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Master of Business Administration Course Curriculum (Session 2017-18)

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Master of Business Administration

in

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Session 2017-18

Course Curriculum


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Institute of Business Management ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Today's business environment is characterized by dynamic uncertainties and complexities, which

makes the work of managers and organizational leaders extremely challenging. Thus, those who

aspire to become organizational managers in today's business environment need to acquire

specialized knowledge, skills and attitude along with multi-tasking ability in order to understand

and analyze complex business situations. In pursuit of this goal, the MBA in Logistics and SCM

programme of GLA University, nurtures leaders capable of making a difference in the corporate

and service sectors especially all the keys areas of Logistics Industry.

The MBA in Logistics and SCM course employs various modes of teaching, learning and

assessment including industry experts from especially logistics will provide insights to the

students that reflect in its interdisciplinary approach. This integrated teaching allows

understanding of the overlap and interaction between the different business areas. This approach

also allows the students to develop multiple skills such as critical analysis, independent research,

report writing, numerical ability, working with real-life case studies, presentation skills and

interpersonal skills through group tasks. These skills further enable the students to take a full,

active and responsible role within the business community, whether this is through

entrepreneurship, further study, or in managerial role.

The general purpose of this course is to facilitate industry and research cooperation. For this

purpose GLA University had joined hands with Safeducate Learning Pvt Ltd and drafted the

course curriculum in such a way so that practical aspects of logistics Industry can be developed

among students which directly will increase his/ her employability as well will facilitates the

industry with well groomed professionals . For accomplishment of the objective of course this

strategic association will include the following areas;

Joint industry and Academia initiatives in learning associated with logistics & supply

chain management

Exchange of visiting experts for the purpose of conducting learning sessions

Discussion for the exchange of facilities and equipment for collaborative or independent

research based on the policies of both entities

Exchange scholarly information including research papers, indices to these, books and

magazines on relevant subjects and potential joint projects where possible and

appropriate


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INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

MBA In Logistics and SCM (Session 2017-18)

S. no. Trimester Code Subject L T P Credits Contact

Hrs/Wk

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I

MLS1001 Business Environment 4 0 0 3 4

2 MLS1002 Financial Accounting 4 0 0 3 4

3 MLS1003 Managerial Economics 4 0 0 3 4

4 MLS1004 Management Concepts and

Applications

4 0 0 3 4

5 MLS1005 Managerial

Communication

4 0 0 3 4

6 MLS1006 Workshop on basics of

Supply Chain Management

0 0 4 3 4

7 MLS1007 Computer Applications in

Business Management

4 0 0 3 4

8 MLS1080 Managerial Aptitude – I 0 0 4 2 4

Total 24 0 8 23 32

1

II

MLS 2001 Legal Aspects of Business 4 0 0 3 4

2 MLS 2002 Workshop on recent trends

in Logistics and SCM

0 0 4 3 4

3 MLS 2003 Cost and Management

Accounting

4 0 0 3 4

4 MLS 2004 Organizational Behaviour 4 0 0 3 4

5 MLS 2005 Business Research

Methods

4 0 0 3 4

6 MLS2006 Statistical Analysis for

Supply Chain Management

4 0 0 3 4

7 MLS2007 Management Information

Systems

4 0 0 3 4

8 MLS 2080 Managerial Aptitude – II 0 0 4 2 4

Total 24 0 8 23 32

1

III

MLS3001 Financial Management 4 0 0 3 4

2 MLS3002 Human Resource

Management

4 0 0 3 4

3 MLS3003 Core Concepts of SCM 4 0 0 3 4

4 MLS3004 Operations Research 4 0 0 3 4

5 MLS 3005 Marketing Management 4 0 0 3 4

6 MLS3006 Operations Management 4 0 0 3 4

7 MLS 3007 Logistics Management 4 0 0 3 4

8 MLS3080 Managerial Aptitude – III 0 0 4 2 4

Total 28 0 4 23 32


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INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

MBA In Logistics and SCM (Session 2017-18) S. no. Trimester Code Subject L T P Credits Contact

Hrs/Wk

1

IV

MLS 4001 Corporate Governance and

Business Ethics

4 0 0 3 4

2 MLS 4002 Strategic Management 4 0 0 3 4

3 MLS4003 International Business

Management

4 0 0 3 4

4 MLS 4004 Recent Trends in SCM 4 0 0 3 4

5 MLS4005 Operational, Strategic and

Implementation Issues in

SCM

4 0 0 3 4

6 MLS4006 Supply Chain

Performance Metrics and

Modeling

4 0 0 3 4

7 MLS 4007 Summer Training Report 4 0 0 6

8 MLS4080 Managerial Aptitude – IV 0 0 4 2 4

Total 28 0 4 26 28

1

V

(OJT)

MLS 5001 Term assignment-I

(evaluated by Industry

mentor)

0 0 0 6 0

2 MLS 5001 On-going Project

presentation

0 0 0 6 0

Total 0 0 0 12 0

1

VI

(OJT)

MLS 6001 Comprehensive Viva

Voce

0 0 0 9 0

2 MLS 6002 Research Project Report

Viva

0 0 0 6 0

3 MLS 6003 Term assignment –II

(evaluated by Industry

mentor)

0 0 0 6 0

4 Total 0 0 0 21 0

Gross Total 104 0 20 128 124


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Business Environment

Course Code: MLS1001 Year: I Trimester: I Max. Hours: 30

Objectives of the Course:

To develop the concept of the business organization operating within the parameters of the

internal and external environment.

To understand the place of business within the economic system and present some

important economic principles relevant to the behavior of business in response to changes

in the environment.

To impart knowledge about, and encourage awareness of, current issues, facts and events

in the local national and international business world.

UNIT – I

Introduction to Business Environment: Concept, Significance,

Nature, Framework for internal / external environment.

Environmental analysis: Meaning, Nature, Steps. Methods of

environmental scanning: SWOT, ETOP, PESTL.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Financial System & legal Environment: Indian financial

System: Objectives, features and components; Money & Capital

market, EXIM Policy, FEMA, and Role of FII & FDI. (6 Sessions)

UNIT – III

RBI-Role and functions, Financial Sector reforms/banking

structure reforms: Narasimhan committee recommendations,

Monetary and Fiscal Policy. (4 Sessions)

MID-TERM EXAMINATION

UNIT – IV

Economic & Political Environment: Economic Systems, NITI

Aayog: Roles and responsibilities, Industrial Policy 1991,

Policy for Small Scale Industry (MSME Act), Competition Act

2002.

(6 Sessions)

UNIT – V

Technological Environment: Overview of Technology policy-

Technology S Curve and Technology transfer, intellectual

property right. (4 Sessions)

UNIT – VI International Environment: Introduction to balance of (5 Sessions)

Preamble: To provide an introduction to business and the economic environment within

which it operates, which has an increasingly important influence as free market policies are

pursued worldwide. Important economic principles will be explained and applied to provide

convincing explanations of current economic and business events. The consideration of issues

relating to policy towards business will encourage the development of student’s judgmental

skills. In addition, the concepts and knowledge learnt in this course will provide a firm basis

for the study of business strategy in future courses.


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payment and balance of trade, International Economic Institutes:

WTO, World Bank, IMF.

* Provision for presentations / assignments / case analysis in additional sessions

** 1 Session = 60 Minutes

Text Books:

Aswathappa, K. (2010). Essentials of Business Environment. Himalaya Publishing

House.

Cherunilam, F. (2010). Business Environment. 18th edition. Himalaya Publishing House.

Paul, J. (2008). Business Environment. 3rd Edition. Tata McGraw-Hill Publication.

Reference Books:

Goyal, Dr. A. (2010). Environment For Managers. 1st edition. V.K (India) Enterprises.

Neelamegam, V. (2010). Business Environment. Vrinda Publication.

Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to:

Understand the concept of the business organization operating within the parameters of

the internal and external environment.

The awareness about current business practices lasted emerging opportunities and issues.

Have the ease in doing SWOT analysis of business.

Understanding about financial market functioning.

Students will be able to understand the factors affecting business.

Understanding about economic systems will be developed.

The learning about the economic and non-economic aspects related to business will be

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Financial Accounting

Course Code: MLS 1002 Year: I Trimester: I Max. Hours: 30


By the end of this course, the student should be able to:

Understand the role and relevance of financial accounting in management.

Explore the various dimensions of financial accounting and their implications in financial

spectrum of a business entity.

