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University School of Management Studies
Study scheme
Batch 2015 -2018
Programme:Management Studies
Level: Undergraduate
Course:B.COM
Study Scheme for B.COM
Semester: 1st
S. No / Subject code / Subject Name / L / T / P / Credits1 / BM1101 / Principles of Management / 4 / - / - / 4
2 / BM1102 / Business Economics –I / 4 / - / - / 4
3 / CA1103 / Workshop on Computer Application for Business / 3 / - / 2 / 4
4 / FS1104 / Communicative English / 4 / - / 4
5 / HV1105 / Human Values & Professional Ethics / 2 / - / - / 2
6 / FS1106 / Finishing School- I / - / 2 / 1
7 / IE1107 / Industry Interface- I / - / - / - / 1
Total / 17 / - / 4 / 20
Study Scheme for B.COM
Semester: 2nd
S. No / Subject code / Subject Name / L / T / P / Credits1 / BM1201 / Organizational Behaviour / 4 / - / - / 4
2 / BM1202 / Business Economics-II / 4 / - / - / 4
3 / BM1203 / Financial Accounting –I / 4 / - / 4
4 / BM1204 / Business Laws-I / 4 / - / - / 4
5 / ES1205 / Environmental Sciences & Road Safety Education / 4 / - / - / 4
6 / FS1206 / Finishing School –II / - / 2 / 1
7 / IE1207 / Industry Interface-II / - / - / - / 1
8 / Service Learning
Total / 20 / - / 2 / 22
Study Scheme for B.COM
Semester: 3rd
S. No / Subject code / Subject Name / L / T / P / Credits1 / BM2301 / Financial Accounting –II / 4 / - / - / 4
2 / BM2302 / Cost Accounting – I / 4 / - / - / 4
3 / BM2303 / Business Laws-II / 4 / - / - / 4
4 / BM2304 / Indian Economy / 4 / - / - / 4
5 / MA2305 / Business Maths / 4 / - / - / 4
6 / FS2306 / Finishing School- III / - / - / 2 / 1
7 / IE2307 / Industry Interface-III / - / - / - / 1
Total / 20 / - / 2 / 22
Study Scheme for B.COM
Semester: 4th
S. No / Subject code / Subject Name / L / T / P / Credits1 / BM2401 / Auditing / 4 / - / - / 4
2 / BM2402 / Cost Accounting – II / 4 / - / - / 4
3 / BM2403 / Entrepreneurship and Small Business / 4 / - / - / 4
4 / MA2404 / Business Statistics / 4 / - / - / 4
5 / BM2405 / Operation Research / 4 / - / - / 4
6 / FS2406 / Finishing School- IV / - / - / 2 / 1
7 / IE2407 / Industry Interface-IV / - / - / - / 1
Total / 20 / - / 2 / 22
Study Scheme for B.COM
Semester: 5th
S. No / Subject code / Subject Name / L / T / P / Credits1 / BM3501 / Corporate Accounting-I / 4 / - / - / 4
2 / BM3502 / Management Accounting & Business Finance-I / 4 / - / - / 4
3 / BM3503 / Banking & Operations / 4 / - / - / 4
4 / BM3504 / Tax Laws – I (Indirect Tax) / 4 / - / - / 4
5 / BM3505 / E-Commerce / 4 / - / - / 4
6 / FS3506 / Finishing School- V / - / - / 2 / 1
7 / IE3507 / Industry Interface-V / - / - / - / 1
Total / 20 / - / 2 / 22
Study Scheme for B.COM
Semester: 6th
S. No / Subject code / Subject Name / L / T / P / Credits1 / BM3601 / Corporate Accounting –II / 4 / - / - / 4
2 / BM3602 / Management Accounting and Business Finance- II / 4 / - / - / 4
3 / BM3603 / Business Ethics and Corporate Governance / 4 / - / - / 4
4 / BM3604 / Functional Management / 4 / - / - / 4
5 / BM3605 / Tax Laws – II (Direct Tax) / 4 / - / - / 4
6 / FS3606 / Finishing School- VI / - / - / 2 / 1
7 / IE3607 / Industry Interface-VI / - / - / - / 1
Total / 20 / - / 2 / 22
B.COM
SEMESTER I
Sub code / Subject Name / L / T / P / CBM1101 / Principles of Management / 4 / - / - / 4
Objective/s and Expected Outcome: The course aims at providing fundamental knowledge and exposure to the concepts, theories and practices in the field of management. It focuses on the basic roles, skills and functions of management, with special attention to managerial responsibility for effective and efficient achievement of goals.
