Curriculum Overview
The Business Administration program at North East Frontier Technical University West Siang is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practical skills necessary for success in diverse professional environments. The curriculum spans four years, with each semester designed to build upon previous knowledge while introducing new concepts and applications.
Course Schedule by Semester
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BBA101 | Introduction to Business | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA102 | Business Mathematics and Statistics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA103 | Financial Accounting Fundamentals | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA104 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA105 | Business Communication | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BBA106 | Introduction to Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA201 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | BBA103 |
| 2 | BBA202 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA101 |
| 2 | BBA203 | Economics for Business | 3-0-0-3 | BBA102 |
| 2 | BBA204 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA104 |
| 2 | BBA205 | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | BBA206 | Business Analytics Lab | 0-0-3-1 | BBA102 |
| 3 | BBA301 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201, BBA202, BBA204 |
| 3 | BBA302 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | BBA106 |
| 3 | BBA303 | Digital Marketing and E-commerce | 3-0-0-3 | BBA106 |
| 3 | BBA304 | Financial Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 3 | BBA305 | Supply Chain and Logistics Management | 3-0-0-3 | BBA202 |
| 3 | BBA306 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab | 0-0-3-1 | - |
| 4 | BBA401 | Capstone Project | 0-0-6-3 | All previous courses |
| 4 | BBA402 | Business Policy and Decision Making | 3-0-0-3 | BBA301 |
| 4 | BBA403 | Sustainable Business Practices | 3-0-0-3 | BBA205 |
| 4 | BBA404 | Advanced Financial Modeling | 3-0-0-3 | BBA201 |
| 4 | BBA405 | Global Supply Chain Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | BBA305 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
The program offers several advanced departmental elective courses that allow students to deepen their knowledge in specific areas of interest:
Quantitative Methods for Business Analytics
This course introduces students to statistical modeling techniques, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics tools used in modern business environments. Students learn to apply these methods to real-world datasets, developing skills in data interpretation, hypothesis testing, and model validation.
Corporate Governance and Risk Management
This course explores the regulatory frameworks governing corporate entities, including legal responsibilities, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies. It emphasizes ethical decision-making processes within large organizations and prepares students for roles in compliance, audit, and regulatory affairs.
Behavioral Economics and Consumer Psychology
By integrating insights from psychology, sociology, and economics, this course examines how cognitive biases influence consumer choices and market behaviors. Students gain an understanding of behavioral decision-making frameworks that can be applied in marketing, product development, and strategic planning.
Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility
This elective delves into environmental sustainability, social impact assessment, and ethical business practices. Students analyze case studies of organizations implementing CSR initiatives and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainable strategies in achieving long-term organizational goals.
Strategic Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Focusing on negotiation theory and practice, this course equips students with skills in conflict resolution, mediation, and strategic bargaining. It combines theoretical concepts with practical exercises to enhance communication and leadership capabilities in high-stakes business scenarios.
Global Supply Chain Optimization
This advanced course explores global logistics networks, supply chain design, and optimization techniques using mathematical models and simulation software. Students work on projects involving cross-border supply chains, risk assessment, and digital transformation of logistics operations.
Financial Innovation and Fintech
Designed for students interested in financial services innovation, this course covers emerging technologies in banking, insurance, and investment management. Topics include blockchain applications, robo-advisors, peer-to-peer lending platforms, and regulatory challenges in fintech ecosystems.
Ethics in Leadership
This elective focuses on ethical leadership principles and moral reasoning in organizational contexts. Students examine historical case studies of ethical dilemmas in business and develop frameworks for making principled decisions under pressure.
Leadership and Team Dynamics
This course explores various leadership styles, team building strategies, and organizational change management. Through experiential learning activities, students enhance their ability to lead diverse teams effectively and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics within business settings.
Market Research and Business Intelligence
Students learn advanced techniques for conducting market research, analyzing consumer data, and extracting actionable insights from big data. The course includes hands-on experience with research tools, survey design, and visualization platforms commonly used in industry.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department's philosophy on project-based learning is rooted in experiential education that bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world practice. Mini-projects are integrated throughout the curriculum, allowing students to apply classroom knowledge to actual business challenges under faculty supervision.
Each mini-project follows a structured process involving problem identification, literature review, data collection, analysis, solution development, and presentation. Students are encouraged to collaborate in teams, fostering communication, teamwork, and leadership skills essential for professional success.
The final-year capstone project represents the culmination of the student's academic journey, requiring them to select a topic aligned with their specialization, conduct original research, develop a comprehensive business plan, and present findings to industry panels. This experience simulates real-world consulting engagements, preparing students for roles in strategy, analytics, or entrepreneurship.
Faculty mentors guide students through each stage of the project process, offering expertise, feedback, and industry connections that enhance learning outcomes. The selection of projects and mentors is based on student interests, academic performance, and alignment with faculty research agendas.