Course Structure

Management education at BITS Pilani is anchored in the fundamentals of general management with the latest theories and best practises in the business/corporate world. It builds a basic framework of qualitative, quantitative, analytical, strategic and problem solving skills. The pedagogy is specially designed to create a healthy learning environment, a blend of theoretical concepts and practical nuances. An optimal mix of learning methods ensures a holistic personality development of the students as well.

• Semester 1

  C312 Managerial Economics	3
  C314 Business Structure & Processes	3
  C320 Managerial Skills	2
  C321 Legal & Economic environment of Business	4
  C322 Management Framework & Functions	2
  C411 Organisational Behaviour	4
  C413 Quantitative Methods	4
  C415 Financial & Management Accounting	4
  C431 Managerial Communication	2
  Total Units	28

• Semester 2

  C319 Negotiation Skills & Techniques	2
  C412 Human Resource Management	4
  C416 Corporate Finance & Taxation	4
  C418 Marketing	4
  C419 Production & Operations Management	4
  C421 Supply Chain Management	4
  C471 Management Information Systems	3
  Total Units	25

• Semester 3

  C422 Business & Society	4
  C423 Business Policy & Strategic Management	4
  C424 International Business	3
  Elective*	3
  Elective*	3
  Elective*	3
  Elective*	3
  Minimum 3 Units
  Total Units	23

• Semester 4

  G561 Dissertation	16
  G560 Practice School	20
  Total Units	16/20

• List of Electives

  Electives

   

  Engineering & Technology Management

   

  MBA C414 Technology Management                                               
  

  MBA C425 R & D Management                                                       
  

  MBA C429 Recent Advances in ETM                                                     
  

  MBA G512 Manufacturing Strategy                                                        
  

  MBA G522 Total Quality Management                                                   
  

  MBA G523 Project Management                                                             
  

  MBA G552 Total Productive Maintenance                                              
  

   

  IT Enabled Services Management

   

  BITS C489 Enterprise Resource Planning                                          
  

  MBA C426 Database Management Systems                                      
  

  MBA C427 e-Business and Internet Marketing                                  

   

  MBA C428 Internet Security and Cyber-laws                                         
  

  MBA C451 Internetworking Technologies                                         
  

  MBA C481 Expert Systems                                                                      
  

  MBA C488 Services Management System                                        
  

  MBA G622 Software Project Management                                             
  

   

  Finance

   

  BITS C493 Business Analysis and Valuation                                        
  

  EA C475 Financial Engineering                                                            
  

  FIN C413 Risk Management and Insurance                                          
  

  MBA C437 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management                    
  

  MBA C454 Project Appraisal                                                                
  

  MBA C436 Strategic Financial Management                                        
  

  FIN C341 Investment Banking and Financial Services                         
  

  FIN C312 International Financial Markets & Services                         
  

  CDP C323 Functions and Working of Stock Exchanges                       
  

   

  Marketing

   

  MBA C483 Marketing Research                                                        
  

  EA C474 Retail Management Systems                                              
  

  MBA C433 Advertising and Sales Promotion                                   
  

  BITS C486 Product and Brand Management                                     
  

  MGTS C442 Consumer Behaviour                                                    
  

  MGTS C462 Services Marketing                                                       

   

  MGTS C481 Industrial Marketing                                                      
  

   

• Case Supplement Approach

  Lectures supplemented by case studies are carried out in all the courses which enhance students' analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. This facilitates experiential learning among the students as they face real business issues, apply their classroom knowledge and strengthen their business acumen.

• Team Assignments

  Students usually get a chance to work in teams wherein they learn to work and adapt with diverse workforce while working on specified assignments. Moreover, various managerial and negotiation skills get fostered in the students.

• Term Projects

  During the semester, students undertake project(s) in each course. Herein, the students are expected to research and analyze latest industry developments, incorporate theoretical concepts, understand and propose innovative solutions to the business challenges.