Sister Nivedita University

PROGRAM STRUCTURE FOR MBA

FIRST SEMESTER

CODE Course Name Category

Credit L T P

225111 Perspectives in Management CC 4 3 1 0

225112 Accounting Concepts : A Managerial Perspective

CC 4 3 1 0

225113 Economics for Managerial Decisions CC 4 3 1 0

218114 Data Analysis for Business CC 4 2 1 0

225114 Business Laws & Corporate Ethics AECC 3 2 1 0

Effective Business Communications AECC 3 2 1 0

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK 22 15 6 0

SISTER NIVEDITA UNIVERSITY Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Perspectives in Management 4 (3-1-0)

Module 1: Fundamentals for personal and organizational success Fundamentals of Personal Leadership

Module 2: Management: Science, Theory and Practice – The Evolution of Management Functions of

Management Nature and purpose of Planning Objectives, Strategies, Policies and Planning Premises –

Decision making – Global Planning

Module 3: Managing your career and understanding organisational dynamics: - Leadership functions and

corresponding skills required - Choosing the right positions - Special dilemmas of early career - Landing

stretch assignments - Building a network of relationships - Challenges faced by the minority - Developing

ethical judgment - Assessing your career

Module 4: Managing in adversities / Management of crisis

Module 5: Social Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainable Development

Module 6: Mind control and spiritual Quotient

Module 7: Role and Responsibilities of a Manager, Effective and Ineffective Managerial styles

Module 8: Difference between management and leadership, Understanding Level 5 Leadership

Module 9: Strategic Management – Definition, classes of decisions, levels of decision, Strategy, Role of

different Strategists, Relevance of Strategic Management and its benefits, Strategic Management in

India

Module 10: Change Management

Module 11: Total Quality Management

Text books

1 Principle and Practices of Management by Dr Kiran Nerkar and Dr Vilas Chopde

2 Principles of Management – Davar

3 Essentials of Management – Koontz &Weihrich

4 Strategic Management – V S P Rao & V Hari Krishna

MBA course:

218114 Data Analysis for Business

UNIT I: Introduction to Statistics: Importance of Statistics in modern business environment. Definition of Statistics, Scope and Applications of Statistics Characteristics of Statistics, Functions of Statistics.

UNIT II:

Classification, Tabulation and Presentation of Data: Introduction, Functions of Classification, Requisites of a good classification, Frequency and Frequency Distribution, Construction of frequency distribution, Presentation of Data – Diagrams, Graphical Presentation, Histogram, Frequency polygon, Ogives. Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Skewness & Kurtosis. Bivariate data, Scatter plot. Applying tools.

UNIT III:

Probability Theory and Random Variables: Probability Distributions – Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Normal and Exponential; Conditional Probability, Bayes theorem, Application in Business problems.

UNIT IV:

Correlation & Regression: Simple Linear and Multiple Regression Analysis, Chi–Square Test - Goodness of Fit & and Test of Independence.

UNIT V:

Testing of Hypothesis: Null and alternate hypothesis, Level of significance, Decision matrix, Type I error, Type II error, Two – Tailed Tests and One – Tailed Tests - Two – tailed tests, Selection of Statistical Distributions, Examples in Business problems.

References:

Gupta, S. P. and Gupta M. P. Business Statistics, new Delhi, Sultan Chand, 1997 Kazmier, L. J. and Pohn, N. F. Basics Statistics for Business and Economics. New York, McGraw Hill, 1988. Levin Richard L. and Rbin David S. Statistics for Management. New jersey, Prentice Hall Inc., 1995.

Economics for Managerial Decisions

Module – I Micro Economics – I 1. Theory of production – Total, average and marginal product curves 2. Theory of cost – Total, average and marginal cost curves 3. Concept of revenue – Total, average and marginal revenue curves 4. Theory of firms – Traditional theory 5. Theory of Firms – Modern theory – Alternative goals of firms 6. Market morphology – Perfect completion – imperfect completion – monopoly,

monopolistic competition, oligopoly, 7. Industrial organization - Product quality, non-linear pricing, advertisement, brand

proliferation, principal agent model, entry deterrence. Module – II Micro Economics – II 1 Utility theory 2 Theory of consumer behaviour – Indifference – preference analysis, derivation of demand curves – elasticities of demand – slutsky equation 3 Welfare theory – Pareto optimality References:

1. Henderson & Quandt – Macro Economics – A Mathematical Approach 2. Koutsoyiannis – Modern Micro Economics 3. Cohen & Cyert – Theory of Firm 4. Curwen – Theory of Firm 5. Curwen – Managerial Economics 6. K.Basu – Lectures in Industrial Organization 7. Hal Varian – Intermediate Microeconomics 8. Mankiew – Managerial Economics 9. David Kreps – A course in Microeconomics

Module – III Macro Economics – I 1. National Income and its accounting; GNP deflator; different price indices & their

relations; GNP & Welfare 2. Income determination in closed economy – saving investment equality – consumption

function & effective demand – multiplier process – Lags 3. Determinants of demand for money; determinants of supply of money; instruments of

monetary control – role of banks 4. Income determination in IS-LM framework – Fiscal policy vs. monetary policy – conflicts

