DR. A.P.J.

ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

UTTAR PRADESH, LUCKNOW

Evaluation Scheme & Syllabus

MBA
(Common)

First Year

AS PER
AICTE MODEL CURRICULUM
& NEP 2020

(Effective from the Session: 2024-25)

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 MBA 1st Year Course Structure in accordance with
AICTE Model Curriculum & NEP 2020 Effective w.e.f.
Academic Session 2024-25

Semester I

END
INTERNAL EVALUATION SEMESTER
PERIODS SCHEME EVALUATION
S. Codes SUBJECT TOTAL CREDIT
No. L T P CT TA PS TOTAL TE PE

MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
1 BMB 101 & ORGANISATIONAL
4 0 0 20 10 0 30 70 0 100 3
BEHAVIOUR
2 BMB 102 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 4 0 0 20 10 0 30 70 0 100 3
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
3 BMB 103 3 1 0 20 10 0 30 70 0 100 3
& ANALYSIS
BUSINESS STATISTICS &
4 BMB 104 3 1 0 20 10 0 30 70 0 100 3
ANALYTICS
MARKETING
5 BMB 105 4 0 0 20 10 0 30 70 0 100 3
MANAGEMENT
CREATIVITY, INNOVATION
6 BMB 106 AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 0 0 20 10 0 30 70 100 2
BUSINESS
7 BMB 107 3 1 0 20 10 0 30 70 0 100 3
COMMUNICATION

8 BMB 151 IT SKILLS-1 0 0 3 20 10 0 30 - 70 100 3

MINI PROJECT -1
9 BMB 152 0 0 3 20 10 0 30 0 70 100 3

10 BVC 151 SPORTS & YOGA * 0 0 3 0 100 0 100 0 0 100 0

1000 26

• Qualifying but Non Credit Course

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 SEMESTER I
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
BMB 101
Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours: 40
Course Objectives:
1. To provide fundamentals of management concepts and theories.
2. To help the students understand the concepts of organizational behaviour
3. To apply the concepts of management and organizational behaviors in real world situations
4. Familiarizing the students with the contemporary challenges and prospects in management.
5. Developing managerial and leadership skills among students

UNIT I (8 Lectures)
Fundamentals of Management: Management practices from past to present, Different levels of
management, Managerial skills and Managerial Functions, Case Studies
Planning- Objective of planning, Planning process, Types of planning, Types of plans, Management by
Objective, Decision-making- types, process & techniques, Case Studies

UNIT-II (8 Lectures)
Organising & Staffing- Types of organization, Organization structure, delegation and decentralization of
authority, Meaning of staffing, Recruitment, selection & placement, Training & development..
Directing & Controlling- Principle of directing, Essence of coordination, Different control techniques,
Management by exception. Case Studies.

UNIT III(8 Lectures)

Fundamentals of individual behavior: Concepts of OB,OB Model, Components of OB, Personality,
types of personality, Personal effectiveness, meaning of Attitudes, Types, Components, attitude formation
and attitude change. Meaning & Type of Group Behaviour, Interpersonal skills, Transactional Analysis,
Johari Window, Meaning of Perception, process, behavioral applications of perception. Case Studies.

UNIT IV (8 Lectures)
Motivation:, Theory of Motivation: Maslow’s, Herzberg’s, McClelland, Contemporary theories of
Motivation: Self Determination Theory, Self Efficacy Theory, Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, Equity
Theory, Reinforcement Theory.

UNIT V: (8 Lectures)
Leadership: What is leadership, types of leaders and leadership styles, traits and qualities of effective
leader, trait theory, LSM – Leadership Situational Model, Team Building, Tuckman Model of Team
Development. Organizational Change: Meaning of organizational change approaches to managing
organizational change, creating a culture for change, implementing the change, Kurt Lewin Model of
change. Case Studies

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 COURSE OUTCOME

Course Outcomes Bloom’s taxonomy

CO 1: Developing understanding of managerial Knowledge ( K 2)

practices and their perspectives. Remembering ( K1)

CO2: Understanding and Applying the concepts Knowledge ( K 2)

of organizational behavior Applying ( K 4)
CO 3: Applying the concepts of management Applying ( K 4)
and analyze organizational behaviors in real Analyzing ( K 5)
world situations

CO 4: Comprehend and practice contemporary Comprehending (K 3)

issues in management.

