Curriculum Overview
The MBA program at People S University Bhopal is structured over four semesters, with a blend of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory-based learning. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application to ensure that students are well-prepared for leadership roles in dynamic business environments.
Course Structure by Semester
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBA-101 | Managerial Economics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA-102 | Business Statistics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA-103 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA-104 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA-105 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 2 | MBA-201 | Operations Research | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-102 |
| 2 | MBA-202 | Human Resource Development | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-103 |
| 2 | MBA-203 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-104 |
| 2 | MBA-204 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-105 |
| 2 | MBA-205 | Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-102 |
| 3 | MBA-301 | Digital Marketing | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-205 |
| 3 | MBA-302 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-201 |
| 3 | MBA-303 | Innovation Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| 3 | MBA-304 | Entrepreneurship | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| 3 | MBA-305 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| 4 | MBA-401 | Capstone Project | 3-0-0-6 | MBA-305 |
| 4 | MBA-402 | Business Consulting Project | 3-0-0-6 | MBA-305 |
| 4 | MBA-403 | Leadership & Ethics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| 4 | MBA-404 | Business Strategy Simulation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-204 |
| 4 | MBA-405 | Research Methodology | 3-0-0-3 | MBA-202 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
Each semester, students can choose from a range of advanced departmental electives that deepen their expertise in specific areas. These courses are designed to reflect current industry trends and challenges:
- Advanced Financial Modeling: This course delves into complex financial models used in investment banking and corporate finance. Students learn how to build models for mergers and acquisitions, valuations, and risk analysis using tools like Excel, Python, and SQL.
- Data Analytics for Business Decisions: Designed for students interested in leveraging big data for strategic decision-making, this course covers predictive analytics, machine learning techniques, and visualization methods using platforms like Tableau and Power BI.
- Sustainable Business Practices: This elective explores how organizations can integrate sustainability into their operations. Topics include carbon footprint reduction, circular economy principles, and ESG reporting frameworks.
- Customer Experience Design: Focuses on designing seamless customer journeys across digital and physical touchpoints. Students learn UX research methodologies, prototyping tools, and service design thinking to enhance user satisfaction.
- Cross-Cultural Management: Prepares students to lead diverse teams in multinational environments. The course covers cultural intelligence, negotiation strategies, and ethical considerations in global business interactions.
- Corporate Governance & Risk Management: Examines the frameworks that govern corporate behavior and manage operational risks. Students study regulatory compliance, internal controls, and crisis management strategies.
- Product Innovation & Design Thinking: Emphasizes ideation, prototyping, and testing to create innovative products. Using design thinking principles, students collaborate with industry partners on real-world challenges.
- Supply Chain Analytics: Combines logistics theory with analytical tools to optimize supply chain performance. Students work with real datasets from Fortune 500 companies to develop solutions for inventory management and demand forecasting.
- Strategic Negotiation Techniques: Teaches advanced negotiation skills applicable in business contexts, including distributive and integrative bargaining, conflict resolution, and ethical negotiation practices.
- Ethical Leadership in Organizations: Explores leadership theories that emphasize integrity, accountability, and stakeholder value creation. Students analyze case studies of ethical dilemmas and develop frameworks for responsible decision-making.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department's approach to project-based learning is integral to the MBA curriculum. Projects are structured as mini-projects in early semesters and evolve into capstone projects in later stages:
- Mini-Projects: In semesters 1 and 2, students work on small-scale assignments that require them to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems. These projects are evaluated based on presentation quality, depth of analysis, and teamwork.
- Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project: The capstone project involves a comprehensive study of a business challenge or opportunity. Students select topics in consultation with faculty mentors and present findings to industry panels. Projects are assessed using rubrics that emphasize originality, impact, and feasibility.
Faculty mentors guide students throughout the project lifecycle, offering feedback on research methodology, data interpretation, and presentation skills. The university provides access to databases, software licenses, and industry partnerships to support these initiatives.