SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY

GANESHKHIND, PUNE – 411 007

FACULTY OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

(MBA)

REVISED SYLLABUS 2019

2 year, 4 Semester Full time Programme Choice Based

Credit System (CBCS)
and
Grading System Outcome Based Education Pattern

MBA I effective from AY 2019-20

MBA II effective from AY 2020-21
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Revised Syllabus 2019

2 year, 4 Semester Full time Programme

Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Grading System
Outcome Based Education Pattern

MBA I effective from AY 2019-20

MBA II effective from AY 2020-21

1.0 Preamble: The revised MBA Curriculum 2019 builds on the implementation of the Choice Based Credit System
(CBCS) and Grading System initiated in the AY 2013. The curriculum takes the MBA programme to the next level in
terms of implementing Outcome Based Education along with the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Grading
System.

2.0 Definitions:
2.1 Outcome Based Education:
2.1.1 Outcome Based Education (OBE) Approach: Outcomes are about performance, and this implies:
a) There must be a performer – the student (learner), not only the teacher
b) There must be something performable (thus demonstrable or assessable) to perform
c) The focus is on the performance, not the activity or task to be performed
2.1.2 Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs): Programme Educational Objectives are a set of broad future-
focused student performance outcomes that explicitly identify what students will be able to do with what they
have learned, and what they will be like after they leave school and are living full and productive lives. Thus
PEOs are what the programme is preparing graduates for in their career and professional life (to attain within a
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few years after graduation ).
2.1.3 Graduate Attributes (GAs): Graduate Attributes (GAs) are the qualities, knowledge and capabilities that
students are encouraged to take responsibility for developing throughout their studies and are the defining
characteristics of the students passing out of the MBA program. These attributes include, but go beyond, the
disciplinary expertise or technical knowledge.
2.1.4 Programme Outcomes (POs): Programme Outcomes are a set of narrow statements that describes what
students (learners) of the programme are expected to know and be able to perform or attain by the time of
graduation.
2.1.5 Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs): Programme Outcomes are a set of narrow statements that describes
what students (learners) of a particular specialization of the programme are expected to know and be able to
perform or attain by the time of graduation. PSOs are also a function of the various course combinations offered
by the Institute.
2.1.6 Learning Outcomes: A learning outcome is what a student CAN DO as a result of a learning experience. It
describes a specific task that he/she is able to perform at a given level of competence under a certain situation.
The three broad types of learning outcomes are:
a) Disciplinary knowledge and skills
b) Generic skills
c) Attitudes and values
2.1.7 Course Outcomes (COs): A set of specific statements that describes the complex performances a student should
be capable of as a result of learning experiences within a course.
2.1.8 Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs): The set of pedagogical tools and techniques or the teaching and
learning activities that aim to help students to attain the intended learning outcomes and engage them in these
learning activities through the teaching process.
2.1.9 Outcome Based Assessment (OBA): An assessment system that asks course teachers to first identify what it is
that we expect students to be able to do once they have completed a course or program. It then asks course
teachers to provide evidence that they are able to do so. In other words, how will each learning outcome be
assessed? What evidence of student learning is most relevant for each learning outcome and what standard or
criteria will be used to evaluate that evidence? Assessment is therefore a key part of outcome-based education
and used to determine whether or not a qualification has been achieved.

2.2 Credit: In terms of credits, for a period of one semester of 15 weeks:

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a) every ONE hour session per week of L amounts to 1 credit per semester
b) a minimum of TWO hours per week of T amounts to 1 credit per semester,
c) a minimum of TWO hours per week of P amounts to 1 credit per semester,
Each credit is a combination of 3 components viz. Lecture (L) + Tutorials (T) + Practice (Practical / Project Work / Self
Study) (P) i.e. LTP Pattern. Indicative LTP, for each course, is documented in the syllabus.

The course teacher may modify the LTP of the course in view of the course requirements, nature of the course, the level
of learners and the type of pedagogy and assessment tools proposed. The modified LTP shall have to be approved by
the Director / Head of the Department / Designated academic authority of the Institute.

2.3 Session: Each teaching-learning, evaluation session shall be of 60 minutes. However, institutes shall have the
flexibility to define their time slots in a manner as to use their faculty and infrastructure resources in the best
possible way and ensure effective learning.

2.4 Course Announcement: The institute shall announce the elective courses and specializations it proposes to offer
the students out of the wider course basket. It is not mandatory to offer all the specializations and all the
electives. The decision of the Director shall be final in this case. However, in the spirit of Choice Based Credit
System, institutes should offer choices to the students for the elective courses and not offer only the minimum
number of electives.

2.5 Course Registration: It is mandatory for every student, to register every semester, for the courses opted for that
semester. Each student, on admission shall be assigned to a Faculty Advisor who shall advise her/him about the
academic programs and counsel on the choice of courses considering the student’s profile, career goals and
courses taken in the earlier semesters. With the advice and consent of the Faculty Advisor, the student shall
register for a set of courses he/she plans to take up for the Semester. Students shall have to register for the
courses for the semester within first week of Semester I and immediately after conclusion of the preceding term
for subsequent Semesters II, III and IV.

3.0 MBA Programme Focus:

3.1 Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs):

1. PEO1: Graduates of the MBA program will successfully integrate core, cross-functional and inter-disciplinary
aspects of management theories, models and frameworks with the real world practices and the sector specific
nuances to provide solutions to real world business, policy and social issues in a dynamic and complex world.
2. PEO2: Graduates of the MBA program will possess excellent communication skills, excel in cross-functional,
multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams, and have an appreciation for local, domestic and global contexts so as to
manage continuity, change, risk, ambiguity and complexity.
3. PEO3: Graduates of the MBA program will be appreciative of the significance of Indian ethos and values in
managerial decision making and exhibit value centered leadership.
4. PEO4: Graduates of the MBA program will be ready to engage in successful career pursuits covering a broad
spectrum of areas in corporate, non-profit organizations, public policy, entrepreneurial ventures and engage in
life-long learning.
5. PEO5: Graduates of the MBA program will be recognized in their chosen fields for their managerial competence,
creativity & innovation, integrity & sensitivity to local and global issues of social relevance and earn the trust &
respect of others as inspiring, effective and ethical leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and change
agents.

3.2 Programme Outcomes (POs): At the end of the MBA programme the learner will possess the
1. Generic and Domain Knowledge - Ability to articulate, illustrate, analyze, synthesize and apply the knowledge of
principles and frameworks of management and allied domains to the solutions of real-world complex business
issues
2. Problem Solving & Innovation - Ability to Identify, formulate and provide innovative solution frameworks to real
world complex business and social problems by systematically applying modern quantitative and qualitative
problem solving tools and techniques.

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3. Critical Thinking - Ability to conduct investigation of multidimensional business problems using research based
knowledge and research methods to arrive at data driven decisions
4. Effective Communication - Ability to effectively communicate in cross-cultural settings, in technology mediated
environments, especially in the business context and with society at large
5. Leadership and Team Work - Ability to collaborate in an organizational context and across organizational
boundaries and lead themselves and others in the achievement of organizational goals and optimize outcomes
for all stakeholders.
6. Global Orientation and Cross-Cultural Appreciation: Ability to approach any relevant business issues from a
global perspective and exhibit an appreciation of Cross Cultural aspects of business and management.
7. Entrepreneurship - Ability to identify entrepreneurial opportunities and leverage managerial & leadership skills
for founding, leading & managing startups as well as professionalizing and growing family businesses.
8. Environment and Sustainability - Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development
and assess the impact of managerial decisions and business priorities on the societal, economic and
environmental aspects.
9. Social Responsiveness and Ethics - Ability to exhibit a broad appreciation of the ethical and value underpinnings
of managerial choices in a political, cross-cultural, globalized, digitized, socio-economic environment and
distinguish between ethical and unethical behaviors & act with integrity.
10. LifeLong Learning – Ability to operate independently in new environment, acquire new knowledge and skills and
assimilate them into the internalized knowledge and skills.

3.3 Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs): It is expected that Institutes define the PSOs for each specialization /
major-minor combination. PSOs shall also vary based upon the customized combination of Generic Core, Generic
Elective, Subject Core, Subject Elective, Foundation, Enrichment & Alternative Study Credit Courses that they offer.

3.4 Graduate Attributes (GAs): At the end of the MBA programme the learner shall exhibit:
GA1: Managerial competence
GA2: Proficiency in Communication, Collaboration, Teamwork and Leadership
GA3: Competence in Creativity & Innovation
GA4: Research Aptitude, Scholarship & Enquiry
GA5: Global Orientation
GA6: Proficiency in ICT & Digital Literacy
GA7: Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship Orientation
GA8: Cross-functional & Inter-disciplinary Orientation
GA9: Results Orientation
GA10: Professionalism, Ethical, Values Oriented & Socially Responsible behaviour
GA11: Life-Long Learning Orientation

4.0 MBA Programme Course Types & Evaluation Pattern:

Sr.No. Course Type Credits Nature Comprehensive End Total
Concurrent Semester Marks
Evaluation Evaluation
(CCE) (ESE) Marks
BASIC COURSE TYPES
1 Generic Core (GC) 3 Compulsory 50 50 100
2 Subject Core (SC) 3 Compulsory (Specialization 50 50 100
specific)
3 Generic Elective (GE - UL) 2 Elective 0 50 50
4 Generic Elective (GE - IL) 2 Elective 50 0 50
5 Subject Elective (SE - IL) 2 Elective (Specialization 50 0 50
specific)
6 Summer Internship 6 Project (Compulsory) 50 50 100
Project (SIP)
ADDITIONAL COURSE TYPES
1 Enrichment Courses (ENR) 1 Elective 25 0 25
2 Foundation Courses 1 Elective 25 0 25
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(FOU)
3 Alternative Study Credit 2 Elective 50 0 50
Courses (ASCC)
4 Open Electives (OE) 3 or 2 Subject Core / Subject As per Subject Core / Subject Elective
Elective Pattern