CO 5: Applying managerial and leadership skills Applying (K4)

among students

Suggested Readings

1. Koontz Harold &Weihrich Heinz – Essentials of management (Tata McGraw Hill, 5th Edition,2008)
2. L. M. Prasad- Principles and Practices of Management, Sulatn Chand & Sons, 7th edition, 2007.
3. Stephen P. Robbins, ―Organizational Behaviour‖, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall
4. Dr. Premvir Kapoor, Principles and Practices of Management, Khanna Publishing House, Delhi
5. Robbins & Coulter - Management (Prentice Hall of India, 9th Edition)
6. Principles of Management, George R. Terry & S.G. Franklin, AITBS, Delhi.
7. N M Khandelwal- Indian Ethos & Values for Management- Himalyan Publishing
8. Fred Luthans, ―Organizational Behaviour‖, 12th Edition, McGraw Hill International Edition
9. Aswathappa K, ―Organizational Behaviour (Text, Cases and Games)‖, Himalaya Publication
10. UdaiPareek, ―Organizational Behavior‖, Oxford University Press

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 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
BMB 102

Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours: 40

Course Objective:

1. To understand the importance of Managerial Economics in management and businesses

2. To apply the principles of managerial economics in achieving business objectives
3. Be equipped with the tools necessary in forecasting product demand
4. Understand and be able to apply latest pricing strategies
5. Understand and analyze the macro environment affecting the business decision making.

UNIT –I (6 Hours)
Basic Concepts and principles: Definition, Nature and Scope of Economics-Micro Economics and Macro
Economics, Managerial Economics and its relevance in business decisions. Fundamental Principles of
Managerial Economics - Incremental Principle, Marginal Principle, Opportunity Cost Principle,
Discounting Principle, Concept of Time Perspective, Equi-Marginal Principle, Utility Analysis, Cardinal
Utility and Ordinal Utility. Case Studies

UNIT –II (8Hours)

Demand and Supply Analysis: Theory of Demand, Types of Demand. Determinants of demand, Demand
Function, Demand Schedule, Demand curve, Law of Demand, Exceptions to the law of Demand, Shifts in
demand curve, Elasticity of Demand and its measurement. Price Elasticity, Income Elasticity, Arc
Elasticity. Cross Elasticity and Advertising Elasticity. Uses of Elasticity of Demand for managerial decision
making, Demand forecasting meaning, significance and methods.( numerical Exercises) Case Studies
Supply Analysis; Law of Supply, Supply Elasticity; Analysis and its uses for managerial decision making.
Price of a Product under demand and supply forces . Case Studies

UNIT –III (10Hours)

Production and cost Analysis: Production concepts & analysis; Production function, Types of production
function, Laws of production: Law of diminishing returns, Law of returns to scale.
Cost concept and analysis: Cost, Types of costs, Cost output relationship in the short-run. Cost output
relationship in the Long-run. Estimation of revenue. Average Revenue, Marginal Revenue . Case Studies

UNIT –IV (10Hours)

Market structures: Perfect and Imperfect Market Structures, Perfect Competition, features, determination
of price under perfect competition. Monopoly: Feature, pricing under monopoly, Price Discrimination.
Monopolistic: Features, pricing under monopolistic competition, product differentiation. Oligopoly:
Features, kinked demand curve, cartels, price leadership. Case Studies

UNIT –V (6Hrs)
National Income; Concepts and various methods of its measurement, Circular flows in 2 sector, 3 sector,
4 sector economies, Inflation, types and causes, Business Cycle & its phases.

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 Course Outcomes:

Course Outcomes Bloom’s taxonomy

CO1: Students will be able to remember the concepts of micro economics • Knowledge ( K 2)
and also able to understand the various micro economic principles to make • Remembering ( k1)
effective economic decisions under conditions of risk
and uncertainty.
CO2: The students would be able to understand the law of demand & • Knowledge ( K 2)
supply & their elasticities , evaluate & analyse these concepts and apply • Applying ( K 4)
them in various changing situations in industry . Students would be able
• Synthesizing ( K6)
to apply various techniques to forecast demand for better utilization of
resources. • Evaluating ( K7)
CO3: The students would be able to understand the production concept • Comprehending (K 3)
and how the production output changes with the change in inputs and able • Applying ( K 4)
to analyse the effect of cost to business and their relation to analyze the
• Analyzing ( K 5)
volatility in the business world
• Evaluating ( K7)
CO4: The students would be able to understand & evaluate the different • Applying ( K 4)
market structure and their different equilibriums for industry as well as • Analyzing ( K 5)
for consumers for the survival in the industry by the application of various
• Synthesizing ( K6)
pricing strategic
CO5: The students would be able to analyse the macroeconomic • Knowledge ( K 2)
concepts & their relation to micro economic concept & how they affect • Comprehending (K 3)
the business & economy.

