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1.Mid Semester examinations:
Two mid examinations will be conducted for 20 marks
each.
Better of two will be considered for final 20 marks.
If the student is absent for one Mid exam, the marks secured
in the other mid exam will be considered as final marks.
NO more re-examinations will be conducted under any
circumstances except exceptional cases as approved by the
50 HOI.
2. Coursera course/on line Course – 10 marks
1 Student need to complete respective subject wise Coursera
course/ online course listed by GIM through online and
required to submit the course completion certificate. Up on
which student need to give presentation/viva for awarding
marks up to 10.
3.Class room Presentations/Seminars / Caseanalysis/
workshop/training/Assignments/survey/ project work :
20 marks
Examinati
Semester-
Evaluat
Practical ii. 50 marks for two tests of 25 marks each (one at the mid-
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2 Course 100 term and the other towards the end of the semester)
conducted by the concerned lab teacher.
ITM
Project
Continuous
Evaluation
Total 50 marks
B. The following shall be the structure of question paper for courses with numerical problems.
Where
C = number of credits for the course,
G = grade points obtained by the student in the course.
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GPA is awarded to those candidates who pass in all the subjects of the semester. To arrive at Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA), a similar formula is used considering the student’s performance in all
the courses taken, in all the semesters/trimesters up to the particular point of time.
CGPA required for classification of class after the successful completion of the program is shown in
Table 4.
Table 4: CGPA required for award of Class
Distinction 8.0*
First Class 6.5
Second Class 5.5
Pass 5.0
* In addition to the required CGPA of 8.0, the student must have necessarily passed all the courses
of every Semester in first attempt.
16.0 THE TWINING MBA PROGRAMME IN UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA (UNO),
OMAHA, USA.
After fulfilling academic requirements of first year MBA at GIM, students of IMBA and MBA are
eligible to study in UNO, the students would receive MBA from UNO. In this case the student has exit
option at end of first year MBA and is only eligible to get marks statement for first year and not degree
from GITAM University.
Twining MBA or MSIS programme in Central Michigan University (CMU), USA
After fulfilling the academic requirements of MBA first year at GIM, students of
MBA with 4 year UG degree are eligible to study second year in CMU. After successful completion
at CMU the student shall get MBA or MSIS from CMU. In this case the student has exit option at the end
of first year MBA and is only eligible to get marks statement for first year and not degree from GITAM
University.
Study abroad programme with University of Nebraska (UNO), Omaha, USA The students of BBA,
IMBA or MBA can study their last trimester/ semester in UNO as part of student exchange programme.
At the end of the programme, up on producing pass certificate equal number of UNO credits which
otherwise earned in GIM, the student is eligible the award of degree from GITAM University.
17.0 ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD OF MBA DEGREE
Programme of six-semester within two years. If due to some unavoidable circumstances that was not
possible, a student may extend and complete the programme in not more than four years including
study period. However, such dispensation can only be approved by the Vice Chancellor, based on
individual’s application requesting dispensation and justifying the need.
A student shall be eligible for award of the MBA degree if they fulfill the following conditions.
i) Registered and successfully completed all the courses and projects.
ii) Successfully acquired the minimum required credits as specified in the curriculum within
the stipulated time.
iii) Has no dues to the Institute, Hostels, Libraries, NCC/NSS, etc. and, No disciplinary
action is pending against them
18.0 PEDAGOGY
The class room pedagogy is customised by individual faculty to enhance the learning experience,
which is dependent on the course and the degree of absorption by students. It has been proven that the
degree of absorption is directly proportional to self-learning or preparedness before the classroom sessions
and the interactions during the 10classes. Knowledge thus gained builds a strong long-lasting foundation.
Typically class room pedagogy ranges from instructions, simulations, case discussions, role plays, etc.
Simulations and case discussions are adopted extensively across the curriculum, to supplement class room
instructions
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
Semester - II
Course Sessions Marks
Sl. Course Credits
No. Code T P Total CA SEE Total
1 MMB702 Operations Research 4 4 50 50 100 4
2 MMB704 Financial Management 4 4 50 50 100 4
3 MMB706 Business Research Methodology 3 3 50 50 100 3
4 MMB708 Operations Management 4 4 50 50 100 4
5 MMB710 Marketing Management 4 4 50 50 100 4
6 MMB712 Human Resources Management 4 4 50 50 100 4
7 MMB714 Managerial Communication 3 3 50 50 100 3
8 MMB716 Innovation
12and Entrepreneurship 3 3 50 50 100 3
9. MMB792 Semester End Viva 50 1
Total 26 26 400 400 850 30
PCDs
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Semester - I
PCDs
Course Sessions Marks
Sl. Course
No. Code T P Total CA SEE Total Credits
1 MMB802 CBA -1 2 2 50 50 1
2 MMB804 Yoga & Meditation 2 2 50 50 1
3 MMB 806 Venture Discovery 2 2 100 100 2
Total 4 2 6 200 200 4
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as Deemed
to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course Description
The business environment in India is undergoing a dynamic change; what was looked upon as an under
developed nation is now regarded as a potential economic power and emerged as one of the emerging
nation of the world. With the eruption digitization and e-commerce its service industry is providing
multinational companies with unparalleled opportunities. With liberalization, privatization and further
on globalization India’s business world is occupying a place in almost all major sectors of the world
economy. In this context, the nature and extent of the role of the state is undergoing fundamental
changes with digitization and financial inclusion. In this d y n a m i c a n d changing e x t e r n a l
environment of such gigantic dimensions, this course is aimed at sensitizing the students to the value
implications of environment on business, in general. The main drive of this course addresses social,
structural changes, external environmental changes, planning and polices of the state, economic
trends and balance of payments, information technology and its impact.
Course Objectives:
The course intent to enable students to
Understand different facets of Business Environment in both Indian and International context
Understand the socio, cultural and technological environment.
Sensitize students regarding the economic and legal aspects of business and its implications on
ethical way of doing business
Explain Indian Policy Environment and its importance in business environment.
Create awareness among the students about the various foreign trade policies.
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Unit I (10 sessions) (CO1, CO2, L1 & L2)
Introduction: The concept of Business Environment, significance, nature and scope. Environment
Scanning- Interaction between micro environment and macro environment- SWOT analysis- macro
environment- PESTEL Framework - Five forces- Political Environment-Economic Environment - Social
and Technological E nvironment.-Legal Environment
Unit II (10 sessions) (CO2, L2& L3)
Social and Technological E nvironment: Society and Business, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR),
Localization- Culture aspects –beliefs and values and its impact on business, Technological change,
Technological factors in business, e- commerce and emerging technologies, mobile applications and smart
cities
Unit III ( 10 sessions)(CO2, CO3, L12, L3 & L4)
Economic and Legal Environment: Philosophies of Capitalism, Socialism and Mixed Economy, Public
Private Partnership, Industrial Corridors, Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Ease of Doing Business; salient
features of ConsumerProtectionAct,1986, Competition Commission of India (CCI), Foreign Exchange
Management Act (FEMA) and National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Unit IV (10 sessions) (CO3, CO4, L13 & L4)
Indian Policy Environment: A brief review of industrial policies since independence, Industrial Policy of
1991,Economic Policy and latest trends , Fiscal Policy and Budget, Monetary and Credit Policy, Policy
on FDIs and FIIs.
Unit V (10 sessions) (CO3, CO4, L3, L4 & L5)
Indian Foreign Trade Policy: Bilateral and Multilateral Trade Agreements, Globalization and WTO- Trade
Blocs, Balance of Payments (BOP), Exchange rate movements and its impact on BOP, International
Disputes settlement mechanism- Dumping and Anti-dumping measures, TRIPS, TRIMS, EXIM Policy.
Case Analysis (not exceeding 200 words)
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Assessment methods
Knowledge
L1. L2. L3. L4. L5. L6.
dimension /
Cognitive Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
dimension
Factual CO1 (A1, CO1 (A1, CO 1
Knowledge A3) A3) (A1,
A3)
CO2, CO4,
Conceptual CO2,CO5 CO5
Knowledge (A2, A3) (A2,
A3)
CO3, CO4,
Procedural
Knowledge CO
5
(A2)
Meta CO3,CO4,
Cognitive CO5
Knowledge (A2)
Learning and teaching activities
Case Analysis Situation Analysis Brainstorming Group
Discussion Research Project
Student Presentations
Journals
1. Economic and Political Weekly, Sameeksha Trust, Mumbai.
2 GITAM Journal of Management, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University,
Visakhapatnam
3. Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School, USA.
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
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0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)Gandhi Institute of
Technology and
Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956)
Visakhapatnam – 45.
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Unit I (9 sessions) (CO1, CO2, L1 & L2)
Managerial Economics – Nature, scope, Principles of managerial economics – opportunity cost principle,
incremental principle, principle of time perspective, discounting principle, equi-marginal principle -
Differences between managerial economics and micro economics - Importance and application of
managerial economics concepts in business decision making.
Unit II (9 sessions) (CO2, L2 & L3)
Utility, Demand & Supply Analysis: Utility Concept, TU, MU and DMU. Determinants of demand, Types
of demand – Individual demand and Market demand, Industry demand and company demand, producer’s
goods demand and consumer good’s demand, direct demand and indirect demand, derived demand and
autonomous demand, short run demand and long run demand. Law of Demand – assumptions, explanation
of the law with schedule, graph & mathematical function and exceptions of the law. Determinants of
supply, law of supply - assumptions, explanation of the law with schedule, graph & mathematical function
and exceptions of the law. Market equilibrium - Price mechanism/Market mechanism with a graphical
explanation. Elasticity of demand, types of elasticity, methods to measure elasticity – Point elasticity, total
outlay, arc method, gradient method. Demand forecasting – Qualitative Methods
– Survey method, Expert opinion method, Delphi Method, sales force opinion method, Focus groups -
Quantitative methods – Trend line, Regression, Correlation, smoothing techniques (Moving Averages),
Barometric Demand Forecasting through Economic Indicators, econometric models of demand
forecasting.