4.1 Course Types

4.1.1 Foundation Course: These courses focus on developing the basic abilities that support the understanding of
other courses.
4.1.2 Core courses are the compulsory courses for all the students. Core courses are of two types: Generic Core &
Subject Core.
4.1.3 Generic Core: This is the course which should compulsorily be studied by a candidate as a core requirement to
complete the requirement of a degree in a said discipline of study. Therefore, Generic Core courses are
mandatory and fundamental in nature. These courses cannot be substituted by any other courses. Such courses
are also known as Hard Core Courses.
4.1.4 Subject Core: A Core course may be a Subject Core if there is a choice or an option for the candidate to choose
from a broad category (grouping) of subjects (specializations / electives). These are also known as Soft Core
Courses.
4.1.5 Elective Course: Elective course is a course which can be chosen from a pool of courses. It may be:
a) Very Specialized or advanced course focusing on a specific aspect
b) Supportive to the discipline of study
c) Providing an extended scope
d) Enabling an exposure to some other discipline/domain
e) Nurturing candidate’s proficiency/skills.
4.1.6 Generic Elective: An elective course which is common across disciplines / subjects is called a generic elective.
‘Generic Elective’ courses develop generic proficiencies amongst the students.
4.1.7 Generic Elective – University Level: These elective courses are supportive to the discipline of study and focus on
the knowledge aspect of competence building. The course outcomes for such courses can be better assessed
through traditional End Semester Evaluation.
4.1.8 Generic Elective – Institute Level: These elective courses are aimed to develop inter-personal, technical and
other skills aspect of competence building. The course outcomes for such courses can be better assessed through
Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation.
4.1.9 Subject Elective: A ‘Discipline (specialization) centric’ elective is called ‘Subject Elective.’ Subject Elective courses,
in the Semester II, III and IV are focused on a specialization.
4.1.10 Open Elective: A subject elective course chosen generally from another Discipline / specialization / subject, with
an intention to seek cross-functional exposure is called an Open Elective. A Subject Elective offered in one
specialization area may be treated as an Open Elective by another specialization area and vice-a-versa.
4.1.11 Enrichment Course: This is a course generally offered to bright learners / fast learners for advanced inputs
beyond the curriculum. Enrichment / Add-on Course shall be a 1 Credit Course. The course is of the nature of
Course of Independent Study (CIS) and is designed for learners who have the ability and inclination to work
independently with limited guidance, supervision and interaction with the faculty member(s).
4.1.12 Alternative Study Credit Courses: These courses prepare the learners for a VUCA (Volatile Uncertain, Complex
and Ambiguous) world by going beyond the boundaries of their campus. Apart from core and elective courses,
these courses engage students in discussion, debate and solution of real world challenges.
4.1.13 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)2: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are such online courses which
are developed as per the pedagogy stated in the AICTE regulation (2016) or equiavelent; following the four
quadrant approach and made available on the SWAYAM platform of Government of India.

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4.2 MBA Programme Structure: The Basic Programme Structure shall be as depicted below

Course# Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Credits CIE ESE

Marks Marks
COMPULSORY CORE COURSES (GENERIC (GC) + SUBJECT (SC) + Summer Internship Project SIP)
1 GC - 1 1 GC - 7 1 GC - 11 1 GC - 14
2 GC - 2 2 GC - 8 2 GC - 12 2 GC - 15

66 Credits
3 GC - 3 3 GC - 9 3 GC -13 (SIP) 3 SC - 5
A
4 GC - 4 4 GC - 10 4 SC - 3 4 SC - 6
5 GC - 5 5 SC - 1 5 SC - 4
1050 1050
6 GC- 6 6 SC - 2
2100
GENERIC ELECTIVE COURSES (UNIVERSITY LEVEL) – GE - UL
7 GE UL - 1 7 GE UL - 4 6 GE UL – 7 5 GE UL - 10

22 Credits
B 8 GE UL - 2 8 GE UL - 5 7 GE UL – 8 6 GE UL - 11
0 550
9 GE UL - 3 9 GE UL - 6 8 GE UL – 9
550
GENERIC / SUBJECT ELECTIVE COURSES (INSTITUTE LEVEL) - GE – IL / SE - IL
10 GE IL - 1 10 GE IL - 4 9 SE IL -3 7 SE IL -6

22 Credits
C 11 GE IL - 2 11 SE IL -1 10 SE IL -4 8 SE IL -7
550 0
12 GE IL - 3 12 SE IL -2 11 SE IL -5
550
110 1600 1600
12 12 11 8 43 Credits CIE ESE
FOUNDATION COURSES (OPTIONAL)
FOUNDATION 1 FOUNDATION 7
FOUNDATION 2 FOUNDATION 8

0 to 10 Credits
FOUNDATION 3 FOUNDATION 9
D
FOUNDATION 4 FOUNDATION 10
FOUNDATION 5
FOUNDATION 6

ENRICHMENT COURSES (OPTIONAL)

ENRICHMENT 1 ENRICHMENT 7 ENRICHMENT 11 ENRICHMENT 13
ENRICHMENT 2 ENRICHMENT 8 ENRICHMENT 12 ENRICHMENT 14
0 to 14 Credits

ENRICHMENT 3 ENRICHMENT 9
E
ENRICHMENT 4 ENRICHMENT 10
ENRICHMENT 5
ENRICHMENT 6

ALTERNATIVE STUDY CREDIT COURSES (OPTIONAL)

ASCC 1 ASCC 4 ASCC 7 ASCC 10
Credits
0 to 22

ASCC 2 ASCC 5 ASCC 8 ASCC 11

F

ASCC 3 ASCC 6 ASCC 9

Note:
1. The basic programme structure comprises of Block A, B & C above.
2. Variations to the basic programme structure shall be defined at the institute level using any permissible combination
of A,B,C,D,E and F blocks depicted above, taking into consideration institutional vision-mission-focus areas, industry
demand, student learning capabilities, faculty competencies, availability of learning resources, etc. PSOs shall be
appropriately defined by the institute.

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LEGEND:

# Block CIE - ESE (Credits per course) Course Type Credits Courses Nature
1.1 A1 50-50 (3 Credits) GENERIC CORE (GC) 42 14 COMPULSORY
1.2 A2 50-50 (3 Credits) SUBJECT CORE (SC) 18 6 COMPULSORY
1.3 A3 50-50 (3 Credits) PROJECT 6 1 COMPULSORY
2 B 0 - 50 (2 Credits) GENERIC ELECTIVE (UNIVERSITY LEVEL) GE – UL 22 11 ELECTIVES
3.1 C1 50-0 (2 Credits) GENERIC ELECTIVE (INSTITUTE LEVEL) GE – IL 8 4 ELECTIVES
3.4 C2 50-0 (2 Credits) SUBJECT ELECTIVE (INSTITUTE LEVEL) SE - IL 14 7 ELECTIVES
TOTAL 110 43
OPTIONAL COURSES (In Lieu of C1 / C2 ONLY)
4.1 D 25 - 0 (1 Credit) FOUNDATION COURSES 0 -10 0 - 10 ELECTIVES
4.2 E 25 - 0 (1 Credit) ENRICHMENT COURSES 0- 14 0 - 14 ELECTIVES

4.3 F 50 - 0 (2 Credits) ALTERNATIVE STUDY CREDIT COURSES 0 -22 0 -11 ELECTIVES

5.0 Specializations offered: The following specializations shall be offered as MAJOR / MINOR:
1. Marketing Management (MKT)
2. Financial Management (FIN)
3. Human Resources Management (HRM)
4. Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
5. Business Analytics (BA)

The following specializations shall be offered ONLY as MINOR Specializations:

1. Rural & Agribusiness Management (RABM)
2. Pharma & Healthcare Management (PHM)
3. Tourism & Hospitality Management (THM)

Note:
1. Institutes may offer ONLY SELECT specializations based on industry needs, faculty strength & competencies,
student demands, employability potential, etc.
2. Institutes MAY NOT offer a specialization if a minimum of 20% of students are not registered for that
specialization.
3. The Institute MAY NOT offer an elective course if a minimum of 20% of students are not registered for that
elective course.

5.1 Open Elective(s):

1. Learners who intend to learn specific courses from other specialization(s) can opt for Subject Elective (SE - IL)
courses from other specializations in lieu of the Subject Elective (SE - IL) courses from their native
specialization.
2. These open electives MAY BE from two different specializations.
3. Open Electives can be opted for only in Sem III and Sem IV.
4. Students can opt for maximum 1 Subject Elective (SE - IL) course in Sem III and Sem IV each. i.e. Students can
opt for maximum 2 Open Electives (total 4 credits).

5.2 Major Specialization + Minor Specialization Combination:

1. For a Major + Minor Specialization combination the learner shall complete
a) Major Specialization – Courses: Total 9 (4 Subject Core courses and 5 Subject Elective courses)
b) Minor Specialization – Courses: Total 4 (2 Subject Core courses and 2 Subject Elective courses)
2. For a Major + Minor Specialization combination the learner shall earn
a) Major Specialization – Credits: Total 22 (12 Credits from Subject Core + Minimum 10 Credits from
Subject Electives)

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b) Minor Specialization – Credits: Total 10 (6 Credits from Subject Core + Minimum 4 Credits from
Subject Electives)
3. The 10 credits of the MINOR specialization shall be from a single specialization, out of which 6 credits shall be
mandatorily earned through the Subject Core Courses.
4. The Major + Minor specialization combination is OPTIONAL.
5. Students shall be permitted to opt for ANY Major + ANY Minor specialization combination, subject to
institutional norms and guidelines, issued from time to time.
6. A student opting for Major + Minor specialization combination shall opt for Foundation Courses / Enrichment
Courses / Alternative Study Credit Courses ONLY in lieu of Generic Elective (GE - IL) Courses.
7. Institutes may stipulate additional criteria of minimum SGPA / CGPA, number of backlogs, expectations about
specific graduation discipline for students who wish to take up a specific specialization / specific major minor
combination. Such criteria may also involve the potential employability criteria for a particular specialization /
Major + Minor specialization combination.