Suggested Readings

1. Managerial Economics ,D.N.Dwivedi,Vikas Publication, 7th Ed

2. Managerial Economics, GEETIKA, McGraw-Hill Education 2nd Ed.
3. Managerial Economics: Concepts and Applications (SIE), THOMAS& MAURICE, McGraw-Hill
Education, 9th Ed
4. Managerial Economics, H.L Ahuja, S.Chand, 8th Ed
5. Managerial Economics – Theory and Applications, Dr.D.M.Mithani, Himalaya Publications, 7th Ed.
6. Sociology & Economics for Engineers, Dr. Premvir Kapoor, Khanna Publishing House

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 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND ANALYSIS
BMB 103

Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours: 40

Course Objectives:

1) To understand the fundamentals, basic theory and concepts of financial accounting.

2) To have a knowledge about various Accounting Standards used in preparation of financial statements.
3) To have an understanding of preparation and presentation of financial statements.
4) To acquire knowledge about various techniques used for analysing financial statements with its
application.
5) To enable students acquainted with current trends and social responsibility accounting.

UNIT I (4 Hrs)

Meaning and Scope of Accounting: Evolution and Users of Accounting, Basic Accounting terminologies,
Principles of Accounting, Accounting Concepts & Conventions, Accounting Equation, Deprecation
Accounting. GAAP(introduction).

UNIT II ( 10 Hrs)

Mechanics of Accounting: Accounting Standards and IFRS: International Accounting Principles and
Standards; Matching of Indian Accounting Standards with International Accounting Standards, Double
entry system of Accounting, journalizing of transactions; Ledger posting and Trial Balance.

UNIT III (12 Hrs)

Presentation of Financial Statement: Preparation of final accounts (Profit & Loss Account and Balance
Sheet) according to companies act 2013 (vertical format), Excel Application to make Balance sheet, Case
studies and Workshops, Preparation of Cash Flow Statement and its analysis.

UNIT IV (8 Hrs)

Analysis of financial statement: Ratio Analysis- Solvency ratios, Profitability ratios, activity ratios,
liquidity ratios, Market capitalization ratios; leverage Ratio, Detailed Analysis using excel application.

UNIT V (6 Hrs)

Financial Statement Analysis and Recent Types of Accounting: Common Size Statement; Comparative
Balance Sheet and Trend Analysis of manufacturing, Service & banking organizations, Case Study and
Workshops in analysing Balance sheet. Human Resource Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Accounting
for corporate social responsibility.

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Course Outcome:

After successful completion of this course students will be able to

S.No Course Outcome Bloom’s Taxonomy

1 CO1.Understand and apply accounting concepts, principles and

Knowledge (K2)/
conventions for their routine monetary transaction.
Comprehending (K 3)

CO2. Understand about IFRS, Ind AS and IAS for preparation

Knowledge (K2)
2 and reporting of financial statements.
Synthesizing (K6)/

CO3. Create and prepare financial statements and Cash flow in

Remembering (k1)
3 accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

CO4. Analyse, interpret and communicate the information

Analysing (K 4) / Evaluating
contained in basic financial statements and explain the limitations
(K7))
4 of such statements.

CO5. Recognising various types of accounting and utilize the

Knowledge (K2)
technology and social responsibility in facilitating and enhancing
Applying (K 4)
5 accounting and financial reporting processes

Suggested Readings

1. Maheshwari S.N &Maheshwari S K – A text book of Accounting for Management (Vikas, 10th
Edition)
2. Essentials of Financial Accounting (based on IFRS), Bhattacharya (PHI,3rd Ed)
3. Khan and Jain - Financial Management (Tata McGraw Hill, 7th Ed.)
4. PC Tulsian- Financial Accounting (Pearson, 2016)
5. Dhamija - Financial Accounting for managers: (Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition).
6. Narayanswami - Financial Accounting: A Managerial Perspective (PHI,5th Ed)
7. DhaneshkKhatri- Financial Accounting (TMH,2015)
8. Ambrish Gupta - Financial Accounting: A Managerial Perspective (Prentice Hall, 4th Edition)
9. Ramchandran&Kakani - Financial Accounting for Management (TMH, 2nd Edition).
10. Mukherjee - Financial Accounting for Management (TMH, 2nd Edition).

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 BUSINESS STATISTICS & ANALYTICS
BMB 104

Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours: 40 hours

Course Objectives

1. Understand the different basic concept / fundamentals of business statistics.

2. Understand the importance of measures of Descriptive statistics which includes measures of central
tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Time Series Analysis, Index Number, Correlation and Regression
analysis and their implication on Business performance.
3. Understand the concept of Probability and its usage in various business applications.
4. Understand the Hypothesis Testing concepts and use inferential statistics- t, F, Z Test and Chi Square
Test
5. Understand the practical application of Descriptive and Inferential Statistics concepts and their uses
for Business Analytics.

