ACCT 510 International Financial Statement Analysis

Understanding the financial health of a company through financial statements has significant implications for equity valuation and net worth assessment. Students get acquainted with financial statements prepared under different accounting practices prevailing globally. They develop a perspective on interpreting, analysing and applying them suitably. Through discussion, presentation, and analysis of corporate annual reports, students make reliable estimates about their present financial health and future performance.

MGMT 510 Management of Organizations

Managers’ job is becoming challenging, especially in today’s dynamic business environment. Students explore the basic functions of management which are: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. They are also familiarized with the classical and contemporary theories and views of management. Through case studies, in-class presentations and discussion, student learn how firms can be managed effectively and efficiently to achieve its goals and objectives.

MRKT 510 Marketing Management

In rapidly changing environment, marketing has become a quintessential strategy for every business’s success. Students gain significant knowledge of marketing environment, buyer behaviour, competitive positioning, and marketing-mix strategies. They learn to assess market opportunities, develop customer-driven strategies, and defend their marketing plans, individually and in groups. Through a combination of market-based research projects, interactive discussions, case study, and seminars, students develop the ability to create and deliver value to customers in a complex market environment.

FINE 510 Corporate Financial Management

Corporate financial decisions rest on financial theories and demand strong analytical skills in managers. Sufficient level of expertise in financial management is required for leadership roles in business organizations. Students gain a thorough understanding of the critical components of corporate finance, which include long- and short-term investment decisions, use of the different modes of financing, and dividend policies. The financial statements of corporations, case studies, group and individual assignments, and role plays are used to deliver the course.

BUSN 610 Research Methodology

Research is a strategic activity that occurs within the context of limited resources and ethical constraints. Students are introduced to the theory and practice of social science research as applied to business problems. The focus is on available research strategies and methods and their application to the development of a formal research design leading to successful implementation of research projects. Using case-studies, debates, and collaborative learning, students will be able to criticize available literature and prepare a structured research proposal for a thesis at the MBA level.

QMET 510 Quantitative Methods for Business

Statistical techniques and quantitative methods are useful for analysing and interpreting data. The course focuses on measures of data, data cleaning, and statistical models, in particular, regression analysis, factor analysis, discriminant analysis and structural equation modelling (SEM). Using Excel/SAS/R software and through group activities and projects, students will learn to build different statistical models to analyse and interpret the data.

BUSN 620 Internship and Company Report

The internship is a culminating learning experience for students that provides opportunity to practice the application of theory and apply the knowledge acquired through academic preparation, while learning the skills of an entry level practitioner. During internship, students explore organizational activities, build a professional network, enhance industry-specific skills and prepare company report. In consultation with the industry guide and the faculty guide, the students finalize the summer internship topic and work schedule in terms of the academic requirements as laid down by the university.

MGMT 570 Global Human Resource Management

Global human resource management helps to understand complexities and challenges faced by organizations and the strategies used to effectively develop and manage international workforce in culturally and geographically diverse environment. Students learn aspects of cross-cultural management, talent management, pay models, knowledge management and diversity management. Through case analysis, industry projects and field visits, students learn to apply HR practices in global context.

MGMT 640 Sustainable Management Strategies and Business Policy

Sustainable competitive advantage is the product of well-formulated strategies. As such, students explore how strategies are developed in firms by pertaining to the tools and principles of strategy formulation and competitive analysis. Concepts as environmental scanning, internal analysis, levels and types of strategies aid the students to grasp the strategic management process with its different phases. Through case studies, readings, in-class presentations and discussions, students acquire knowledge on how to articulate appropriate strategies that address market challenges and enable firms to pursue valuable business opportunities.

BUSN 650 MBA Thesis

The MBA Thesis is an individually performed research project on a topic that is grounded in theory. It is a scholarly research output that documents student’s ability to ask meaningful business-related research questions, consult and criticise related literature, collect and critically analyse data, as well as form and appropriately communicate findings. Students produce a crafted manuscript that they should defend satisfactorily before the Thesis examiners prior to its acceptance. Promising theses with original contribution are submitted for publication in refereed conference proceedings and peer-reviewed academic journals.

BUSN 650 MBA Thesis (Continuing)

The MBA Thesis is an individually performed research project on a topic that is grounded in theory. It is a scholarly research output that documents student’s ability to ask meaningful business-related research questions, consult and criticise related literature, collect and critically analyse data, as well as form and appropriately communicate findings. Students produce a crafted manuscript that they should defend satisfactorily before the Thesis examiners prior to its acceptance. Promising theses with original contribution are submitted for publication in refereed conference proceedings and peer-reviewed academic journals.