5.3 Options & Guidelines for Choice of Specialization:

1. Students can opt for a single specialization (i.e. Major Only – 5 choices)
2. Students can opt for a two specializations (i.e. Major + Minor Combination – 1(Major) + 7(Minor) choices)
3. Specializations which are offered ONLY as MINOR shall be offered in SECOND YEAR ONLY. (3 choices)
4. Courses for the Minor specialization shall be taken up in the second year ONLY (in either Sem III or Sem IV or in
a combination of Sem III and IV).
5. The Major specialization of a student shall be determined by the Subject Core (SC) courses and the Subject
Elective (SE - IL) courses chosen in Sem II.
6. All courses (Subject Core (SC) courses and the Subject Elective (SE - IL) courses) chosen in Sem II shall belong to
the same specialization.
7. The learners shall generally complete 6 Subject Core courses (2 each in semester II, III, IV) and 7 Subject
Elective courses (2, 3, 2 each in semester II, III, IV respectively). In this case he /she shall be awarded MBA
(Functional Area Specialization) degree, e.g. MBA (Marketing), MBA (Finance), etc.
8. The learners shall complete 4 Subject Core courses and 5 Subject Elective courses of Major specialization and 2
Subject Core courses and 2 Subject Elective courses of Minor specialization. In this case he /she shall be
awarded MBA (Functional Area Specialization Major + Functional Area Specialization Minor) degree, e.g. MBA
(Marketing + Finance), etc.

5.4 Foundation Courses:

1. All the Foundation Courses shall be of 1 credit each.
2. Maximum credits for Foundation Courses shall not exceed 10 (Ten) Credits.
3. Foundation Courses can be opted for ONLY IN LIEU of Generic Elective (GE - IL) and / or Subject Elective (SE - IL)
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courses.
4. This choice can be exercised in Semester I (minimum zero Credits – maximum six credits) or Semester II
(minimum zero Credits – maximum four credits) ONLY.
5. Foundation Courses CANNOT be opted for in Sem III and in Sem IV.
6. It is NOT MANDATORY for a learner to opt for Foundation Courses. However, Faculty members may advise a
student to enroll for Foundation Course(s) after a methodical assessment of the relevant competencies of the
student.
7. Foundation Courses shall be offered ONLY to those students who lack the basic competencies in the specific
course. The institute shall conduct a methodical assessment of the relevant competencies of the student.
to identify the learners who need to take up foundation courses. Records of the evaluation shall be preserved.
8. Institutes may stipulate additional criteria for students desirous to take up Foundation Courses.
9. Foundation Courses shall be taught by the course teacher in workshop mode / project mode.
10. The course teacher shall oversee the progress of the learner as well as evaluate the learner for 25 marks / 1
credit.
11. Pre- and post-test: A test or other assessment activity shall be administered to the students both at the
beginning of the foundation course and at the end of the foundation course, with the intention of
demonstrating improved skills upon completion. The tests shall be essentially SKILL based.

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12. Best of the two assessments shall be treated as the final evaluation.
13. The list of Foundation Courses is mentioned in Annexure I.

5.5 Enrichment Courses:

1. All the Enrichment Courses shall be of 1 credit each.
2. Maximum credits for Enrichment Courses shall not exceed 14 (Fourteen) Credits.
3. Enrichment Courses can be opted for, ONLY IN LIEU of Generic Elective (GE - IL) and / or Subject Elective (SE -
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IL) courses .
4. This choice can be exercised in Semester I (minimum zero Credits – maximum six credits) or Semester II
(minimum zero Credits – maximum four credits) or Semester III (minimum zero Credits – maximum two credits)
or Semester IV (minimum zero Credits – maximum two credits).
5. It is NOT MANDATORY for a learner to opt for Enrichment Courses. However, Faculty members may advise a
student to enroll for Enrichment Course(s) after a methodical assessment of the relevant competencies of the
student.
6. Institutes may stipulate additional criteria for students desirous to take up Enrichment Courses.
7. Enrichment Courses shall be executed as Course of Independent Study (CIS) in guided self study mode.
8. A faculty guide shall be assigned for such courses. The learner shall select the Enrichment Course that he/she
desires to opt for and submit an outline of the proposed study relevant to the course. The faculty guide shall
approve the proposal after considering the nature of the work, learning effort required, desired outcomes and
comprehensive coverage of the topic.
9. Since enrichment course is a guided self study course, 40 - 45 hours of work shall be equivalent to one credit.
The faculty shall oversee the progress of the learner as well as evaluate the learner for 25 marks / 1 credit.
10. The learners shall document and submit details such as questionnaires, interview schedules, interview
transcripts, observation sheets, photographs, testimonials from the organizations / persons interacted with,
permission letters, acceptance letters, field work sampling plans, etc.
11. Enrichment Courses can be carried out in the campus library / in the campus IT lab / in a local community
setting / in a start-up / in a government undertaking / in a NGO / in a cooperative / in a corporate entity.
12. The Enrichment Courses are organized in different Proficiency Tracks. Learners shall normally opt for
enrichment courses from NOT MORE THAN 3 Proficiency Tracks.
13. Enrichment Courses are of the following types:
a) Seminar - Involves Desk Research of distributed learning material and information resources and submission
and presentation of an analytical report. Maximum credits for Enrichment Courses of Seminar type shall not
exceed 10 (Ten) Credits.
b) Review – Involves Desk Research of a small set of specific published reports/ databases and submission and
presentation of an analytical report. Maximum credits for Enrichment Courses of Seminar type shall not
exceed 10 (Ten) Credits.
c) Case Study Development and Presentation – Involves desk research and field work leading to the
development, presenting and publishing of a case study. Maximum credits for Enrichment Courses of Case
Study Development and Presentation type shall not exceed 10 (Ten) Credits.
d) Project – Involves field work leading to presentation of a comprehensive report based on the experiential
learning. Maximum credits for Enrichment Courses of Project type shall not exceed 10 (Ten) Credits.
e) Lab / Workshop - Involves experiential learning through focused skill building activity. Maximum credits for
Enrichment Courses of Lab / Workshop type shall not exceed 10 (Ten) Credits.
f) Clinic / Fest – Involves experiential learning through organizing an event / campaign. Maximum credits for
Enrichment Courses of Clinic / Fest type shall not exceed 4 (Four) Credits.
g) Personal Interest Course - Involves experiential learning through club activities at the Institute Level. Maximum
credits for Enrichment Courses of Personal Interest Course type shall not exceed 4 (Four) Credits.
14. A well documented and comprehensive spiral bound report / publication, with appropriate referencing, is
essential for all the enrichment courses. Relevant Audio, Video Material, should be included as a part of the
report.
15. The Evaluation for the Enrichment Courses shall be as follows –
a) Proposal and Scope of Work – 5 Marks
b) Report – 10 Marks

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c) Presentation – 5 Marks
d) Viva Voce – 5 Marks
16. The presentation shall be similar to an open defence. The Viva Voce shall be carried out by minimum two
faculty members including the guide.
17. The sum total of the number of Foundation Courses and the number of Enrichment Courses opted by a student
in a particular semester should generally be an even number.
18. The list of Enrichment Courses is provided in Annexure I.

5.6 Alternative Study Credit Courses:

1. All the ASCC shall be of 2 credits each.
2. Maximum credits for ASCC shall not exceed 22 (Twenty two) Credits.
3. Alternative Study Credit Courses (ASCC) can be opted for, ONLY IN LIEU of Generic Elective (GE - IL) and / or
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Subject Elective (SE - IL) courses .
4. This choice can be exercised in Semester I (minimum zero Credits – maximum six credits) or Semester II
(minimum zero Credits – maximum six credits) or Semester III (minimum zero Credits – maximum six credits) or
Semester IV (minimum zero Credits – maximum four credits). i.e. a learner may skip Generic Elective (GE - IL)
courses all together and earn the required 22 credits entirely through ASCC.
5. It is NOT MANDATORY for a learner to opt for Alternative Study Credit Courses. However, Faculty members
may advise a student to enroll for Alternative Study Credit Course(s) after a methodical assessment of the
relevant competencies of the student.
6. Institutes may stipulate additional criteria for students desirous to take up Alternative Study Credit Courses.
7. A MINIMUM of 60% of the total credits earned by a learner through ASCC shall either be from MOOCs or
from Professional Certification Programmes.
8. Thus a learner may skip all Generic Elective (GE - IL) courses and skip all Subject Elective (SE - IL) courses and
earn the required 22 credits entirely through ASCC.
9. The same TYPE of ASCC can be opted for multiple number of times. Norms for the same are prescribed in the
relevant section later in this syllabus document. For e.g. A student may undertake 11 “Professional Certification
Programs” and earn 22 credits or complete 11 MOOCS and earn 22 Credits.
10. ASCC shall be executed in online study mode / field work or project mode / certification mode.
11. A faculty guide shall be assigned for such courses. The faculty shall oversee the progress of the learner as well
as evaluate the learner for 50 marks / 2 credits.
12. The learner shall select the ASCC that he/she desires to opt for and submit an outline of the proposed study
relevant to the course. The faculty guide shall approve the proposal after considering the nature of the work,
learning effort required, desired outcomes and comprehensive coverage of the topic.
13. There is no defined syllabus for the ASCC courses. Institutes shall define the syllabus and announce the same
on the website.
14. Since ASCC is a guided self study course 40 - 45 hours of work shall be equivalent to one credit. The faculty shall
oversee the progress of the learner as well as evaluate the learner for 50 marks / 2 credits.
15. The start date of the ASCC such as Professional Certifications shall be after the admission date for the MBA
programme and the end date of the ASCC shall be within 6 months of the start date of the ASCC, but before the
completion of Sem IV.
16. The list of ASCC is provided in Annexure I.

