Curriculum Overview
The MBA curriculum at Mandsaur University is structured to provide a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application. The program spans two academic years with four semesters, each consisting of core courses, departmental electives, science electives, labs, and capstone projects.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | MBA-101 | Foundations of Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-102 | Business Communication | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-103 | Economics for Managers | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-104 | Quantitative Methods | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-105 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-106 | Introduction to Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-107 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-108 | Operations Research | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-109 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| I | MBA-110 | Business Ethics and Corporate Governance | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| II | MBA-201 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101, MBA-102 |
| II | MBA-202 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-107 |
| II | MBA-203 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-106 |
| II | MBA-204 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-108 |
| II | MBA-205 | Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-104 |
| II | MBA-206 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-102 |
| II | MBA-207 | Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101 |
| II | MBA-208 | Sustainability and Social Responsibility | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-101 |
| III | MBA-301 | Data Analytics for Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-205 |
| III | MBA-302 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| III | MBA-303 | Strategic Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-203 |
| III | MBA-304 | Financial Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-202 |
| III | MBA-305 | Innovation and Change Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| III | MBA-306 | Leadership in Organizations | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-105 |
| III | MBA-307 | Global Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-206 |
| III | MBA-308 | Ethical Leadership and Governance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-110 |
| IV | MBA-401 | Capstone Project | 3-0-0-6 | All previous semesters |
| IV | MBA-402 | Internship | 0-0-0-12 | All previous semesters |
| IV | MBA-403 | Advanced Business Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-301, MBA-303 |
| IV | MBA-404 | Corporate Governance and Ethics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-110 |
| IV | MBA-405 | Sustainable Business Practices | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-208 |
| IV | MBA-406 | Digital Transformation in Organizations | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-205 |
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of the curriculum. Students are required to complete two major projects: a mini-project during their second semester and a capstone project during their fourth semester. These projects allow students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world business challenges.
Advanced Departmental Electives
Departmental electives offer students opportunities to specialize in specific areas of interest. Here are some of the advanced elective courses offered:
- Data Analytics for Business: This course delves into statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, data visualization techniques, and predictive analytics using tools like Python, R, and Tableau.
- Supply Chain Management: Students explore logistics optimization, inventory control, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment in global supply chains.
- Strategic Marketing: This course focuses on brand management, consumer behavior analysis, digital marketing strategies, and market research methodologies.
- Financial Risk Management: The course covers financial derivatives, credit risk modeling, operational risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance in financial institutions.
- Innovation and Change Management: This course addresses organizational transformation processes, innovation strategies, change leadership, and managing resistance to change.
- Leadership in Organizations: Students study leadership theories, team dynamics, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, and ethical decision-making in organizational contexts.
- Global Strategic Management: The course examines international expansion strategies, cross-cultural management, global market entry models, and geopolitical risk factors.
- Ethical Leadership and Governance: This course explores corporate governance structures, stakeholder theory, ethical frameworks, and social responsibility practices in modern organizations.
Each elective course is designed to enhance students' analytical capabilities and provide them with practical skills relevant to their chosen specialization. Faculty members who teach these courses are experts in their fields and bring both academic rigor and industry insights into the classroom.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Mandsaur University's MBA program strongly believes in experiential learning as a means of developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The project-based approach integrates theory with practice, allowing students to work on real-world problems under faculty supervision.
The mini-project, undertaken during the second semester, is typically completed in groups of 3-4 students and focuses on analyzing a specific business challenge or opportunity. Students receive guidance from faculty mentors throughout the process and present their findings at the end of the semester.
The final-year capstone project, which is undertaken during the fourth semester, requires students to conduct an in-depth investigation into a complex business issue. This involves literature review, data collection, analysis, and presentation of actionable recommendations. Students may choose to collaborate with external organizations or propose solutions for internal university initiatives.
Faculty mentors are selected based on their expertise and availability, ensuring that students receive personalized guidance throughout their project journey. The evaluation criteria include the relevance of the topic, methodological soundness, analytical depth, presentation quality, and practical implications of the findings.