Unit III ( 9 sessions) (CO2, CO3, L12, L3 & L4)
Production and Cost Analysis: Production function, Laws of Production - Short run production function
with one variable input, Short run production function with two variable inputs - Iso-quants, properties of
iso-quants, types of iso – quants. Iso-cost line (Budget constraint or factor price line) – change and shifts
in iso-cost line, producer’s equilibrium, expansion path. Production with all variable inputs - Law of
returns to scale – Increasing returns to scale, Constant returns to scale, Decreasing returns to scale. Cost -
Cost concepts and classifications, sunk cost fallacy, Cost output relation - short run cost output
relationship, long run cost output relationship, Learning curve, Do firmsoperate at optimal scale? -
Economies of scale, dis-economies of scale and economies of scope.
Unit IV (9 sessions) (CO3, CO4, L13 & L4)
Market Structure - Basis for classification of market power, kinds of competitive market, Effect of time
on supply – Very short run supply curve, short run supply curve and long run supply curve, Determination
of price in short run and long run - price and output decisions in perfect competition under normal profit,
super normal profit and loss conditions of a firm and shutdown point. Determination of price in short run
and long run - price and output decisions in Monopoly – equilibrium at underutilization capacity, over
utilization capacity and Optimal Capacity, Monopoly power, Monopsony- Discriminating monopoly –
(First degree, second degree and third degree) a Diagrammatic explanation - Monopolistic – Price and
output determination in the short run and long run, Chamberlin’s Group Equilibrium, Excess Capacity –
Oligopoly collusive and non-collusive Oligopoly, Kinked demand curve, Price and output determination
in Oligopoly market, Nash equilibrium, Game theory. Differences between various market structures -
Market Failures – public goods, social goods, merit goods, administered prices (ceiling price and floor
price) and Externalities – Positive and negative externalities. Fundamentals of Internalization of
externalities – Social Cost-Benefit analysis, Pareto optimality criterion, Pigovian taxes, Subsidies and
incentives for clean technologies.
Unit V (9 sessions) (CO3, CO4, L3, L4 & L5)
Macroeconomics - Macroeconomic indicators-GDP growth rate, consumer price index, interest rate,
unemployment, foreign exchange rate, Balance of payments (BOP) - National Income-Concepts of
national income (GDP, GNP, NDP, NNP, Personal Income, Personal Savings, Disposable personal
Income, Discretionary income) - Methods of calculating national income – Product Method- Final good
and Value added method, Income23method, Expenditure Method and Social Accounting Matrix, GDP at
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)- Inflation- causes-demand pull and cost push inflation, measures to
control inflation, business cycles -phases of business cycles and measures to control business cycles -
Stabilization policies – Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Course Outcomes Assessment
CO1 Discuss the nature and scope of business economics concepts suitable to A1, A2, A4
business problems
CO2 Identify the differences between demand and supply conditions to balance A1, A2, A3, A4
the market forces through price mechanism and government interference
CO 3 Decide on suitable production quantities-based cost conditions to achieve A2, A3, A4
economies of scale in long run business activities.
CO 4 Assess the price and output decisions under various market structures in A2, A3, A4
any form of business.
CO 5 Evaluate the causes and effects of macroeconomic issues which effects A2, A3, A4
business management decisions
Assessment methods
Weightage (%)
Task Task type Task mode
A1 Mid exam Individual Written –L3 level 20
A2 Coursera / Viva/Presentation on completion of the
Online course Individual course 10
A3 Case study/ Group/ Discussion and Presentation -L5 level 20
Project Individual
A4 End-term
examination Individual Written (short/long) –L4 level 50
Mapping COs - Blooms levels- Assessment Tools
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GITAM Institute of Management
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management(GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course description
Practicing managers have long understood the importance of interpersonal skills to managerial
effectiveness. Till about three decades ago, most business schools focused on the functional aspects of
management – specifically finance, accounting and quantitative techniques. Though Organizational
Behaviour was a core course right from the inception of the MBA program, the focus was essentially on
gaining a psychological understanding of human behaviour, and not on acquiring usable skills. In the last
two decades, academia has come to realize the importance of human behaviour to managerial
effectiveness.
This course’s essential focus is on gaining an in depth understanding of the impact of the organization
structure, organizational culture and change on individual behavior at the workplace. Gaining an
understanding and a perspective on these global implications should result in beneficial results in terms
of managerial effectiveness and performance.
Course Objectives:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able:
To familiarize the students with the nature of human behavior in corporate and other
organizations.
To explain the different styles of employee motivation, leadership and Group dynamics.
To explain the strategies of organization, organization design and structure and to measure
organization culture.
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To demonstrate learning and adapting to team work and collaboration.
Course outline and indicative content
Unit I
The Individual: Nature of Organizational Behavior - Ability – physical ability,
intelligence. Attitude – Major Job Attitudes - Job Satisfaction.
Unit II
Perception - Perception and decision-making - Motivation: Theories of Motivation – Maslow, Herzberg,
Vroom, Goal-Setting Theory, And Equity Theory - Applications of Motivation.
Unit III
The Group: Stages of Group Development - Group properties. Leadership – Behavioral Theories.
Conflict – The Conflict Process
Unit IV
The Organization System: Organizational Culture - Culture’s functions - Creating a culture - How
employees’ learn culture.
Unit V
Organizational Change - Forces for change - Planned change - Resistance to change - Managing
organizational change - Work stress and its management
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able:
Assessment methods
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Task Task type Task mode Weightage (%)
A1 Mid exam Individual Written 20
A2 Coursera Individual Coursera certificate or assignment 10
A3 Case / Project / Groups* or Presentations/Report/Assignment & 20
Assignment/Quiz Individual Classroom activities
A4 End-exam Individual Written (short/long) 50
Course Objectives
On completion of this course, students should be able to
• know the accounting framework to prepare Final Accounts of trading concerns.
• Analyze and interpret the accounting information of financial statements for decision making.
• Understand the cost sheet preparation process and tracing of Activities for the cost object
through Activity-Based Costing.
• Value the concepts of marginal costing and its application in managerial decision making.
• Develop the budgets and performance reports for planning and controlpurposes.
Assessment Methods
Task Task type Task mode Weightage (%)
A1. Mid exam Individual Written/MCQs 20
A2. Coursera Individual Online 10
A3. Class room presentation
/ Seminars and Case analysis/ Groups* or Presentations/
workshop / training / Assignments Individual Report/Assignment 20
/ survey / project work with Q&A/Viva
A4. End-term exam Individual Written (short/long)/ 50
Online(MCQs)
Mapping COs - Bloom's levels- Assessment Tools
Knowledge L1. 30
L2. L3. L4. L5. L6.
dimension / Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Cognitive
dimension
Factual CO1 CO1
Knowl- edge (A1) (A1, A2 &
A3)
Conceptual CO1
Knowledge (A1,
A2 &
A3)
Procedural CO2 CO4,
Knowledge (A3) CO5 (A3
CO3 (A3 & A4)
& A4)
Meta
Cognitive
Knowledge
Learning and teaching activities
Teacher-student interaction
Student-student interaction
The use of audio, visuals, video
Hands-on demonstrations and exercises
Online classes
Formative quizzes
Small group activities
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the Course Outcome (CO) level of relevance with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Assessment methods
Soft copies of teaching notes/cases etc. will be uploaded onto the G-learn. Prescribed text book will be
provided to all. However, you should not limit yourself to this book and should explore other sources on
your own. You need to read different books and journal papers to get clarity certain relevant concepts to
analyse cases and evaluate projects. Some of these reference books given below will be available in our
library.
Reference books:
1. Statistics for Management, Levin et al., Pearson.
2. Business Statistics - A First Course, Levine, Krehbiel and Berenson, Pearson Education.
3. Business Statistics Using Excel, David and Pecar, OxfordUniv.Press.
4. Statistics for Business and Economics, Anderson et al., Thomson South Western pub.
Online Resources:
Onlinestatbook.com
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course description
Electronic based spreadsheet program like MS Excel helps in storing, Organizing and manipulating
the data. It can perform large variety of computations and thus helps the companies to maximize the
value of their data. With features provided by Excel, many business firms see it as a vital tool for
administration and effective running of a business. MS Excel also works as an excellent business
analytics tool.
Course Objectives
Provide hands on experience in working with MS Excel
Provide an understanding of the concept of Business Analytics
Assessment methods
PCDs
Summer Internship to be done during summer vacation at end of first year for
8 weeks, carrying 2 credits and 1 credit for Project Viva which will be conducted after successful
completion of the project as per GIM regulations. Credits will be shown in III Semester only.
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course description
This course will introduce you to some deterministic and probabilistic models in Operations Research.
The course will focus on mathematical modelling and strong emphasis will be given to model
formulation. The deterministic models include linear programming problems, transportation problems
and Assignments problems whereas Game theory, Simulation and Network models are covered in
probabilistic models.
Course Objectives
To familiarize students with the basic concepts, models and principles of the operations
research theory.
To develop skills in formulating and structuring decision-making problems as
mathematical models.
To understand the use of software for obtaining solutions of the models formulated and
interpretation of results for better decision making.
Weightage (%)
Task Task type Task mode
A1 Mid exam Individual Written 20
A2 Presentations / Q&A/ Viva
Coursera Individual 10
A3 Case / Project Work Presentations/ Reportwith
Groups Q&A/Viva 20
A4 End-term exam Individual Written (short/long) 50
Mapping COs-Blooms levels- Assessment Tools
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course description
Financial management is one of the most important aspects in business. In order to start up or even
run a successful business, you will need excellent knowledge in financial management. Knowledge
of Financial Management will help organisations in planning and acquisition of funds; effectively
utilising and allocating the funds received or acquired; making critical financial decisions; improving
the profitability of organisations; and increasing the overall value of the firms or organisations.
Course Objectives
To understand comprehensively how the various principles of financial theory that are
being applied for corporate decision making - whether it is strategic, analytical or simply
the routine decisions a financial manager takes every day.
To provide clarity on the assumptions and concepts underlying the decision making
in the area of Finance.