& compatibility Module – IV Macro Economics – II 1 Aggregate supply – Determinants of Labour market equilibrium 2 AD-AS model – Response to demand management policies – the fiscalist – monetarist debate – The free market argument – asymmetric self-adjustment process – role of & need of government intervention in the market process

3 Inflation as a self-liquidations process – demand-pull & cost-push factors – role of expectations – Phillips curve - Long run supply curve 4 Income determination in the open economy under fixed and flexible exchange rates – fiscal; monetary & foreign exchange policy at an interactive level References: 1. Samuel Son, Paul & Nordhans – Economics 2. Robert Gordon – Macro economic 3. Lipsy R. G. – Introduction to Positive Economics 4. Dornbusch & Fisher – Macro economics

MBA Course Effective Business Communication

Module I: [20 Hours]

1. Principles of Communication – Definition, Purposes, Types, Process, Models and Barriers

2. Verbal and Non Verbal Communication – Presentation Skills (Planning and Preparation/

Using Visual Aids/ Delivery), Individual and Team Presentations, Public Speaking, Listening

and Feedback, Body Language

3. Written Communication – Stages of Writing, Composing Business Messages, Preparing

Notes, Style, Punctuation, Using simple words, Proof Reading.

4. Report Writing – Report Planning, Types of Reports, Developing an outline, Nature of

Headings, Ordering of Points, Logical Sequencing, Graphs, Charts, Executive Summary,

List of llustration, Report Writing.

Module II: [20 Hours]

5. Internal Communication – Circulars, Notices, Memos, Agenda and Minutes

6. External Communication – Resume/CV, Using Facsimiles (Fax), Electronic Main, Handling

Mail

7. Writing Business Letters – Formats, Styles Types – Request, Enquiry, Placing Order,

Instruction, Action, Complaint, Adjustment, Sales, Reference, Good News & Bad News,

Acknowledgement

8. Handling Business Information – Annual Report, House Magazine, Press Release, Press

Report

Suggested Readings:

1. Monipally: Business Communication, Tata McGraw Hill

2. Business Communication Essentials (6th Edition) by Courtland L. Bovee & John V. Thill,

Pearson

3. Business English: A Complete Guide for All Business and Professional Communications by

Prem P. Bhalla; UBS Publishers

4. The Effective Presentation: Talk your way to success by Asha Kaul; SAGE

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Syllabus

Business Laws & Corporate Ethics

Objectives –

The objective of this course is to provide the students with practical legal knowledge of general business

law issues and business ethics in a concise form in order to help them understand fundamental legal issues

as well as ethical aspect pertaining to business world. It has been designed to enhance their ability to lead

and delegate. A sound knowledge of the law and ethics is a strategic asset which if timely and properly

applied will provide the prospective managers and their organizations, immediate and long-term benefits

and the ability to avoid costly mistakes.

Business Laws

1. Contract Law (The Indian Contract Act, 1872): (4 Lectures)

Proposal- its communication, acceptance and revocation

Agreement vis-à-vis contract, void agreement & voidable contract

Consideration – essential elements, exception to rule- No consideration no contract,

privity of contract and consideration

Capacity to contract

Free consent – coercion, undue influence, misrepresentation, fraud

Mistake – of fact and of law

Legality of object – agreements opposed to public policy and in restraint of marriage,

trade & legal proceedings

Contingent contracts

Consequences of breach of contract–liquidated damages and penalty

Indemnity and guarantee–surety’s liability

Bailment–Duties and liabilities of bailor and bailee, bailment of pledges

2. Company Law (The Companies Act, 1956): (6 Lectures)

Meaning and characteristics

Lifting the corporate veil

Registration and incorporation

Memorandum of Association–alteration therein

Doctrine of Ultra-vires–consequences of ultra-vires transaction

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Articles of Association–alteration therein, its relation with memorandum of Association

Rule of constructive notice

Doctrine of Indoor Management

Shares–statutory restrictions, kinds of share capital

Debentures

Directors- Position, Appointment, Removal, Power & Duties

Meetings

Majority Powers and Minority Rights

Liquidation and Winding-up

3. Negotiable Instruments (Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881): (3 Lectures)

Definition and characteristics of different types of negotiable instruments

Parties to a negotiable instrument and their capacity

Dishonor of cheques

Discharge from Liability

Crossing of cheques

Banker and customer

Bank drafts and Banker’s cheques.

