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A two-year full-time MBA program is an intensive graduate-level course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of business management, leadership, and strategic decision-making. The program is offered by business schools and is aimed at individuals who aspire to become leaders in various sectors such as finance, marketing, consulting, technology, and entrepreneurship. The students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills through a combination of rigorous coursework, case studies, internships, and networking opportunities within a span of two years. The first year of a two-year full-time MBA program is focused on building a strong foundation in essential business disciplines. Students are introduced to core subjects such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour, Operations Management, Economics, Business Strategy, and Business Law. The first year emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, which are essential for making informed business decisions. Many programs include group projects and case study discussions, encouraging students to work collaboratively and apply their learning to real-world scenarios. This year also offers opportunities to build communication skills, both written and verbal, as students are often required to present their analyses and ideas to their peers and professors. In the second year, students choose electives based on their areas of interest or career goals. These electives allow students to specialize in areas such as Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, or International Business. This phase of the program allows students to deepen their expertise and focus on the aspects of business that align with their career aspirations. The second year, also places a strong emphasis on leadership development. Students engage in leadership training, take part in strategic decision-making exercises, and refine their managerial skills through simulations and leadership labs. Many programs incorporate internships or practical work experiences during the second year, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world business settings and gain valuable exposure to the challenges and dynamics of the professional world. An essential component of the full-time MBA programs is the opportunity for global exposure. Many business schools offer international study trips, exchange programs, or global consulting projects, enabling students to experience diverse business environments and gain cross-cultural insights. Networking is another vital aspect of the MBA experience. Full-time programs attract students from diverse backgrounds, including professionals with years of work experience, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Through networking events, conferences, alumni meetups, and industry engagements, students can build a strong professional network that often proves invaluable in their post-graduation career development. Upon completion of the two-year MBA program, the graduates often go on to secure high-paying roles in top corporations, startups, consulting firms, financial institutions, and government agencies. The career services offered by business schools, including resume building, interview preparation, and job placement assistance, help ensure that students transition successfully into the workforce.
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This is an intermediate level course designed for students with little to no skills official management. Through this, we introduce the Through this course, selected short readings, and self-paced activities, students gain both conceptual and practical knowledge of core concepts of financial planning to, Define the scope of personal financial planning and understand its impact, Make progress towards financial goals and avoid common mistakes, Account for rates of return and opportunity cost, Determine the present value of single and multiple cash flows, Review taxation basics including filing, deductions, exemptions, credits, Understand options to defer or avoid taxes legally and responsibly, Get ahead in a low interest rate environment, Deepen the understanding of how money impacts your personal satisfaction.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of management and explores the behavioral dynamics of individuals and groups within organizations. It focuses on key management functions such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, while analyzing how these functions contribute to organizational performance.
To provide a basic understanding of the value and use of quantitative methods in administrative and operational problem solving and making . To develop an understanding of a variety of statistical and quantitative techniques applicable to a wide range of business situations; to understand about various theorems and will be able to use statistics for analyzing data with graphs
The purpose of this course is to apply micro economic concepts and techniques in evaluating business decisions taken by firms. The emphasis is on explaining how tools of standard price theory can be employed to formulate a decision problem, evaluate alternative courses of action and finally choose among alternatives
The Fundamentals of Statistics course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential principles and techniques of statistical analysis. Designed for students from various academic backgrounds, this course equips learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand, interpret, and apply statistical methods in a wide range of fields.
The Accounting for Managers course describes how accounting transactions are compiled into financial statements and how information about company performance can be extracted from those statements.
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This course is meant to understand basics of Marketing Management, about product, Brands and its Promotion Mix, distribution of products from manufacturers and the marketing environment.