To get familiar with the techniques of Financial Planning and Analysis
Assessment methods
Task Task type Task mode Weightage (%)
A1 Mid exam Individual Written –L2, L3 levels 20
Viva/Presentation on completion
A2 Coursera/Onlinecours Individual of the course -L3. L4 levels 10
e
A3 Case study/ Project/ Group/ Discussion and Presentation
-L4,L5 levels 20
Assignment Individual
A4 End-term Individual Written - L2, L4, L5 levels 50
examination
Mapping COs-Blooms levels- Assessment Tools
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course Objectives
• To understand the formulation of research problem and hypotheses
• To learn critical analysis, problem solving and research skills
• To enable students to understand the rationale for using a particular qualitative and
quantitative research method
• To enable students to understand various methods to select appropriate research designs and
methods to investigate their chosen research problems
UNIT-I:
Introduction: Importance of research methodology, types of research methodology, research
process, Identification of the problem: Hypothesis formulation, components of research design. 3-
sessions
UNIT-II
Sample design -census Vs 44 population, determination of sample size, sampling techniques- data
collection - primary data, secondary data- methods of collecting primary data, guidelines and design
of questionnaire, interview and observation techniques, Sources of secondary data. 3-sessions
UNIT-III
Data Processing: Scaling techniques, data processing: Editing, coding, classification and tabulation,
interpretation; SPSS - creating and entering data. 4-sessions
UNIT-IV
Data Analysis: Diagrammatical and Graphical representation of the data; Components of
hypothesis, Hypothesis testing procedure, Parametric tests - t distribution, Z test, F test and ANOVA
- one way and two ways test. 6-sessions
UNIT-V
Data Analysis and Report Writing: Non-Parametric tests - Chi-Square test, Man Whitney 'U' test,
Kruskal - Wallis test; Introduction to multivariate analysis, multiple regression, Discriminant
Analysis, Factor analysis; Types of reports, parts of report and presentation of reports. 14-sessions
(Note: Numerical Problem only on Parametric and non-Parametric tests)
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Assessment methods
Knowledge L2.
dimension l1. Re- L3. L4. L5. L6.
/ Cognitive Under
member Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
dimension -
stand
Factual
Knowledge
Conceptual CO1
Knowledge (A1,
A3)
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Procedural CO2(A3), CO4 (A2)
Knowledge CO3(A3)
Meta Cognitive
Knowledge
Learning and teaching activities
Classroom Teaching, Power Point Presentation, Application in real life situation, Problem Solving,
Project, Assignment etc.
Teaching and learning resources
E-Resources, E-Books, Websites, E-Library, Handouts.
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course description
Operations Management (OM) is concerned with the management of resources and activities that
produce and deliver goods and services for customers. Efficient and effective operations can provide
an organization with major competitive advantages since the ability to respond to customer and market
requirements quickly, at a low cost, and with high quality, is vital to attaining profitability and growth
through increased market share. Therefore, this course is designed to:
Course Objectives:
Understand the process model of operations that describes inputs being transformed into outputs
within the boundary of an operations system.
Know the role of operations managers, in particular the importance of focusing on suppliers and
customers who are outside this boundary, as well as on other aspects of the operations system's
external environment.
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course description
The general purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the basic principles and techniques
of HRM. The course takes a practical view that integrates the contributions of the behavioral sciences
with the technical aspects of implementing the HR function in the real world. This basic understanding
of HRM is essential for the student when he enters into the diverse work places. The key objective of
this course is to give an understanding that HR Management is more than just accepting employment
applications and keeping records; it is a central and strategic organizational activity of increasing
complexity and importance.
Course Objectives
Comprehend in depth the theoretical framework and the basic principles of HRM.
Comprehend in depth functions of HRM (Job analysis, man power planning, and
recruitment, selection, on boarding, training & development, appraisal, compensation).
Apply the principles and techniques of HRM gained through this course to the discussion
of major personnel challenges and the solution of typical case problems.
Assessment Methods
Weightage (%)
Task Task Type Task mode
A1 Mid exam (one) Individual Written –L3 level 20
A2 Survey/GD/Presentation Group Report/Presentation(8-10 pages) – 20
/ Roleplays (one/Group) L4 level
A3 Coursera Individual Certificate/Assignment 10
Written (short/long) –L4 level
A4 End-term examination Individual 50
Mapping COs-Blooms levels- Assessment Tools
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)
(Declared as Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course description
The process of converting ideas into a viable business proposition is a critical factor in today's
economy. Entrepreneurship is a structured and dynamic process that involves creativity, risks, and
meticulous planning. This course aims to lay a foundation and basic understanding of the
Entrepreneurial framework and develop the competency to think and act entrepreneurially.
Entrepreneurship in practice involves acquiring the necessary skills, competencies, and action- based
activities.
Course Objectives
This course aims to enable the students to know how the innovations, opportunities, and ideas convert
into a new business.
Students are able:
To know various theories of entrepreneurship and trends.
To generate new business ideas from various sources.
To identify various issues and challenges in starting a new venture.
To know the elements of a business plan and designing a business model.
To compare and contrast the entrepreneurship practices in the family business and
social enterprise
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Assessment methods
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Semester -III
PCDs
Course description
Any change that a business plans to implement has a strategy. Organizations that engage in strategic
management generally outperform those that do not. The attainment of an appropriate match or fit
between an organization’s environment and its strategy, structure, and processes has positive effects
on the organization’s performance. As the world’s environment becomes increasingly complex and
changing, strategic management is used by today’s corporations as one way to make the environment
more manageable. However, strategic decisions need to be made on sound judgement. The key to any
successful strategy is the thoroughness of its formulation, implementation and control. Hence it is
imperative that every Management student is exposed to basic methodology of strategic management
and the steps taken for rolling out an effective strategy. This course intends to make the students well
versed with the understanding, analysis and evaluation of various stages of strategic management
process and development of strategies.
Course Objectives
This course intends the student to
Be familiar with the concepts of Strategic management and describe the basic model of
strategic management.
Know the Industry analysis, Competitor Analysis and Organizational Analysis to gain
Competitive Advantage.
Realize the Strategy Formulation framework to arrive at strategic choice/ formulation.
Comprehend the formulation of Corporate, Business and Functional Strategies.
Appreciate the various aspects of Strategy Implementation and Control for accomplishing
desired results
Course outline and indicative content
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Unit I (07Sessions) (CO1, L1 & L2, L3) Basic concepts of Strategic
Management
Strategy, Strategic Decisions, Strategic Management, Evolutionary Phases of Strategic
Management, Benefits of Strategic Management, Basic Model of Strategic Management, Pitfalls in
Strategic Planning, Levels of Strategic Management, Vision, Mission and Objectives-Strategy
competitive advantage.
Unit II (10Sessions) (CO2, L4& L5) Strategic Analysis
Environmental scanning: Components of the external environmental analysis, Identifying External
Environmental Variables. Industry analysis: Industry Life Cycle Analysis, Porters Five Force
Model, Strategic Groups. Competitor Analysis: Analyzing Market Commonality and Resource
Similarity, Competitive Intelligence, Monitoring Competitors for Strategic Planning.
Organizational Analysis and Competitive Advantage: Resources, Capabilities, and Core
Competencies, Building Core Competencies through VRIO framework and Value Chain Model.
Unit III ((08 Sessions) (CO3, L6) Strategy formulation
Strategy Formulation framework, SWOT Matrix, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix, GE
Matrix, The Grand Strategy Matrix-Blue ocean strategy, Resource based strategy formulation.
CO PO
Mapping PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
CO1 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 7
CO2 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
CO3 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 1 6
CO4 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 9
CO5 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 5
Target Level
Max. 6 7 0 0 3 0 9 7 32
GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course Code: MHU 843 Course Title: Employee Welfare and Labour
Administration
Semester: III Course Type: Elective Credits:3
Home Programme(s): HRM Batch/AcademicYear: 2020-2022
Course Leader: Prof. YVVSSS Vara Prasad
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Meta cognitive
knowledge
Learning and teaching activities
Lecturing, Power Point Presentations, Class room Presentations, On line quiz, Role Plays,
Presentations etc.,
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Teaching and learning resources TEXTBOOK
Padhi,P.K.,"LabourandIndustrialLaws",PrenticeHallofIndia,NewDelhi,2012
REFERENCES
Singh B.D., "Labour Laws for Managers", Excel Books, New Delhi, 2014 Malik P.L., "Industrial and
Labour Laws", Eastern Book Company, 2013 Mishra S.N., "Labour and Industrial Laws", Central Law
Publication, 2012
JOURNALS
Labour Law Reporter Labour Law Journal
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
CO PO Mapping
Internal PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
C01 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 7
C02 1 0 1 2 1 0 2 2 9
CO3 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 9
CO4 2 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 8
Target Level Max. 6 0 3 4 6 1 5 8 33
77
GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as Deemed
to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course Outcomes:
Knowledge
dimension / L1. L2. L3. L4. L5. L6.
Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
Cognitive
dimension
CO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO Su
Mapping 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 m
CO1 2 1 0 2 0 0 2 2 9
CO2 2 2 0 2 2 1 2 2 13
CO3 2 3 0 3 3 2 3 2 18
CO4 2 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 14
CO5 2 2 0 3 1 3 3 3 17
Target Level 10 10 0 12 08 08 12 11 71
Max.
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Course Code: MHU 849 Course Title: Human Resource Value Proposition
Semester : III Course Type: Elective Credits: 3
Home Programme(s): MBA Batch/Academic Year: 2020 -2022
Course Leader: Prof. YVVSSS Vara Prasad
References:
1. Dave Ulrich and W. Brockbank, The HRValue Proposition; Harvard Business review press;
New Delhi, 2013.
2. DaveUlrich;HumanResourceChampionsHBRPress;1995
3. DaveUlrich,W.Brockbank;CompetenciesfortheNewHR;Society for HRM, University of
MichigaPress :2005.
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
CO PO
Mapping
Internal PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
CO1 3 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 9
CO2 2 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 10
CO3 0 3 0 3 3 2 0 0 11
CO4 0 0 3 0 2 0 3 3 11
Target Level 5 5 3 8 7 2 8 3 41
Max.