Unit I (10 Sessions): Descriptive Statistics

Meaning, Scope, types, functions and limitations of statistics, Measures of Central tendency – Mean, Median,
Mode, Quartiles, Measures of Dispersion – Range, Inter quartile range, Mean deviation, Standard deviation,
Variance, Coefficient of Variation, Skewness and Kurtosis.

Unit II (8 Sessions):Time Series & Index Number

Time series analysis: Concept, Additive and Multiplicative models, Components of time series, Trend
analysis: Least Square method - Linear and Non- Linear equations, Applications in business decision-
making.
Index Numbers:- Meaning , Types of index numbers, uses of index numbers, Construction of Price,
Quantity and Volume indices:- Fixed base and Chain base methods.

Unit III (6 Sessions): Correlation & Regression Analysis

Correlation Analysis: Rank Method & Karl Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation and Properties of
Correlation.
Regression Analysis: Fitting of a Regression Line and Interpretation of Results, Properties of Regression
Coefficients and Relationship between Regression and Correlation.

Unit IV ( 8 Sessions): Probability Thoery & Distribution

Probability: Theory of Probability, Addition and Multiplication Law, Baye’s Theorem
Probability Theoretical Distributions: Concept and application of Binomial; Poisson and Normal
distributions. Introduction to bivariate and multivariate data analysis( Cluster and Factor analysis)

Unit V (8 Sessions) Hypothesis Testing& Business Analytics

Hypothesis Testing: Null and Alternative Hypotheses; Type I and Type II errors; Testing of Hypothesis:
Large Sample Tests, Small Sample test, (t, F, Z Test and Chi Square Test)
Concept of Business Analytics- Meaning types and application of Business Analytics, Use of Spread Sheet to

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 anlayze data-Descriptive analytics and Predictive analytics.

Course Outcome:

Course Outcome Blooms Taxonomy

CO1. Gaining Knowledge of basic concept / • Knowledge ( K 2)
Fundamentals of business statistics.
CO2. To compute various measures of central • Remembering ( K1)
tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Time Series • Applying ( K 4)
Analysis, Index Number, Correlation and
Regression analysis and their implication on
Business performance.
CO3. Evaluating basic concepts of probability and • Comprehending (K 3)
perform probability theoretical distributions • Applying ( K 4)
CO4. To apply Hypothesis Testing concepts and • Analyzing ( K 5)
able to apply inferential statistics- t, F, Z Test and • Synthesizing ( K6)
Chi Square Test
CO5. To perform practical application by taking • Evaluating ( K7)
managerial decision and evaluating the Concept of • Applying ( K 4)
Business Analytics.

Suggested Readings

1. G C Beri – Business Statistics, 3rd ed, TATA McGrawHill.

2. Chandrasekaran & Umaparvathi-Statistics for Managers, 1st edition, PHI Learning
3. Davis , Pecar – Business Statistics using Excel, Oxford
4. Ken Black – Business Statistics, 5th ed., Wiley India
5. Levin and Rubin – statistics for Management, 7th ed., Pearson
6. Lind, Marchal, Wathen – Staistical techniques in business and economics, 13th ed, McGrawHill
7. Newbold, Carlson, Thorne – Statistics for Business and Economics, 6th ed., Pearson
8. S. C.Gupta – Fundamentals of Statistics, Himalaya Publishing
9. Walpole – Probability and Statistics for Scientists and Engineers, 8th ed., Pearson

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 MARKETING MANAGEMENT
BMB 105

Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours: 40 hours

Course Objectives
1. Assess market opportunities by analyzing customers, competitors, collaborators, context, and the
strengths and weaknesses of a company.
2. Understand consumers’ requirements and their behaviors.
3. Develop effective marketing strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
4. Communicate and defend your recommendations and critically examine and build upon the
recommendations of your classmates both quantitatively and qualitatively.
5. Develop the understanding the current global and digital aspect of marketing.

Unit 1(6 hours)

Introduction: Nature and scope of marketing, Various marketing orientations, Need, Want, Demand,
Elements of Marketing mix, customer value and the value delivery process.
Understanding Consumer Behavior: Buying motives, factors influencing buying behavior, buying habits,
stages in consumer buying decision process, types of consumer buying decisions.

Unit 2 (8 hours)
Market segmentation, Targeting and Positioning: Meaning, Factors influencing segmentation, Market
Aggregation, Basis for segmentation, Segmentation of Consumer. Targeting: Meaning, Basis for identifying
target customers, Target Market Strategies. Positioning: Meaning, product differentiation strategies, tasks
involved in positioning. Branding: Concept of Branding, Brand Types, Brand equity, Branding Positioning.