UNIT – I

Overview of Financial Accounting: Role, Functions, Users,

Principles, Concept, Conventions, Accounting Cycle: Original

Book of Entry, Journal, Ledger and Trial Balance. (5 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Preparation of Income Statement and Position Statement,

Manufacturing Account, Trading Account, , Profit & Loss

Account, Profit & Loss Appropriation Account and Balance

Sheet (With Basic Adjustment).

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – III

Introduction to Financial Analysis: Role, Types, Tools,

Limitations

Ratio Analysis: Types of Ratios, Profitability Ratio, Turnover

Ratio, Financial Ratio: Computation & Analysis

(5 Sessions)


UNIT – IV Financial Statements Analysis-Common Size Statements,

Comparative Statement & Trend Analysis (4 Sessions)

UNIT – V

Preparation and Interpretation of Fund flow Statement

Concept of fund flow, Statement of Change in Working Capital,

Fund from Operation, Fund Flow Statement (6 Sessions)

UNIT – VI

Preparation of Cash Flow Statement (As per AS 3)

Cash flow from Operating / Investing / Financing Activities

Direct or Indirect Method of preparation of Cash Flow

Statement. Introduction to Triple Bottom Line Reporting.

(5 Sessions)



Text Books:

Preamble: The prime motive of this course is to provide the student with a basic

understanding of financial accounting and enable the student to understand, analyze and

interpret financial statements for better decision making. The course is expected to make the

students financially literate.


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Tulsian, P. C. (2008). Financial Accounting. New Delhi: Pearson Education.

Reference Books:

Narayanaswami, R. (2009). Financial Accounting: Managerial Perspective. New Delhi:

Prentice Hall of India Private Limited.

Maheshwari, S. N., & Maheshwari, S. K. (2006). 4th Edition. An Introduction to

Accountancy. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

Neelakantan, Ramchandran & Kakani (2008). 2nd

Edition. Financial Accounting for

Management. Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.

Journals:

Indian Journal of Finance

The IUP Journal of Accounting Research and Audit Practices

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to understand the role and relevance of financial accounting in

management.

Explore the various dimensions of financial accounting and their implications in financial

spectrum of a business entity


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Managerial Economics

Course Code: MLS 1003 Year: I Trimester: I Max. Hours: 30


To analyze & interpret fundamentals of economics.

To study the interrelationship in an open economic system.

To master a range of methods and techniques of strategic analysis and have a clear

appreciation of their theoretical and empirical foundations, range of applicability,

qualifications and limitations.

UNIT – I

Overview: Economics background to management, Nature and

scope of Managerial Economics, Its relationship with other

Disciplines,

Significance in Decision-Making and Fundamental Concepts,

Theory of Firm, Objectives of a Firm

(4 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Demand Analysis: Demand Theory, Law of demand and

Determinants of demand, Cardinal Utility Analysis

Indifference Curve: Indifference Curve Analysis, Revealed

Preference Theory of Demand, Elasticity of Demand and its

Measurement Methods,

Demand Forecasting Demand Forecasting methods, Supply

Theory

(6 Sessions)

UNIT – III

Production: Production Concepts and Analysis, Production

Function,

Characteristics of various Factors of Production; Laws of

Production, Short-Run, Long –Run

(5 Sessions)


UNIT – IV

Cost Analysis: Cost Concepts and Analysis, Empirical estimates

of Production and Costs, Short-run and Long-run Average Costs

Curves and its Analysis (4 Sessions)

UNIT – V

Pricing Decisions: Pricing under different Market Structure,

Perfect and Imperfect (monopoly, monopolistic and oligopoly)

markets,

Pricing strategies: Collusive and Non-Collusive Oligopoly

Baumol and Marris’ Models

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – VI Macroeconomics: Science of Macroeconomics, Circular Flow

of Income & Products, National Income, Concept (6 Sessions)

Preamble: The paper intends to make the students familiarize about the modern economic

theories and the managerial implications in to the business practices. This is also

conceptualizing to develop the macroscopic and microscopic vision of the students related to

economic practices in the economy. The paper will also help the student to use their resources

optimally and arrive at sound decision making on operational grounds.


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Measurement of National Income: National Income

aggregates (GDP, GNP, NNP, NDP etc.) at Factor and Market

Prices, GDP-Changing trends in composition and the future,

Money and Inflation

Consumption Function: Consumption function and Multiplier

& Accelerator Investment Function, Inflation, Unemployment &

Philips Curve



Text Books:

Geetika, Ghosh P., Choudhary R. P. (2009). Managerial Economics. Tata McGraw Hill

Publication.

Petersen, C. (2006). Managerial Economics. Pearson Education

Reference Books:

Ahuja H.L. Managerial Economics. S. Chand

Dornbusch, R. and Fischer, S. (2008). Macro Economics. 5th Edition. Tata McGraw Hill

Publication.

Thomas, R. C., Maurice, C. S., & Sarkar, S. (2010). Managerial Economics. 9th

Edition.

Tata McGraw Hill Publication.

Dwevedi, D. N. (2009). Principles of Economics. Vikas Publication.

Patnaik, P. (1997). Macro Economics. Oxford University Press,

Rangarajan C. & Dholakia B.H. (2006). Principles of Macroeconomics. Tata McGraw

Hill Publication.

Learning Outcomes

Will be able to understand the basic concepts in Managerial Economics relevant to

Consumer, producer and wealth-owner.

Analyze and forecast demand for consumers’ goods, capital goods, labour and other

factors of production.

Determine and estimate supply of goods and resources using production and cost

functions.

Will be able to evaluate pricing decisions


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Management Concepts and Applications



Evaluate and explore the basics of management and various dimensions of management.

Analyze communication situations and develop effective communication strategies and

Communicate persuasively

Use visuals/graphics for impact and Make successful formal and informal presentations

UNIT – I

Management: Concept, Nature, Importance; Management: Art

and Science, Management As a Profession, Management Vs.

Administration, Management Skills, And Levels of Management.

Evolution of Management: Early contributions, Taylor and

Scientific Management, Fayol’s Administrative Management,

Bureaucracy, Hawthorne Experiments and Human Relations,

Social System Approach, Decision Theory Approach.

Social Responsibility of Managers and Ethics in Managing

(7 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Planning: Nature, Scope, Objectives, Types, Process, and

Barriers to Effective Planning. Concept of planning premises,

Decision Making techniques. (4 Sessions)

UNIT – III

Organizing: Concept, Forms of Organizational Structure,

Departmentation, Span of Control, Delegation of Authority,

Authority & Responsibility. (4 Sessions)


UNIT – IV

Staffing: Meaning, objectives and process.

Elements of Staffing: Concepts of Manpower Planning, Job

Design, Recruitment & Selection, Training & Development,

Performance Appraisal

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – V

Directing: Concept of Direction and Supervision. Functions &

qualities of supervisor.

Motivation: Concept, Maslow’s Theory, Herzberg’s two factor

theory, Theory X & Theory Y.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – VI

Leadership: Concept and Functions, Leadership style,

Leadership traits.

Controlling: Concept, Types of Control, and its process. (5 Sessions)



Preamble: The course is aimed at equipping the students with necessary techniques and

skills of Basics of management and communication to inform inspire and enlist their activity

and willing cooperation in the performance of their jobs. This course’s goal is to help to gain

greater skill and confidence to communicate effectively as a manager.


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Text Books:

Stoner, Freeman, & Gilbert, Jr. (2008).6th Edition. Management. Prentice Hall of India.

Harold, K. & Heinz, W. (2008). Essentials of Management. 5th Edition. Tata McGraw

Hill.

Reference Books:

Robbins & Coulter. (2007). Management. 9th Edition. Prentice Hall of India..

Robbins, S. P., & Decenzo, D. A. (2007). Fundamentals of Management: Essential

Concepts and Applications.6th Edition. Pearson Education.

Weihrich Heinz and Koontz Harold - Management: A Global and Entrepreneurial

Perspective (McGraw Hill, 12 Edition 2008)

Learning Outcomes

Develop the understanding about basic management principles and concepts.

Apply management theories in practical business set-up.

Develop the practical skills of decision making and leadership in context to present

Business scenario.

:Learn basic business presentation skills and enhance their communication skills


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Managerial Communication



To enable students analyze communication situations and develop effective

communication strategies

To develop skills for communicate professionally and persuasively

To make students learn skills for successful formal and informal presentations

UNIT – I

Communication at workplace: Understanding Corporate

communication, Objectives and Role of Communication, Process

of Communication, Channels and Types of Communication,

Communication Network, The C’s of Good Communication.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Verbal communication: Introduction, Oral and Written

communication- letter writing and report writing.