5.7 Combination of Options: A learner may opt for any combination of earning the 22 credits assigned to Generic
Elective (GE - IL) courses and Subject Elective (SE - IL) courses through
e) Generic Elective (GE - IL) courses
f) Subject Elective (SE - IL) courses
g) Open Elective Courses
h) Major + Minor specialization combination
i) Foundation Courses
j) Enrichment Courses
k) Alternative Study Credit Courses

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SUBJECT TO THE minimum and maximum limits of credits prescribed and, subject to institutional norms and
guidelines, issued from time to time.

6.0 Summer Internship Project: At the end of Second Semester each student shall undertake a Summer Internship
Project (SIP) for a minimum of 8 weeks. For SIP, 1 credit is equivalent to minimum 40-45 hours of effective work. SIP
shall have 6 credits. It is mandatory for the student to seek advance written approval from the faculty guide and the
Director of the Institute about the topic and organization before commencing the SIP.

The SIP may or may not have a Functional Focus, i.e. the student may take up a SIP in his/her intended area of
specialization or in any other functional area of management. Ideally the SIP should exhibit a cross-functional
orientation. SIP can be carried out in a Corporate Entity / NGO / SME / Government Undertaking / Cooperative Sector.
SIP may be a research project – based on primary / secondary data or may be an operational assignment involving
working by the student on a given task/assignment/project/ etc. in an organization / industry. It is expected that the SIP
shall sensitize the students to the demands of the workplace.

Each student shall maintain a SIP Progress Diary detailing the work carried out and the progress achieved on a daily
basis. The student shall submit a written structured SIP report based on work done during this period. The student shall
submit the SIP Progress Diary along with the SIP Report.

Students shall also seek a formal evaluation of their SIP from the company guide. The formal evaluation by the
company guide shall comment on the nature and quantum of work undertaken by the student, the effectiveness and
overall professionalism. The learning outcomes of the SIP and utility of the SIP to the host organization must be
specifically highlighted in the formal evaluation by the company guide. The SIP evaluation sheet duly signed and
stamped by the industry guide shall be included in the final SIP report.

The SIP report must reflect 8 weeks of work and justify the same. The SIP report should be well documented and
supported by –
1. Institute’s Certificate
2. Certificate by the Company
3. Formal feedback from the company guide
4. Executive Summary
5. Organization profile
6. Outline of the problem/task undertaken
7. Research methodology & data analysis (in case of research projects only)
8. Relevant activity charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, AV material, etc.
9. Learning of the student through the project
10. Contribution to the host organization
11. References in appropriate referencing styles. (APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago Style etc.)

The completion of the SIP shall be certified by the respective Faculty Guide & approved by the Director of the Institute.
The external organization (Corporate / NGO/ SME/ Government Entity/ Cooperative/ etc.) shall also certify the SIP work.
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The students shall submit a spiral bound copy of the SIP report by 15 September. The Institute shall conduct an
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internal viva-voce for evaluation of the SIP for 50 marks between 15 September to 30 September. The Panel shall
comprise of two evaluators appointed by the Director of the Institute / Head of Department (for MBA departments in
engineering colleges). Institutes are encouraged to involve senior alumni, industry experts, recruiters to conduct the
internal viva-voce. The internal viva-voce panel shall provide a detailed assessment of the SIP report and suggest
changes required, if any.

After the internal viva-voce, the student shall finalize the SIP report by incorporating all the suggestions and
recommendations of the internal viva-voce panel. The internal guide shall then issue the Institute’s Certificate to the
student.
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The student shall submit TWO hard copies & one soft copy (CD) of the project report before 30 October in Sem III. One
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of environmental considerations, students are encouraged to print their project reports on both faces of the paper.
Spiral bound copies may be accepted.

There shall be an external viva-voce for the SIP for 50 marks. The external viva-voce shall be conducted after the theory
exam of Semester III.

The Internal & the External viva-voce shall evaluate the SIP based on:
1. Adequacy of work undertaken by the student
2. Application of concepts learned in Sem I and II
3. Understanding of the organization and business environment
4. Analytical capabilities
5. Technical Writing & Documentation Skills
6. Outcome of the project – sense of purpose
7. Utility of the project to the organization
8. Variety and relevance of learning experience

Copies of SIP report and records of evaluation shall be maintained by the Institute for a period of 3 academic years.

7.0 Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation (CCE) / Concurrent Internal Evaluation (CIE):

1. The course teacher shall prepare the scheme of Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation (Formative Assessment)
before commencement of the term. The scheme of Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation shall explicitly state
the linkages of each CCE with the Course Outcomes and define the targeted attainment levels for each CO.
2. The Director / Head of the Department / designated academic authority shall approve the scheme of
Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation with or without modifications.
3. The course teacher shall display, on the notice board, the approved CCE scheme of the course and the same
shall also be hosted on the website, not later than the first week of the term.
4. Each CCE item shall be of minimum 25 marks.
5. For a 3 Credit Course there shall be a MINIMUM of three CCE items. The final scores shall be converted to 50,
using an average or best two out of three formula.
6. For 2 Credit Course there shall be a MINIMUM of two CCE items. The final scores shall be converted to 50.
7. For a 1 Credit Course there shall be a MINIMUM of one CCE item.
8. CCE shall be spread through the duration of course and shall be conceptualized, executed, assessed and
documented by the course teacher along with student-wise and class-wise attainment levels of the COs and
the attainment levels of the course.
9. The assessment outcome of each CCE shall be duly signed by the course teacher, programme coordinator /
academic head and the Director / Head of the Department / designated academic authority of the Institute.
10. A copy of the duly signed CCE outcome shall be displayed on the notice boards, within a week of the
assessment and course teachers shall guide the students on a need basis.
11. Institute may conduct additional make up / remedial CCE items at its discretion.
12. At the end of the term aggregate CCE scores / grades shall be calculated and the CO attainment levels shall be
calculated by the course teacher. The same shall be displayed on the notice board

7.1 Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation Methods: Course teachers shall opt for a combination of one of more CCE
methods listed below.

Group A (Individual Assessment) – Not more than 1 per course

1. Class Test
2. Open Book Test
3. Written Home Assignment
4. In-depth Viva-Voce

Group B (Individual Assessment) – Atleast 1 per course

5. Case Study
6. Caselet
7. Situation Analysis

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Group C (Group Assessment) – Not more than 1 per course

8. Field Visit / Study tour and report of the same
9. Small Group Project & Internal Viva-Voce
10. Model Development
11. Role Play
12. Story Telling
13. Fish Bowls

Group D (Creative - Individual Assessment) – Not more than 1 per course

14. Learning Diary
15. Scrap Book / Story of the week / Story of the month
16. Creating a Quiz
17. Designing comic strips
18. Creating Brochures / Bumper Stickers / Fliers
19. Creating Crossword Puzzles
20. Creating and Presenting Posters
21. Writing an Advice Column
22. Library Magazines based assessment
23. Peer assessment
24. Autobiography/Biography
25. Writing a Memo
26. Work Portfolio

Group F (Use of Literature / Research Publications- Individual Assessment) – Not more than 1 per course
27. Book Review
28. Drafting a Policy Brief
29. Drafting an Executive Summary
30. Literature Review
31. Term Paper
32. Thematic Presentation
33. Publishing a Research Paper
34. Annotated Bibliography
35. Creating Taxanomy
36. Creating Concept maps

Group E (Use of Technology - Individual Assessment) – Not more than 1 per course
37. Online Exam
38. Simulation Exercises
39. Gamification Exercises
40. Presentation based on Google Alerts
41. Webinar based assessment
42. Creating Webpage / Website / Blog
43. Creating infographics / infomercial
44. Creating podcasts / Newscast
45. Discussion Boards

Rubrics: The course teacher shall design Rubrics for each CCE. Rubrics are scoring tools that define performance
expectations for learners. The course teacher shall seek approval for the rubrics from the Director / Head of the
Department / other designated competent academic authority of the institute. The course teacher shall share the
approved Rubrics with the students at the start of the course. The rubric shall detail the following:
1. Linkages of the CCE to COs.
2. A description of the assessment - brief concept note
3. Criteria that will be assessed - the expected learning outcomes.
4. Descriptions of what is expected for each assessment component - the expectations from the student.

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5. Substantive description of the expected performance levels indicating mastering of various components - the
assessment criteria.
6. The team composition, if applicable.
7. The format and mode of submission, submission timelines
8. Any other relevant details.

7.3 Safeguards for Credibility of CCE: The following practices are encouraged to enhance transparency and authenticity
of concurrent evaluation:
1. Involving faculty members from other management institutes.
2. Setting multiple question paper sets and choosing the final question paper in a random manner.
3. One of the internal faculty members (other than the course teacher) acting as jury during activity based
evaluations.
4. Involvement of Industry personnel in evaluating projects / field based assignments.
5. Involvement of alumni in evaluating presentations, role plays, etc.
6. 100% moderation of answer sheets, in exceptional cases.

7.4 Retention of CCE Documents: Records of CCE shall be retained for 3 years from the completion of the Academic
Year. i.e. Current Academic Year (CAY) + 3 years. Likewise records of assessments to decide the learning needs of
students for opting for Foundation Courses / capabilities for Enrichment Courses/ ASCC/ start-up option etc. shall be
retained for 3 years from the completion of the Academic Year.