Unit 1
Management: Meaning and definition, nature, purpose, scope, importance and functions, Management as art, science and profession, Management as a social system, Concept of management, administration and organization. Principles of management, Scientific Management.Evolution of Management Thought: Contribution of F.W.Taylor, Henri Fayol, Elton Mayo, Chester Barnard & Peter Drucker to the management thought. Various approaches to management (i.e. Schools of Management Thought), Indian management thought.Management Techniques: Management by Objective: Meaning, Process, Benefits, And Weaknesses.
Unit 2
Planning: Meaning, Significance, Types of plans, Nature, Planning process. Elements: Objectives, Policies, Rules, Procedure, Strategy. Decision Making: concept, importance, types, process.Organizing: Meaning, Nature and Purpose of organization, Theories of organization, principles of organization, Forms of organization: Line, Functional and Line and Staff, Formal and informal organization, Delegation, Span of Management: Factors determining effective span.
Unit 3
Departmentation: Definition, Departmentation by function, Territory, Product/service, Customer group and matrix organization, Decentralization and Departmentation.Authority: Definition, types, responsibility and accountability, delegation; definition, steps in delegation, obstacles to delegation and their elimination, decentralization vs centralization, determinants of effective decentralization .Staffing: Meaning, nature and functions of HRM, Manpower management, factors affecting staffing, Recruitment, Selection, Training and Development, Performance appraisal: need and process.
Unit 4
Directing: Motivation: Meaning, Nature, Importance, Types, And Theories of Motivation: Mc. Gregor’s, Maslow and Herzberg. Leadership: Meaning, Nature, Styles. Coordination: Principles and Techniques, Difference between coordination and cooperation.Controlling: Meaning, nature, importance, scope, principles, prerequisites, steps, limitations and techniques.
References:
Text books & Reference Books
1. Robbins, S.P., & Coulter, M.K., “Management”, Pearson Education Inc., New Delhi.
2. Koontz, H., Weihrich, H., & Aryasri, A.R., “Essentials of Management”, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
4. Aswathapa, K. “Essential of Business Administration”, Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
Note: The latest editions of the books should be followed.
Sub code / Subject Name / L / T / P / CBM1102 / Business Economics –I / 4 / 0 / 0 / 4
Objective/s and Expected Outcome: This course will cover the area of economics commonly defined as microeconomics which is concerned with the individual parts of the economy such as individual businesses or industries, individual consumers, and individual products. The course aims to provide a thorough introduction to economic theory. Starting from the basic concepts of microeconomics, utility functions, production functions, demand and supply, effect of market forces. The goal is to study whether the economy uses our limited resources to obtain the maximum satisfaction possible for society.
Unit 1
Micro economics- meaning, nature, scope and limitations. Theory of Demand: Meaning of demand and its types, Law of demand. Price elasticity of demand and its measurement.
Consumer’s Behaviour: Utility approach: Brief outline of law of diminishing marginal utility and law of equi-marginal utility.
Unit 2
Indifference Curve Approach: Consumer equilibrium; Income, Price and Substitution effect.Theory of Supply: Concept and law of supply, factors affecting supply.
Theory of Production: Law of variable proportion: total, average and marginal physical product, Law of Returns to scale, Economies and diseconomies of scale.
Unit 3
Theory of Cost: Short and Long period costs, Concept of total cost, Marginal and Average cost; Theory of cost in short-run and long-run. Concept of revenue: Total Revenue; Average Revenue; Relationship between Average and Marginal Revenue and Price elasticity of demand.
Unit 4
Pricing Under Various Market Conditions: Perfect Competition -Equilibrium of Firm and Industry under Perfect Competition, Monopoly -Price determination under Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition -Price and Output, determination under Monopolistic Competition.