Business Presentations: Elements of Business Presentation,

Visual & Audio aids in Presentation. Designing a Presentation,

Effective listening, and Technology Enabled Communication

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – III

Non- Verbal Communication:

Body language: concept, importance, kinesics and its various

elements: Eye Contact, Facial Expression, Gestures, Postures,

Proximics, Chronemics. Oculesics. Color as Non- verbal

Communication,

Paralanguage: Concept, Importance, Elements/Parts of

Paralanguage: Voice, Word Stress, Pitch, Pause, Rate, Volume,

And Articulation.

(5 Sessions)


UNIT – IV

Employment Communication Group Discussions: Introduction, Concept, Purpose, Types of

Group Discussion Strategies to Succeed, Dos and Don’ts

Interview Skills: Introduction, Concept, Purpose, Types of

Interview, Candidates Preparation/ Strategies to Succeed,

Employer’s Preparation, Dos and Don’ts.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – V Business Etiquettes: Introduction, Concept, Significance,

Exchanging Business Cards, Dinning Etiquettes, Telephonic (5 Sessions)

Preamble: The course is aimed at equipping the students with necessary techniques and

skills of communication to inform inspire and enlist their activity and willing cooperation in

the performance of their jobs. This course’s goal is to help you gain greater skill and

confidence to communicate effectively as a manager.


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Etiquettes, netiquettes, Interacting with foreign clients.

UNIT – VI

Group Communication Media Management: Press Release, Press Report, Press

Conferences, Public Speaking. Meetings, Negotiation, Nature

and Factors affecting Negotiation

(5 Sessions)



Text Books:

Lesikar, R. V., & Petitt, J. D. Jr. (2005). Business Communication: Skills for Empowering

the Internet Generation. 10th Edition. Tata McGraw-Hill Publication.

Reference Books:

Mohan, Krishna & Banerji M. (2008). Developing Communication Skills. Macmillan

Publishers India Ltd.

Sharma, R. C. & Mohan, K. (2002). Business Report Writing and Correspondence:

Practical Approach to Business and Technical Communication. 3rd

Edition. Tata

McGraw-Hill Publication.

Chaturvedi, P. D., & Chaturvedi, M. (2007). Business Communication: Concepts, Cases

and Applications. Pearson Education

Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to understand the communication situation.

The effective and persuasive communication skills will be developed.

Budding managers will be able to give presentation both formal and informal.

Fair understanding about Interview, G.D will be developed.


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Computer Applications in Business Management



To provide hands on experience to students in using computers for data organization

and addressing business needs.

Through this course it is intended to familiarize the students of Management with the

computer hardware and software’s and their applications in various domains of the

management through studying softwares’

UNIT I.

Introduction to Computer System: Basic Computer

Organization: Introduction, features and capabilities, components

of computer system, classification of computers; Applications of

Computers in Business.

MS Word: Features, Creating, Saving and Opening Documents in

Word Advanced Features of MS Word, Find & Replace, Using

Thesaurus, Using Auto- Multiple Functions, Mail Merge,

Handling Graphics, Tables & Charts.

MS-Excel: Worksheet basics, creating worksheet, , heading

information, data, text, dates, alphanumeric values, Opening and

moving around in an existing worksheet, Toolbars and Menus,

Working with single and multiple workbook. Working with

formulae & cell referencing, Auto sum, Coping formulae,

Absolute & relative addressing, Worksheet with ranges, formatting

of worksheet, Previewing & Printing worksheet, Graphs and

charts, Database Creating and Using macros,

MS Power Point: Creating slide show with animations.

Software’s : MS Word, MS power Point, MS Excel, Outlook,

Internet

6

Sessions

UNIT II.

Introduction to Languages: Machine, Assembly and high level

languages, Compiler, Assembler and interpreter, Fourth generation

and fifth generation languages.

Number System: Decimal, Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal and their

Conversions

Operating systems: Definition, Functions, Types and

Classification

5

Sessions

Preamble: Computer applications in management are one of the essential elements of any

business course as it focuses on the technological aspects and provides a practical insight. It

helps the managers to adapt to fast technological changes so that they can keep them updated.


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Software: Introduction; Types of software with examples

Software’s : MS Word, MS power Point, MS Excel, Internet

UNIT III.

Computer Networks: Computer and communication networks,

Evolution of computer networks, LAN, MAN, WAN, Network

topologies , Modes of Data communication

Wired Media of Data communication: STP, UTP, Coaxial, Fiber

optic wires Internet: Overview of Internet, Functioning of

Internet, Basic Services over Internet like WWW, FTP, Telnet, etc.

ISP, Web server, Web Browser, Domain names, Email, Mail

server, search engine, web portal, other internet common terms

4

Sessions

UNIT IV

Database Management System: Overview of DBMS;

Components of DBMS. Concept, Characteristics, Objectives,

Advantage & limitations, entity, attribute, schema, subschema,

RDBMS, MS Access.

E-commerce: Introduction, Comparison between Traditional

commerce and E-commerce, Advantages & Disadvantages of e-

commerce, Issues in Implementing Electronic Commerce.

4

Sessions

UNIT V

Accounting Information System :- Introduction to Accounting

Packages:

Preparation of vouchers, invoice and salary statements;

maintenance of inventory records; maintenance of Accounting

books and final accounts; financial reports generation. Software –

Wave Accounting

5

Sessions

UNIT VI

Human Resource Information System :-Use of various HR

application – 360 Degree Feedback, Applicant Tracking,

Attendance Tracking Marketing Information System:- Brand

Management, Campaign Management, Email Marketing,

Mailroom Management, Contact Management

Software’s – QuickBase, HRIS

6

Sessions

Text Books:

Bharihoke, D. (2009). Fundamentals of Information Technology. New Delhi: Excel

Books

Norton, P. (2006). Introduction to Computers. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill

Publications

Ritendra Goel & D.N. Kakkar (2004). Computer Applications in Management. New

Delhi: New Age International (P) Ltd.

Reference Books:

Basandra, S. K. (2003). Computers Today. Greater Noida: Galgotia Publication Pvt. Ltd.

Leon, A., & Leon, M. (1989). Introduction to Computers. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing

House Pvt. Ltd.


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Suggested Journals:

Information Technology and Management

Suggested Link:

http://www.capterra.com/accounting-and-finance-software

Learning Outcomes:

Identify the current software programs available to assist managers in accomplishing

their jobs.

Develop basic understanding of technology in order to make use of them in business.

Explain how to make a professional looking and effective presence on the Internet.

Develop reports to assist managers in recognizing problems and opportunities.

Create a presentation to use in a sales meeting.

Explain fundamental concepts of data communications, computer networking, and the

related hardware.

Demonstrate technical knowledge of computer networks and various information

systems


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Legal Aspects of Business

Course Code: MLS 2001 Year: I Trimester: II Max. Hours: 30


To make the student aware about the basic act The Contract Act 1872 so that the fair

level of understanding can be developed.

Getting them acquainted with the other mercantile laws like ‘Partnership, Sales of good,

Company Act and IT Act.

That how it will be like a package for all the aspirants to understand at least the entry

level complexities in Law by own.

UNIT – I

Introduction:-Meaning of Law. Contract Act, 1872

Definition of a Contract and its essentials, Formation of a valid

Contract - Offer and Acceptance, Consideration, Capacity to

Contract, Free consent, Legality of object, Breach of a Contract,

Damages for breach of a contract.

(8 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Quasi contracts, Contract of Indemnity and Guarantee, Bailment

and Pledge.

Consumer Protection Act 1986.

(3 Sessions)

UNIT –III

Sale of Good Act, 1930

Definition of a Contract of Sale, Conditions and Warranties,

Passing of Property, Right of Unpaid Seller against the Goods,

Remedies for Breach.

(4 Sessions)


UNIT – IV

Partnership Act, 1932

Definition of Partnership and its essentials, Rights and Duties of

Partners Types of Partners, Minor as a partner, Doctrine of

Implied Authority, Registration of Firms, Dissolution of firms.

Limited Liability Partnership: Meaning, Salient features and

Advantage.

(4 Sessions)

UNIT – V Companies Act, 2013

Nature and Definition of a Company, Registration and (8 Sessions)

Preamble: For running any enterprise there is a immense need of understanding the various

dynamics. It is not limited to understanding the surroundings of supplies, customers etc. but

also the law related to the every happening around in context of business. Because it is well

settled rule that “Ignorance of Law is no excuse”


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Incorporation, Memorandum of Association, Articles of

Association, Prospectus, Kinds of Companies, Directors:

Powers and duties, Meetings, Winding up.