8.0 End Semester Evaluation (ESE):

1. The End Semester Evaluation (Summative Evaluation) for the Generic Core (GC), Subject Core (SC) and the
Generic Elective (GE - UL) course shall be conducted by the Savitribai Phule Pune University.
2. The ESE shall have 5 questions each of 10 marks.
3. All questions shall be compulsory with internal choice within the questions.
4. The broad structure of the ESE question paper shall be as follows:

Question Number COGNITIVE ABILITIES EVALUATED Nature

Q.1 REMEMBERING Answer any 5 out of 8 (2 marks each)
Q.2 UNDERSTANDING Answer any 2 out of 3 (5 marks each)
Q.3 APPLYING Answer 3 (a) or 3 (b) (10 marks)
Q.4 ANALYSING Answer 4 (a) or 4 (b) (10 marks)
Q.5 EVALUATING Answer 5 (a) or 5 (b) (10 marks)
CREATING

9.0 Programme Flexibility:

9.1 Average Credits per semester, Fast & Slow Learners:

1. It is expected that a student registers for 30 credits in Semester I, II, III each and balance 20 credits in Semester
IV.
2. Fast learners (under accelerated plan), may be permitted to register for upto 6 additional credits per semester,
subject to fulfilling the pre-requisites defined for a course, if any. However the degree shall be awarded not
earlier than the end of the 2 academic years since the first admission to the MBA programme.
3. Slow learners, may be permitted to register for less than the normal credits defined for a semester but shall
have to complete the programme within the stipulated maximum duration of 4 academic years since the first
admission to the MBA programme.

9.2 Dropping an Elective Course:

1. Students who opt for an elective course and fail to earn the credits for the elective course (generic / subject /
open) are permitted to opt for another elective course (generic / subject / open) in case they feel to do so.
2. In such a case they shall be said to have dropped the original course and opted for a new one.
3. Generic Core (GC), Subject Core (SC) CANNOT be dropped.

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4. Generic Elective (GE - UL), Generic Elective (GE - IL) & Subject Elective (SE - IL) can be dropped and replaced
with equivalent alternative courses
5. Not more than four courses can be dropped and replaced with equivalent alternative courses during the entire
MBA programme.

9.3 Horizontal or Lateral Credit Transfer:

1. When a learner successfully completes the courses included in an academic program at a certain level, he/she
is allowed to transfer his/her credits in some of these courses to another same-level academic program having
these courses in common. This is referred to as ‘Horizontal or Lateral Credit Transfer’.
2. Horizontal or Lateral Credit Transfer shall be permitted between the MBA and the MCA programme of SPPU
for the equivalent number of credits provided the courses are related to the MBA programme’s PEOs and POs
and are opted by the students during the period of his enrolment for the MBA programme.
3. The list of such courses eligible for Horizontal or Lateral Credit Transfer between the MBA and the MCA
programme of SPPU shall be announced by the BOS/Faculty.
4. The upper limit for Horizontal or Lateral Credit Transfer shall be 6 credits.
5. Such transfer shall be permitted for Generic Elective (GE - IL) & Subject Elective (SE - IL) only.

9.4 Block Credit Transfer:

1. Block credit transfer refers to a group of courses, such as a completed certificate or diploma program that are
accepted for transfer of credit into a degree program.
2. Block credit transfer shall be permitted for all national and international professional certifications achieved
by the learner provided the courses learning outcomes (CLOs) are related to the MBA programme’s PEOs and
POs and are opted by the students during the period of his enrolment for the MBA programme. The institute
shall verify the linkages between the CLOs and the MBA PEOs and POs.
3. Such transfer shall be permitted for Generic Elective (GE - IL) & Subject Elective (SE - IL) courses ONLY.

9.5 Credit Transfer for MOOCs:

1. Learners are encouraged to opt for MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) through SWAYAM, EdX, Coursera,
Udemy as a part of ASCC.
2. Priority shall be given to the SWAYAM platform. If a course is not available of SWAYAM, other online
platforms may be used.
3. Not more than 20% of the total credits (22 Credits) shall be earned through the MOOCs.
4. Not more than 20% of the credits per semester (6 credits) per semester shall be earned through the MOOCs.
5. Since MOOC is a guided self study course 40 - 45 hours of work shall be equivalent to one credit. The faculty
shall oversee the progress of the learner as well as evaluate the learner for 50 marks / 2 credits.
6. Students shall apply to the Director / Head of the Department / other designated competent academic
authority of the institute in advance and seek permission for seeking credit transfer for the proposed MOOCs,
he/she wishes to pursue.
7. Online courses of SWAYAM or equivalent platform shall be allowed if:
a) There is non-availability of suitable teaching staff for running a course in the Institution or
b) The facilities for offering the elective papers (courses), sought for by the students are not on offer in the
Institution, but are available on the SWAYAM or equivalent platform.
8. Evaluation of MOOCS through SWAYAM:
8.1 In case of SWAYAM, the students shall be evaluated as a part of the MOOC itself by the host institution (i.e.
institution who has launched the MOOC through SWAYAM).
8.2 The evaluation should be based on predefined norms and parameter and shall be based on a concurrent
comprehensive evaluation throughout the length and breadth of course based on specified instruments like
discussions, forms, quizzes, assignments, sessional examinations and final examination.
8.3 After conduct of the examination and completion of the evaluation, the host institution shall award
marks/grade as per the evaluation scheme announced and communicate the marks/grade to the students as
well the parent institution of the student, within 4 weeks from the date of completion of the final
examination.
8.4 The parent institution shall, incorporate the marks/grade obtained by the student, as communicated by the
Host Institution of the SWAYAM course in the marks sheet of the student that counts for final award of the
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involved, the parent institution will evaluate the students for the practical/Lab component and accordingly
incorporate these marks/grade in the overall marks/grade.
8.5 A certificate regarding successful completion of the MOOCs course shall be signed by the PI and issued
through the Host Institution and sent to the Parent Institution.
9. Evaluation of MOOCS through EdX, Coursera, Udemy:
9.1 The concurrent comprehensive evaluation conducted by EdX, Coursera, Udemy may be adopted by the
institute and the institute may accordingly incorporate these marks/grade in the overall marks/grade for the
course.
9.2 Alternatively, the institute may carry out a concurrent comprehensive evaluation of such students who
undertake MOOCs through the EdX, Coursera, Udemy platform.

9.6 Professional Certification Programmes:

1. Learners may opt for Professional Certification Programmes as a part of ASCC. These Professional Certification
Programmes shall be offered by National, International organizations, Apex bodies, Chambers of Commerce,
Professional certifying bodies, E-learning companies of repute.
2. Not more than 20% of the total credits (22 Credits) shall be earned through the Professional Certification
Programmes.
3. Not more than 20% of the credits per semester (6 credits) per semester shall be earned through the
Professional Certification Programmes.
4. Students shall apply to the Director / Head of the Department / other designated competent academic
authority of the institute in advance and seek permission for seeking credit transfer for the proposed
Professional Certification Programmes, he/she wishes to pursue.
5. For Professional Certification Programmes, 40 - 45 hours of work shall be equivalent to one credit. The faculty
shall oversee the progress of the learner as well as evaluate the learner for 50 marks / 2 credits.
6. A valid certificate regarding successful completion of the Professional Certification Programmes shall be
submitted by the learner to the institute for claiming the 2 credits.
7. Indicative list is provided below -
i. Business English Certificate (Cambridge) / IELTS / TOEFL Certification
ii. Foreign Language Certification Equivalent to A1/A2 or above
iii. Google / MicroSoft / Oracle / Sun Certification
iv. NSE / BSE / NISM Certification
v. SAP Financial Accounting (FI) / Controlling (CO) / Sales and Distribution (SD) / Production Planning
(PP) / Materials Management (MM) / Quality Management (QM) / Human Capital Management
(HCM) / CRM Certification
vi. Six Sigma Certification
vii. ISO Certification (as an auditor)
viii. Tally ERP Certification
ix. NLP Certification
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9.7 Start-up: Launching and Sustaining' program : AICTE has launched the 'Start-up: Launching and Sustaining'
program to promote entrepreneurship.

Learners opting for the 'Start-up: Launching and Sustaining' program shall earn the credits for the Generic Core (GC),
Subject Core (SC) & Generic Elective (GE - UL); with the minimum desired CGPA.

However, these learners shall skip the Generic Elective (GE - IL) & Subject Elective (SE - IL) courses and instead opt for
the Milestone based concurrent comprehensive evaluation for 'Start-up: Launching and Sustaining' Programme as per
the AICTE Policy laid down in this regard.

Such students shall have to fulfill two out of the five measurable outcomes as below:
a) Funding: Student Start-up should acquire at least 1-5 Lakhs INR of start-up funding as capital/convertible
equity or other similar equity instruments used in start-up investments.

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b) Employment Created: At least 5 additional jobs, (other than student founders) with a minimum of 15,000
CTC/employee paid for one full year, should be created by the student start-up.
c) Revenues Generated: At least 5 Lakhs INR of Cumulative revenues should be generated by the student start-up
as per Audited Profit and Loss Statements.
d) Surplus Generated: At least 5 Lakhs INR of Cumulative surpluses should be generated by the student start-up
as per Audited Profit and Loss Statements.
e) Patent Application or Granted: The student start-up should have applied for registration of One Indian or
International Patent OR such patent should be granted to the start-up
Other modalities and guidelines as per the AICTE policy shall be adhered to.

Students opting for the 'Start-up: Launching and Sustaining' program have the flexibility to create 'graduation outcomes'
within 4 years of registering under the 'Start-up: Launching and Sustaining' program.

It would be mentioned in the Academic Transcript that the student has graduated through the 'Start-up: Launching and
Sustaining' Graduation Programme.

