Comprehensive Course Structure
The MBA program at Pes University Bangalore follows a structured curriculum designed to provide students with both breadth and depth in management education. The program spans two academic years, comprising four semesters, each with a detailed course structure.
| Year | Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Pre-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | MBA101 | Foundations of Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | MBA102 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | MBA103 | Business Statistics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | MBA104 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | MBA105 | Marketing Principles | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | MBA106 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | MBA201 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101, MBA102 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | MBA202 | Corporate Finance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA102 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | MBA203 | Economic Analysis for Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA103 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | MBA204 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA104 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | MBA205 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA105 |
| Year 1 | Semester 2 | MBA206 | Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA103 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | MBA301 | Leadership & Change Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA201 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | MBA302 | Project Finance | 3-0-0-3 | MBA202 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | MBA303 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA106 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | MBA304 | Marketing Research | 3-0-0-3 | MBA105 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | MBA305 | Business Ethics & CSR | 3-0-0-3 | MBA201 |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | MBA306 | Data Visualization & Modeling | 3-0-0-3 | MBA206 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | MBA401 | Capstone Project | 0-0-6-6 | All previous courses |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | MBA402 | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA301 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | MBA403 | Global Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | MBA205 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | MBA404 | Risk Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA202 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | MBA405 | Advanced Business Intelligence | 3-0-0-3 | MBA306 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | MBA406 | Industry Internship | 0-0-12-6 | All previous courses |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
Departmental electives are carefully curated to provide students with deeper knowledge in specialized areas of management. These courses often involve case studies, simulations, and interactive discussions to foster critical thinking and practical application.
- Leadership & Change Management: This course explores leadership theories, transformational change strategies, and organizational development practices. Students engage with real-world scenarios involving restructuring, cultural shifts, and innovation implementation.
- Project Finance: Designed to equip students with financial modeling skills for project evaluation and decision-making. The course covers concepts like NPV, IRR, sensitivity analysis, and risk-adjusted discount rates.
- Supply Chain Management: Focuses on logistics optimization, demand forecasting, supplier relationships, and inventory control. Students learn to design efficient supply chains that meet business objectives while minimizing costs.
- Marketing Research: Teaches students how to collect, analyze, and interpret market data using quantitative and qualitative methods. The course includes designing surveys, conducting focus groups, and utilizing statistical software for insights.
- Business Ethics & CSR: Examines ethical dilemmas in business, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability practices. Students evaluate real-world case studies to understand the impact of ethical decisions on organizational performance.
- Data Visualization & Modeling: Introduces students to advanced data analysis techniques using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Python. The course emphasizes storytelling through visualizations and building predictive models for business outcomes.
- Advanced Business Intelligence: Builds upon foundational analytics skills by exploring big data technologies, machine learning algorithms, and AI applications in business contexts. Students learn to apply these tools to complex problems in finance, marketing, and operations.
- Risk Management: Covers financial risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and crisis management strategies. Students develop frameworks for identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures in various industries.
- Global Strategy: Analyzes international business environments, cross-cultural negotiations, and geopolitical risks. The course includes simulations of global expansion decisions and strategic planning exercises.
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Encourages students to think creatively and develop new ventures. Topics include ideation techniques, business model validation, pitch preparation, and startup funding strategies.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Our program emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of the educational experience. Projects are integrated throughout the curriculum to provide hands-on experience and reinforce theoretical concepts.
Mini-projects are assigned in each semester, typically lasting 4-6 weeks, and are designed to help students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. These projects often involve collaboration with industry partners or faculty-led initiatives that address current business issues.
The final-year capstone project is a significant undertaking that requires students to conduct an in-depth research study or implement a practical solution for an organization. Students select their topics based on personal interest, career goals, or industry needs, and are paired with faculty mentors who guide them through the process.
Project evaluation criteria include innovation, feasibility, impact, teamwork, presentation quality, and adherence to academic standards. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and communication skills throughout their project journey.