PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT

Department of Bachelor of Business Administration

SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME
06302101- Financial Accounting

Teaching Scheme Total

External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
4 0 0 4 60 0 20 20 0

Course Objectives
 To acquaint the students with the language of accounting

 To develop in the ability to evaluate and use accounting data

 To understand account data for decision making.

 To assist the students in developing skills in problem solving and decision making in the
financial area

Sr. Topic Weightage Teaching Hrs.

An Introduction: Introduction, Meaning of Accountancy,
book-keeping and Accounting, Accounting Process,
Objectives for accounting, Differences between book-
keeping and accounting Users of accounting information,
Limitations of Accounting, Basic terminologies
Accounting Concepts, Principles, Bases and Policies:
Introduction, Accounting Concepts, Principles, Accounting
Standards - Scope and functions of Accounting Standards
Board - International Financial Reporting System
Double Entry Accounting
1 Secondary Books 25% 15
Trial Balance: Introduction, Meaning, Objectives of
preparing a trial balance, Methods of preparing a trial
balance, Preparation of Trial balance, Adjusting Entries,
Errors and their rectification, Errors disclosed by Trial
Balance, Errors not disclosed by Trial Balance, Steps to
locate the errors
Final Accounts: Introduction, Adjustments before
preparing final accounts, Depreciation, Bad Debts and
2 accounting treatment of bad debts, Provision for doubtful 25% 15
 debts, Reserves for Discount on Debtors , Reserve for
Discount on Creditors , Closing Stock, Trading Account ,
Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet
Assets and Assets types, Valuation of assets including
inventories, Depreciation – Causes – Methods of
Calculating Depreciation – Straight Line Method,
Diminishing Balance Method, and Annuity Method – Ratio
Analysis – Uses and Limitations – Classification of Ratios –
Liquidity, Profitability, Financial and Turnover Ratios –
3 Simple Problems Only. 25% 15
Global financial reporting, GAAPs and IFRSs, IAS, Indian
GAAP and US GAAP, Foreign currency accounting,
Inflation Accounting, Human Resource Accounting,
4 Environment accounting, Responsibility Accounting 25% 15

Reference Books:
 Paresh Shah-Basic Accounting for Management Oxford Higher Education, New Delhi
2008 Latest Edition
 S N Maheshwari, S K Maheshwari-A Text Book of Accounting for Management Vikas
Publishing, New Delhi Latest Edition
 N Ramachandran, Ram Kumar Kakani -Financial Accounting for Management Tata Mc
Graw Hill 2nd Edition
 P C Tulsian-Financial Accounting Pearson Education 2009 Latest Edition
 Ambrish Gupta-Financial Accounting for Management –: An Analytical Perspective
Pearson Education 3rd Edition 2009
 S. K. Bhattacharya, John Dearden-Accounting for Management Vikas Publishing
House Third revised Edition 2008
 Ashok Bannerjee -Financial Accounting – A Managerial Emphasis Excel Books Latest
Edition
 PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Department of Bachelor of Business Administration
SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME
06302102- Principles of Management

Teaching Scheme Total

External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
4 0 4 4 60 0 20 20 0

 To help the students gain understanding of the functions and responsibilities of

managers.
 To provide them tools and techniques to be used in the performance of the managerial
job.
 To enable them to analyze and understand the environment of the organization.