Students who join only the 'Start-up: Launching and Sustaining' stream and are either unable to meet the requisite
graduation outcomes or unable to continue for any reason can opt to fall back into the academic stream through the
regular registration of the University Semesters.

SPPU may suitably verify the details of fulfilment of the two out of the five measurable outcomes listed above.

9.8 Additional Specialization:

1. A student who has earned the MBA with a MAJOR Specialization may enroll for additional specialization after
passing out the regular MBA programme.
2. Such students will be exempted from appearing for all the generic core and generic elective courses.
3. Such students shall have to appear for the subject core and subject elective courses of the additional
specialization that they have opted for.
4. Students opting for MAJOR + MINOR specialization combination are NOT eligible to enroll for additional
specialization.

10.0 Passing Standards:

1. A student shall be said to have earned the credits for a course if he/she earns minimum 40% marks.
2. Formative Evaluation and Summative Evaluation shall be separate heads of passing.

10.1 Grading System: The Indirect and Absolute Grading System shall be used, i.e. the assessment of individual Courses
in the concerned examinations will be on the basis of marks. However the marks shall later be converted into Grades by
a defined mechanism wherein the overall performance of the learners can be reflected after considering the Credit
Points for any given course. The overall evaluation shall be designated in terms of Grade. The 10 point standard scale
mandated by UGC shall be used.

The performance of a student will be evaluated in terms of two indices, viz.

(a) Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for a semester
(b) Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which is the Grade Point Average for all the completed semesters at
any point in time

10.2 Scaling Down of CCE Scores: The marks obtained by the student for the CCE shall be scaled down, to the required
extent, if percentage of the marks of CCE exceeds the percentage of marks scored in the ESE (End Semester University
Examination) by 25% for the respective course.

10.3 Degree Requirements: The degree requirements for the MBA programme are completion of minimum 110 credits.

10.4 Maximum Attempts per Course:

1. A student shall earn the credits for a given course in maximum FOUR attempts.

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2. Dropping a course and opting for another equivalent course can be done ONLY in the case of Generic Elective
(GE - UL) , Generic Elective (GE - IL) and Subject Elective (SE - IL).
3. If a student drops a course and opts for another course in lieu of the dropped course the attempts utilized for
the dropped course shall be included in the maximum 4 attempts available to earn the credits for a course.
4. The facility of dropping a course and opting for a new course in lieu of the dropped course shall be availed by
the student only once per course during these four attempts available to him.
5. A student may drop at the most 4 courses (GE – UL / GE – IL / SE – IL).

10.5 Maximum Duration for completion of the Programme: The candidates shall complete the MBA Programme within
4 years from the date of admission.

10.6 Grade Improvement:

1. A Candidate who has secured any grade other than F (i.e. passed the MBA programme) and desires to avail the
Grade Improvement option, may apply under Grade Improvement Scheme within five years from passing that
Examination.
2. He/she can avail not more than three attempts, according to the syllabus in existence, for grade improvement.
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3. He /she shall appear for University Evaluation of at least 1/3 of the Generic Core / Subject Core Courses
(except SIP) for the purpose of Grade Improvement.
4. Generic Elective (GE - UL), Generic Elective (GE - IL) & Subject Elective (SE - IL) cannot be selected for Grade
Improvement.

11. Miscellaneous
11.1 Attendance: The student must meet the requirement of 75% attendance per semester per course for grant of
the term. The institute may condone the shortage in attendance in exceptional circumstances, up to a
maximum of 10%. The institute shall have the right to withhold the student from appearing for examination of
a specific course if the above requirement is not fulfilled.

11.2 Medium of Instruction: The medium of Instruction & Evaluation shall be English.

12. Detailed Course List for each category of courses is provided in Annexure I.

13. Detailed syllabus of each course is provided in Annexure II.

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ANNEXURE I
GENERIC CORE (GC) COURSES – 3 Credits Each
50 Marks CCE, 50 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
101 GC – 01 Managerial Accounting I
102 GC – 02 Organizational Behaviour I
103 GC – 03 Economic Analysis for Business Decisions I
104 GC – 04 Business Research Methods I
105 GC – 05 Basics of Marketing I
106 GC – 06 Digital Business I
201 GC – 07 Marketing Management II
202 GC – 08 Financial Management II
203 GC – 09 Human Resources Management II
204 GC – 10 Operations & Supply Chain Management II
301 GC – 11 Strategic Management III
302 GC – 12 Decision Science III
303 GC – 13 Summer Internship Project* III
401 GC – 14 Enterprise Performance Management IV
402 GC – 15 Indian Ethos & Business Ethics IV
* Six Credits

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GENERIC ELECTIVES UNIVERSITY LEVEL (GE – UL) COURSES – 2 Credits Each

00 Marks CCE , 50 Marks ESE
Course # Course Code Course Semester
Any 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester I
107 GE - UL - 01 Management Fundamentals I
108 GE - UL - 02 Indian Economy I
109 GE - UL - 03 Entrepreneurship Development I
110 GE - UL - 04 Essentials of Psychology for Managers I
111 GE - UL - 05 Legal Aspects of Business I
112 GE - UL - 06 Demand Analysis & Forecasting I
Any 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
207 GE - UL - 07 Contemporary Frameworks in Management II
208 GE - UL - 08 Geopolitics & World Economic Systems II
209 GE - UL - 09 Start Up and New Venture Management II
210 GE - UL - 10 Qualitative Research Methods II
211 GE - UL - 11 Business, Government & Society II
212 GE - UL - 12 Business Process Re-engineering II
Any 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester III
306 GE - UL - 13 International Business Economics III
307 GE - UL - 14 International Business Environment III
308 GE - UL - 15 Project Management III
309 GE - UL - 16 Quality Management III
310 GE - UL - 17 Corporate Governance III
311 GE - UL - 18 Management of Non-profit organizations III
Any 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester IV
405 GE - UL - 19 Global Strategic Management IV
406 GE - UL - 20 Competing in Global Markets IV
407 GE - UL - 21 Cyber Laws IV
408 GE - UL - 22 CSR & Sustainability IV

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GENERIC ELECTIVES INSTITUTE LEVEL (GE – IL) COURSES – 2 Credits Each

50 Marks CCE , 00 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
Maximum 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester I
113 GE - IL - 01 Verbal Communication Lab I
114 GE - IL - 02 Enterprise Analysis & Desk Research I
115 GE - IL - 03 Selling & Negotiation Skills Lab I
116 GE - IL - 04 MS Excel I
117 GE - IL - 05 Business Systems & Procedures I
118 GE – IL- 06 Managing Innovation I
119 GE – IL- 07 Foreign Language – I I
Maximum 1 course to be selected from the following list in Semester II
213 GE – IL - 07 Written Analysis and Communication Lab II
214 GE – IL - 08 Industry Analysis & Desk Research II
215 GE – IL - 09 Entrepreneurship Lab II
216 GE – IL - 10 SPSS II
216 GE – IL - 11 Foreign Language – II II

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SUBJECT CORE (SC) COURSES: Specialization – Marketing Management (MKT)

3 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 50 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
205 MKT SC – MKT- 01 Marketing Research II
206 MKT SC – MKT- 02 Consumer Behaviour II
304 MKT SC – MKT- 03 Services Marketing III
305 MKT SC – MKT- 04 Sales & Distribution Management III
403 MKT SC – MKT- 05 Marketing 4.0 IV
404 MKT SC – MKT- 06 Marketing Strategy IV

SUBJECT ELECTIVE (SE - IL) COURSES: Specialization – Marketing Management (MKT)

2 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 00 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
217 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 01 Integrated Marketing Communications II
218 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 02 Product & Brand Management II
219 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 03 Personal Selling Lab II
220 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 04 Digital Marketing - I II
221 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 05 Marketing of Financial Services - I II
222 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 06 Marketing of Luxury Products II
Maximum 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester III
312 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 07 Business to Business Marketing III
313 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 08 International Marketing III
314 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 09 Digital Marketing - II III
315 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 10 Marketing of Financial Services - II III
316 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 11 Marketing Analytics III
317 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 12 Marketing of High Technology Products III
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester IV
409 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 13 Customer Relationship Management IV
410 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 14 Rural & Agriculture Marketing IV
411 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 15 Tourism & Hospitality Marketing IV
412 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 16 Retail Marketing IV
413 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 17 Retailing Analytics IV
414 MKT SE – IL - MKT- 18 Marketing to Emerging Markets & Bottom of the Pyramid

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SUBJECT CORE (SC) COURSES: Specialization – Financial Management (FIN)

3 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 50 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
205 FIN SC – FIN - 01 Financial Markets and Banking Operations II
206 FIN SC – FIN - 02 Personal Financial Planning II
304 FIN SC – FIN - 03 Advanced Financial Management III
305 FIN SC – FIN - 04 International Finance III
403 FIN SC – FIN - 05 Financial Laws IV
404 FIN SC – FIN - 06 Current Trends & Cases in Finance IV

SUBJECT ELECTIVE (SE - IL) COURSES: Specialization – Financial Management (FIN)

2 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 00 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
217 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 01 Securities Analysis & Portfolio Management II
218 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 02 Futures and Options II
219 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 03 Direct Taxation II
220 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 04 Financial Reporting II
221 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 05 Retail Credit Management- Lending & Recovery II
222 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 06 Banking Laws & Regulations II
223 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 07 Fundamentals of Life Insurance – Products and Underwriting II
224 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 08 General Insurance - Health and Vehicle II
Maximum 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester III
312 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 09 Behavioural Finance III
313 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 10 Technical Analysis of Financial Markets III
314 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 11 Commodities Markets III
315 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 12 Indirect Taxation III
316 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 13 Corporate Financial Restructuring III
317 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 14 Financial Modeling III
318 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 15 Digital Banking III
319 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 16 Treasury Management III
320 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 17 Project Finance and Trade Finance III
321 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 18 Insurance Laws & Regulations III
322 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 19 Marine Insurance III
323 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 20 Fire Insurance III
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester IV
409 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 21 Fixed Income Securities IV
410 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 22 Business Valuation IV
411 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 23 Risk Management IV
412 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 24 Strategic Cost Management IV
413 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 25 Rural and Micro Finance IV
414 FIN SE – IL - FIN - 26 Reinsurance IV
415 FIN SE – IL - FIN – 27 Agricultural Insurance IV

