Model MBA Syllabus

 Model MBA Syllabus

Duration: 2 Years Full-Time
Structure: 4 Semesters + Summer Internship + Capstone
Credits: 100–120
Pedagogy: Case Method, Simulations, Analytics Labs, Industry Projects, Internships

 

🎯 Program Objectives

1. Develop strategic leaders with analytical and ethical decision-making skills
2. Integrate business fundamentals + data analytics
3. Promote experiential learning through industry immersion
4. Build competencies in AI, ESG, Digital Transformation & Global Business
5. Enhance communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship capabilities

 

🧭 Program Architecture & Sequence

Phase	Focus	Outcome
Pre-Term	Foundation Skills	Business basics & analytics readiness
Year 1	Core Management Knowledge	Functional understanding
Summer Internship	Industry Exposure	Practical application
Year 2	Specialization & Analytics Depth	Strategic expertise
Capstone	Consulting Project	Industry problem solving

 

🟦 PRE-TERM (4–6 Weeks Foundation Module)

Purpose

Align diverse academic backgrounds and build analytical mindset.

Courses

• Basics of Accounting & Finance
• Quantitative Techniques for Managers
• Excel, Python & Data Visualization
• Communication & Business Writing
• Leadership & Team Dynamics
• Design Thinking Workshop

 

📚 YEAR 1 – CORE FOUNDATION (SEMESTER 1 & 2)

 

🟩 SEMESTER 1 – Functional Fundamentals

Finance & Economics

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Managerial Economics
• Cost & Management Accounting

Marketing & Strategy

• Marketing Management
• Business Environment & Policy

Analytics & Operations

• Statistics for Business Analytics
• Operations Management
• Spreadsheet Modeling

Leadership

• Organizational Behavior
• Business Communication

Practical Component

• Case Study Analysis Lab
• Industry Guest Sessions

 

🟩 SEMESTER 2 – Integrated Management & Analytics

Finance & Strategy

• Corporate Finance
• Strategic Management
• Macroeconomics & Global Trade

Analytics Core

• Data Analytics for Managers
• Predictive Analytics & Regression
• Database Management & SQL

Operations & HR

• Supply Chain Management
• Human Resource Management

Ethics & Sustainability

• Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
• Sustainability & ESG Fundamentals

Practical Component

• Live Industry Project (Mini Consulting)
• Business Simulation Exercise

 

🧑‍💼 SUMMER INTERNSHIP (8–10 Weeks)

Structure

• Industry Placement in Finance/Marketing/Analytics/Operations
• Defined problem statement
• Faculty + Industry Mentor

Evaluation

• Internship Report
• Industry Supervisor Feedback
• Presentation & Viva

 

🎓 YEAR 2 – SPECIALIZATION + BUSINESS ANALYTICS

 

🟪 SEMESTER 3 – Advanced Courses & Specializations

Students choose Major + Minor.

🎯 Common Advanced Core

• AI & Machine Learning for Business
• Digital Transformation Strategy
• Research Methods & Business Analytics

📊 Business Analytics Specialization

• Advanced Predictive Analytics
• Machine Learning Applications
• Big Data & Cloud Analytics
• Data Visualization (Power BI/Tableau)
• Marketing Analytics
• Financial Analytics
• HR Analytics

💼 Other Specialization Options

• Finance: Investment Analysis, FinTech
• Marketing: Digital Marketing Analytics
• Operations: Advanced Supply Chain Analytics
• HR: Talent Analytics
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• International Business

Practical

• Industry Analytics Project
• Consulting Simulation

 

🟪 SEMESTER 4 – Strategic Integration & Capstone

Strategic Courses

• Corporate Strategy & Innovation
• Risk Management & Decision Science
• Global Business Strategy

Emerging Trend Modules

• ESG & Sustainable Finance
• Blockchain & FinTech Applications
• Startup Analytics & Venture Capital
• Responsible AI & Ethics

Final Deliverables

• Major Capstone Consulting Project
• Research Dissertation / Applied Analytics Project
• Industry Viva Panel

 

🔬 INDUSTRY INTEGRATION FRAMEWORK

1. Semester 2 Live Projects – Real company problems
2. Summer Internship – Mandatory practical exposure
3. Semester 3 Analytics Labs – Real datasets
4. Semester 4 Capstone – Consulting for industry
5. Industry Advisory Board involvement in syllabus revision

 

📊 ASSESSMENT MODEL

Component	Weightage
Case Studies & Assignments	25%
Projects & Presentations	30%
Exams	25%
Internship & Capstone	20%

 

🧑‍🏫 PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH

• Harvard Case Method
• Wharton Analytics Labs
• Stanford Design Thinking
• IIM Live Projects & Rural Immersion
• Simulations & Role Play

 

🏫 IMPLEMENTATION STEPS FOR B-SCHOOLS

1. Establish Industry Advisory Board
2. Develop Analytics Labs & Software Access
3. Train Faculty in AI & Data Tools
4. Partner with Companies for Live Projects
5. Create Specialization Tracks from Semester 3
6. Implement Continuous Curriculum Review (Every 2 Years)
7. Introduce Mentorship Program (Alumni + Industry)