Unit 3 (8 hours)
Product Decisions: Concept, Product Hierarchy, New Product Development, Diffusion process, Product Life
cycle, Product mix strategies. Packaging / Labeling: Packaging as a marketing tool, requirement of good
packaging, Role of labeling in packaging. Pricing Decisions: Pricing concepts for establishing value, Pricing
Strategies-Value based, Cost based, Market based, Competitor based, New product pricing – Price Skimming
& Penetration pricing

Unit 4 (8 hours)
Place Decision: Meaning, Purpose, Channel alternatives, Factors affecting channel choice, Channel design
and Channel management decisions, Channel conflict, Retailing & Types of Retailers. Advertising:
Advertising Objectives, Advertising Budget, Advertising Copy, AIDA model, Public Relation: Meaning,
Objectives, Types, and Functions of Public Relations. Sales Promotion: Sales Promotion Mix, Kinds of
promotion, Tools and Techniques of sales promotion, Push-pull strategies of promotion, Personal Selling:
Concept, Features, Functions, Steps/process involved in Personal Selling, Direct Marketing: Meaning,
Features, Functions, Growth and benefits of direct marketing, different forms.

Unit 5 (6 hours)
CRM: Meaning, Relationship Marketing Vs. Relationship Management, Types of Relationship Management,
Significance of Customer Relationship Management. Global Marketing: current scenario, Global Marketing
environment, Entry strategies, Global P’s of Marketing., Recent trends and Innovation in Marketing- Green
Marketing, Agile Marketing
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Course Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

S.No Course Outcome Bloom's taxonomy

• Remembering ( k1)
1 CO1. Remember and Comprehend basic marketing concepts. • Knowledge ( K 2)

CO2. Understand marketing Insights on application of basic • Synthesizing ( K6)

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marketing concepts. • Comprehending(K3)
3 CO3. Able to Apply and develop Marketing Strategies and Plans • Applying ( K 4)

• Analyzing ( K 5)
4 CO4. Understand and Analyzing Business/ Consumer Markets and
ability Identify & evaluate Market Segments and Targeting

• Evaluating ( K7)
5 CO5. Develop skills to understand the current global and digital
aspect of marketing.

Recommended Text Books :

1. Marketing Management: A South Asian Perspective - Kotler, Keller, Kevin 15/e, Pearson Education,
2016.
2. Marketing Management - Ramaswamy V. S. & Namakumari S, 6/e, Sage Publication India Pvt Ltd.,
2018.
3. Marketing Management - Tapan Panda, 5/e, Excel Publication, 2007.
4. Fundamentals of Marketing Management - Etzel M. J, B J Walker & William J. Stanton, 14/e,
McGrawHill Education Publishers, 2015.
5. Marketing: Asian EditionPaul Bainies, Chris Fill Kelly Page third edition, Oxford.

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 CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BMB 106

Course Credit: 2 Contact Hours: 20 hours

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the basic concepts of entrepreneurship, functions of
entrepreneurs and problems faced by them in the real world
2. To provide insights to students in converting an Idea into an opportunity and develop an understanding of various
funding sources for a startup
3. Familiarize the students with SME sector activities and the role of government agencies supporting SMEs.
4. To understand the process of a Business Plan

Unit 1 (4 Hours)
Creativity and Innovation: Meaning, the difference between innovation and creativity, Innovation types &
Platforms, Business Model Innovation, Service Innovation, Design-led innovation, Improvisation, Large firm Vs.
Start-up innovation, Co-creation and open innovation, developing an innovation strategy, Sources of innovation,
Innovation Environment, Creative Destruction

Unit 2 (5 Hours)
Entrepreneurship: Meaning, definition and concept, Factors affecting entrepreneurship, characteristics and skills
of an entrepreneur, entrepreneur v/s manager. Types of entrepreneurs, functions of an entrepreneur, entrepreneurial
decision-process. Social, rural and women Entrepreneurship, Case Studies of Successful Entrepreneurs,
Entrepreneurial Failure

Unit 3 (5 Hours)
Entrepreneurial Eco-System in India: Overview of MSME, Role of Central Govt & State Govt in supporting SMEs,
subsidies, grants, export-oriented units - fiscal & tax concessions, other government initiatives and inclusive entrepreneurial
growth Government e Market place (GeM), Zero effect Zero defect, Lean Manufacturing., Startup India, Stand Up India,
Make in India, Innovate in India.

Entrepreneurial Finance: Estimating financial requirements; Sources of finance — banks & financial institutions;
Bootstrapping, Crowdfunding. Angel investing Venture Capital; IPO

Role of agencies assisting entrepreneurship: DICs, SSIs, NSICs, NISBUD, Entrepreneurship Development Institute
of India (EDII). New initiatives taken by the government to promoteentrepreneurship. State Startup Ranking by DIPIT,
State Innovation Ranking by NITI AAYOG (India Innovation Index),

Unit 4 (6 Hours)
From Idea to Opportunity: Idea generation- sources and methods, identification and classification of ideas.
Individual creativity: idea to business opportunity Process of New Venture and its Challenges.