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SUBJECT CORE (SC) COURSES: Specialization – Human Resource Management (HRM)

3 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 50 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
205 HR SC – HRM – 01 Competency Based Human Resource Management II
206 HR SC – HRM – 02 Employee Relations & Labour Legislation II
304 HR SC – HRM - 03 Strategic Human Resource Management III
305 HR SC – HRM - 04 HR Operations III
403 HR SC – HRM - 05 Organizational Diagnosis & Development IV
404 HR SC – HRM - 06 Current Trends & Cases in Human Resource Management IV

SUBJECT ELECTIVE (SE - IL) COURSES: Specialization – Human Resource Management (HRM)
2 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 00 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
217 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 01 Labour Welfare II
218 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 02 Lab in Recruitment and Selection II
219 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 03 Learning and Development II
220 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 04 Public Relations & Corporate Communications II
221 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 05 HR Analytics II
222 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 06 Conflict and Negotiation Management II
Maximum 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester III
312 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 07 Talent Management III
313 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 08 Psychometric Testing and Assessment III
314 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 09 HR Perspectives in Mergers and Acquisition III
315 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 10 International HR III
316 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 11 Mentoring and Coaching III
317 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 12 Compensation and Reward Management III
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester IV
409 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 13 Labour Legislations IV
410 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 14 Designing HR Policies IV
411 HRM SE – IL - HRM – 15 Labour Costing IV
412 HRM SE – IL - HRM - 16 Best Practices in HRM IV

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SUBJECT CORE (SC) COURSES: Specialization – Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
3 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 50 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
205 OSCM SC – OSCM - 01 Services Operations Management - I II
206 OSCM SC – OSCM - 02 Supply Chain Management II
304 OSCM SC – OSCM - 03 Services Operations Management - II III
305 OSCM SC – OSCM - 04 Logistics Management III
403 OSCM SC – OSCM - 05 Operations Strategy IV
404 OSCM SC – OSCM - 06 Industry 4.0 IV

SUBJECT ELECTIVE (SE - IL) COURSES : Specialization – Operations & Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
2 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 00 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
217 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM - 01 Planning & Control of Operations II
218 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM - 02 Productivity Management II
219 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM - 03 Inventory Management II
220 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM - 04 Theory of Constraints II
221 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM - 05 Quality Management Standards II
222 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM - 06 Service Value Chain Management II
Maximum 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester III
312 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 07 Manufacturing Resource Planning III
313 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 08 Total Quality Management III
314 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 09 Business Excellence III
315 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 10 Toyota Production System III
316 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 11 Operations Strategy III
317 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 12 Services Strategy III
318 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 13 Operations Analytics III
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester IV
409 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 14 Enterprise Resource Planning IV
410 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 15 World Class Manufacturing IV
411 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 16 Six Sigma for Operations IV
412 OSCM SE – IL – OSCM – 17 Financial Perspectives in Operations Management IV
413 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 18 Services Management in Key Sectors IV
414 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM – 19 Purchasing & Supplier Relationship Management IV
415 OSCM SE – IL - OSCM - 20 Strategic Supply Chain Management IV

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SUBJECT CORE (SC) COURSES: Specialization – Business Analytics (BA)

3 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 50 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
205 BA SC – BA - 01 Basic Business Analytics using R II
206 BA SC – BA - 02 Data Mining II
304 BA SC – BA - 03 Advanced Statistical Methods using R III
305 BA SC – BA - 04 Machine Learning & Cognitive intelligence using Python III
403 BA SC – BA - 05 Networks, Innovation and Value Creation IV
404 BA SC – BA - 06 Artificial Intelligence in Business Applications IV

SUBJECT ELECTIVE (SE - IL) COURSES: Specialization – Business Analytics (BA)

2 Credits Each, 50 Marks CCE, 00 Marks ESE
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
217 BA SE – IL - BA - 01 Marketing Analytics II
218 BA SE – IL - BA - 02 Retailing Analytics II
219 BA SE – IL - BA - 03 Workforce Analytics II
220 BA SE – IL - BA - 04 Tableau II
221 BA SE – IL - BA - 05 Data Warehousing Project Life Cycle Management ÌI
Maximum 3 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester III
312 BA SE – IL - BA – 06 Social Media, Web & Text Analytics III
313 BA SE – IL - BA – 07 Operations Analytics III
314 BA SE – IL - BA – 08 Supply Chain Analytics III
315 BA SE – IL - BA – 09 Financial Analytics III
316 BA SE – IL - BA – 10 Cognos Analytics III
317 BA SE – IL - BA – 11 Predictive Modelling using SPSS Modeler III
318 BA SE – IL - BA - 12 Foundations in Spark & Scala III
Maximum 2 courses to be selected from the following list in Semester IV
409 BA SE – IL - BA - 13 E tailing Analytics IV
410 BA SE – IL - BA - 14 Insurance & Healthcare Analytics IV
411 BA SE – IL - BA – 15 Banking Analytics IV
412 BA SE – IL - BA – 16 Telecom Analytics IV
413 BA SE – IL - BA – 17 ETL, Data Profiling and Data Modeling IV
414 BA SE – IL - BA – 18 Cognitive Analytics Using Watson IV
415 BA SE – IL - BA – 19 Data Science using Spark and Scala IV
416 BA SE – IL - BA – 20 Unstructured Data Analytics with Hadoop / Big Data / NoSQL IV

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[D] FOUNDATION (FOU) COURSES ( ELECTIVES) – 1 Credit Each

25 Marks CCE, 00 Marks ESE
Between ZERO to SIX courses to be selected from the following list in Semester I
and / or
Between ZERO to FOUR courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
1 FOU - 001 Elementary English I
2 FOU - 002 Elementary Mathematics & Statistics I
3 FOU - 003 Elementary Economics I
4 FOU - 004 Elementary Accounting I
5 FOU - 005 Elementary Information Technology I
6 FOU - 006 Elementary Business Etiquette I
7 FOU - 007 Elementary MS WORD II
8 FOU - 008 Elementary MS POWERPOINT II
9 FOU - 009 Elementary Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning II
10 FOU - 010 Elementary Verbal and Reading Comprehension II
11 FOU - 011 Elementary Quantitative Ability II

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[E] ENRICHMENT (ENR) COURSES ( ELECTIVES) – 1 Credit Each

25 Marks CCE, 00 Marks ESE
Between ZERO to SIX courses to be selected from the following list in Semester I
and / or
Between ZERO to FOUR courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
and / or
Between ZERO to TWO courses to be selected from the following list in Semester III
and / or
Between ZERO to FOUR courses to be selected from the following list in Semester IV
Course Course Code Proficiency Track Course Semester
No
1 ENR - 1 Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship in The Online Economy – Any
Seminar
2 ENR - 2 Entrepreneurship Management Skills for MSMEs – Seminar Any
3 ENR - 3 Entrepreneurship Business Plan for Small Business - Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
4 ENR - 4 Entrepreneurship The Elevator Pitch - Case Study Development Any
and Presentation
5 ENR - 5 Entrepreneurship Private Equity – Seminar Any
6 ENR - 6 Entrepreneurship Launching & Sustaining Start-Ups- Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
7 ENR - 7 Entrepreneurship Start-Up Fest Any
8 ENR - 8 Entrepreneurship Marketing on a shoe string budget for Small Any
Business - Case Study Development and
Presentation
9 ENR - 9 Entrepreneurship Growing business through Franchising - Case Any
Study Development and Presentation
10 ENR - 10 Entrepreneurship Finance and Accounting aspects of Small Any
Businesses - Case Study Development and
Presentation
11 ENR - 11 Entrepreneurship Planning, Structuring, and Financing Small Any
Businesses - Case Study Development and
Presentation
12 ENR - 12 Entrepreneurship Digital Marketing for MSMEs- Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
13 ENR - 13 Entrepreneurship Legal Compliances for MSMEs – Seminar Any
14 ENR - 14 Entrepreneurship Contemporary Indian Models in Any
Entrepreneurship - Case Study Development
and Presentation
15 ENR - 15 Entrepreneurship Women Entrepreneurs in Contemporary Any
India - Case Study Development and
Presentation
16 ENR - 16 Desk Research Review of National Databases & Reports Any
17 ENR - 17 Desk Research Review of Industry Databases Any
18 ENR - 18 Desk Research Review of Industry Best Practice Surveys Any
19 ENR - 19 Desk Research Review of Global Best Practice Surveys Any
20 ENR - 20 Desk Research Review of TED Talks Any
21 ENR - 21 Desk Research Book Reviews Any
22 ENR - 22 Desk Research Emerging Trends in Business - Seminar Any
23 ENR - 23 Desk Research Best Business Practices - Case Study Any