UNIT – VI

The Information Technology Act, 2000

Definition, Digital Signature, Electronic Governance,

Attribution, Acknowledgment and Dispatch of Electronic

Records, Secure Electronic Records and Secure Digital

Signatures, Regulation of Certifying Authorities, Digital

Signature Certificates, Duties of Subscribers, Penalties and

Offences.

(3 Sessions)



Text Books:

Porwal,L.M. & Kumar, S.(2010) Business Law. N. Delhi, Virnda Publication Ltd

Kapoor,N.D. (2009). Elements of Merchantile Law. New Delhi: Sultan Chand & Sons.

Tulsian, P.C.(2006).Business law.New Delhi:Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company

Ltd.

Reference books:

ICFAI University Press Hyderabad.(2005) ,Business Law .

Kuchhal, M.C.(2005). Business Law.New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd.

Gulshan, S.S.(2007).Business law.New Delhi: New Age International Pvt Ltd.

Related Bare Acts

Websites:

http://www.caclubindia.com

http://indiacode.nic.in

https://www.pwc.in

http://www.mca.gov.in

Learning Outcome:

After completion of course, student will be able to:

Understand the contract Act 1872 with the Essential of Valid contract along with

classifications of special contract.

Get exposure with the special mercantile laws like ‘Partnership Act , Sales of good Act,

Company Act and IT Act.

http://www.caclubindia.com/

http://indiacode.nic.in/

https://www.pwc.in/

http://www.mca.gov.in/


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Able to understand the applicability of laws and rules as per the today’s scenario.

Understand and able to solve the basics complexities of situations that arose in business

world pertaining to legal regulatory framework


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Cost and Management Accounting



To familiarize the students with cost records/statements and principles underlying them

and to develop their skills in understanding and appreciating cost information.

To acquaint them in brief with cost and management accounting mechanics, process and

system, but emphasis is laid on sound concepts and their managerial implications.

To develop an appreciation about the utility of cost information as a vital input for

management information and decision making process.

Unit -I

Introduction to Cost Accounting

Role of Cost Accounting in Decision Making, Scope, Nature,

Functions, Types of Cost, Cost Accounting and Financial

Accounting

(4 Sessions)

Unit- II

Elements of Cost - Materials, Labour and Overheads and their

Allocation and Apportionment, Preparation of Cost Sheet,

Methods of Costing.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT- III

Introduction and Application to Management Accounting

Scope, Nature, Functions of Management Accounting in

Managerial Decision Making.

Break Even Analysis: Marginal Costing versus Absorption

Costing, Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis and P/V Ratio Analysis and

their implications, Concept and uses of Contribution and

Breakeven Point and their analysis, Margin of Safety, Angle of

Incidence

(6 Sessions)


Unit- IV

Budgeting and Budgetary Control: Concept of Budget,

Budgeting and Budgetary Control, Types of Budget, Static and

Flexible Budgeting, Preparation of Cash Budget, Sales Budget,

Production Budget, Materials Budget, Capital Expenditure Budget

and Master Budget, Advantages and Limitations of Budgetary

Control. Zero Base Budgeting

(6 Sessions)

Preamble: Managerial accounting is concerned with providing information to managers-

that is, people inside an organization who direct and control its operation. Managerial

accounting is managers oriented therefore its study must be preceded by some understanding

of what managers do, the information managers need, and the general business environment.

This course introduces student to the fundamentals of management accounting. For better

managerial decision making its important for the student to understand these management cost

concept and their practical implications which can bring significant difference in their

managerial decision.


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Unit- V

Standard Costing and Variance Analysis: Concept of Standard

Costs, Establishing various Cost Standards, Calculation of

Material Variance, Labour Variance. Overhead variance.

(4 Sessions)

Unit -VI

Recent Developments in Accounting:

Responsibility Accounting: Definition and Role, Centers of

Control,

Accounting for Price Level Changes: Inflation Accounting.

Methods of Accounting for Changing Prices.

Concept of Transfer Pricing, Concept of Social Cost Benefit

Analysis.

(5 Sessions)



Text Books:

Kishore, R. M. (2006). Advanced Management Accounting. New Delhi: Taxman.

Khan & Jain. (2004). Management Accounting. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.

Reference Books:

Horngrene, Datar, & Foster. (2002). Introduction to Management Accounting. New

Delhi: Pearson Education.

Pandey, I. M. (2005).Management Accounting. New Delhi: Vikas Publication.

Suggested Journals:

The IUP Journal of Accounting Research & Audit Practices, IUP Publications,

Hyderabad.

Indian Journal of Finance, Satya Gilani Publication, New Delhi.

Learning outcomes: Students will be able to understand with cost records/statements and principles

underlying them and to develop their skills in understanding and appreciating cost

information.

Students will know the cost and management accounting mechanics, process and system,

but emphasis is laid on sound concepts and their managerial implications.

Know the utility of cost information as a vital input for management information and

decision making process.


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Organizational Behavior



Understand the various approaches of OB as applied in the organization.

Develop fundamental skills which they will need for understanding, diagnosing and

managing the organization, i.e., the human aspects of work organizations.

Able to get the theoretical and practical knowledge of various dimensions of individual

behavior.

It will help the students to recognize the differences and helps to see the value of

workforce diversity in present scenario.

UNIT I

Introduction to OB: Concept, Meaning & Importance of OB,

Levels of analysis.

Key Determinants: People, Structure, Technology and

Environment.

Multidisciplinary roots of OB: Psychology, Sociology,

Anthropology, Political Science, Economics.

Models of OB: Autocratic, Custodial, Supportive, and Collegial.

Emerging Challenges and opportunities for OB

(6 Sessions)

UNIT II

Personality and Individual Differences: Concept and its nature,

Determinants of personality, Major personality attributes

influencing OB. The Big Five Model, MBTI Theory

Theories of Personality: Psychoanalytical, Trait & Type Theory.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT III

Perception: Nature & Importance, Process of Perception,

Attribution Theory

Perceptual Errors: Halo effect, Selective Perception,

Stereotyping, First impression Error, Projection, Contrast Error,

Personal Effectiveness. Organizational applications of Perception

Learning: Concept, Nature and Factors affecting Learning

Theories: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Cognitive

Learning Theory & Social Learning Theory.

Behavior Modification: Learning through reinforcement,

Reinforcement Strategies

(4 Sessions)


Preamble: Organizational behavior is a relatively young field of inquiry that studies what

people think, feel, and do in and around organizations. Organizations are groups of people

who work interdependently toward some purpose. OB concepts help us to predict and

understand organizational events, adopt more accurate theories of reality, and influence

organizational events.


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UNIT IV

Motivation: Concept, Nature and Importance.

Individual Motivation Theories: Alderfer’s ERG Theory,

McClellands Achievement Motivation Theory, Vroom’s

Expectancy Theory, Porter & Lawler’s Model

Organizational Motivation

Concept, Group Motivation Theories – Adam’s Equity Theory,

Goal Theory

(6 Sessions)

UNIT V

Attitudes

Components of Attitude: Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral,

Functions of Attitude.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Job Satisfaction: Factors and outcomes affecting Job Satisfaction

(4 Sessions)

UNIT VI

Organizational Power and politics: concept, basis of power,

power tactics, Factors contributing to organizational political

behavior.

Organizational change: Importance, types of change, the change

process, Resistance to change, Managing change.

(5 Sessions)



Text Book:

Robbins, S.P. (2009). Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Pearson Education.

\Reference Books:

Newstorm, J. & David, K. (2007). Organizational Behavior, Human Behavior at Work.

New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Publication.

Greenberg, J. & Baron, R.A. (2005). Behavior in Organizations. New Delhi: Pearson

Education.

Singh, K. (2010). Organizational Behavior: Text and Cases. New Delhi: Pearson

Education

Luthans, F. (2005). Organizational Behavior. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Publication

Suggested Journals:

The IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior- IUP Publications, Hyderabad

Abhigyan: Quest for Excellence; The Quest for Excellence- Foundation for

Organizational Research and Education, New Delhi

Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers; Publication of the Indian Institute of

Management, Ahmedabad


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Learning Outcomes After the completion of the course the student will be able to:

Understand the various approaches of OB as applied in organization.