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as Deemed
to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Unit – III: 10 Sessions (CO2, CO3, CO4, CO5, L3, L4, L5)
Performance Planning: Definition and Importance of Performance planning
– Objectives and Characteristics of performance planning – Methodologies of Performance Planning
– Process of Performance Planning – Barriers to performance planning. Performance Managing:
Meaning and Importance – Objectives and Characteristics – Performance Managing Process.
Unit – IV: 10 Sessions (CO1, CO3, L2, L4)
Performance Appraisal: Meaning and Characteristics of appraisal – Objectives and Importance of
appraisal – Process of Performance Appraisal – Methods of Performance Appraisal – Ethical Issues in
Performance management.
Unit – V: 10 Sessions (CO1, CO4, L2, L4)
Performance Monitoring: Definition of Performance Monitoring and Characteristics – Objectives of
monitoring – Process of Performance Monitoring – performance management Documentation – Annual
Stocktaking
– Performance Management Audit – Leading high-performance teams – Integrated Performance
Management – Maturity Alignment.
Assessment methods
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO PO Mapping 86
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
CO1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 6
CO2 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
CO3 0 3 0 0 2 0 1 1 7
CO4 2 2 0 0 0 0 3 3 10
CO5 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 5
Target Level Max. 7 7 0 0 4 0 8 7 33
GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
References:
TEXTBOOKS
Thomas L.Wheelen, J.David Hunger, Alan N. Hoffman and Charles E. Bamford “Concepts in
Strategic Management and Business Policy”, Pearson Education Limited, NewDelhi,2018.
Fred R. David and Forest R. David “Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases - A Competitive
Advantage Approach”, Pearson Education Limited, New Delhi, 2015.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
REFERENCES
• Charles W. L. Hill and Gareth R. Jones, Strategic Management Theory: An Integrated Approach,
Cengage Learning, New Delhi, 2010.
• Hitt, Ireland, and Huskisson “Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization
(Concepts and Cases)”, Cengage Learning, New Delhi, 2017.
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• John A Pearce, Richard B Robinson and Amita Mittal,“ Strategic Management: Formulation,
Implementation, and Control”,McGraw Hill, NewDelhi,2012.
• Barry J. Witcher&Vin Sum Chau, "Strategic Management Principles& Practice", Cengage
Learning, UK,2010.
• C. AppaRao, Parvathiswara Rao and B., Siva Ramakrishna, K., "Strategic Management and
Business Policy", Excel Books, New Delhi, 2008
• V. S. P. Rao and V. Hari Krishna, “Strategic Management: Text and Cases”, Excel Books, New Delhi,
2004.
JOURNALS
1. Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School, USA
2. Vikalpa, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
CO PO Mapping PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
CO1 3 0 3 0 0 2 2 1 11
CO2 3 1 0 3 2 3 2 2 16
CO3 2 2 2 1 1 3 2 2 15
CO4 2 2 2 1 2 3 2 3 17
CO5 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 16
Target Level Max. 13 7 9 6 7 13 10 10 75
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
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Course outline and indicative content
Unit I (Sessions 8) (CO1, CO2, L4 )
Ethics and Values: Understanding ethics and values and their formation - personal and professional
ethics; moral overconfidence - moral justification; moral disengagement – a basis for unethical
behavior.
Unit II (Sessions 8 ) (CO2, L5)
Corporate Culture and Ethics: The need and importance of business ethics
- Relation between ethics and business - Building an ethical corporate culture
– the impact of business environment - Leadership and Code of ethics - Ethical dilemmas, conflict of
interest and resolutions - ethical decision making - the impact of globalization on corporate culture -
CSR as part of corporate culture.
Unit III (Sessions 8) (CO3,,L4)
Ethics in Functional Areas: HR–harnessing diversity and building a fair workplace devoid of
discrimination and harassment - HSE – safe working conditions, privacy, work-life balance, whistle
blowing - Ethical issues in Marketing Mix-Issues due to globalization-Handling mechanism of breach
of a contract-Ethical issues in Finance - Financial Management- An overview- Importance of financial
statements- Fiduciary duty-Ethical issues in mergers and acquisitions- Hostile takeovers (Poison pill,
Greenmail, Golden parachute, Management buyouts) - Insider trading - Money laundering - Issues
due to globalization-Role of accountants- Accountants employed within the organizations-
Accountants I professional practices (The Auditor)- The rules governing the professional conduct of
accountants- Ethical audits.
Unit IV (Sessions 8) ( CO4, L6)
Corporate Governance An overview: Evolution of Corporate Governance- Models of Corporate
Governance- Anglo-American model, German model, Japanese model and Indian model formulation –
Issues in corporate governance-The emerging trend in corporate governance-E-Governance -
Corporate Lobbying.
Unit V (Sessions 8) (CO5 , L6)
Corporate Governance- Structures and Processes: Selection of the board- Role of the board-
Duties and responsibilities of board of directors-Governance committees-Committees of the Board:
Audit committee, Remuneration committee, Nomination committee- Role of CEO -succession
planning- Corporate governance reforms in India- Government role in ensuring corporate ethics-
Contemporary issues in corporate governance in India.
Case Analysis (Not Exceeding 200 words)
Assessment methods
Knowledge 92
dimension / L1. L2. L4. L5. L6.
Cognitive Remember Understand L3. Analyze Evaluate Create
dimension Apply
Factual
Knowledge
CO1
Conceptual (A1,A2, & CO4
Knowledge A4) (A1,A2,A4)
CO3 CO2 CO5 (A1,
Procedural (A1,A2, (A1,A3, ,A3, A4)
Knowledge A3, A4) A4)
Meta
Cognitive
Knowledge
Learning and teaching activities
Case Analysis Situation Analysis Brainstorming
References:
1. M.G. Velasquez, Business Ethics, Prentice Hall India Limited, New Delhi: 2007
2. R.C. Sekhar., Ethical Choices in Business, Response Books, New Delhi: 2007
3. Manikutty, S., “Being Ethical – Ethics as the foundation of Business”, Random House India,
Noida, 2011
4. Andrew Crane and Dirk Matten, Business Ethics. Oxford Publication, New Delhi: 2007.
5. Daniel E. Palmer (2015), Handbook of Research on Business Ethics and Corporate
Responsibilities, Publisher: IGI Global, US. [Book]
6. Michael Hoffman, Robert Frederick and Mark Schwartz (Ed) (2014), Business Ethics: Readings
and Cases in Corporate Morality, Fifth Edition, Publisher: Wiley Blackwell, US. [Book]
7. Milton Friedman, The Social
93 Responsibility of Business is to Increase Profits [Journal Paper]
8. Edward Freeman () Stakeholder Theory of Modern Corporation [Journal Paper]
Journals
1. Economic and Political Weekly, Sameeksha Trust, Mumbai.
2. GITAM Journal of Management, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University,
Visakhapatnam
3. Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School, USA.
CO PO Mapping
is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome (PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
CO PO Mapping
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
CO1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 4
CO2 2 3 3 0 0 3 0 2 13
CO3 0 0 0 3 3 3 3 3 15
CO4 0 0 2 0 3 3 2 3 13
CO5 2 0 0 3 3 3 0 2 13
Target Level Max. 5 3 5 7 10 13 5 10 58
94
Semester -IV
CO2(A2
Proced , A3,A4)
ural CO3(A2
knowle , A3, A4) CO4
dge (A3,
98 A4)
CO5(A
3, A4)
Meta
cogni-
tive
knowl-
edge
Learning and teaching activities
Lecturing, Power Point Presentations, Class room Presentations, On line quiz, Role Plays,
Presentations etc.,
Teaching and learning resources TEXTBOOK
Padhi,P.K.,"LabourandIndustrialLaws",PrenticeHallofIndia,NewDelhi,2012
REFERENCES
Singh B.D., "Labour Laws for Managers", ExcelBooks, NewDelhi, 2014 Malik P.L., "Industrial and
Labour Laws", Eastern Book Company, 2013 Mishra S.N., "Labour and Industrial Laws", Central
Law Publication, 2012.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
JOURNALS
Labour Law Reporter Labour Law Journal
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
CO PO Mapping
Internal PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
C01 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 7
C02 1 0 1 2 1 0 2 2 9
CO3 1 0 1 1 2 1 1 2 9
CO4 299 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 8
Target Level Max. 6 0 3 4 6 1 5 8 33
GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Knowledge L1.
dimension / L2. L3. L4. L5. L6.
Rememb
Cognitive Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create
er
dimension
Factual
Knowledge
Conceptual CO1 CO1
Knowledge (A1,A3,A4) (A1,A3,
CO5 (A2, A4) A4)
CO3 (A1,
CO3 ( A1, A2, A2, A4)
Procedural A4) CO4 CO2 (A1,
Knowledge CO4 (A2, A4) (A2,A4) A3, A4)
CO5(A2,
A4)
Meta Cogni-
tive Knowl-
edge
Learning and teaching activities
• Lecture method of teaching concepts
• Case methodology to make the student practice application of concepts.
101
• Group discussions and presentations can also be adopted to evaluate the various employability
skills of students
Teaching and learning resources
E-Resources, Cases, E-Books, Websites, E-Library, Handouts. The teaching material in the form of
presentations or word documents, extra material from journals, internet, and websites related to labor
department, e-books from GIM library will be uploaded for the student in G-learn.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
References books:
1. H.L. Kumar; Law relating to disciplinary proceedings in industries; Universal Law Publications,
New Delhi.
2. Memoria & Memoria, “Dynamics of Industrial Relations”, Himalaya Publishing House, New
Delhi.
3. P.K. Padhi; Labour and Industrial Laws; Prentice Hall;
4. S.N. Mishra; Labour and Industrial Laws, Central Law Publications; New Delhi.
5. Singh, B. D., “Industrial Relations - Emerging Paradigms”, EXCEL BOOKS, New Delhi
Journals
1. GITAM Journal of Management, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University,
Visakhapatnam
2. Human Capital Labour Law Reporter
3. Indian Journal of Industrial Relations
4. Personnel today
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
CO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO Su
Mapping 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 m
CO1 1 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 7
CO2 1 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 7
CO3 0 0 0 1 2 1 2 0 6
CO4 0 0 102
0 0 0 3 0 0 3
CO5 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3
Target Level 2 0 0 3 6 9 6 0 26
Max.
GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Internal PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
C01 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 8
C02 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 8
CO3 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 2 8
CO4 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 8
CO5 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 7
Target Level Max. 5 3 1 5 7 1 8 9 39
GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Knowledge
dimension / L1. L2. L4. L5. L6.
Cognitive Remember Understand L3. Analyze Evaluate Create
dimension Apply
Factual CO1, CO2
Knowledge CO1 (A1, (A1, A2, A4)
A4)
Conceptual CO2
Knowledge (A2,
A4)
Procedural
Knowledge CO3(A1&
A2, A4)
Meta
Cognitive CO4 (A2,
Knowledge A3, A4)
Learning and teaching activities
Classroom Teaching, Power Point
107 Presentation, Application in real life situation, Problem Solving,
Case, Assignment etc.
Teaching and learning resources
E-Resources, Cases, E-Books, Websites, E-Library, Handouts.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
CO PO
Mapping
Internal PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO Su
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 m
CO1 3 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 7
CO2 2 3 0 3 2 0 3 2 15
CO3 0 2 2 0 3 2 0 0 9
CO4 0 0 3 0 3 3 0 2 11
Target Level 5 5 5 5 8 7 3 4 42
Max.
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Knowledge L1.
dimension / Remem- L2. L4. L5. L6.
Cognitive ber Understand L3. Analyze Evaluate Create
dimension Apply
Factual
Knowledge
CO1 (A1, A3,
Conceptual A4) CO1 (A1,
Knowledge CO4 CO5 A3, A4)
CO2(A1,
A2, A3,
A4)
CO2(A1, A2, CO3(A2)
A3, A4) CO4(A1, CO2(A1, A3,
Procedural CO3(A3) A2) A2, A4)
Knowledge CO4(A1, A2) CO5 (A1, CO3(A2) CO3(A2) ,
CO5 (A1, A4) A4)
Meta
Cognitive
Knowledge
Learning and teaching activities
• Lecture method of teaching concepts
• Case methodology to make the student practice application of concepts.
• Group discussions and presentations
110 can also be adopted to evaluate the various employability
skills of students.
Teaching and learning resources
E-Resources, Cases, E-Books, Websites, E-Library, Handouts. The teaching material in the form of
presentations or word documents, extra material from journals, internet, and websites related to labor
department, e-books from GIM library will be uploaded for the student in G-learn.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
References
1. JAC Fitzeng: The New HR Analytics
2. Kavangah, Human Resource Information systems: Basics, Applications and Future Direction,
New Delhi: Sage Publications
3. Badgi , Practical Guide to Human Resource Information Systems, NewDelhi :PHI.
4. RajeshRay, EnterpriseResourcePlanning,NewDelhi:TataMcGraw Hill.
5. Ashok K Gupta, Developing Human Resource Information System,New Delhi: Daya
PublishingHouse.
6. Goyal,D.P,EnterpriseResourcePlanningaManagerialPerspective,New Del- hi: Tata
McGrawHill.
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
CO PO Mapping PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
CO1 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 8
CO2 2 2 0 0 2 0 2 3 11
CO3 3 3 2 2 2 0 2 3 17
CO4 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 4
CO5 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 6
Target Level Max. 8 5 5 2 7 0 8 11 46
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GITAM Institute of Management (GIM)
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) (Declared as
Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act. 1956) Visakhapatnam – 45.
Text Book
Kavitha Seth, "Organization Change and Development", Excel Books, 2014
References
1. RadhaR.Sharma,"ChangeManagement",TataMcGrawHill,NewDel- hi,2012
2. Nilakant and Ramanarayan, "Change Management", ResponseBooks, New Delhi,2012
3. Kirpatrick, D. L., "Managing Change Effectively", Butterworth,New Delhi,2012
Journals
1. Stanford Social Innovation Review Stanford University
2. Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School, USA
3. Vikalpa, Indian Institute of Management,Ahmedabad
CO PO Mapping
This is to map the level of relevance of the Course Outcome (CO) with Programme Outcome
(PO).
0= No Relevance; 1= Low Relevance; 2= Medium Relevance; 3= High Relevance
CO PO Mapping PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 Sum
CO1 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 6
CO2 1 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 6
CO3 2 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 9
CO4 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 7
CO5 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 9
Target Level
Max. 9 0 4 5 9 1 9 0 37
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Semester IV
Contemporary Courses offered
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Contemporary Courses
MBA IV SEMESTER
MCC 801: CSR & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION
Course Description:
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assumes pivotal significance in the world-wide debate on
sustainable development. Much of humankind is vulnerable to natural disasters, extreme poverty,
infectious disease and a host of other challenges. In the name of development humans have irreversibly
harmed the socio-ecological fabric. Businesses have awakened to this fact and are trying to catch up
and reduce the alarming rate of this impact.
More than ever, corporations are engaging the larger community with policies and procedures in pursuit
of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). With India leading the way in 2013, by introducing the
historic bill on CSR in the Companies Act 2011, we now require to build young, gender sensitive and
environmentally conscious India. It is essential to sensitize future managers about social sector -
welfare initiatives, non-governmental interventions and the importance of CSR.
Course Objectives:
To understand the need of corporate social responsibility (CSR) Recognizing various social
sectors where CSR can be of significance
Analysing the importance of public-private partnership (PPP) in social development
Sensitize the students about fragile issues of sustainable and responsible business development.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Unit I: Business and Society: Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR): Concepts, social aspects of CSR, drivers of CSR; Corporate Citizenship, limitations of
approaches to CSR.
Unit II: CSR debate in India: Indian traditional value system for CSR - from philanthropy to Public-
Private-People Partnerships; trusteeship (Gandhism).
Unit III: Sustainable Development: Stakeholder engagement - concept and practice, its relevance in
achieving triple bottom line.
Unit IV: Regulatory guidelines regarding CSR and its impact; the role of Non Government
Organizations (NGO) in CSR.
116 social irresponsibility.
Unit V: Investigating corporate
Course Outcomes
On completing this course the student
1. Will be more empathetic towards the lesser fortunate strata of the society
2. Will have a positive inclination towards CSR and will be able to appreciate it rather than treat it
as a forced obligation
3. Understanding the role of CSR for sustainable development and the various stakeholder
perspectives will give them clarity in guiding the firm they associate with in effective
implementation of CSR strategies
References:
TEXT BOOK
Baxi, C.V., Prasad, A., “Corporate Social Responsibility - concepts and cases”, Excel Books, New
Delhi: 2013
Other References:
1. Srivastava, A., Kothari, A., “Churning the Earth - the making of Global India”, Viking, 2012
2. Biswas, S.C., Gandhi Theory and Practice Social Impact and Contemporary Relevance,
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Simla, 1969
3. Moon, J., “The Contribution of Corporate Social Responsibility to Sustainable
Development”, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, InterScience 15, 2007
JOURNALS
Journal of Business Ethics
Vikalpa, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
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MCC 802 842 Social Innovation
MBA IV SEMESTER
Course Description
Social innovation refers to new strategies, concepts, ideas and organizations that meet social needs of
all kinds - from working conditions and education to community development and health - and that
extend and strengthen civil society.
Existing structures and policies have found it impossible to crack some of the most pressing issues of
present times - such as climate change, the worldwide epidemic of chronic disease, and widening
inequality. There is a wide, and probably growing, gap between the scale of the problems faced and
the scale of the solutions on offer.
Social innovation has become the theme in many fields. They include: (1) Social entrepreneurship (2)
Technology (3) Public Policy (4) Cities and Urban Development (5) Social Movements (6)
Community Development.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course therefore are to enable students to apply conceptual frameworks and
toolkits to evaluating social and environmental (ir) responsibility;
To understand when and how businesses may do better by doing good; and
To anticipate new market opportunities to develop a competitive advantage in an era of higher
social and environmental expectations.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Unit 1: Market failure, recognizing problems/opportunities, future of the world.
Unit 2: Social Innovation - introduction, stages, sustenance.
Unit 3: Social Innovation in Government, Public Sector, Private Sector, CSR.
Unit 4: Social Entrepreneurship - meaning, business model, scaling, sustaining.
Unit 5: Cases related to Social Innovation in the community.
Course Outcomes:
The course on Social Innovation enables the students to:
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social end of the business-society spectrum.
2. Identify innovative ideas that could be tailored to become socially innovative
products/service on the lines of business plans.
3. Where ever possible bring about a social sensitivity within the organizations they are
employed in.
References:
TEXT BOOK
“Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism that Serves Humanity’s Most Pressing Needs,
Muhammad Yunus”, Reviewed By Rodney Schwartz, Public Affairs 2010
ONLINE RESOURCES
http://www .addmecop.eu/home/european/library/literature/ Social_ Innovator_020310.pdf
http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/centres/skoll/research/
Documents/Social%20Innovation.pdf http://www .ngobiz.or g/picture/File/ Social%20Enterpeuneur -
The%20Case%20of%20Definition.pdf https://www.ashoka.org
JOURNALS
Stanford Social Innovation Review Stanford University Online Magazine
http://changemaking.ashoka.org/
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MCC 803: Behavioral Economics
Course Description:
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MCC 805: TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION
Course Description:
Technology Management is the set of management disciplines that allows organizations to manage
their technological fundamentals to create competitive advantage. Technology Management is an
integrated planning, design, optimization, operation and control of technological products, processes
and services. To enable businesses, gain competitive advantage through technology, it is imperative that
Management education provides basic knowledge of product innovation, technology transfer and R&D
processes.
Course Objectives:
To understand the concepts and significance of technology management
To develop knowledge in the area of technology management
To enable students to facilitate organisational change and sustainable improvements at the
enterprise level through competitive work systems and effective knowledge management
COURSE SYLLABUS
Unit I: Technology Management (TM): Concept, components, features, drivers, significance,
challenges and scope of TM.
Unit II: Technology Planning and Policy: Technology planning, appropriate technology, tools for
technology analysis.
Unit III: Technology Acquisition and Innovation: Methods of acquisition, trends of acquisition,
decisions of acquisition; types and sources of innovation, process of innovation.
Unit IV: Technology Transfer: Classification, significance, types and process; technology transfer
model, modes of technology transfer.