References:
Text books & Reference Books
1. Koutosoyiannis, A., “Modern Micro Economics”, Palgrave Macmillan.
2. Dwivedi, D.N., Microeconomics: Theory and Applications”, Pearson Education,New Delhi.
3. Gravelle H., and Rees, R., “Microeconomics”, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
4. Ahuja, H.L., “Advanced Economic theory; Microeconomic Analysis”, S. Chand & Company Ltd. New Delhi.
5. Mithani, D.M.,“ Managerial Economics”, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi.
Note: The latest editions of the books should be followed.
Sub code / Subject Name / L / T / P / CCA1103 / Workshop on Computer Application for Business / 3 / - / 2 / 4
Objective/ s and Expected Outcome: This is a basic paper of IT to familiarize the students with computer and it’s applications in the relevant fields and exposes them to some functions of Microsoft office and with its utility.
Unit I
Computer Fundamentals: Data, Instruction and Information, Characteristics of Computers, Various fields of application of Computers, Input-output Devices (Hardware, Software, Human ware and Firmware),Advantages and Limitations of Computer, Block Diagram of Computer, Function of Different Units of Computer, Classification of Computers.
Unit II
Computer Software: Types of Software, Application software and system software, Compiler and Interpreter, Generations of languages, Low and High Level Languages. Computer Memory: Primary Memory & Secondary memory. Storage Media. Introduction to Windows Operating System: All Directory Manipulation: Creating Directory, Sub Directory, Renaming, Coping and Deleting the Directory File Manipulation: Creating a File, Deleting, Coping, Renaming a File Using accessories such as calculator, paint brush, CD player, etc.
Unit III
Introduction to MS-Word: Introduction to Word Processing, it‟s Features, Formatting Documents, Paragraph Formatting, Indents, Page Formatting, Header and Footer, Bullets and Numbering, Tabs, Tables, Formatting the Tables, Finding and Replacing Text, Mail Merging etc. Introduction to MS Powerpoint: PowerPoint, Features of MS PowerPoint Clipping, Slide Animation, Slide Shows, Formatting etc.
Unit IV
Introduction to MS-Excel: Introduction to Electronic Spreadsheets, Feature of MS-Excel, Entering Data, Entering Series, Editing Data, Cell Referencing, ranges, Formulae, Functions, Auto Sum, Copying Formula, Formatting Data, Creating Charts, Creating Database, Sorting Data, Filtering etc.
References:
Text books & Reference Books
- P.K.Sinha, Fundamental of Computers, BPB
- Ron Masfield , MS-Office, Tech publication
- Leon & Leon, Internet for Everyone Leon, Tech World
- Curtin, Foley, Sen, Martin, Information Technology, Tata MCGraw Hill
- Sanjay Saxena, A First Course in computers, Vikas Publication
Note: The latest editions of the books should be followed.
Sub code / Subject Name / L / T / P / CFS1104 / Communicative English / 4 / 0 / 0 / 4
Objective/s and Expected Outcome: The course aims at providing fundamental knowledge and exposure to the concepts, theories and practices in the field of communications. This course is designed to make student conversant with the basic forms, formats and techniques of business communications. This course will give student the exposure of all relevant communicational theories so that they become a highly confident and skilled writer.
Unit 1
Business communication- its meaning and importance, barriers to effective communication, types of communication- verbal and non- verbal, essentials of effectiveBusiness communication. Communication- 7 C’s of communication.
Unit 2
Business letter writing- needs, functions, and kinds, layout of letter writing, types of letter writing; persuasive letters, request letters, sales letters, complaints and adjustments, interview letters, promotion letters, resignation letters, newsletters, circulars, agenda, notice, advertisement, office memorandum, office orders, press release, job application, leave application.
Resume writing- planning, organizing contents, layout, guidelines for good resume.
Report writing- structure, types, formats, drafting of various types of report
Unit 3
Developing speaking skills- advantages and disadvantages; Group Discussion- nature, uses and importance, guidelines for GD; Speech- how to sequence the speech with proper introduction and conclusion;
Presentations- 4P’s of presentations, Structuring, rehearsing, and delivery methods, effective presentations;
Interviews-Preparation techniques, frequently asked questions, projecting a positive image.
