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Course Structure Overview

The MBA program at O P Jindal University Raigarh is structured over four semesters, providing a balanced mix of foundational courses, core modules, and specialized electives. The curriculum is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for leadership roles in today's dynamic business environment.

Advanced Departmental Electives

Departmental electives play a crucial role in shaping specialized knowledge and skill sets for students pursuing advanced topics in management. These courses are designed to provide depth and breadth in specific areas of interest, allowing students to tailor their learning experience according to career aspirations.

Advanced Financial Management

This course delves into complex financial instruments, valuation techniques, and portfolio theory. Students learn advanced concepts such as derivatives pricing, risk assessment models, and corporate restructuring strategies. The course emphasizes practical applications through case studies and real-world scenarios from global markets.

Strategic Marketing

Building upon foundational marketing principles, this elective explores advanced marketing theories and practices. Topics include brand strategy, customer analytics, digital marketing platforms, and innovation management. Students gain insights into creating sustainable competitive advantages through strategic marketing initiatives.

Project Management

This course provides comprehensive coverage of project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure phases. Students learn methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall frameworks. Real-world projects simulate industry challenges, enabling students to develop critical decision-making skills in managing cross-functional teams.

Business Ethics & Sustainability

This course addresses ethical dilemmas in business contexts and the integration of sustainability practices. Students analyze corporate social responsibility, environmental impact assessments, and governance frameworks. The course encourages reflection on personal values and organizational ethics in global markets.

Behavioral Economics

Examining cognitive biases and decision-making processes, this course bridges psychology and economics. Students explore how human behavior influences market outcomes and business strategies. The course includes interactive simulations and experiments to illustrate theoretical concepts.

Research Methodology

Focused on empirical research design, this elective teaches students how to conduct rigorous academic studies. Topics include hypothesis formulation, data collection techniques, statistical analysis, and report writing. Students apply these methods in developing their capstone project.

Global Strategic Management

This course analyzes strategic decisions made by multinational corporations. Students study international expansion strategies, cross-cultural management, and geopolitical risks. Case studies from diverse industries provide practical insights into global business challenges.

Industry Internship

An immersive experience that connects classroom learning with real-world applications, the internship component allows students to work directly with industry partners. Students gain hands-on exposure to operational processes, leadership dynamics, and strategic decision-making in authentic settings.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

O P Jindal University Raigarh believes in experiential learning through project-based approaches that foster innovation and collaboration. Our philosophy emphasizes the development of practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge, preparing students for real-world challenges.

Mini-Projects

Throughout the program, students undertake mini-projects designed to reinforce learning objectives. These projects are typically completed in teams over a semester and involve analyzing business problems, proposing solutions, and presenting findings to faculty and peers. Evaluation criteria include creativity, feasibility, analytical depth, and presentation quality.

Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project

The capstone project is the culmination of the MBA program, where students integrate all learned concepts into a substantial research or applied project. Students select topics aligned with their specialization and work closely with faculty mentors to ensure academic rigor and industry relevance.

Project selection involves a proposal submission process, followed by mentor assignment based on expertise alignment. The final project is evaluated using a multi-criteria rubric that assesses originality, methodology, impact, and communication skills.