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Development and Presentation
24 ENR - 24 Desk Research Disruptive Business Practices - Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
25 ENR - 25 Desk Research Business Houses & Business Families in India Any
- Case Study Development and Presentation
26 ENR - 26 Desk Research Industry Specific Governance & Compliances Any
- Seminar
27 ENR - 27 Desk Research Business Excellence Awards & Awardees - Any
Case Study Development and Presentation
28 ENR - 28 Managerial Effectiveness Design Thinking Workshop Any
29 ENR - 29 Managerial Effectiveness Problem Solving Tools & Techniques Any
Workshop
30 ENR - 30 Managerial Effectiveness Theory of Constraints Workshop Any
31 ENR - 31 Managerial Effectiveness Six Sigma Applications in Business Workshop Any
32 ENR - 32 Managerial Effectiveness Budgeting Workshop Any
33 ENR - 33 Managerial Effectiveness i-Lab Design Thinking Projects Workshop Any
34 ENR - 34 Managerial Effectiveness Public Relations Workshop Any
35 ENR - 35 Managerial Effectiveness Cross Cultural Relationship Marketing Any
Workshop
36 ENR - 36 Managerial Effectiveness Digital Productivity Tools Workshop Any
37 ENR - 37 Managerial Effectiveness Effective Meetings Management Workshop Any
38 ENR - 38 Managerial Effectiveness Balanced Score Card - Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
39 ENR - 39 Perspectives on Management Management Thinkers & Contributions - Any
Seminar
40 ENR – 40 Perspectives on Management Enduring Management Principles & Thoughts Any
- Seminar
41 ENR - 41 Perspectives on Management Mysteries in Management - Seminar Any
42 ENR - 42 Perspectives on Management Management - The Future Frontiers - Any
Seminar
43 ENR - 43 Perspectives on Management Leaderships Lessons from Non-business Any
leaders – Seminar
44 ENR - 44 Perspectives on Management Leadership Lessons from Antiquity - Seminar Any
45 ENR - 45 Perspectives on Management Leading in the 21st Century - Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
46 ENR - 46 Perspectives on Management Strategy in a VUCA world - Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
47 ENR - 47 Economy & Polity The Economics & Politics of NGOs - Case Any
Study Development and Presentation
48 ENR - 48 Economy & Polity Politics & Governance - Seminar Any
49 ENR - 49 Economy & Polity Climate Change Politics & Policy - Seminar Any
50 ENR - 50 Economy & Polity Energy Economics - Seminar Any
51 ENR - 51 Economy & Polity Civil Society, New Social Movements & Public Any
Policy - Case Study Development and
Presentation
52 ENR - 52 Economy & Polity Corporations, NGOs & Civil societies - Any
Seminar
53 ENR - 53 Economy & Polity Environment & Development - Seminar Any
54 ENR - 54 Economy & Polity Globalization & Localization - Seminar Any
55 ENR - 55 Economy & Polity Strategic Transformation and Change in the Any

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Indian Economy - Case Study Development
and Presentation
56 ENR - 56 Communication Verbal Communication & Presentation Skills Any
Workshop
57 ENR - 57 Communication Visual Communication Workshop Any
58 ENR - 58 Communication Communication Through Theatre Techniques Any
Workshop
59 ENR - 59 Communication Technical Writing Workshop Any
60 ENR - 60 Communication Walk the Talk - Leader / Entrepreneur Any
Interviews Lab
61 ENR - 61 Communication Creative Writing Workshop Any
62 ENR - 62 Communication Blog Writing Workshop Any
63 ENR - 63 Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills Transactional Analysis Lab Any
64 ENR - 64 Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills Emotional Intelligence & Managerial Any
Effectiveness Lab
65 ENR - 65 Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills Influence & Persuasion Lab Any
66 ENR - 66 Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills Negotiation Skills Lab Any
67 ENR - 67 Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills Team Selling Lab Any
68 ENR - 68 Technology Technology Clinic Any
69 ENR - 69 Technology Digital Innovation and Transformation – Any
Seminar
70 ENR - 70 Technology Social Impact of Technology - Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
71 ENR - 71 Technology Technology Commercialization – Seminar Any
72 ENR - 72 Technology Intellectual Property Rights – Seminar Any
73 ENR - 73 Technology Strategy and Technology – Seminar Any
74 ENR - 74 Technology Internet of Things – Seminar Any
75 ENR - 75 Technology Cyber Security – Seminar Any
76 ENR - 76 Technology Gamification Workshop Any
77 ENR - 77 Understanding India Skill-India - Case Study Development and Any
Presentation
78 ENR - 78 Understanding India Smart-Cities - Case Study Development and Any
Presentation
79 ENR - 79 Understanding India Swacch Bharat - Case Study Development Any
and Presentation
80 ENR - 80 Understanding India Make-in-India - Case Study Development Any
and Presentation
81 ENR - 81 Understanding India Constitution of India – Seminar Any
82 ENR - 82 Understanding India Indian Social Structure - Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
83 ENR - 83 Understanding India Methodological Foundations of Indian Any
Scientific Tradition – Seminar
84 ENR - 84 Understanding India Some Scientific Concepts from Sanskrit Texts Any
– Seminar
85 ENR - 85 Understanding India Film Appreciation - Case Study Development Any
and Presentation
86 ENR - 86 Understanding India Culture, Diversity & Society – Seminar Any
87 ENR - 87 Understanding India Contemporary Debates in Business & Society Any
– Seminar
88 ENR - 88 Understanding India Consumerism and Sociology of the Family – Any

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Seminar
89 ENR - 89 Understanding India Culture and Media – Seminar Any
90 ENR - 90 Understanding India Business History – Seminar Any
91 ENR - 91 Unconventional Sectors Educational Institutions Management - Case Any
Study Development and Presentation
92 ENR - 92 Unconventional Sectors The Business of Bollywood - Case Study Any
Development and Presentation
93 ENR - 93 Unconventional Sectors Contemporary Sports: A Business Perspective Any
- Case Study Development and Presentation
94 ENR - 94 Unconventional Sectors Managing Public Festivals , Exhibitions & Any
Fairs - Case Study Development and
Presentation
95 ENR - 95 Unconventional Sectors Agro Tourism- Case Study Development and Any
Presentation
96 ENR - 96 Ethics & Social Responsibility Rural Immersion Project Any
97 ENR - 97 Ethics & Social Responsibility Managing for bottom of the Pyramid Any
Business – Seminar
98 ENR - 98 Ethics & Social Responsibility Digital Technologies For Social Inclusion - Any
Case Study Development and Presentation
99 ENR - 99 Ethics & Social Responsibility Social Impact Analysis for Local Community Any
Projects - Case Study Development and
Presentation
100 ENR - 100 Ethics & Social Responsibility Social & Ethical Aspects of Healthcare – Any
Seminar
101 ENR - 101 Ethics & Social Responsibility Spirituality for Managers – Seminar Any
102 ENR – 102 Personal Interest Course Yoga Any
103 ENR – 103 Personal Interest Course Vedic Maths Any
104 ENR – 104 Personal Interest Course Graphology Any
105 ENR – 105 Personal Interest Course Caligraphy Any
106 ENR – 106 Personal Interest Course Music Any
107 ENR – 107 Personal Interest Course Dance Any
108 ENR – 108 Personal Interest Course Adventure Sports Any
109 ENR – 109 Personal Interest Course Hackathon Any
110 ENR - 110 Personal Interest Course Local Community Development Project Any
111 ENR - 111 Personal Interest Course Videography Any
112 ENR - 112 Personal Interest Course Fine Arts Any

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[F] ALTERNATIVE STUDY CREDIT COURSES (ASCC) ( ELECTIVES) – 2 Credit Each

50 Marks CCE, 00 Marks ESE
#
Between ZERO to THREE courses to be selected from the following list in Semester I
and / or
#
Between ZERO to THREE courses to be selected from the following list in Semester II
and / or
#
Between ZERO to THREE courses to be selected from the following list in Semester III
and / or
#
Between ZERO to TWO courses to be selected from the following list in Semester IV
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
1 ASCC - 001 MOOCs Any
2 ASCC - 002 Professional Certification Programs Any
3 ASCC - 003 CSR Project Any
4 ASCC - 004 Innovation Projects Any
5 ASCC - 005 Industry or Academic Internships Any
6 ASCC - 006 Field/Live Projects Any
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MINOR ONLY SPECIALIZATIONS
Specialization – Rural & Agri -Business Management (RABM)
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
2 CORE courses as per the following list – in Semester III or Semester IV
1 SC – RABM – 01 Agriculture and Indian Economy III
2 SC – RABM – 02 Rural Marketing IV
Any 2 ELECTIVE courses to be selected from the following list – either in Semester III or Semester IV
1 SE – RABM – 03 Rural Credit and Finance III
2 SE – RABM – 04 Rural Marketing II III
3 SE– RABM – 05 ICT for Agriculture Management IV
4 SE – RABM – 06 Agri – Entrepreneurship IV
Specialization – Pharma & Health Care Management (PHCM)
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
2 CORE courses as per the following list – in Semester III or Semester IV
1 SC – PHCM- 01 Fundamentals of Pharma and Healthcare Management III
2 SC – PHCM- 02 Pharma and healthcare regulatory environment in India IV
Any 2 ELECTIVE courses to be selected from the following list – either in Semester III or Semester IV
1 SE – PHCM- 03 Strategic Planning & Healthcare Management III
2 SE – PHCM- 04 Information Technology in Pharma and Healthcare III
3 SE – PHCM- 05 Pharmaceutical Import and Export IV
4 SE – PHCM- 06 Entrepreneurship in Pharma and Healthcare IV
Specialization – Tourism & Hospitality Management (THM)
Course No. Course Code Course Semester
2 CORE courses as per the following list – in Semester III & Semester IV
1 SC – THM – 01 Fundamental of Hospitality Management III
2 SC – THM - 02 Tourism & Travel Management IV
Any 2 ELECTIVE courses to be selected from the following list – either in Semester III or Semester IV
1 SE – THM - 03 Event Management III
2 SE – THM - 04 Tourism Planning & Development III
3 SE – THM - 05 Strategic Hospitality Management IV
4 SE – THM - 06 Revenue Management IV

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