Unit 4
Listening skills- its importance, types, barriers to listening and remedies to overcome listening barriers.Non-verbal Communication- personal appearance, posture, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, space distancing.
References:
Text books & Reference Books
- Pal, Rajendra & Korlahalli, Essentials of Business Communication, Sultan Chand and Sons
- Bovee, Thill and Chaturvedi, Business Communication, Pearson Education
- Meenakshi, Raman, Parkash Singh, Business Communication, Paperback Edition, Oxford University Press.
Note: The latest editions of the books should be followed.
Sub code / Subject Name / L / T / P / CHV1105 / Human Values & Professional Ethics / 2 / - / - / 2
To help the students to discriminate between valuable and superficial in the life. To help develop the critical ability to distinguish between essence and form, or between what is of value and what is superficial, in life - this ability is to be developed not for a narrow area or field of study, but for everyday situations in life, covering the widest possible canvas. To help students develop sensitivity and awareness; leading to commitment and courage to act on their own belief.
PART A
1. Course Introduction - Need, Basic Guidelines, Content and Process for Value Education
• Understanding the need, basic guidelines, content and process for Value Education. • Self Exploration–what is it? - Its content and process; „Natural Acceptance‟ and Experiential Validation- as the mechanism for self-exploration.
• Continuous Happiness and Prosperity- A look at basic Human Aspirations
• Right understanding, Relationship and Physical Facilities- the basic requirements for fulfillment of aspirations of every human being with their correct priority
• Understanding Happiness and Prosperity correctly- A critical appraisal of the current scenario
• Method to fulfill the above human aspirations: understanding and living in harmony at various levels
2. Understanding Harmony in the Human Being - Harmony in Myself!
• Understanding human being as a co-existence of the sentient „I‟ and the material „Body‟
• Understanding the needs of Self („I‟) and „Body‟ - Sukh and Suvidha
• Understanding the Body as an instrument of „I‟ (I being the doer, seer and enjoyer) • Understanding the characteristics and activities of „I‟ and harmony in „I‟
• Understanding the harmony of I with the Body: Sanyam and Swasthya; correct appraisal of Physical needs, meaning of Prosperity in detail
• Programs to ensure Sanyam and Swasthya
3. Understanding Harmony in the Family and Society- Harmony in Human-Human Relationship
• Understanding harmony in the Family- the basic unit of human interaction.
• Understanding values in human-human relationship; meaning of Nyaya and program for its fulfillment to ensure Ubhay-tripti; Trust (Vishwas) and Respect (Samman) as the foundational values of relationship.
• Understanding the meaning of Vishwas; Difference between intention and competence
• Understanding the meaning of Samman, Difference between respect and differentiation; the other salient values in relationship
• Understanding the harmony in the society (society being an extension of family): Samadhan, Samridhi, Abhay, Sah-astitva as comprehensive Human Goals
• Visualizing a universal harmonious order in society- Undivided Society (Akhand Samaj), Universal Order (Sarvabhaum Vyawastha )- from family to world family!
PART B
4. Understanding Harmony in the Nature and Existence - Whole existence as Co-existence
• Understanding the harmony in the Nature
• Interconnectedness and mutual fulfillment among the four orders of nature- recyclability and self- regulation in nature
• Understanding Existence as Co-existence (Sah-astitva) of mutually interacting units in all- pervasive space
• Holistic perception of harmony at all levels of existence
5. Implications of the above Holistic Understanding of Harmony on Professional Ethics
• Natural acceptance of human values
• Definitiveness of Ethical Human Conduct
• Basis for Humanistic Education, Humanistic Constitution and Humanistic Universal Order
• Competence in professional ethics:
o Ability to utilize the professional competence for augmenting universal human order
o Ability to identify the scope and characteristics of people-friendly and eco-friendly production systems
o Ability to identify and develop appropriate technologies and management patterns for above production systems.
• Case studies of typical holistic technologies, management models and production systems
• Strategy for transition from the present state to Universal Human Order:
o At the level of individual: as socially and ecologically responsible engineers, technologists and managers
o At the level of society: as mutually enriching institutions and organizations
References:
Text books & Reference Books
1. R R Gaur, R Sangal, G P Bagaria, 2009, A Foundation Course in Value Education.
2. B L Bajpai, Indian Ethos and Modern Management, New Royal Book Co., Lucknow. Reprinted .
3. A Nagraj, Jeevan Vidya ek Parichay, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak.
4. PL Dhar, RR Gaur, Science and Humanism, Commonwealth Publishers.
5. A.N. Tripathy, Human Values, New Age International Publishers.
Note : The latest editions of the books should be followed
7. Road Safety Signage and Signs (2011), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India.
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Sub code / Subject Name / L / T / P / CFS1106 / Finishing School- I / - / - / 2 / 1
Objective/s and Expected Outcome:
The objective is to help the students to enhance their employability. Students should be able to understand varied aspects of personality and attitude, particularly the skills of their chosen
vocation.
UNIT I - SELF ANALYSIS (4 hours)
SWOT Analysis, Self Introduction, Who am I, My attributes, Importance of Self Confidence, Self Esteem
UNIT II - ATTITUDE (4 hours)
Factors influencing Attitude, Challenges and lessons from Attitude, Change Management
Exploring Challenges, Risking Comfort Zone, Managing Change
UNIT III - MOTIVATION (6 hours)
Factors of motivation, Self talk, Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivators.
UNIT IV - GOAL SETTING (6 hours)
Wish List, SMART Goals, Blue print for success, Short Term, Long Term, Life Time Goals.Time Management, Value of time, Diagnosing Time Management, Weekly Planner To do list, Prioritizing work.
UNIT V - CREATIVITY (10 hours)
Out of box thinking, Lateral Thinking
UNIT VI – PRESENTATION (1 hour per student)
ASSESSMENT
1. A continuous assessment for 30 marks based on class room interaction, activitiesetc.
2. Presentation – 20 marks
B.COM
SEMESTER II
Sub code / Subject Name / L / T / P / CBM1201 / Organizational Behaviour / 4 / - / - / 4
Objective/s and Expected Outcome: This course emphasizes the importance of human capital in the organizations of today. It gives an insight to the students regarding individual and group behaviour in any organization.
Unit I
Introduction: Meaning of organizational behaviuor and its relevance in today’s business environment, contributing disciplines to Organization Behavuior (OB), role of OB in management practices, challenges and opportunities for OB.
Unit II
Individual behavior in organization: Foundation of individual behaviuor, understanding self; perception –nature, importance, stereotyping, halo effect. Learning and its theories, behaviour modification. Attitudes: importance, components and major job attitude. Personality- meaning, major determinants of personality. Motivation- types of motivation, theories of work motivation given by Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, Vroom and Porter – Lawler.
Unit III
Group behaviour in organization: Group dynamics, Types of groups, Group norms and roles, Group cohesiveness, Group development and facilitation. Understanding work Teams and types of team, creating effective team. Dynamics of managerial leadership: nature, leadership styles.
Unit IV
Inter- personal behavior in organization: power and politics, Management conflict, Organizational culture & change, Stress management.
References:
Text Books & Reference Books:
- Robbins, Organization Behaviour, Pearson Education Asia.
- Luthans, Organization Behaviour, Tata McGraw Hill.
- Newstrom, Organizational Behaviour: Human Behaviour at Work, Tata McGraw Hill
- L.M. Prasad, Organisation Behaviour, Sultan Chand
- Parikh, Gupta, Organisational Behaviour, Tata McGraw Hill
- Aswathappa, Organization Behaviour, Himalaya.
Note: The latest editions of the books should be followed.
Sub code / Subject Name / L / T / P / CBM1202 / Business Economics – II / 4 / - / - / 4
Objective/s and Expected Outcome: The Macroeconomics course is designed to provide students with a unified framework that can be used to analyze macroeconomic issues such as flow of income and expenditure, national income, consumption function, theory of investments, interest rates determinants, inflation, monetary and fiscal policies.