Develop fundamental skills of understanding, diagnosing and managing the

organization that is helpful for understanding the human aspect of work

organization.

Develop theoretical and practical knowledge of various dimensions of individual

behavior.

Recognize the differences and will understand the value of workforce diversity in

present scenario.


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Business Research Methods



To create scientific attitude towards solving a management problem and impart

knowledge about tools available for carrying out research

To introduce the basic concepts and need of research methodology that will help in data

analysis and preparation of reports.

To understand the use of research design and software in research.

UNIT I Meaning, Objectives and Motivation in research; Types of

Research; Research Approaches; Research Process. (4 Sessions)

UNIT II

Research Design – Definition, classification: Exploratory-

qualitative techniques, secondary data analysis, experience survey,

focus groups, two stage design; Descriptive - cross sectional &

longitudinal and Causal research design.

(6 Sessions)

UNIT III

Measurement and Scaling Techniques - Errors in Measurement,

Tests of Sound Measurement; Scaling and Scale Construction

Techniques

Sampling- Introduction, Sampling, Complete Enumeration or

Census, Types of Sampling, Sampling Errors; Sampling Design -

Steps in Sample Design, Types of Sample Design, Sampling

Distributions.

(5 Sessions)


UNIT IV

Types of data; Methods of Data collection- Questionnaire,

Interviews, Cases and Schedules.

(4 Sessions)

UNIT V

Exploratory data analysis - Validity and Reliability in research;

Testing of Hypotheses; overview of multivariate analysis. (5 Sessions)

UNIT VI

Interpretation of Data and Report Writing- Precautions in report

writing, Creating a Database and its Use for Statistical Analysis, (6 Sessions)

Preamble: Business Research Methods helps in realizing business objectives. In today’s

competitive environment, doing good job is not enough, organizations need to excel in every

area to satisfy customer’s needs and wants. Organizations need to know even hidden needs of

the customers. Their tastes, preferences and attitudes are always changing, what they want

today, they may not want tomorrow. Thus, organizations should be well informed and they

should be always with the latest information. Business Research Methods keeps them updated

with these information required for making relevant decisions.


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Styles of Referencing, Plagiarism. Applications through SPSS.



Text Books:

Copper, Donald R. (2004). Business Research Method. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill

Publishing Company New Delhi.

Sekaran, U. (2008). Research Methods for Business: A Skill Building Approach. New

Delhi: John Wiley & Sons Inc. New Delhi.

Reference Books:

Zikmund, W. G. (2009). Business Research Method. Cengage Learning. New Delhi.

Collis, J., & Hussey, R. (2003). Business Research. Palgrave Macmillan, Hampshire.

Beri, G. C. (2005). Marketing Research. Tata McGraw-Hill Publication. New Delhi.

Bhattacharyya, D. K. (2004). Research Methodology. 1st Edition. Excel Book

Publication.

Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research Methodology. New Age International Publication. New

Delhi.

Learning Outcomes

Develop scientific thinking for critically analyzing management problems and develop

basic knowledge on qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research, as well as

relevant ethical and philosophical considerations.

Skill to assess the appropriateness of different kinds of research designs and

methodology, for instance in terms of their appropriateness, transparency and quality.

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Statistical Analysis for Supply Chain Management



To provide students with the understanding of role of statistical techniques in business

research analysis.

To familiarize the students with various statistical and analytical tools so that they can

benefit from use of appropriate statistical techniques to Decision-Making situations.

UNIT – I

Introduction

Introduction of statistics, types of statistical methods, importance,

scope and limitations, Data classification, tabulation and

representation ( Graph and Chart)

(5 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Measures of Central Tendency: Arithmetic Mean, Geometric

Mean, Harmonic Mean and Weighted Average, Median and

Mode

Measures of Dispersion: Range, Average Deviations, Standard

Deviation, Combined Standard Deviation, variance and the

Coefficient of Variation

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – III

Correlation and Regression: Introduction, Correlation Analysis

– Coefficient of Correlation, Regression, Estimation using,

regression lines, Multiple Regression and Partial and Multiple

Correlation (overview)

(5 Sessions)


UNIT – IV

Analysis of Time series: Meaning, Utility, Components,

Models, Methods of Measuring Trend, how to Calculate and

Eliminate Trend , measurement of seasonal effects

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – V

Probability: Basic concept

Tests of Hypotheses: meaning of hypothesis, test statistics and

their types, Significance Level, Hypothesis Testing of

Proportions and Means and Differences between Means and

Proportions (Large and Small Samples), Test based on Z- test, t

– test and F -test

(5 Sessions)

Preamble: Statistical thinking enhances our understanding of how life works, allows control

over societal & business issues and helps individuals make informed decisions. Studying the

subject enhances the skills in understanding the business & industry problems and finding out

their solutions.


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UNIT – VI

Chi – Square and Non-parametric Tests : Introduction,

advantages and limitations of non-parametric tests, chi-square

test, Run test for randomness, Mann-Whitney U test, Wilcoxon

test and Kruskal –Wallis test

(5 Sessions)

Introduction of SPSS and MS Excel

Text Books:

Sharma, J. K. (2010). Business Statistics. New Delhi: Pearson Education (P) Ltd.

Bali, N. P., Gupta, P. N., & Gandhi, C. P. (2008). Text Book of Quantitative Techniques.

New Delhi: Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.

Reference Books:

Bajpai, N. (2001). Business Statistics. New Delhi: Pearson Education (P) Ltd.

Levin, R. I. (1997). Statistics for Management. New Delhi: Pearson Education (P) Ltd.

Hooda, R. P. (2003). Statistics for Business and Economics. New Delhi: Macmillan

Publication.

Beri, G. C. (2010). Business Statistics. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing

Company Ltd.

Gupta, S.C. (2006). Fundamentals of Statistics. New Delhi: Himalaya Publishing House.

Elhance, D.N. (2008). Fundamentals of Statistics. New Delhi: Kitab Mahal Distributors

New Delhi.

Suggested Journals:

Journal of Business and Economic & Economic Statistics

Journal of Statistical Software

Journal of American Statistical Association

Learning outcomes: Students will be able to apply different statistical methods to solve various statistical and

decision making problems with the help of software’s.

Students will be able to understand role of statistical techniques in business research

analysis.

Students will be able to analyze and interpret managerial, scientific, health , engineering

statistical problems.


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Management Information Systems

Course Code: MLS2007 Year: I Trimester: II Max. Hours: 30


Provide the fundamentals associated with the management of information technology in a

business enterprise.

Provides an understanding of the Information Systems (IS) management framework of E

business.

Provides insight on how to develop and implement enterprise-wide IT strategies,

initiatives and programs.

Module

No. Content

Teaching

Hours

UNIT I.

System Concept: Definition of Systems, Components of system,

Types of System, Concept of Data and Information

Information Systems: Definition of Information System,

Classification of Information System, Operation support system,

Management Support System, Importance of Management

Information System

6

Sessions

UNIT II.

Management support system and classifications: Management

Information System, Decision Support Systems, Executive

Information System, Knowledge Management Systems and Expert

System

4

Sessions

UNIT III.

Role of Management Information System: Competitive Strategy

concept, Value Chain and Strategic IS, Business Process

Reengineering, Difference between Business Improvement and

BPR

5

Sessions

UNIT IV

Developing MIS System (Part 1): System Development Life

Cycle- Traditional approach and Prototyping approach, Feasibility

Analysis, System Analysis, System Design

5

Sessions

UNIT V Developing MIS System (Part 2): System Implementation,

Testing, Documentation, Training, Conversion & Maintenance

5

Sessions

UNIT VI

Applications: Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer

Relationship Management. Security & Ethical challenges of IT.

Ethical Responsibilities –Business Ethics, Technology Ethics.

5

Sessions

Preamble: MIS are business concepts in which the influence of information technology has

caused change. Management Information Systems aims to give students a practical and

theoretical background to the use of IT in the business world. It covers various business

initiatives and how technology supports these initiatives.


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Text Books:

O’Brien, J. (2007). Management Information System. 8th Edition; Tata McGraw-Hill

Publication.

Reference Books:

Laudon & Laudon. (2007). Business Information System. 9th Edition. Tata McGraw-Hill

Publication.

Behl, R. (2006). Information Technology for Management. Tata McGraw-Hill

Publication.

Jawedkar, S. (2007). Management Information System. 3rd Edition. Tata McGraw-Hill

Publication.

David, W. (2008). Business Data Analysis using Excel. Oxford Publications.

