Curriculum Overview
The MBA curriculum at Ramdeobaba University Nagpur is meticulously designed to provide students with a robust foundation in business principles while offering flexibility to specialize in areas of interest. The program is structured into four semesters, each with a blend of core courses, departmental electives, and practical experiences.
First Year: Foundation Building
The first year focuses on building a strong academic foundation. Students are introduced to fundamental business concepts and develop essential analytical and communication skills. Core courses include Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting, Organizational Behavior, Business Statistics, Business Communication, and Business Ethics and CSR.
Second Year: Specialization and Integration
The second year introduces students to specialized areas of management. Courses such as Marketing Management, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, and Leadership and Team Dynamics are offered. These courses are designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Third Year: Advanced Learning
In the third year, students explore advanced topics in finance, international business, project management, business analytics, and supply chain management. Electives such as Financial Markets and Institutions, International Business, Project Management, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management are offered to deepen students' expertise.
Fourth Year: Capstone and Real-World Application
The final year is dedicated to a capstone project, where students apply their knowledge to solve real-world business problems. This project is supervised by faculty mentors and often involves collaboration with industry partners. Students also have the opportunity to participate in internships and industry projects.
Course Details
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBA101 | Managerial Economics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA102 | Financial Accounting | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA103 | Organizational Behavior | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA104 | Business Statistics | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA105 | Business Communication | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 1 | MBA106 | Business Ethics and CSR | 3-0-0-3 | None |
| 2 | MBA201 | Marketing Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101, MBA102 |
| 2 | MBA202 | Operations Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101, MBA102 |
| 2 | MBA203 | Human Resource Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA103 |
| 2 | MBA204 | Strategic Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101, MBA102, MBA103 |
| 2 | MBA205 | Leadership and Team Dynamics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA103 |
| 3 | MBA301 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3-0-0-3 | MBA102 |
| 3 | MBA302 | International Business | 3-0-0-3 | MBA101 |
| 3 | MBA303 | Project Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA202 |
| 3 | MBA304 | Business Analytics | 3-0-0-3 | MBA104 |
| 3 | MBA305 | Supply Chain Management | 3-0-0-3 | MBA202 |
| 4 | MBA401 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3-0-0-3 | MBA204 |
| 4 | MBA402 | Sustainable Business Practices | 3-0-0-3 | MBA106 |
| 4 | MBA403 | Business Strategy | 3-0-0-3 | MBA204 |
| 4 | MBA404 | Capstone Project | 0-0-0-6 | MBA204, MBA301 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
Advanced departmental electives are offered to students who wish to delve deeper into specific areas of management. These courses are designed to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills.
- Business Analytics: This course equips students with tools and techniques to analyze business data and derive actionable insights. Students learn to use statistical software and machine learning algorithms to solve business problems.
- Corporate Governance: This course explores the principles and practices of corporate governance, focusing on ethical leadership, accountability, and stakeholder management.
- Global Strategy: Students examine strategies employed by multinational corporations and learn how to develop global business plans.
- Financial Risk Management: This course covers risk assessment and mitigation techniques in financial markets.
- Marketing Research: Students learn to conduct market research and develop marketing strategies based on data analysis.
- Human Capital Management: This course focuses on managing talent and developing human resources in organizations.
- Supply Chain Analytics: Students learn to optimize supply chain operations using data analytics and forecasting techniques.
- Business Ethics and CSR: This course explores ethical dilemmas in business and the role of corporate social responsibility.
- Leadership Development: This course focuses on developing leadership skills and understanding different leadership styles.
- Change Management: Students learn to manage organizational change and implement transformational strategies.
Project-Based Learning
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a core component of the curriculum. Students are required to complete both mini-projects and a final-year capstone project. The mini-projects are designed to provide hands-on experience in specific business domains, while the capstone project allows students to integrate their learning and apply it to a real-world business challenge.
The structure of the final-year project involves selecting a topic in consultation with faculty mentors, conducting research, and presenting findings to industry experts. The evaluation criteria include the quality of research, innovation, presentation, and impact. Students are encouraged to collaborate with industry partners and apply their learning in practical scenarios.