Unit V: Technology Diffusion and Absorption: Importance, integrated diffusion strategy, technology
absorption and integrated absorption knowledge model.
Course Outcomes
The student will be able to
1. Interpret and apply current emerging business concepts in today’s technological business
environment.
2. Demonstrate competencies
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TEXT BOOK
Tarik Khalil, “Technology Management”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2013.
REFERENCES
Krishnamacharyulu, C. S. G., &Lalitha Rama Krishnan, “Management of Technology
- Text & Cases”, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, 2011.
Rastogi, P.N., “Management of Technology”, Response Books, Sage Publications, New Delhi, 2011.
Robert Szakonyi, “Technology Management”, Viva Books Private Limited, New Delhi, 2013.
JOURNALS
Indian Journal of Industrial Relations
GITAM Journal of Management, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University,
Visakhapatnam
MBA IV Semester
MCC 805: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTRODUCTION
Course Description:
As the world is overwhelmed by India’s astounding growth trajectory, there is a minimal
acknowledgement of the ecological costs of the obsession with growth. The current model of
economic growth involving commercialization of natural resources and corporate takeover of
commons, is ecologically unsustainable. Fast paced business development initiatives pose
challenges to the environment in the country. Therefore, more than ever, it is now essential to
sensitize future managers to environmental responsibility of corporate decision making and to the
necessity to integrate environmentally responsible practices into the management of resources and
operations.
Course Objectives
To provide insights into the complexity of policy, governance and environmental issues
To enable the students to identify resource needs and advocate environmentally sustainable
practices
To facilitate the application of scientific knowledge to think critically about environmental
management issues in a variety of settings
Course Outcomes
After completion of the course the student is
1. Able to understand the interdependence of Environment and Human Well Being.
2. Would Learn the importance of Biodiversity for the sustainability of future generations on
this planet earth.
3. Would understand the relevance of Legal Principles in preserving and protecting the
Environment in which we live.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Unit I: Common Property Resources: Concept of common property resources, issue of privatization
of common property resources, managing common property resources through public private
partnership (PPP).
Unit II: Renewable Energy Systems: Sources of renewable energy, potential of renewable energy in
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India, renewable energy: A policy perspective.
Unit III: Climate Change: Understanding climate change, Green House Effect, United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change, managing climate change, clean development mechanisms.
Unit IV: Waste Management: Industrial waste management and managing effluents, common effluent
treatment plants, e-waste Management.
Unit V: Corporate Environmental Responsibility, market forces and environmental CSR, policies and
environmental CSR, welfare effects of environmental CSR.
TEXT BOOK
Pretty, J. et al, (2007), “The Sage Handbook of Environment and Society”, New Delhi, Sage
REFERENCES
Russo, M.V. (2008). “Environmental Management: Readings and Cases”. New Delhi, Sage.
Srivastava, A., & Kothari, A., (2012), “Churning the Earth: The Making of Global India”, Penguin,
New Delhi, 2012
JOURNALS
Vikalpa, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
GITAM Journal of Management, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University,
Visakhapatnam
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MBA IV Semester
MCC 806 : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION
Course Description:
The explosion of internet has made proprietary information easily accessible, which has also seen an
increase in the number of copyright infringement law suits. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is legal
rights, which result from intellectual activity in any field. These rights safeguard creators and other
producers of intellectual goods & services by granting them certain time- limited rights. Basic
knowledge in IPRs and their importance for organizational competitiveness is essential for those
functioning in business.
Course Objectives
To understand the basic concepts like IPR, Patents Trademarks and Copyrights
To understand the process of patent registration
COURSE SYLLABUS
Unit I: IPRs: Meaning, origin and importance of IPRs, the concepts of Patents, Trade Marks, Copy
Rights and Industrial Designs.
Unit II: Conventions: TRIPs Agreement, Patent Cooperation treaty, role of WIPO in management of
IPRS.
Unit III: Patents: Main features, registration of patents - Indian Patent Act; Trade Marks - Importance
and kinds of Trade Marks, passing off, and Industrial Designs.
Unit IV: Copyrights: Meaning, importance of copyrights, universal copyright convention international
society on copy rights.
Unit V: Emerging Issues: Geographical indications, traditional knowledge, plant varieties and
farmers’ Rights, and case studies on Basmati Rice, Neem and Turmeric.
Course Outcomes
After completion of the course the student
1. Would be able to learn the impact of IPRs on the economic development of a country in the present
information era.
2. Learns the process of registering
125 patents, Trade Marks, and the Legal Aspects of various IPRs
as recognized by WTO.
TEXT BOOK
Wadehra, B. L., “Law relating to Intellectual Property”, Universal law Publishing Co., New Delhi,
2012
REFERENCES
Sople, V. V., “Managing Intellectual Property”, Prentice Hall, Mumbai, 2012 Anurag K. Agarwal;
Business and Intellectual Property; Business Books IIMA; Random House; New Delhi 2010
JOURNALS
Vikalpa, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
GITAM Journal of Management, GITAM Institute of Management, GITAM University,
Visakhapatnam
MBA IV Semester
MCC 808: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION INTRODUCTION
Course Description
The movement towards alternative dispute resolution (ADR) was the result of inability of the regular
courts to dispose of the cases speedily. Interminable time consuming, complex and expensive Court
procedures impelled Jurists to search for alternative forum, less formal, more effective and speedy, for
resolution of disputes, avoiding procedural claptrap.
A number of disputes in the industry are capable of being disposed of by alternative methods such
as, arbitration, conciliation, mediation and negotiation, as compared with the conventional system of
settlement of disputes by ordinary regular Courts.
Course Objectives
To understand the importance of alternative methods of dispute settlement To highlight the role
of arbitration, conciliation and mediation, and its application
To elucidate the main feature of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Course Outcomes
After completion of the course the student
1. Would Acquaint himself with alternative methods of dispute settlement such as Conciliation,
Arbitration, and Mediation and their importance over adjudication.
2. Learns the main features the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 in settlement of
Disputes, especially Commercial Disputes.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Unit I: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): concept, origin and scope of ADR; constitutional
background of ADR; legislative recognition of ADR.
Unit II: Arbitration and Conciliation: meaning and importance of; LokAdalats; concept, organisation
and powers of LokAdalat.
Unit III: Other forms of ADR; mini LokAdalats; Village Courts; Mediation Centres; Centres for
Women; The Family Courts Act of 1984; The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
Unit IV: Mediation and Negotiations: meaning and basic rules of mediation; mediation and arbitration;
benefits of mediation; negotiations
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Unit V: The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996; Arbitration agreement, composition and
jurisdiction of Arbitral tribunals; conduct of Arbitral proceedings; award and Conciliation.
Course Outcomes
After completion of the course the student
1. Would be able to learn the impact of IPRs on the economic development of a country in the
present information era.
2. Learns the process of registering patents, Trade Marks, and the Legal Aspects of various IPRs
as recognized by WTO.
TEXT BOOK
Avatar Singh, “Law or Arbitration and Conciliation”, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow, 2011
REFERENCES
Rao, P.C., “Alternative Dispute Resolution”, United India Publications, New Delhi, 2001
JOURNALS
IUP Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution The Business Law Reports Labour Law Reporter
Digest of Supreme Court Cases
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MMC 809: ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
Introduction:
Interest in alternative investments has grown rapidly in recent years from the high net worth investors
and institutions such as hedge funds in search for investments outside the traditional universe. As
alternative investments have low correlation with traditional investments, they are sought after by these
investors. Therefore ,it is important to understand the nature of the alternative assets and their risk-
return profile. This courseis designed to equip the students with the knowledge and techniques to
analyse alternative investment assets.
Course Objectives:
Understand different investment alternatives in the market
Understand how securities are traded in the market
Be able to analyze and price different securities
Be able to manage a portfolio
Understand basics in derivatives
Syllabus
1. The Hedge Fund Sector
2. Due Diligence of Hedge Funds
3. Fundamental Strategies: Equity Long-Short & Dedicated Short Bias
4. Quantitative Equity Strategies: Equity Market Neutral and Statistical Arbitrage
5. Arbitrage: Event Driven, Convertible Bonds & Fixed Income
6. Macro Strategies: Global Macro, Managed Futures and EmergingMarkets
7. Investing in Commodity Futures
8. Hedge Fund Benchmarks
9. Venture Capital
10. LBOs
11. Real Estate
12. Private Equity, Closely Held Companies and Distressed Securities
Course Outcomes:
Compare alternative investments with traditional investment
Describe categories of alternative investments
Describe potential benefits of alternative investments in the context of portfolio management
Describe issues in valuing and calculating returns on hedge funds, private equity, real estate, commodities,
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Describe risk management of alternative investments.
Reference Books
1. Ben Stein, Phil DeMuth, The Little Book of Alternative Investments: Reaping Rewards by
Daring to be Different , Wiley
2. Stuart R. Veale, The Investor’s Guidebook to Alternative Investments: The Role of Alternative
Investments in Portfolio Design, amozon
Textbooks:
1. Mark J. P. Anson: Handbook of Alternative Assets 2nd John Wiley & Sons
2. Hedge Fund Strategies by Lasse H. Pedersen
3. Real Estate, Thirteenth Edition, by James D. Shilling, Thomson South- Western.
4. Evaluating Hedge Fund Performance, by Vinh Q. Tran, John Wiley & Sons.
MMC 810: FINANCIAL METRICS INTRODUCTION
Course Descriptive:
Financial analytics helps in analyzing the financial statements and forecast possible future financial
scenarios. It can help in improving the performance of a business. Financial analysis software can speed
up the creation of reports and present the data in a graphical presentation that is easier to read and
interpret.