Hundis

4. Sale of Goods Act, 1930: (2 Lectures)

Classification of goods

Conditions & Warranties

Passing of Property

Rights of an unpaid seller

Remedies for breach of Contract of Sale of Goods

5. Consumer Protection Act, 1986: (2 Lectures)

Objectives of the Central Council and State council

Composition and jurisdiction of district forum

Mode of complaints

Procedures of complaints

Penalty

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6. Intellectual Property Right: (4 Lectures)

Patents (Patent Act, 1970),

Trademarks (Trademark Act, 1999),

Copyright (Copyright Act, 1957),

Geographical Indications (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999

WTO Guidelines

7. Alternative Dispute Resolution: (3 Lectures)

Legal framework for national and International framework effective dispute reso lution

Dispute resolution through Arbitration, conciliation and mediation,

Arbitration institutions, arbitration award, advantages and its challenges

8. Sales And Marketing Laws (1 Lecture)

Unfair Trade Practices (UTP) – fraud and misrepresentation

Restrictive Trade Practices (RTP) – anti-competitive agreements and practices

9. Competition Law (3 Lectures)

Introduction & Meaning

Anti-competitive Agreement

Anti-competitive Agreement: Horizontal Anti-competitive Agreement: Fixing Prices

Anti-competitive Agreement: Vertical Agreements

Anti-competitive Agreement and WTO

10. International Trade Law (2 Lectures)

WTO – basics principles and exceptions

Key concepts – fair and equitable treatment (FET)/MFN

Anti-dumping

Suggested Readings:

1. Bare Act - The Indian Contract Act, 1872

2. Dr. Avtar Singh: Company Law; Eastern Book Company

3. Bare Act - Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

4. Bare Act - Sale of Goods Act, 1930

5. Bare Act - Consumer Protection Act, 1986

6. P Narayanan, Intellectual Property Law, Edition: 3rd Edition. (Revised) 2017, Eastern Law House

7. Henry J Brown and Arthur L. Marriott, ADR Principles and Practice (2nd

Edition), Sweet and Maxwell

(in 2 Vol.) (1999)

8. Law of Monopolies, Restrictive and Unfair Trade Practices, Dr. Avtar Singh, Eastern Book Co; 3rd

edition edition (21 August 1993)

9. Competition Law in India: Policy, Issues, and Developments, T. Ramappa, Oxford University Press; 3

edition (18 November 2013)

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10. Understanding Trade Law, Prof. Michael J. Trebilcock, Edward Elgar Pub (September 29, 2011)

11. International Trade Law, Ishita Chatterjee, Central Law Publications, Edition: 2, 2016

Corporate Ethics

1. Ethics - Philosophy and Meaning (1 Lecture)

2. Business Ethics - Importance of Business Ethics - Unethical Issues – Bribery – Coercion -

Insider Trading - Conflicts of Interest - Unfair Discrimination - Political Donation and Gifts -

Presentation of false returns of income and statements - Accumulation of profits by illegal means

(2 Lectures)

3. Characteristics Of Ethical Organizations (2 Lecture)

4. Categories Of Code Of Ethics For Employees (2 Lectures)

Dependable organization citizen

Unlawful or improper activities

Relationship with customers and suppliers

Personal integrity and professional conduct

Racial and religious discrimination

5. Corporate Social Responsibility

Key concepts – Stakeholders – Impact on Environment and Society – Impact on Company’s

growth and Reputation (3 Lectures)

6. Causes Of Unethical Conduct In An Organization (2 Lectures)

7. Benefits Of Business Ethics (1 Lecture)

8. Techniques To Improve Ethical Practices (2 Lectures)

Efforts at Institutional Level

Efforts at Governmental Level

Efforts ay Social and Religious Level

Suggested Readings:

1. Ethical Management : Text And Cases In Business Ethics And Corporate Governance, Satish Modh,

Macmillan Publishers India (2005)

2. Corporate Governance and Business Ethics: Text and Cases, Mathur, U.C, New Delhi: Macmillan

Publishers India Ltd, 2005.

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Accounting Concepts : Managerial Perspective 4 Credits. Expected Level of knowledge: Basic

Unit !, Role of Accounting in Management

Basic Concepts of Financial & Cost Accounting and their role in Management 4 Lectures

Unit 2 Concepts and practice of Profit &Loss Account

The various Items of Income & expenditure As per Corporate Accounting practice. 4 lectures

Unit 3 Concepts of Cash Flow Statements

Basic Concepts of Cash Inflow and Outflow and its impact on Corporate Liquidity. 2 lectures

Unit 4 Concept of the Balance Sheets

Concepts of Source of Funds & Application of funds as per the format used by corporates 4 Lectures

Unit 5 Accounting Ratios : Their role and importance in Financial Analysis

Concepts and practice of various Profitability, Liquidity and Activity Ratios and their significance in Financial Analysis 8 Lectures

Unit 6 Inter Firm & Intra firm Comparison

Analysing the performance of a company from year to year based on Accounting ratios 4 lectures

Unit 7 Corporare Disclosure in Annual Reports

Studying the disclosure of Century Ply Ltd, La Opala RG Ltd and Star Cement Ltd 2 lectures

Total Concept delivery 28 Lectures

Tutorial & Case Studies 14 lectures

Total Contact Sessions 42

Suggested Reading

Accounting by Prof K K Bhattacharya( IIM C)

Accounting For Managers by Dr. BK Chatterjee (IIM C)

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