Suggested Journals:

Journal of Information Systems

Journal of Cost Management

International Journal of Technology Management

International Journal of Management Information System

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate effective analytical and critical thinking skills to make an appropriate

business related decisions

Distinguish and analyze ethical problems that occur in business and society

Apply leadership skills and competencies in business situations

Illustrate how current technologies and decision-support tools can be utilized to the

advantage of business operations.

Demonstrate an understanding of the major functional areas of Business

Explain the role and significance of effective management information systems, and

describe how they contribute to optimizing organizational performance.

Explain fundamental database concepts and apply these concepts to the design and

development of relational databases.

Demonstrate the major steps in the design and implementation phases of the system

development life cycle (SDLC)


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Financial Management

Course Code: MLS3001 Year: I Trimester: III Max. Hours: 30


To learn the financial tools needed to make business decisions.

To get a basic insight of corporate finance theory, but emphasizes the application of

theory to business decisions.

UNIT I

Overview of Financial Management:

Traditional and Modern Approach of Financial Management;

Objective: Profit vs. Wealth Maximization and EPS Maximization;

Functions of Financial Management; Risk and Return; Time Value

of Money

(5 Sessions)

UNIT II

Investment Decisions

Nature & Techniques of Capital Budgeting, Traditional Methods:

Payback Period Method, Average Rate of Return Method, Time-

Adjusted Methods: Net Present Value, Internal Rate of Return

Method, Profitability Index Method, Discounted Payback Period

Method.

(6 Sessions)

UNIT III

Cost of Capital

Concept and Measurement of Cost of Capital, Debt vs. Equity. Cost

of Equity, Cost of Preference shares, Cost of Retained Earnings.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) and Marginal Cost of

Capital.

(4 Sessions)


UNIT IV Capital Structure Decisions:

Capital Structure vs. Financial structure – Capitalization. (5 Sessions)

Preamble: Financial management entails planning for the future of a person or a business

enterprise to ensure a positive cash flow. It includes the administration and maintenance of

financial assets. Besides, financial management covers the process of identifying and

managing risks. From an organizational point of view, the process of financial management is

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Leverages: Financial Leverage, Operating Leverage and Composite

Leverage. EBIT-EPS Analysis, Indifference of Financial Leverage.

Theories –The Modigliani Miller Theory –A critical appraisal.

UNIT V

Dividend Decisions:

Dividends and Value of the Firm - Relevance of Dividends; Factors

determining Dividend Policy. Dividend & Valuation of the firm-

The Basic Models: Walter Model and Gordon Model.

(6 Sessions)

UNIT VI

Business Valuation: Basics

Value Concept, Principles & Techniques of Valuation, Discounted

Cash Flow Valuation: Steps, Assumptions, Applications, Value

Drivers; Relative Valuation: Steps, Applications, Valuation

Multiples, Value based Management

An overview of Working Capital Management

(4 Sessions)



Text Books:

Kishore, R. M. (2008). Financial Management. 6th

Edition. New Delhi: Taxmann

Publication.

Pandey, I. M. (2009). Financial Management. 9th Edition. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing

House.

Reference Books:

Khan, M. Y., & Jain, P. K. (2009). Financial Management. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-

Hill Publication.

Chandra, P. (2009). Financial management. 7th Edition. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill

Publication.

Brealey, M. (2002). Principle of Corporate Finance. 7th Edition. New Delhi: Tata


Maheswari, S. N. (2007). Financial Management. New Delhi: Vikas Publishers.

Journals:

The Quarterly Journal of Indian Institute of Finance


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Learning Outcome Understanding the basic finance concepts like cash-flow, time value of money, return,

and risk as the building blocks of finance theory.

Identify factors that have a bearing on the investment, financing and dividend decisions.

Evaluate the financial viability of a capital budgeting exercise in various situations.

Able to discuss the issues involved in value based management and corporate

governance.

Will be able to analyze relevant factors that have bearing on the management of working

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Human Resource Management



To develop a holistic understanding of Management of HR starting from procurement to

separation in an Organization.

UNIT I

Evolution of HRM: Personnel Management, HRM – concept,

objectives, Functions. Personnel Management vs. Human resource

Management. Concept of HRD.

Trends and emerging issues in HRM.

(4 Sessions)

UNIT II

Human Resource Planning: Concept of HRP, Process.

Job Analysis: Concept, Job Description, Job Specification, Concept

of HRIS, HR Accounting and HR Audit.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT III

Talent Acquisition: Recruitment - Procedure, Methods and Sources,

Selection-Procedure and types of selection tests.

Training and Development: Key Issues in Training, Training Vs

Development, Challenges in Training, Managing the Training

(Assessment Phase, Implementation Phase and Evaluation Phase),

Different Methods of Training and Management Development.

(6 Sessions)


UNIT IV

Performance Management: traditional and modern techniques,

Identification of Key Performance Areas and Key Result Areas –

Ethical issues in performance appraisal. Concept of Potential

appraisal, Feedback mechanisms.

(6 Sessions)

UNIT V Compensation Management –Concepts and Components-Job

Evaluation- Incentives, Benefits and employee welfare facilities. (5 Sessions)

UNIT VI

Industrial relations- Concept: Grievance Procedure, collective

Bargaining, Worker’s participation in Management, IR Machinery for

handling disputes.

Retirement/Separation- Concept: Superannuation, Voluntary

Retirement Schemes, Resignation, Discharge, Dismissal, Suspension,

Layoff.

(4 Sessions)

Preamble: Human Resource Management has wide application in industry. As human

beings are the most important asset of the organization, HRM guides us in their optimum

utilization. Right from the entry till the exit of human resource in the organization, they need to

be properly taken care of, guided and controlled if the organization is to get the best out of

them. This objective can be achieved with the knowledge of the subject. In fact, this subject

provides immense career opportunities in any type of industry as human being are the part &

parcel of each & every industry. The knowledge of this subject is the essential requirement of

every manager.


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Text Book:

Rao, V.S.P. (2010). Human Resources Management. Excel Books. New Delhi.

Reference Books:

Flippo, E. B. (2008). Personnel Management. New Delhi: Tata McGraw-Hill

International Series.

Gomez, M. & Balkin. (2008). Managing Human Resources. Pearson Education. New

Delhi.

Rao, P. (2007). Essentials of Human Resources Management & IR. (3rd

Edition).

Himalaya Publishing House. New Delhi.

Aswathappa, K. (2008). Human Resource management / Text & Cases. Tata McGraw-

Hill Publication. New Delhi.

Aquinas, P.G. (2009). Human Resource Management. Vikas Publishing. New Delhi.

Ivancevich, John M. (2005). Human Resource Management. Tata McGraw-Hill

Publication. New Delhi.

Monappa, A., & Saiyadain, M. S. (2006). Personnel Management. Tata McGraw Hill

Publication. New Delhi.

Snell & Bholander. (2007). Human Resource Management. Cengage Learning. New

Delhi.

Journals:

Advances in Developing Human Resources, Sage Publication

Human Resource Development Review, Sage Publication

HBR (Harvard Business Review)

Learning Outcome: After completion of course student will be able to:

Students were able to develop the main HR functions viz. acquisition, development, and

Maintenance functions.

Able to understand Compensation administration, transfers discipline, redressal which

brought under the title Maintenance function.

Able to Analysis and develop the Meticulous planning in orchestrating whole functions

of HRM the will obviate the future problems and accelerate the progress of the

organization.


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Core Concepts of SCM



Understand the framework and fundamentals of Supply Chain Management as the

foundation for building and sustaining high performance and effectiveness in the

organization.

Develop an understanding of the significance of Supply Chain Management to achieve

cost effective supply and distribution of goods & services to meet varying customer

demand.

Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply critical thinking and learning skills related

to "real life" problems and situations

UNIT – I

Introduction and Dynamics of SCM : Concept of SCM ,SCM

Cycle, SCM Flows, Types of SCM SC Network Processes &

Players in SCM, Supply Chain planning Framework, Supply

chain Market in India

Supply Chain Performance: Competitive and Supply Chain

Strategies, Achieving Strategic Fit, Supply Chain Decision

Phases., Benefits of managing effective Supply chain System

(5 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Designing Distribution Network: Role of Distribution in Supply

Chain, Factors influencing Distribution Network Design, Design

Options for a Distribution Network, Role of Network Design in

Supply Chain, Risk Management and Network Design,

Distribution and SC Strategy

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – III Customer Service Goals : Supply chain Product, Product

characteristics, Incentive pricing arrangement ,Modeling sales (5 Sessions)

Preamble: Supply Chain as a management discipline originated after use of logistics in the

military and later branched into the commercial sector as business logistics. Now, the hottest

topic in the commercial sector is supply chain management. It is concerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses and stores so that merchandise is produced and distributed: – In the right quantities – To the right locations – At the right time. This course

examines the historical evolution of management thought to its newest frontier—supply chain

management, reviews the emerging practices that define supply chain management in business

applications, and demonstrates that supply chain management is more than integrated

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Service Relationship, Determining optimum Services Levels ,

Service Contingencies Supply Chain customer service , order

processing and information system


UNIT – IV

Forecasting in Supply Chain: Forecasting in Supply Chain,

Characteristics of Forecast, Methods of Forecasting

Forecasting errors, Measures of Forecasting errors, Tracking

Signal, Planning Supply and Demand in a Supply Chain.

Procurement and outsourcing strategies: Make or buy

decision, Sourcing & Purchasing and SC Strategy, Supplier

selection process , Strategic Sourcing decisions , Continuous

Improvement of Supplier , Supplier Quality Assurance

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – V

Supply Chain Best Practices: Cross Docking system , Concept

of 3PL&4PL, Bullwhip effect ,Reverse Logistics ,Tierization of

Suppliers (5 Sessions)

UNIT – VI

IT in SCM: Role of IT in SCM, Strategic Management

Framework for IT Adaptation in Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Information system ‘s Applications and software, Recent Development in SCM: Supply Chain Integration Supply Chain Restructuring, Demand Chain Management, Agile Supply chain

(5 Sessions)



Text Books:

Chopra, S., & Meindel, P. (2007). Supply Chain Management –Strategy, Planning and

Operation. 3rd Edition. Pearson/PHI.

Reference Books:

Levi, S. D. et al. (2003). Second Edition. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain:

Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies. Tata McGraw-Hill.

Christopher, M. (2000). Second Edition. Logistics & Supply Chain Management:

Strategies for Reducing Cost & Improving Service. Pearson, India.

Shapiro, J. F. (2001). Modeling the Supply Chain. Duxbury.

Sople, Logistics Management. Pearson, India.

Agrawal, D. K. Supply Chain Management-Strategy, Cases & Best Practices. Macmillan.

Shah, J. Supply Chain Management- Text and Cases. Pearson, India.


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Suggested Journals:

International Journal of Decision Making in Supply Chain & Logistics, Serials

Publications, New Delhi.

Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Emerald.

Journal of Supply Chain Management, Wiley-Blackwell.

Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, BEM – ISLI.

Learning Outcomes

Will be able to understand the basic frame work of supply chain working and its

significant in achieving firm’s objectives.

Will be able to solve real business life issues related to forecasting and inventory

management.

Will be able to design and develop suitable distribution network.

Will be able to make decisions about purchasing policies, vendor selection and material

handling issues.


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Operations Research



To enable in understanding the role and relevance of operations research in management.

To enable them to use these techniques optimizing the profitability and solving the

business problems of the organization.

UNIT I

Introduction of operation research, Scope, Nature and its

Applications in Decision Making.

Decision theory: Introduction, Types of Environment, Certainty,

Uncertainty, Conflict and Risk, Payoff and Retreat Tables Decision

Rules – One Stage Decision Making Problem and Multi Stage

Decision Making Problem: Decision Tree.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT II

Linear programming: Mathematical Formulations of LP Models for

Product-Mix Problems; Slack and Surplus Variables, Standard form

of LPP, Graphical method, Simplex Method and Big M method for

Solving LP Problems and Concept of Duality

(6 Sessions)

UNIT III

Transportation problem: Various Method of finding Initial Basic

Feasible Solution; N-W Method, Least Cost Method, VAM Method,

and Optimality; MODI Method, its Application

Assignment model: Algorithm and its Applications.

(4 Sessions)


UNIT IV

Game Theory: Concept of Game; Two-Person Zero-Sum Game;

Pure and Mixed Strategy Games; Saddle Point; Odds Method;

Dominance Method and Graphical Method for solving Mixed

Strategy Game

Sequencing Problem: Johnsons Algorithm for n - Jobs and Two -

machines, n - Jobs and Three - Machines, Two - jobs and m -

Machines Problems.

(7 Sessions)

UNIT V

Queuing Theory: Characteristics of M/M/I Queue model;

Application of Poisson and Exponential Distribution in Estimating

Arrival Rate and Service Rate; Applications of Queue Model for

Better Service to the Customers.

(4 Sessions)

UNIT VI

Project Management: Introduction, Rules for Drawing the Network

Diagrams, Application of CPM and PERT Techniques in Project

Planning and Control.

(4 Sessions)



Preamble: The Decision Making Body of any organization constitutes of Managers, who

work at different levels. Their ultimate goal is maximization wealth for the organization

through the optimum utilization of resources.


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Text Books:

Vohra, N. D. (2010). Quantitative Techniques in Management. New Delhi: Tata


Reference Books:

Sharma, J. K. (2006). Operations Research. New Delhi: Macmillan Publication.

Taha, H.A. (2008). Operations Research: An Introduction. New Delhi: Pearson

Education.

Swarup, K. (2008). Operations Research. New Delhi: Sultan Chand & Sons.

Sharma, S.D. (2005. Operations Research. Meerut: Kedar Nath Ram Nath.

Gupta, P. K., & Hira, D.S. (2008). Operations Research. New Delhi: S. Chand &

Company Ltd.

Suggested Journals:

Journal of Operations Research Society

European Journal of Operations Research

Asia Pacific Journal of Operations Research

International Journal of Operations Research

Learning outcomes:

Students will be able to design, solve and improve mathematical model of different type

of scientific and managerial problems.

Students will be able to find optimal solution of various mathematical models of

different decision making physical problems with various mathematical and

computational tools.

Students will be able to define and apply different type’s quantitative techniques to solve

managerial, scientific, engineering and social problems


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Marketing Management



To introduce students to the basics of marketing, dealing competition and familiarize

students with marketing mix decision.

To create awareness about the latest trends and developments in marketing and enhance

their problem-solving and decision-making abilities in strategic areas of marketing.

To get students to think as business & marketing professionals involved in the effort of a

modern day business organization.

UNIT – I

Introduction: Importance and Scope of Marketing, Philosophies

of Marketing Management Elements of Marketing, Marketing Vs

Selling, Consumer Markets and Industrial Markets. Marketing

Mix, Market Demand, Marketing Information System.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT –II

Consumer Buying Behaviour: Types, Process and Factors.

Market segmentation, Targeting and Positioning: Segmenting

Consumer and Business Markets – Bases, Purpose and Process,

Market Targeting, Positioning – Nature and Importance,

Differentiating the Product

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – III

Product Decisions: New Product Planning and Development

Process, Failure of New Products.

Product Life Cycle: Stages & Strategies.

Strategies for competition: Leaders, Challengers, Followers and

Nichers.

(5 Sessions)


UNIT – IV

Product-Mix: Product Characteristics and Classification,

Product Differentiation, Product Hierarchy, Product System &

Mixes, Product line and length analysis, Packaging, Labeling,

Warrantees & Guarantees

Pricing Decisions: Understanding Price, Setting the Price,

(5 Sessions)

Preamble: It is an introductory course designed to give students in business and other

disciplines an overview and understanding of the important role of marketing in

organizational success. Students will be introduced to all the significant uses and functions of

marketing. In addition to learning basic marketing techniques, students will learn to

appreciate why small, medium, and large organizations must develop a market and consumer

oriented focus if they are to succeed in the emerging competitive environment in India and

abroad.


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Adapting the Price, Initiating & Responding to Price Changes.

UNIT – V

Promotion Mix: Advertising, Sales Promotion, Sales Promotion

techniques, Personal Selling, Public Relations, Direct Marketing,

and Publicity, Factors in setting Promotion mix. (4 Sessions)

UNIT – VI

Channels of Distribution: Channel of Distribution for

Consumer/ Industrial Products, Functions Performed by Channel

Members, Channel design decisions.

Channel dynamics: Vertical Marketing Channel, Horizontal

Marketing Channel, Factors Affecting Channel Distribution,

Channel conflict Retailing/wholesaling: Functions and

Classifications.

New trends in Marketing Management

(6 Sessions)



Text Books:

Kotler, P. (2007). Marketing Management, Analysis Planning, Implementation and

Control. 12th Edition. Pearson Education.