Course Objectives:
To understand different financial statistics and their usage
Understand financial securities
Understand trading strategies
SYLLABUS
Unit I: Analytical Thinking and Financial Statistics: Introduction to Financial Analytics, Financial
Statistics – Probability, Combinatorics, Mathematical Expectation, Sample Mean, Standard Deviation,
and Variance, Sample Skewness and Kurtosis, Sample Covariance and Correlation, Financial Returns,
Capital Asset Pricing Model
Unit II: Financial Securities: Bond Investments, Stock Investments, The Housing Crisis, The Euro
Crisis, Securities Datasets and Visualization, Adjusting for Stock Splits, Adjusting for Mergers,
Plotting Multiple Series, Securities Data Importing, Securities Data Cleansing, Securities Quoting
Unit III: Time Series Analysis: Examining Time Series, Stationary Time Series, Auto-Regressive
Moving Average Processes, Power Transformations
Unit IV: Gauging the Market Sentiment: Markov Regime Switching Model, Reading the Market Data,
Bayesian Reasoning, The Beta Distribution, Prior and Posterior Distributions, Examining Log
Returns for Correlation, Momentum Graphs
Unit V: Simulating Trading Strategies: Foreign Exchange Markets, Chart Analytics, Initialization and
Finalization, Momentum Indicators, Bayesian Reasoning within Positions, Entries, Exits, Profitability,
Short-Term Volatility, The State Machine
Course Outcomes
1) Perform financial statistics for a given finance data
2) Guage the market sentiment by using different techniques
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3) Get insight to the trading strategies
References:
TEXTBOOK
1. Mark J. Bennet, Dirk L. Hugen (2016), Financial Analytics with R, Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Michael Samonas (2015), Financial Forecasting, Analysis and Modelling: A Framework for
Long-Term Forecasting, New Delhi: Wiley Publishing.
2. Chandan Sengupta (2011), Financial Analysis and Modeling using Excel and VBA, New Delhi:
Wiley India.
3. Scott Proctor K (2010), Building Financial Models with Microsoft Excel, New Delhi: Wiley
India
MBA IV Semester
MCC 815: PERSONAL TAX PLANNING INTRODUCTION
Course Description:
Income tax is subject matter of everyone in India. There is a lot demand for professional tax planner
in our country. The objective of this course is to acquaint the student with basic personal tax
planning procedure and filing of the return.
Course Objectives:
Course Description:
HRM is a concept as well as a practice has travelled a long way. Its present form and scope has evolved
through a process of additions in the responsibilities, enactment of labour laws and the realities of
globalization. The HRM function started as procurement of labour to administrative officer and finally
took the shape of personnel manager dealing exclusively with personnel functions. Owning the last
decade, emphasis is placed on the development and growth aspects of employees and a large no. of
organisations created a new department dealing with Human Resource Development. A number of new
concerns in the field of HRM have emerged in the last decade or so. This paper tries to cover some
contemporary issues of HR in the present millennium.
Course Objectives:
To highlight the changing environment of HRM in the 21st century To understand some
contemporary issues of HR
To focus on new dimensions of HR
COURSE SYLLABUS
UNIT I: HRM in the present era: Meaning importance and scope of employee engagement, Models of
employee engagement; Building blocks of employee engagement.
UNIT II: Emotional intelligence; Meaning and importance of Emotional Intelligence; Functions of
Emotional Intelligence, Role of Emotional Intelligence in organizational effectiveness.
UNIT III: E-Work ; Meaning and importance of E-work; The Micro and Macro levels of E-work. E-
work and Indian Scenario.
UNIT IV: Managing workforce diversity: importance of workforce diversity in MNCs; Modes of
managing work force diversity; Role of culture and the role of HR manager;
UNIT V: Quality of Work Life: Meaning and importance of Quality of Work Life; Human,
Technological and Organizational approach to Quality of Work Like; Quality Work Life in Indian
Contest:
Course Outcomes
1. After competition of the course, the student is able to learn The meaning and the models of
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2. The concept of Emotional Intelligence and its role in organizational effectiveness.
3. The new concept of E-work, Work Force Diversity and Quality of Work life Balance.
TEXT BOOK:
Mirza Saiyaddin, Contemporary issues in HRM, Himalaya Publishing House 2013
REFERENCE BOOKS:
G.R. Jones; J. M. George; Contemporary Management; TATA Mc. Graw Hill, 2010
JOURNALS:
Human Capital Personnel Today HRD Net Work
MCC 813 Psychometrics
Course Description:
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Human Resource Management increasingly deals with behavioral issues at the work situation.
Consequently, increased demands are being placed on human resource managers to have a
fundamental understanding of the basics of human behavior and an awareness of scientific
assessment of behavioral factors significant at work.
Course Objectives:
1. To facilitate a theoretical and applied understanding of human behavior at work.
2. To equip the HR manager to scientifically assess behavior at work using the methods
3. To standardized tools of psychometry
COURSE SYLLABUS
Unit I : Psychological Assessment: Parameters of Assessment; Psychophysical Methods; Psychological
Scaling; Reaction Time; Illusins and embedded figures; Thresholds.
Unit II : Test Construction: Item Writing; Item Analysis; Reliability; Validity; Norm Development.
Unit III : Abilities: Assessment of General Abilities - Intelligence, Aptitudes; Assessment of Special
Abilities; Standard Progressive Matrices; David’s Battery of Differential Abilities; Emotional
Quotient.
Unit IV : Personality: Assessment of Values and Interests; Assessment of Interpersonal Behavior;
Self-report inventories; Use of semi-projective and projective techniques; Qualitative Methods. 16
Personality Factor Scale; Multiple Personality Type Indicator; Thematic Apperception Test.
Unit V : Assessment of Abnormal Functioning: Substance Abuse; Stress; Anxiety; Depression and
disease-prone personality; CAGE; Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale; General Health
Questionnaire-28; Beck Depression Inventory.
Course Outcomes
The course on psychometrics enables the student to:
1. Identify areas where psychometrics can aid in HR decision making
2. Enlist and use psychometric techniques and tools to aid HR decision making
3. Design techniques as per various HR requirements in the event of unavailability of tools in
specific areas.
TEXT BOOK
Furr, R.M. & Bacharach,133
V.R. (2014). Psychometrics: An Introduction. Thousand Oaks:Sage.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
Anastasi, A. (1997). Psychological testing. New York: MacMillan.2013
Ciminero, A.R. (1986). Handbook of behavioral assessment.New York: John Wiley.2013
Kaplan, R. &Saccuzzo (2007). Psychological testing. Wadsworth: Cengage2013
JOURNALS
Psychological Assessment
Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment
HR Analytics
Course Description:
We are on the threshold of most exciting and promising phase of the evolution of human resources
and human capital management. Today there is a shift of the attention towards predictability. The
course is designed to study about predictive management, that is, managing today and tomorrow. It
is also known as HCM: 21. It is holistic predictive management model and operating system for
human resources function. HCM: 21 is a four-phase process that starts with scanning the market
place and ends with an integrated measurement system. In the middle it addresses workforce and
succession planning in a new way and shows how to optimize and synchronize the delivery of HR
services.
Course Objectives:
To understand the Concepts of predictive analytics and HCM: 21.
To analyse predictive management model and its process and HCM:21 process
To make a detailed study of case studies from Government and private companies.
Course Outcomes
1. After completion of the course the student is able to learn The conceptual understanding of HR
Analytics
2. The HCM Model of HR Analytics
3. The meaning of Metrics, the first, second, and third generation metrics
COURSE SYLLABUS
Unit I: Meaning of Analytics; Classification; Importance HCMs; Role and Perspective of HCMs.
Unit II: The HCM Model: The Employee Value Proposition; Compensation, Attracting, Motivating
and retaining employees now and in the future.
Unit III: The new face of work force planning; The workforce planning; segmentation of skills, the
business playbook; the contents and process of creating a playbook.
Unit IV: Quality employee engagement: Employee Engagement Definition and Measurement;
Engagement Drivers; Disorder and Disengagement; Behavior Based Signs of Departure, Event based
Signs of Departure, Databased Signs of Departure;
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Our Human Capital Performance Metrics; The Second Generation and
Third Generation Metrics Connecting the Metrics; Predictive Analytics for Human Capital
Management.
TEXT BOOK
JAC Fitzeng: The New HR Analytics
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT COURSES
(MMB 802 TO MMB 816 & VDC 111)
Professional Competency Development Courses (PCD) consists of eight Courses spread over all the
six trimesters. PCD comprises of:
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MMB 804: YOGA & MEDITATION INTRODUCTION
Course Description:
Stress management is the need of the hour. A recent survey showed that 70- 90% of us feel stressed at
work and outside. Today’s fast paced lifestyle is putting a toll on everyone. Stress, either quick or
constant, can induce risky body-mind disorders.
The corporate world is a new syndrome that man has coined for himself which brings with it a whole
new lifestyle and existence. Odd working hours, irregular food habits and difficult work situations and
inadequate coping resources are a part of the corporate world. To survive in the world of work and
reach one’s greatest potential, all the energy blockers in the body and mind need to be cleared so that
one can function at their highest level.
Yoga and meditation does more than just offer exercises for relaxation. Virtually everyone can see
physical benefits from yoga, and its practice can also give psychological benefits, such as stress
reduction and a sense of well-being. As yoga and meditation combines several techniques used for
stress reduction, it can be said to provide the combined benefits of breathing exercises, stretching
exercises, fitness programs, meditation practice, etc.
Course Objectives:
To introduce yoga practice to the student at young age. To help students maintain good health.
ACTIVITY STRUCTURE
Practical and theory classes on Yoga and meditation will be conducted by a Yoga Master. 20 sessions
will be scheduled. At the end of the Course the student would be evaluated both on his/her understanding
of theoretical concepts, as well as the practical approach.
Course Outcomes:
After attending Yoga Practice sessions regularly the students will be able to
1. Experience body flexibility after attending yoga classes.
2. Enhance their attention skills.
3. Become more focused on their studies and improve their health.
The assessment would be for 50 marks.
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MMB 810 & MMB 814: SOFT SKILLS - 1&2 ( Workshop)
Course Description
Management involves utilising the human capital of an enterprise to contribute to the success of the
enterprise. Management is the act of coordinating the efforts of people to accomplish desired goals
using available resources efficiently and effectively.
Today’s workforce comes from varied social and cultural backgrounds, with differing standards of
behaviour. These may not always be in sync with the norms of the organization. The ability to deal with
differences, multiculturalism and diversity is needed more than ever. It is important, for students who
would be entering the corporate world for the first time, to inculcate behaviour that is appropriate for the
workplace. The importance of personal grooming, business etiquette, verbal and non-verbal
communication, telephone etiquette and general professional conduct, can never be undermined.