Upon completion of this course, students will be acquainted with various tools and techniques used in financial management, gain knowledge of financial statements components, and develop the skills to analyze and interpret financial information for managerial decision-making. They will also be familiar with techniques in cash, inventory, and receivables management, understand sources and uses of finance, and be able to evaluate capital expenditure decisions. The course will prepare students to address contemporary issues in financial management and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Through this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the basic functions of Human Resource Management, its scenario in India, and the various aspects of staffing, compensation management, and human resource development. They will also be aware of global trends and challenges in HRM, enabling them to apply their knowledge in diverse organizational contexts.
Upon completion of this course, students will have the ability to understand the principles and practices of Production Management, study the different phases of Operations Management, acquire knowledge of productivity, learn about production planning and design, and comprehend the principles of Total Quality Management. They will be well-equipped to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios and contribute effectively to the efficient functioning of production and operations in diverse industries.
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The subject strives to provide information pertaining to business, corporate, and global reforms taking place globally and familiarizing the students to new formats of the market. In order to acquaint the students with knowledge of disaster management to handle critical situations through practical application of strategies of control and prevention. The subject tries to outline and illustrate how the market for corporate strategy and control is related to corporate governance and help students relate their knowledge of India context to emerging trends of the global world. Further, the subject enhances the learning and analytical skills of the students to solve business cases and provide strategic solutions
The primary objective of a consumer behaviour syllabus is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the psychological, social and cultural factors that influence consumer-decision making processes. It develops an understanding of various influences on consumers from friends and family, reference groups and society in general.
Advertising – its meaning, definition and functions; advertising as an element of marketing mix; Types of advertising – institutional, industrial, political etc. The subject enables to understand the strategy of human resource development and career planning.
1. To understand the strategy of human resource development and career planning. 2. To know the concept of training and development. 3. To learn about the training evaluation. 4. To understand about the ROI Analysis of Training Programme. 5. To understand about training strategy for organizational growth
1. To understand the strategy about manpower resource planning. 2. To learn about the tools of analyzing work and design jobs. 3. To learn about the concept and need of appraising and managing performance. 4. To understand about performance management process. 5. To understand about E-HRM and International HRM.
Risk Management is a highly valued discipline and eagerly sought after by organizations that are heavily regulated, require high resiliency, deal with environmental, health, and safety issues, involved in project management, insurance, financial services, and also within the public sector.
To understand systematic trading approaches and the role of technical analysis in systematic trading. 2. To understand the operations of primary and secondary markets in India, including IPOs, rights issues, and stock exchange functions. 3. To learn about the phases involved in portfolio management, from formulation to revision, and their significance in achieving investment objectives.
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The course explores the creation and management of start-up businesses. It concentrates on initial strategy, location, financing, staffing, daily activities controls and taxes. Students develop a business plan for a start-up business. This course evaluates the necessary qualities and characteristics of the successful entrepreneurial profile. It helps students recognize and determine the steps necessary to design and develop a startup for-profit business and to open and operate a small business enterprise. It describes the basic forms of small business ownership and identifies the necessary skills and competencies needed by an entrepreneur
This course is designed to enhance the ability to undertake research, critical thinking, and excellent communication
The course aims at exposing the students to the global business activities, marketing in international business and global forces transforming the international business today. The course would develop a general perspective about managing international business both in operational as well as strategic context.
The Course will include the concept of industrial relations and its importance. The scenario of IR in India. The different concepts related to industrial relations such as collective bargaining and dispute. The origin of Trade union in India and its various elements. The course will also provide knowledge on different laws on labour and social security in India.
This specialization course delves into the intricate realm of Compensation Management, exploring its conceptual framework, theories, policies, and practical applications within
Practical insights into managing financial distress and restructuring in corporate scenarios and implement ERM strategies, fostering skills to identify, assess, and manage risks for informed decision-making in organizational contexts
This particular paper provides the basic concepts, definitions and terms related to income Tax, Corporate Tax along with the determination of the residential status of an individual and scope of Total income. Basic knowledge of direct and indirect taxation including GST and CENVAT along with deductions and exemptions applicable are included in order to acquaint the students with the basic concept of income tax and computation of corporate tax liability
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