Kotler, P., & Keller, K. L. (2007). Marketing Management. 12th Edition. Pearson

Education.

Kotler, P., & Armstrong, G. (1999). Principles of Marketing. 12th Edition. Pearson

Education.

Reference Books:

Ramaswamy, V. S., & Namakumari, S. (2002). Marketing Management: Planning,

Implementation and Control: Global Perspective Indian Context. 3rd

Edition. McMillan

Publication.

Kumar, A. & Meenakshi, N. (2008). Marketing Management. Vikas Publishing House

Czinkota & Kotabe. (2001). Marketing Management. 2nd

Edition; Australia : Thomson

Learning

Saxena, R. (2003). Marketing Management. 3rd Edition. Tata McGraw-Hill Publication.

Journals:

Journals of Marketing Management by Westburn Publishers

Indian Journal of Marketing (www.indianjournalofmarketing.com)

Marketing Management JOURNAL (www.mmaglobal.org)

http://www.mmaglobal.org/


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Learning Outcomes

Understand the concepts, tools and techniques relevant to marketing management

Develop an insight into basic marketing mix issues

Go through the complexities of buying Behavior

Solve the strategic marketing problems faced by marketing managers

Design marketing strategies


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Operations Management



To enable in understanding the role and relevance of operations management.

To enable them to use these techniques for optimizing the manufacturing process of the

organization.

UNIT – I

Introduction to Operation Management: Introduction,

Historical Evolution, Scope of Operation Management, Operating

System – Classification,

Plant Location and Layout: Introduction and Managing Need for

Selecting a Suitable Location, Factors influencing Plant Location,

Location Models, Plant Layout, Classification of Layout, Design

of Product Layout, Design of Process Layout.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT–II

Material Handling: Introduction and Meaning, Objectives and

Principles of Material Handling, Selection of Material Handling

Equipments, Evaluation of Material Handling System, Material

Handling Equipments, Guidelines for Effective Utilization of

Material Handling Equipments,

Material Management: Introduction and Meaning of Material

Management, Scope of Material Management, Material Planning

and Control, Purchasing, Store management, Inventory Control,

Standardization, Simplification, Value Analysis, Ergonomics, JIT

Manufacturing.

(4 Sessions)

UNIT –III

Production Planning and Control: Introduction and Meaning,

Need for Production Planning and Control, Objective of

Production Planning and Control, Phase of Production Planning

and Control, Operation Planning and Schedule System, Aggregate

Planning, Master Production Schedule, Material Requirement

Planning, Capacity Planning, Routing, Scheduling.

(6 Sessions)


UNIT – IV

Quality Control: Introduction, Quality, Inspection, Quality

Control, Statistical Quality Control, Quality Circle.

Work Study: Introduction, Productivity, Work Study, Method

Study: Motion Study, Work Measurement, Time Study

Quality Assurance and Certification: ISO 9000, ISO 9004,

ISO 14000 Series

(6 Sessions)

UNIT – V Maintenance Management: Introduction and Meaning, (4 Sessions)

Preamble: This course is designed to meet the requirements of students regarding

operations management, its emerging issues and practice applications in corporate world.


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Objectives of Maintenance, Types of Maintenance, Maintenance

Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Total Quality Maintenance,

Total Productive Maintenance

UNIT – VI

Waste Management: Introduction and Meaning, Identification

and Control of Waste, Disposal of Scrap.

Automation: Introduction, Types of Automation, Computer

Integrated Manufacturing, Reason of Automation, Advantages of

Automation, Automation Strategies.

(5 Sessions)



Text Books:

Everett, A. Ronald, J. & Ebert, J. (2007). Production and Operations Management:

Concepts, Models and Behavior. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Private Limited.

Bedi, K. (2010). Production and Operation Management. New Delhi: Oxford University

Press.

Reference Books:

Chary, S. N. (2010). Production and Operations Management. New Delhi: Tata


Chunawala & Patel. (2009). Production and Operation Management. Mumbai: Himalaya

Publishing House.

Goel, B. S. (2010). Production Operations Management. Meerut: Pragati Prakashan.

Suggested Journals:

International Journal of Operations and Productions Management

International Journal of Production Economics

International Journal of Production Research

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic frame work and significance of plant location and layout decisions.

Understand various tools and techniques of, necessary for running the production

process like, Capacity planning, Master production schedule, Routing and scheduling

decisions.


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Analyze the processes involved in production, a scientific manner by utilizing the

concepts like work study and method study.

Understand the importance of Quality control tools and their implementation, in order to

maintain the quality of product/services


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Logistics Management



Understand the framework and fundamentals of Supply Chain Management especially

logistics related activities as the foundation for building and sustaining high performance

and effectiveness in the organization.

Develop an understanding of the significance of Supply Chain Management to achieve

cost effective supply and distribution of goods & services to meet varying customer

demand.

Demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply critical thinking and learning skills related

to "real life" problems and situations

UNIT – I

Introduction to Logistics : Concept of Logistics and Logistics

Management , Logistics Activities , Logistics for Economy :

Macro Prospective , Logistics Interfaces with other areas,

Logistics in the firm : Factors affecting Cost and importance of

logistics , Techniques for Logistics System Analysis ,

Approaches to analyzing logistics systems .

(5 Sessions)

UNIT –II

The Logistics of Business – The Logistical Value Proposition – The

Work of Logistics – Logistical Operating Arrangements – Flexible Structure – Supply Chain Synchronization.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – III

Transport Management : Role of transportation in SCM ,

Transportation Planning and Strategy , Transportation execution

and control , Transportation Technology ,Transport Functionality,

Principles and Participants – Transportation Service –

Transportation Economics and Pricing – Transport

(5 Sessions)

Preamble: Logistics as a management discipline originated after use of logistics in the

military and later branched into the commercial sector as business logistics. Now, the hottest

topic in the commercial sector is supply chain management. It is concerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses and stores so that merchandise is produced and distributed: – In the right quantities – To the right locations – At the right time. This course

examines the historical evolution of management thought to its newest frontier—supply chain

management, reviews the emerging practices that define supply chain management in business

applications, and demonstrates that supply chain management is more than integrated

logistics.


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Administration – Documentation, Concept of Multi- Modalisation

UNIT – IV

International Logistics and Supply Chain Management:

Meaning and objectives, importance in global economy,

Characteristics of global supply chains,: Global Supply Chain

Integration – Supply Chain Security – International Sourcing –

Role of Government in controlling international trade and its

impact on Logistics and Supply Chain.

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – V

Port System and International Arrangements : Introduction

of Port System , Ports in India , Ports as Catalyst to Indian

Foreign Trade, Port capacity and Traffic throughput ,

Productivity of Indian Ports and Problems encountered by Ports ,

Government Policy Initiatives for Development of Ports in India

(5 Sessions)

UNIT – VI

International Insurance – Cargo movements – water damage – Theft – Privacy– pilferage – Other risk – perils with air shipments – Risk

Retention – Risk Transfer – Marine Cargo Insurance – Coverage

A,B,C classes – Elements of air freight Policy – Commercial Credit Insurance – Size of Vessels, Tonnage, Types of vessels- Container,

Combination ships – Non vessel operating carriers

(5 Sessions)



Text Books:

Coyle, J. John et al. (2013). Managing Supply Chain – A Logistics Approach. 9th

Edition. Cengage Learning .

Reference Books:

Levi, S. D. et al. (2003). Second Edition. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain:

Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies. Tata McGraw-Hill.

Christopher, M. (2000). Second Edition. Logistics & Supply Chain Management:

Strategies for Reducing Cost & Improving Service. Pearson, India.

Shapiro, J. F. (2001). Modeling the Supply Chain. Duxbury.

Sople, Logistics Management. Pearson, India.

Agrawal, D. K. Supply Chain Management-Strategy, Cases & Best Practices. Macmillan.

Shah, J. Supply Chain Management- Text and Cases. Pearson, India.

Suggested Journals:

International Journal of Decision Making in Supply Chain & Logistics, Serials

Publications, New Delhi.


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Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Emerald.

Journal of Supply Chain Management, Wiley-Blackwell.

Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, BEM – ISLI.

Learning Outcomes

Will be able to understand the basic frame work of Logistics system and its significant

in achieving firm’s objectives.

Will be able to solve real business life issues related to International Ports systems and

its various issues during practical implementation

Will be able to design and develop Transportation system for logistics companies which

is the backbone for whole logistics industry..

Will be able to make decisions about purchasing policies, vendor selection and material

handling issues for logistics industry .