Sr. Topic Weight Teaching

age Hrs.
1 Introduction to Management: Definition, nature, scope of 25% 15
Management, Management as Science or Art- Management as a
profession- Administration and Management, Contemporary
Issues and Challenges in Management of 21st Century, Macro and
Micro changes and its management implications-7’s model and
SWOT analysis, Roles of a Manager, Levels of Management.
Evolution of Management Thought
Evolution of Management Thought- Scientific Management,
Contributions of Henry Fayol, Hawthorne Experiments and Human
Relations, Contributions of Behavioural Scientists- Schools of
Management Thought, systems Approach, Contingency approach,
IT approach.
2 Functions of Management- Managerial Skills, Functions of 25% 15
Management-Nature of Management functions; Principles of
Management, Management of Change, Creativity and Innovation
in Managerial Work. Planning
Planning- Nature and Definition of Planning- General Framework
for Planning, Importance and Steps in planning- Types of Plans-
Objectives and MBO- Policy and Strategy- Forecasting and Decision
Making, Decision making techniques, Development of Business
Strategy, Problem Solving and Group Problem Solving, Bounded
Rationality and Influences on Decision Making of a Manager.
 3 Organizing 25% 15
Organizing- Nature and purpose- Principles of Organization- Types
of Organization- Departmentation- Committees- Authority and
Responsibility- Centralization Vs Decentralization, Organizational
Structures, Recentralization, Organizational Culture,
Organizational Change, Delegation and Empowerment in
managers. Directing & Staffing
Directing - Nature, importance and Scope. Motivation - Meaning,
Definition, Concept Evolution. Motivational Theories: Maslow’s
Need Hierarchy, Two Factor Theory, Theory X and Theory Y and all
relative theories in Motivation. Team Building and Motivation.
Leadership: Leadership meaning, Power and Authority, Leadership
Styles, Theories of leadership, Leadership Models, Leadership
Skills, Traits of a Leader, Leader as Mentor and Coach, leadership
during Adversity and Crisis. Challenges for a Leader, Leadership
and Team.
4 Control and Coordination-Controlling: Control, Types, and 25% 15
Strategies for control, Steps in Controlling Process, Budgetary and
Non-Budgetary Controls, characteristics of Effective Control,
establishing a control system, Control Methods.
Coordination: Meaning, Definitions and Relevance of coordination
in 21st Century to Bring
Effectiveness in Management Process. Ethics in the Contemporary
Management & Corporate Social Responsibility
Ethics in the contemporary management and corporate social
responsibility and sustainability, social responsibility activities and
management, creating an ethical workplace

Reference Books:

 Stoner, Freeman, Gilbert Jr. (2014). Management (6th edition), New Delhi: Prentice Hall
India.
 L M Prasad, (2007). Principles and Practices of Management, Himalaya Publishing House
 PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Department of Bachelor of Business Administration
SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME

06302103 - Introduction to Business organization

Teaching Scheme Total

External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
4 0 0 4 60 0 20 20 0

Objective:
 To acquaint the students with the basics of Commerce and Business
 To Make students aware about functions and forms of Business Organization
 To Make students understand needs to be taken care of when it comes to doing a
business of certain type, which business type would give profitable outcome in the long
run and etc.

Sr. Topic Weightage Teaching Hrs.

1 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS: Concepts of Business, Trade, 25% 12
Industry and Commerce - Classification - Relationship
between Trade. Industry and Commerce - Nature of Business
- Objectives of Business – Functions of Business- Social
Responsibility of a business - Steps to Start an Enterprise
2 BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND JOINT STOCK COMPANY: 25% 16
Forms of Business Organization - Classification - Factors
Influencing the Choice of Suitable Form of Organization - Sole
Proprietorship – Partnership- Hindu Undivided Family - Co-
Operative Organization. Joint Stock Company - Meaning -
Definition - Characteristics - Advantages and Disadvantages -
Kinds of Companies - Promotion - Stages of Promotion -
Promoter - Characteristics - Kinds - Preparation of Important
Documents - Memorandum of Association - Clauses - Articles
of Association - Contents – Prospectus - Statement in lieu of
Prospectus.
 Business Combinations: Business Combination Meaning
Causes, Objectives, Types and Financial Sources: Business
Finance: Financial need of Business methods & sources of
finance. Sources of Corporate Finance ( A brief introduction
to Shares and Debentures, Retained Earnings, Underwriting,
Inter Company Investments and Venture Capital, Angel
3 Investors, lease, hire purchase, franchising) 25% 16
Entrepreneurship – Concept and nature; entrepreneurial
opportunities in contemporary business environment;
process of setting up a business enterprise; choice of a
suitable form of business organization, feasibility and
4 preparation business plan 25% 16

Reference Books:

 Business Organisation and Management (TextBook) M C Shukla; S Chand Publication; 18

 Business Organization and Management Dr. R. K. Singla; V. K. (INDIA) Enterprise
 PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Department of Bachelor of Business Administration
SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME

06302104-Business Economics – Micro

Teaching Scheme Total

External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
4 0 0 4 60 0 20 20 0

 To expose students to basic micro economic concepts.