Soft Skills is now recognised as key to making businesses more profitable and better places to work.
Increasingly, companies aren’t just assessing their current staff and future recruits on their business
skills. They are now assessing them on a whole host of soft skill competencies around how well they
relate and communicate to others.
It has been found thatsoft skills can be developed and honed on an on-going basis through good
training, insightful reading, observation, and of course, practise, practise, practise.
Students can focus on areas of self-improvement to help improve their behaviour, transform their
professional image and create a positive impact in their careers. Greater awareness of grooming and
etiquette will help one to develop poise and confidence. This will significantly impact the image that one
has in any formal, professional and social situations
Course Objectives
1. To understand and enhance social skills
2. To develop logical reasoning and quantitative abilities
3. To help build greater confidence when interacting with people
4. To build on the ability to make a positive first impression
5. To help improve the overall appearance
Course Outcomes
Soft skills would enable the student in
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1. Understanding the strengths
2. Gaining confidence in participating in group discussion on current topics.
3. Improving problem solving abilities (Quantitative and Logical)
ACTIVITY STRUCTURE DURING WORK SHOP
The ideal duration of the work shop would be 6 days, however the Institute may decide the duration of
the work shop according to the requirements.
Students would be focusing on the following major activities during the workshop:
a) Grooming & etiquette
b) Introspection, self awareness and self introduction
c) CV writing
d) Facing interviews
e) Training in aptitude and employability tests.
Guidance on the above issues would be given by an expert and the deputed Faculty would be guiding
them through one-to-one interaction. Assessing them on their performance would be done by the
concerned Faculty.
The assessment would be for 50 marks.
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GITAM (deemed to be University) GITAM Institute Management
Course Code: VDC111 Course Title: Venture Discovery
Semester: I Course Type: PCD Internal Credits: 2
Program: All MBA Programmes
Course Leader: Venture Discovery Centre
Course outline and indicative content
Unit I (8 sessions)
Personal Values: Defining your personal values, Excite & Excel, Build a Team, Define purpose for a
venture. Four stages: Personal Discovery, Solution Discovery, Business Model Discovery, Discovery
Integration.
Unit II (8 sessions)
Solution Discovery: Craft and mission statement, Experience design, Gaining user insight, Concept
design and positioning, Product line strategy, Ideation & Impact.
Unit III (8 sessions)
Business Model Discovery: Prototyping solutions, Reality Checks, Understand your industry, Types of
business models, Define Revenue Models, Define Operating Models
Unit IV (8 sessions)
Discovery Integration: Illustrate business models, Validate business models, Define company impact
Unit V (8 sessions)
Tell a Story: Can you make money, Tell your venture story. Assessment methods
Task Task type Task mode Weightage (%)
A1. Assignments Individual Report/Presentation 20
A2. Case / Project/ Groups* or Presentations/Report/
40
Assignment Individual Assignment
Individual/
A3. Project Report/Pitch 40
Group
Transferrable and Employability Skills
Outcomes Assessment
1 Know how to use online learning resources: G-Learn, A1 & A2
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2 Communicate effectively using a range of media A1& A2
3 Apply teamwork and leadership skills A2
4 Find, evaluate, synthesize & use information A1 & A2
5 Analyze real world situation critically A3
6 Reflect on their own professional development A3
7 Demonstrate professionalism & ethical awareness A2
8 Apply multidisciplinary approach to the context A2
Learning and teaching activities
Mixed pedagogy approach is adopted throughout the course. Classroom based face to face teaching,
directed study, independent study via G-Learn, case studies, projects and practical activities (individual
& group)
Teaching and learning resources
Soft copies of teaching notes/cases etc. will be uploaded onto the G-learn. Wherever necessary,
printouts, handouts etc. will be distributed in the class. Prescribed text book will be provided to all.
However you should not limit yourself to this book and should explore other sources on your own. You
need to read different books and journal papers to master certain relevant concepts to analyze cases and
evaluate projects. Some of these reference books given below will be available in our library.
Prescribed Modules:
Access to NU-IDEA online modules will be provided. Referential text books and
journal papers:
Personal Discovery Through Entrereneurship, Marc H. Meyer and Chaewon Lee, The Institute of
Enterprise Growth, LLC Boston, MA.
Suggested journals:
Vikalpa, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Journal of General Management, Mercury House Business Publications, Limited
Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business School Publishing Co. USA
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MMB 808: BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE (BEC)
Course Description
The world may be getting smaller, but people still speak different languages. International trade and
business needs a common language and as all are aware, that place has been taken by English language.
However, the words of business are different to everyday use so it’s not really something everyone
picks up intuitively.
Business English Certificate (BEC) programme is one of the value added programmes offered by
GITAM Institute of Management in collaboration with University of Cambridge & British Council.
BEC is used by hundreds of employers, either as part of their staff development programme or as
a qualification that they look for when recruiting staff. BEC is a globally recognized qualification and
it enhances the job prospects and adds value to the CV of the student. BEC gives the opportunity to
learn practical workplace English skills. Preparing for BEC improves one’s confidence in using
business English, particularly speaking. Many Universities internationally recognize BEC for business
courses.
Course Objectives
1 . To understand the nuances of Business English
2. To enhance the student’s English speaking skills
3. To clearly understand the difference between business English and colloquial English
4. To achieve maximum proficiency in business English
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will -
• Learn to confidently communicate in English at the workplace
• Acquire the following Business English skills in accordance with their BEC Levels:
• BEC Preliminary: read reports, charts and advertisements; write short email or memo; understand
short conversations; give short presentations.
• BEC Vantage: read longer business reports and company documents; write letters or proposals; listen
to short discussions; contribute to a discussion about a business topic.
• BEC Higher: understand authentic business articles; write reports and summarize graphs; listen to
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ACTIVITY STRUCTURE:
BEC is offered at three levels namely, BEC Preliminary, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher, based on
four skills - Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
BEC Preliminary is a lower intermediate level and is meant for candidates having limited confidence
in their usage of English.
BEC Vantage is at intermediate level and is suitable for candidates who have fluency in English.
BEC Higher is an advanced level certificate and is for candidates who can use English very
confidently in both professional and social situations.
The students would be evaluated based on their performance in various tests conducted. The tests
include:
Diagnostic test
Speaking test
Mock test conducted by the Institute
Test conducted by British Council.
Performance in BEC would be evaluated for 50 marks each. A certificate would be awarded to those
students who clear the test conducted by the British Council.
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MMB 802 & MMB 812: CURRENT BUSINESS AFFAIRS (CBA) -1&2
Course Description
Knowledge is Power - Sir Francis Bacon.
It is certain that with knowledge or education one’s potential or abilities in life will certainly increase.
Having and sharing knowledge is widely recognised as the basis for improving one’s reputation and
influence. This means a person has the resourcefulness to obtain and criticize useful and informative
information in order to become well informed citizens who can make intelligent decisions based upon
their understanding and awareness of everyday situations. Equipped with knowledge, a person can
project a confident demeanour.
Management students, aspiring to enter the corporate world, need to know what is happening around
them and remember them. This can be made easy by inculcating a habit of keenly following the
happenings in the world, that can have impact on business, through regular reading, which should
include newspapers, magazines - business and other, listen to news and keep a healthy interaction with
the whole world.
Course Objectives
1. Improve reading habit
2.To create awareness on current business matters
3.Improve critical thinking on business issues
4. Equip students with knowledge and skill to succeed in job interviews
Course Outcomes
On participation in the discussion and giving the online test On Current Business Affairs the student
would
1. Gain an understanding on the issues being dealt currently in the country.
2. Gain confidence in participating in group discussion on current topics.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The student is required to read a Business magazine supplied by the Institution and appear for a weekly
online quiz conducted on each Issue. During the class session (two sessions per week) Group Discussion
is conducted (group of 6-
8) on current topics relevant to that period and which are considered important for Management
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students.
REFERENCES
Suggested readings:
Newspapers:
Economic Times Mint Business Line The Hindu
Magazines:
Business World Business India India Today Business Today
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MMB 816: BUSINESS SIMULATION INTRODUCTION
People learn best by doing.
Business is particularly in need of professionals who are able to turn theory into practice. As the use
of interactive technology in games, communication and business expands, so does the need to offer
courses based on interactive learning experiences. An emotional involvement is essential to motivate
inquiry, to retain information, and to develop strategic thinking skills.
Students learn more and give better evaluations when they enjoy their educational experience.
Simulations teach using the ultimate educational combination of reading, lecture and hands-on
experience. Students may forget what they read and hear, but few forget a simulation-based course
because they inject realism, enthusiasm and interactivity into education. Interaction is “a necessary and
fundamental mechanism for knowledge acquisition and the development of both cognitive and
physical skills”.
Business Simulation is a comprehensive introduction to basic business concepts, providing hands-on
ecision making experience in R&D, marketing, production and finance. Capstone business simulation
teaches business strategy using a more complex business model operating in a multi-layered
marketplace.
Course Objectives
Demonstrate effectiveness of multi-discipline teams working together To use strategic thinking
to an advantage
Understand overall interaction and impact of various parts of a business on one another
Grow an awareness of competition in the business world
To gain knowledge through experiential learning, as to how a business operates, understand key
financial metrics, and leverage team-mates’ expertise.
Course Outcomes
1. By the end of the tri-semester, students should be able to:
2. Demonstrate understanding of the underlying principles of marketing, management, finance,
and accounting and the interrelatedness and impact of these areas on business strategy.
3. Demonstrate problem-solving skills involving quantitative and statistical analysis Demonstrate
effective oral and written communication skill through case analysis, class discussion and
presentations
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ACTIVITY STRUCTURE
Students would be assigned into teams and would be given a simulation exercise where they would
face a complex and rapidly evolving scenario in which business acumen is tested and enhanced
through modelling, analysis and strategic planning. The students would be evaluated based on their
participation, the strategies used and the performance of the individual as well as their firm.The
assessment would be for 50 marks.