Developing a Business Plan: Business Planning Process: elements of business planning, preparation of project
plan, components of an ideal business plan: market plan, financial plan, operational plan, and Feasibility Analysis
— aspects and methods: Economic analysis, financial analysis, market-, and technological feasibility, Business
Model Launching a new venture, Growth and Sustainability.

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COURSE OUTCOMES

Course Outcome Expected Levels of Learning as

per Bloom’s Taxonomy for
Assessment of Course Outcome.
CO 1: Remember and comprehend basic • Remembering ( K1)
concepts of creativity, innovation • Knowledge ( K 2)
and entrepreneurship • Comprehending(K3)
CO2: Develop knowledge on • Applying ( K 4)
Entrepreneurial Finance, • Analyzing ( K 5)
Assistance and roleof • Evaluating ( K7)
Entrepreneurial Development
Agencies
CO3: Develop understanding of • Analyzing ( K 5)
converting an Idea to an • Evaluating ( K7)
opportunity and develop
understanding of various funding
sources
CO4: Gain in depth knowledge of • Remembering ( K1)
innovation and its various sources • Knowledge ( K 2)
• Analyzing ( K 5)
CO5: Develop understanding of various • Knowledge ( K 2)
dimensions of innovation along with • Synthesizing ( K6)
current trends and general awareness • Evaluating ( K7)
of innovation
and startup

Suggested Readings
1. Roy: Entrepreneurship, OUP
2. Ahmad, Ali and Bhatt, Punita.: Entrepreneurship in Developing and Emerging Economies, SAGE Publishing
India
3. Mitra, Jay: The Business of Innovation, 2017, SAGE Publishing
4. Entrepreneurship 10th Ed (Indian Edition) 2016 by Robert Hirsch Michael Peters Dean Shepherd, McGraw
Hill
5. Khanka, S.S.; Entrepreneurial Development; S. Chand and Co.
6. Kumar, Arya; Entrepreneurship; Pearson Education.
7. Desai, Vasant; Dynamics of Entrepreneurial Development and Management; Himalaya Publishing
8. Blundel, R. and Lockett, N.; Exploring Entrepreneurship Practices and Perspectives; OxfordPublications.
9. Dollinger, M. J.; Entrepreneurship: New Venture Creation; PHI Learning.
10. "Reinventing Your Business Model" by Mark W. Johnson, Clayton M. Christensen, andHenning Kagermann)

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 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
BMB 107

Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours: 40 hours

Course Objectives
1. To understand business communication strategies and principles for effective communication in
domestic and international business situations.
2. To understand and appropriately apply modes of expression, i.e., descriptive, expositive, narrative,
scientific, and self-expressive, in written, visual, and oral communication.
3. To develop the ability to research and write a documented paper and/or to give an oral presentation.
4. To develop the ability to communicate via electronic mail, Internet, and other technologies for
presenting business messages.
5. To understand and apply basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, and technical
proficiency in the development of exposition and argument.

UNIT I : ( 8 Hours)
Introduction: Role of communication – defining and classifying communication – purpose of
communication – process of communication –characteristics of successful communication – importance
of communication in management – communication structure in organization – communication in crisis
barriers to communication. Case Studies

UNIT II: (8 Hours)

Oral communication: What is oral Communication – principles of successful oral communication –what
is conversation control – reflection and empathy: two sides of effective oral communication – effective
listening – non – verbal communication. Written communication: Purpose of writing – clarity in writing
– principles of effective writing – approaching the writing process systematically: The 3X3 writing process
for business communication: Pre writing – Writing – Revising – Specific writing features – coherence –
electronic writing process.

UNIT III: (8 Hours)

Business letters and reports: Introduction to business letters – writing routine and persuasive letters –
positive and negative messages- writing memos – what is a report purpose, kinds and objectives of report
writing. Presentation skills: What is a presentation – elements of presentation – designing a presentation.
Advanced visual support for business presentation types of visual aid

UNITIV: (8 Hours)
Employment communication: Introduction – writing CVs – Group discussions – interview skills Impact
of Technological Advancement on Business Communication networks – Intranet – Internet – e mails –
SMS – teleconferencing – video conferencing. Case Studies

UNITV : (8 Hours)
Group communication: Meetings – Planning meetings – objectives – participants – timing – venue of
meetings – leading meetings. Media management – the press release press conference – media interviews
Seminars – workshop – conferences. Business etiquettes. Case Studies

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 Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