 To apply economic analysis in the formulation of business policies.
 To use economic reasoning to problems of business.

Sr. Topic Weightage Teaching Hrs.

Nature and Scope of Business Economics.
Business economics meaning, Scope, and objectives of Business
economics, Nature and types of business decisions, Role and
1
responsibilities of a business economist, Role and social responsibility
of business & business economist, Microeconomics and
macroeconomics definition, scope, Merits, and Demerits. 25% 15
Theory of Demand, Supply & Consumption.
Law of demand, Demand determinants, Changes in Demand,
Exceptions to the law of demand Geffen‘s paradox. Law of Equi-
marginal utility, Assumptions Limitations, Importance criticism of
cardinal approach. Indifference Curve – Concept, definition, Definition,
2
Properties, Importance of indifference curve. The elasticity of demand
– Concept, kinds, definition Measurement of elasticity of demand,
factors influencing the elasticity of demand, Importance of elasticity of
demand. Demand forecasting: Meaning, Need, Importance, Methods
of demand forecasting. 25% 15
 Theory of Production and Cost
Production Function – Concept Definition, Types of products, Total
Production, Average Production, Marginal production, Law of variable
proportions, Assumptions, Limitations and Significance. Isoquant
curves, Definition, General properties of isoquant curves, Expansion
path internal and external economic and diseconomies of scale, Ridge
line, theories of population, – Malthusian theory of population,
Optimum theory of population, Demographic Transition Theory of
population and criticism.
3
Theory of cost and Revenue and Markets
Law of supply & Criticism influencing factors of supply. The concept of
cost – Accounting Cost, Economic Cost, Opportunities Cost, Fixed Cost,
Variable Cost, Direct and Indirect Cost, Real Cost, Explicit, Implicit Cost,
Money Cost, Total Cost, Average Cost, Marginal Cost, Selling Costs.
Revenues – Total Revenues, Average Revenues, Marginal Revenues
and Relationship, and Time Element. Market – Concept, meaning,
Definition, Classification of market structures, Type Firm, Industry,
Meaning, objectives, the difference between Industry and firm. 25% 15
Pricing of Products. Perfect Competition definition, properties Price
determination under perfect competition. Monopoly -Definition,
Properties, Types, Price determination under Monopoly
Monopolistic competition, meaning, concepts, properties and Price
determination under Monopolistic competition. Price and output
under oligopoly – indeterminate pricing and output price leadership,
collusive oligopoly, Kinked demand curve. Price discrimination –
Meaning, Types, Conditions under which it is possible and profitable,
importance, Concept of Dumping. Theories of Distribution
4
Modern Theory of Distribution of Rent. Theory of rent – Ricardian
theory of Rent, Modern theory of Rent, Criticism, the concept of Quasi
Rent. Theory of interest – Loanable Funds Theory of Interest, Liquidity
Preference Theory of Interest, Criticism, Concept of gross interest net
interest. Theories of Profit – Uncertainty Bearing Theory of Profit,
Dynamic Theory of Profit, Innovation theory of Profit, Criticism, Gross
Profit, Normal Profit, Abnormal profit. Theory of Wages – Nominal
wages, real wages, Exploitation of labour, Marginal productivity theory
of wages. 25% 16

Text book:
 Managerial Economics -D.M. Mithani
 Microeconomics H L AHUJA; S CHAND & CO; LATEST
 PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Department of Bachelor of Business Administration
SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME
06302105-Business Communication

Teaching Scheme Total

External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
4 0 0 4 60 0 20 20 0

 To increase your understanding of the communication process, theories, and concepts

as applied to business communication through textbook readings and course
assignments.
 To develop your written business communication skills through successful completion of
professional e-mail messages, memos, business letters and reports.
 To improve your interpersonal and group communication skills through active
participation in classroom group activities and assignments.
 To develop your understanding of the professional uses of technology in business
communication today.

Sr. Topic Weightage Teaching Hrs.

