MBA-302 |
| MBA-402 | Business Analytics Capstone | 4-0-0-4 | MBA-206 | |
| MBA-403 | Leadership Development | 2-0-0-2 | MBA-103 | |
| MBA-404 | Global Market Entry Strategies | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-208 | |
| MBA-405 | Business Innovation Workshop | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-306 | |
| MBA-406 | Sustainability and CSR Implementation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-207 | |
| MBA-407 | Crisis Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 | |
| MBA-408 | Research Methodology & Thesis Writing | 2-0-0-2 | MBA-101 |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
The following advanced departmental electives offer specialized knowledge and skill development:
- Behavioral Economics in Strategic Decision-Making: This course explores how cognitive biases influence business decisions, integrating insights from psychology and economics. Students learn to design better decision-making frameworks using behavioral models.
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability: Focused on the integration of sustainable practices into corporate strategy, this course examines real-world case studies and emerging frameworks for measuring social impact.
- Advanced Financial Modeling: Designed for students interested in investment banking or financial consulting, this course teaches advanced modeling techniques using Excel and Python-based tools.
- Strategic Marketing Analytics: Combines data analytics with marketing theory to understand customer behavior and optimize marketing strategies through predictive models.
- Digital Transformation and Innovation: This course addresses how digital technologies reshape industries and create new business models. It covers artificial intelligence, blockchain, IoT, and cloud computing applications in enterprises.
- Global Supply Chain Strategy: Examines the complexities of managing global supply chains, including logistics, procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationship strategies.
- Leadership in Crisis Situations: Prepares students to lead organizations during challenging circumstances through crisis communication, stakeholder management, and organizational resilience strategies.
- Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development: Focuses on creating supportive environments for innovation, including government policies, venture capital, incubators, and accelerators.
- Business Intelligence and Data Visualization: Teaches students how to extract meaningful insights from large datasets using visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and SQL-based analytics.
- Change Management in Multinational Corporations: Explores the challenges of implementing change across different cultural contexts and organizational structures within global enterprises.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Malwanchal University Indore strongly advocates for project-based learning as a core pedagogical approach. This method fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and practical application of theoretical concepts. Projects are assigned at various stages of the program:
- Mini-Projects (Semesters I-II): These short-term assignments introduce students to real-world business challenges. Each project is typically completed within a month and requires students to work in teams under faculty supervision.
- Capstone Project (Semester III-IV): The final-year capstone project involves an extended, in-depth investigation of a business issue. Students select their topics based on personal interest or industry relevance, often collaborating with external partners.
The evaluation criteria include presentation quality, analytical depth, teamwork, and innovation. Faculty mentors guide students throughout the process, ensuring that projects meet academic standards while remaining practically relevant.