S. No. Course Outcome Bloom’s Taxonomy

1 CO1. Apply business communication strategies and Applying (K4)
principles to prepare effective communication for
domestic and international business situations.
2 CO2. Analyse ethical, legal, cultural, and global issues
affecting business Communication. Analyse (K5)
3 CO3. Develop an understanding of appropriate
organizational formats and channels used in business Knowledge (K2)
communications
4 CO4. Gaining an understanding of emerging electronic Comprehending(K3)
modes of communication.
5. CO5. Developing effective verbal and non verbal Remembering(K1)/
communication skills. Applying (K4)

Suggested Readings:

1. Bovee&Thill – Business Communication Essentials A Skill – Based Approach to Vital Business

English. Pearson.
2. Kulbhushan Kumar & R.S. Salaria, Effective Communication Skills, Khanna Publishing House,
Delhi
3. Bisen&Priya – Business Communication (New Age International Publication)
4. Kalkar, Suryavanshi, Sengupta-Business Communication(Orient Blackswan)
5. Varinder Bhatia, Business Communications, Khanna Publishing House
6. Business Communication: Skill, Concepts And Applications – P D Chaturvedi, MukeshChaturvedi
Pearson Education.
7. AshaKaul, Business Communication, Prentice Hall of India.

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 IT SKILLS-1
BMB 151

Course Credit: 3 Contact Hours: 40

Course Objectives
1. To provide knowledge about the functioning of computers and its uses for managers
2. To provide hands on learning on Internet and its applications
3. To provide hands on learning on Word processing software
4. To provide hands on learning of applications on Spreadsheet software
5. To provide hands on learning on Presentation software

UNIT I (05 hours) Conceptual Framework

Hardware: (a) Input devices - keyboard, printing devices, voice speech devices, scanner, MICR, OMR,
Bar code reader, digital camera etc. (b) Output devices - Visual Display UNIT, printers, plotters (c)
Storage Devices – Magnetic storage devices, Optical storage devices, Flash Memory.
Software: Types of software with examples; Introduction to languages, compiler, interpreter and
Assembler, Operating System Functions, Types and Classification, Elements of GUI based operating
system. Network and Internet: Types of computer networks (LAN, WAN and MAN), Netiquettes, Basic
services over Internet like WWW, FTP, Telnet, Gopher, URL, Domain names, Web Browsers,
Multimedia and its applications: Concepts of Text, Graphics, Animation, Audio, Images, Video.
Multimedia Application in Education, Entertainment, Marketing. Names of common multimedia file
formats,

UNIT II : Windows and Users Interface (Lab Work)- 7 hours

Windows operating System: Introduction and characteristics, Elements of GUI. Using Mouse, My
Computer Icon, The Recycle Bin, Status Bar, Start and Menu & Menu-selection, Running an Application,
Windows Explorer: Viewing of File, Folders and Directories Creating and Renaming of files and folders
Opening and closing of different Windows, Windows Setting: Control Panels, Wall paper and Screen
Savers Setting the date and Sound. Concept of menu, Using Help, Using right Button of the Mouse,
Creating Short cuts, Basics of Window Setup, Notepad, Window Accessories

UNIT III: Word Processor Software (Lab Work) – 8 hours

Word processing concepts: Opening, Saving, Closing the file, Opening an existing document, Selecting
text, Editing text, Finding and replacing text, printing documents, Creating and Printing Merged
Documents, Character and Paragraph Formatting, Page Design and Layout. Editing and Profiling Tools:
Checking and correcting spellings. Using Graphics, Tables, Charts, Document Templates and Wizards.

UNIT IV: Spreadsheet Software (Lab Work) – 10 hours

Spreadsheet Package Spreadsheet: Concept and Working Interface, Creating, Saving and Editing a
Workbook, Inserting, Deleting Work Sheets, entering data in a cell / formula Copying and Moving from
selected cells, handling operators in Formulae. Functions in Spreadsheet: Mathematical, Logical,
statistical, text, financial, Date and Time functions, Using Function Wizard. Formatting a Worksheet and
Cell: changing data alignment, changing date, number, character or currency format, changing font, adding
borders and colors. Printing worksheets, Charts and Graphs – Creating, Previewing, and Modifying
Charts. Integrating word processor, spread sheets, web pages.