1 Concept of Communication-Meaning, Definition, Process, 25% 15
Need, Feedback Emergence of Communication as a key
concept in the Corporate and Global world Impact of
technological advancements on Communication.
Channels and Objectives of Communication Channels
Formal and Informal—Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal,
Grapevine Objectives of Communication- Information,
Advice, Order and Instruction, Persuasion, Motivation,
Education, Warning, and Boosting the Morale of
Employees
2 STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESSFUL LISTENING AND SPEAKING 25% 15
SKILLS Listening Skills: Definition, Types, Purposes for
listening, Anatomy of poor listening, Features of a good
Listener. Strategies for improving oral presentations: Ways
of delivering oral message, Strategies for an effective oral
delivery, Types of Managerial Speeches- speech of
introduction, speech of thanks, speech for special
occasions, Strategies for an effective non-verbal delivery,
Strategies for removing stage fright. Video conferencing
(Skype / Google Hangout) etiquettes
 3 ORAL COMMUNICATION: Fundamentals of Oral 25% 15
Communication: Introduction, Barriers and Gateways in
Communication, Listening , Feedback, Telephonic
Communication. Public Speaking and Presentation of
Reports, PowerPoint Presentation, Body Language, Facial
Expressions, Non-verbal Communication, emotional
Intelligence, Creativity in Oral Communication, Persuasive
Communication. Communication through organizing
various events like conferences, committee meetings,
press meets, seminars, festivals.
4 WRITTEN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION: Writing 25% 15
Commercial Letters, Business Letter Format
Types of Letters - Routine Business Letters, Sales Letters,
Resume and Job Applications, Business Memos, e-mails,
Proposals, Technical Articles, Electronic Mail, handling a
Mail, Maintaining a Diary, Legal Aspects of Business
Communication, Negotiation Skills. Different Types of
Report Writing. Social Media Etiquettes

Reference Books:

 Vibrant English. Hyderabad: Orient BlackSwan, 2013

 Lesikar R V, Flatley M E ,Rentz K and Pandey Business Communication: Making
Connections in a Digital World 2009: New Delhi, Tata Mcgrow Hill
 Kumar S and Lata P Communication Skills 2011: New Delhi Oxford University Press
 Leech, Geoffrey and Jan Svartvik. A Communicative Grammar of English. New Delhi:
Pearson,v2009.
 PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Department of Bachelor of Business Administration
SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME
06302106-Introduction to Information Technology

Teaching Scheme Total

External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
2 0 2 4 60 0 20 20 0

 To teach students how to use the computer as a business and personal tool through the
use of applications software
 To Understand Appropriate software for database management,
 Use of word processing, and spreadsheets

Sr. Topic Weightage Teaching Hrs.

1 Introduction to Computers. Introduction to Computers 25% 16
Evolution and History. Components (Display, Input and
Output, Memory and Storage)
Evolution of the components. (Gen wise) Introduction to
Hardware Motherboard, Processor, RAM, Hard disk,
Graphic Card, USB, Ethernet Introduction to O.S and U.I
Operating System, User interface, BIOS, Introduction to
M.S Office. Versions of the Office
(2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019)
2 Introduction to M.S Word: M.S WordMail Merge in Word 25% 16
Table and Graphs Introduction to Excel sheet and Charts.
Tile and styles. Introduction to Presentation-M. S Power
Point Animation.
Formatting and Slides Introduction to Prezi. Book creator.
3 Introduction to I.T: E-Mail Services, Introduction to Cloud 25% 12
Computing, Introduction to Cloud Storage.
4 Introduction to Cyber connectivity Device 25% 16
communication.
Connectivity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning
(ML) Deep Learning (DL) Augment Reality (AR)Virtual
Reality (VR)
 PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Department of Bachelor of Business Administration
SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME
06302131- Event Management
Teaching Scheme Total
External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
4 0 0 4 60 0 20 20 0

Objective:
• To acquire an understanding of the techniques and strategies required to plan
successful special events.
• To acquire the knowledge and competencies required to promote, implement and
conduct special events.

Sr. Topic Weightage Teaching Hrs.