 

📈 EXPECTED GRADUATE OUTCOMES

• Data-driven decision-making ability
• Strategic leadership competence
• Digital & AI literacy
• Industry-ready consulting skills
• Ethical and sustainable business perspective

Advanced MBA Specialization Syllabus Model

(Marketing | Finance | HR | Operations with Analytics Integration)

Program Type: MBA (Major + Minor + Analytics Core)
Specialization Begins: Semester 3
Approach: Case-based + Industry Project + Simulation + Analytics Labs

 

📊 COMMON ANALYTICS CORE (FOR ALL SPECIALIZATIONS)

These subjects run parallel to specializations to make managers data-driven.

• Business Analytics & Decision Modeling
• Data Visualization (Power BI / Tableau)
• AI Applications in Business
• Predictive Analytics
• Research Methodology
• Digital Transformation Strategy
• ESG & Sustainability Management

 

📣 MBA MARKETING SPECIALIZATION – ADVANCED SYLLABUS

Core Marketing Subjects

• Consumer Behavior & Neuromarketing
• Brand Management & Brand Equity
• Marketing Strategy & Competitive Positioning
• Sales & Distribution Management
• Integrated Marketing Communication

Digital & Analytics Marketing

• Digital Marketing & Social Media Analytics
• Marketing Analytics & Customer Insights
• E-commerce & Omni-channel Marketing
• Performance Marketing & SEO Analytics
• CRM & Customer Lifetime Value Analysis

Advanced Marketing Topics

• Luxury & Retail Marketing
• International Marketing Strategy
• Rural & Agri Marketing
• Service Marketing
• Product Innovation & New Product Development

Practical Components

• Live Marketing Campaign Project
• Market Research Project
• Brand Audit Case Study
• Industry Internship

 

💰 MBA FINANCE SPECIALIZATION – ADVANCED SYLLABUS

Core Finance Subjects

• Advanced Corporate Finance
• Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
• Financial Markets & Institutions
• Derivatives & Risk Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions

FinTech & Analytics Finance

• Financial Analytics & Modeling
• Algorithmic Trading Concepts
• FinTech & Blockchain Applications
• AI in Financial Decision Making
• Credit Risk Analytics

Strategic Finance Topics

• International Finance
• Behavioral Finance
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Banking & Insurance Management
• Treasury & Working Capital Management

Practical Components

• Equity Research Project
• Financial Modeling Lab
• Investment Simulation
• Corporate Internship

 

👥 MBA HR SPECIALIZATION – ADVANCED SYLLABUS

Core HR Subjects

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
• Compensation & Benefits Management
• Industrial Relations & Labor Laws
• Performance Management Systems

HR Analytics & Technology

• HR Analytics & Workforce Planning
• AI in Recruitment & Talent Management
• HR Information Systems
• Organizational Network Analysis
• Predictive HR Analytics

Strategic HR Topics

• Leadership Development & Coaching
• Diversity & Inclusion Management
• Organizational Change & Transformation
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
• Psychological Assessment in HR

Practical Components

• HR Audit Project
• Employee Engagement Survey Analysis
• Leadership Simulation
• Corporate HR Internship

 

⚙️ MBA OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIZATION – ADVANCED SYLLABUS

Core Operations Subjects

• Advanced Operations Management
• Production Planning & Control
• Total Quality Management
• Project Management
• Logistics & Distribution Management

Analytics & Technology in Operations

• Supply Chain Analytics
• Operations Research & Optimization
• Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing
• IoT in Operations
• Simulation Modeling

Strategic Operations Topics

• Global Supply Chain Strategy
• Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement
• Procurement & Vendor Management
• Sustainable Operations & Green Logistics
• Service Operations Management

Practical Components

• Factory Study Project
• Process Improvement Consulting
• Operations Simulation Lab
• Manufacturing/Logistics Internship

 

🧭 INTEGRATED CAPSTONE (FINAL SEMESTER)

Students work in cross-functional teams.

• Marketing + Finance Pricing Strategy
• HR + Operations Workforce Optimization
• Analytics-based Strategic Consulting Project
• Startup Business Model Development

 

📈 PEDAGOGICAL STRUCTURE

• Harvard Case Method
• IIM Field Projects
• Wharton Analytics Labs
• Stanford Design Thinking
• Industry Certification Modules (Google Analytics, SAP, Bloomberg)

 

🏫 IMPLEMENTATION SEQUENCE FOR COLLEGES

1. Define Major–Minor System
2. Create Analytics Lab Infrastructure
3. Industry Collaboration for Live Projects
4. Faculty Training in AI & Data Tools
5. Continuous Curriculum Review Panel
6. Internship Partnerships with Industry Clusters
7. Evaluation through Project + Simulation

 

🎯 STUDENT OUTCOMES

Graduates will become:

• Data-driven Marketing Strategists
• Financial Analysts & FinTech Professionals
• Strategic HR Business Partners
• Operations & Supply Chain Leaders