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 UNIT V: Presentation Software (lab Work) – 8 hours
Interface of the Presentation Package: Creating, Opening and Saving Presentations. Professional Look of
the Presentation: Working in different Design & Views, Working with Slides. Formatting and Editing:
Text, Image and Paragraph formatting, Checking Spelling and Correcting Typing Mistakes, Making
Notes Pages and Handouts, Drawing and Working with Objects, Adding Clip Art and other pictures,
Designing Slide Shows, Running and Controlling a Slide Show, Printing Presentations.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
S. No. Course Outcome Bloom’s Taxonomy
1 CO1. Gain in depth knowledge about the functioning Knowledge (K2)
of computers and its uses for managers

2 CO2. Learn to use Internet and its applications Applying (K4)

CO3. Understand and implement Word processing Synthesizing ( K6)

3 software
Applying (K4)
4 CO4. Learn applications on Spread sheet softwares Knowledge (K2)

5 CO5. Analyse and learn Presentation software Analyse (K5)

Suggested Readings

1. Nasib Singh Gill – Handbook of Computer Fundamentals, Khanna Publishing House, Delhi
2. Shrivastava-Fundamental of Computer& Information Systems (Wiley Dreamtech)
3. Leon A and Leon M - Introduction to Computers ( Vikas, 1st Edition).
4. ITL ESL – Introduction to Information Technology (Pearson, 2nd Edition).
6. Introduction to Computers, Norton P. (TATA McGraw Hill)
7. Leon - Fundamentals of Information Technology, (Vikas)
8. Satish Jain-BPB's Computer Course Windows 10 with MS Office 2016 (BPB)
9. Linda Foulkes- Learn Microsoft Office 2019: A comprehensive guide to getting started with Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook ( Packt Publishing Limited )

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 MINI PROJECT -1
BMB 152
( Scanning of ideas for opportunities )

Course Credit -2

Course Objective-
1. To develop an innovative idea for a product or service in form of a project report.
2. To understand the importance and relevance of innovative ideas, its
feasibilities and detailed descriptions.

Project/Practical work / Seminar

In the first semester, the students (individuals or teams of 2-3) are required to develop an
innovative idea for a product or servic and a project report to be prepared on that idea under
the guidance of a faculty member. The report will be prepared individually and this report
will consist of importance and relevance of the innovative idea, its feasibilities and detailed
descriptions. The report will be evaluated by one external examiner appointed by the
university. Student has to present his output in a seminar.

S. No. Course Outcome Bloom’s Taxonomy

1 CO1. Gain in depth knowledge on innovative idea for Knowledge (K2)
product or services in form of a project report.

2 CO2. To apply innovative idea, its feasibilities and Applying (K4)

detail descriptions.

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 BVA 151 : SPORTS AND YOGA

Objective of the Course:

• To maintain mental and physical wellness upright and develop ability in the
students to cope up with the stress arising in the life.

• To create space in the curriculum to nurture the potential of the

students in sports/games/yoga etc.

To introduce a practice oriented introductory course on the subject. More involved / advanced
course may come up in subsequent years of study

PART A : SPORTS & GAME

Some form of Athletics would be compulsory for all students, unless restricted due to medical /
physical reasons. In addition to this, student has to opt for at least one game out of the remaining
mentioned below.
A fair theoretical knowledge and a reasonable amount of field / site practice of the chosen games
will be essential.

1. Athletics Compulsory
2. Volleyball
3. Basketball
4. Handball
5. Football
6. Badminton
7. Kabaddi
8. Kho-kho
9. Table tennis
10. Cricket
PART B: YOGA

a. Introduction of Yoga
Introduction of Yoga, Origin of Yoga, Aims and Objective of Yoga, Patanjali
Yoga darshan, Hath yoga, Gheranda Samhita, Karm yoga, Gyan yoga.
b. Asanas, Pranayam and Meditation Practices
Meaning of Asanas, Objective of Asanas, rules and regulations of Asanas and
Pranayams, Types of Yogasana
Yogic postures: Standing Posture, Sitting posture, Supine posture, Prone posture,
balancing Postures, Pranayam according to Patanjali and Hath Yoga, Meditaion
Mudras.
c. Science of effects Yoga
Physiological of Asanas- Paranayama and meditation, stress management and yoga,
Mental health and yoga practice, Health and Personality Development.

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General Guidelines

1. Institutes must assign minimum of three periods in the Time Table for the activities of
Sports/Yoga.
2. Institutes must provide field/facility and offer a minimum of five choices of the
Games/Sports.
3. Institutes are required to provide sports instructor / yoga teacher to mentor the students.
Student must be made familiar with the terminologies, rules/regulations, dimension/ marking of the
play field/area and general knowledge of national/ international level facts/figures related to the
chosen game.

Assessment:
The Institute must assign coordinator / subject teacher for the subject, for every
batch/group of the students, who would be responsible for coordinating the required
activities and keep watch on the level of student’s participation in the chosen game.
Coordinator/mentor would be responsible for the award of the sessional marks based
upon following components.
I. Level of understanding and general awareness ( 20 %)
II. Involvements in the Practice Sessions (50 %)
III. Regularity, Sincerity and Discipline (20 %)
IV. Participation in University level / District level / State level / National
Level events (10 %)

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