1 PRINCIPLES OF EVENT MANAGEMENT 25% 15
Historical Perspective, Introduction to Event Management,
Size & types of events, Event Team, Code of ethics,
Principles of Event Management- concept & designing.
Analysis of concept, Logistics of concept, Feasibility, Keys
to success, SWOT Analysis
2 EVENT PLANNING & TEAM MANAGEMENT 25% 15
Aim of event, develop a mission, Establish Objectives
Preparing event proposal, Use of planning tools Protocols,
Dress codes, staging, staffing, Leadership, Traits and
characteristics
3 EVENT MARKETING AND ADVERTISING 25% 15
Nature of Marketing, Process of marketing, Marketing
mix, Sponsorship EVENT LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION
Leadership skills, managing team, Group development,
managing meetings Written communications, (Official,
demi-official, Invoice). Verbal communications
4 EVENT SAFETY AND SECURITY 25% 15
Security, Occupational safety, Crowd Management, Major
risks and emergency planning, Incident reporting,
emergency procedures BASIC EVENT ACCOUNTING Budget,
breakeven point, cash flow analysis, Profit & loss
statement, balance sheet, panic payments, financial
control system Reference
 PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Department of Bachelor of Business Administration
SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME
06302132- Modern Office Management

Teaching Scheme Total

External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
4 0 0 4 60 0 20 20 0

Objective
• Understand the concept and role of Modern Office
• Understand Factors to be considered while selecting office accommodation
• Understand the Importance of Layout and Facilities for Office
• Understand the Importance Office Environment

Sr. Topic Weightage Teaching Hrs.

Introduction: Meaning, functions and importance of office
management; office management and organization.
1 Definition the office, function of office, activities of office,
emergency of modern office an overview, office layout,
objectives &
principles of office layout and types of office layout. 25% 15
Records Management Objectives of Record Keeping;
What is Filing? What are the Different Kinds of Filing
System? Steps in Filing; Indexing; Selecting the Appropriate
Filing System; How to handle Incoming & Outgoing Mails ,
2
Document/Report Writing Key points to write a document:
The 5w-h plan for writing; Steps in writing workplace
documents; Quick tips for report Writing; Basics of
Meetings 25% 15
Office Management -Concept, need and importance,
office, manager, position manager, function and
responsibility of office, manager, administrative office
3 management, communication Oral
and written, Internal and External communication
network. Functions of Supervisor Communication
Meaning; Process; Communicating Tools; Types, Barriers 25% 15
 Office Organization-Meaning, principles of organization,
types
4 of organization, process of delegation and decentralization
of authority
and responsibility relationship. 25% 15

References: –

1. Office Management by Ankita Bhatia Dr. R. K. Chopra

2. Office Management by Dr. P. Rizwan Ahmed
3. Office Management by R S N Pillai
 PARUL UNIVERSITY - FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Department of Bachelor of Business Administration
SYLLABUS FOR 1st Sem IMBA PROGRAMME
06302133 - Health Care Management

Teaching Scheme Total

External Marks Internal Marks
(Hrs./Week) Credit Marks
Lect Tut Lab T P T CE P
100
4 0 0 4 60 0 20 20 0

Objective
• To make awareness about common health issues
• To help to develop an understanding about copping up with Health conditions

Sr. Topic Weightage Teaching Hrs.

1 Concept of Health & Health education Health Education 25% 15
Aims, Principles, Contents and Methods.
Levels of Health Care in India, 3-Tier system of health
care. Positive health: Meaning & Spectrums Role of
Heredity & Environment

2 Nutrition-Proximate Principles, Balance diet, 25% 15

Malnutrition, ILL effects of Smoking, Drugs and Alcohol
School Health services & Programme, Aspects, Role of
the Physical Education Teacher, Principal and Doctor
3 Environmental Hazards- Community & Environmental 25% 15
Health, Pollution: - Its causes & effect on health, Air
Pollution, Water Pollution
Noise Pollution, Occupational Hazards, Housing,
Population: - Policy, explosion, dynamics & family
welfare Programme
4 Epidemiology of Communicable Disease- Small & 25% 15
Chicken Pox, Tuberculosis, Measles & Mumps, Malaria,
Dengue and Chikungunya Rabies, Jaundice & Yellow
fever, Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Disease,
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Cancer, Diabetes,
Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases