Thakur College of Science & Commerce

[Autonomous]

Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Programme

Three Year Integrated Programme- Six Semesters

Course Structure

Under Choice Based Credit System

To be implemented from Academic Year (2020-21) Progressively

ELIGIBILITY:

A candidate for being eligible for admission to the B.M.S. degree course shall have passed the H.S.C.(Std. XII)
examination of the Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education or its as equivalent examination
 or a diploma in any engineering branch conducted by the Board of Technical Education, Maharashtra State
with two years or three years or four years duration after passing S.S.C. examination or its equivalent in the
first attempt with 45 % marks.

Bachelor of Management Studies Programme Outcomes

After the completion of the BMS Programme students will able to:

PO1: Critical Thinking Skills: Students are able to define, analyze, and devise solutions for structured and
unstructured business problems and issues using cohesive and logical reasoning patterns for evaluating
information, materials, and data.
PO2: Communication Skills: Students are able to conceptualize a complex issue into a coherent written statement
and oral presentation.
PO3: Technology Skills: Students are competent in the uses of technology in modern organizational operations.
PO4: Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Students can demonstrate the fundamentals of creating and managing
innovation, new business development, and high-growth potential entities.
PO5: Business Knowledge: Students can demonstrate technical competence in domestic and global business
through the study of major disciplines within the fields of business.
PO6: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
Management practice.
PO7: Environment and sustainability: Students can understand the impact of the professional solutions in societal
and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO8: Individual and team work: Students can function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

Programme Specific Outcomes for BMS

PSO1: To understand and analyse an in-depth understanding of various functional areas of financial
management in global setting.
PSO2: Develop a brief knowledge about Financial Regulatory & Taxation Policies of India.
PSO3: Understand the basic concepts in Marketing, Marketing environment and develop an understanding
about marketing communication and its usage.
PSO4: Analyze the importance of innovation and market research, tackle the contemporary market needs,
design innovative marketing strategies and accordingly grab environmental opportunities.
PSO5: Will be able to describe operative and managerial function of HR (Remember)
PSO6: Will be able to review job analysis requirement and write job description and job specification for a
particular position. (Understand & Apply)
PSO7: Will be able to managerial strategic issues and link with HRM processes in a considered and reflective
manner. (Evaluate)
PSO8: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long
learning through delivering appropriate skill set.
 Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Programme
Under Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System Course Structure

FYBMS
(To be implemented from Academic Year- 2020-2021)

Course Code Semester I Credits Course Code Semester II Credits

1 Elective Courses (EC) 1 Elective Courses (EC)
TCSCUBMS101 Introductionto 03 TCSCUBMS201 Introduction to 03
Financial Cost
Accounts Accounting
TCSCUBMS102 Business Law 03 TCSCUBMS202 Industrial Law 03
TCSCUBMS103 Quantitative 03 TCSCUBMS203 Quantitative 03
Techniques – I Techniques -
II
2 Ability Enhancement 2 Ability Enhancement
Courses (AEC) Courses (AEC)
2A Ability Enhancement 2A Ability Enhancement
Compulsory Course Compulsory Course
(AECC) (AECC)
TCSCUBMS104 Communication 03 TCSCUBMS204 Communication 03
Skills - I Skills - II
2B *Skill Enhancement 2B **Skill Enhancement
Courses (SEC) Courses (SEC)
TCSCUBMS105 Foundation 02 TCSCUBMS205 Foundation 02
Course - I Course - II
3 Core Courses (CC) 3 Core Courses (CC)
TCSCUBMS106 Principles of 03 TCSCUBMS206 Foundation of 03
Management Human Skills
TCSCUBMS107 Business 03 TCSCUBMS207 Business 03
Economics-I Environment
Total Credits 20 Total Credits 20

*List of Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) **List of Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
for Semester I (Any One) for Semester II (Any One)
1 Foundation Course - I 1 Foundation Course - Value Education and
Soft Skill - II
2 Foundation Course in NSS - I 2 Foundation Course in NSS - II
3 Foundation Course in NCC - I 3 Foundation Course in NCC - II
4 Foundation Course in Physical Education - I 4 Foundation Course in Physical Education - II

Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Programme

Under Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System Course Structure
(To be implemented from Academic Year- 2020-2021)
 Semester I

No. of Semester I Credits

Courses
1 Elective Courses (EC)
1 Introduction to Financial Accounts 03
2 Business Law 03
3 Business Statistics 03
2 Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)
2A Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)
4 Communication Skills - I 03
2B *Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
Any one course from the following list of the courses
5 Foundation Course – I 02
3 Core Courses (CC)
6 Principles of Management 03
7 Business Economics-I 03
Total Credits 20

List of Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) for Semester I (Any One)

1 Foundation Course – I
2 Foundation Course in NSS - I
3 Foundation Course in NCC - I
4 Foundation Course in Physical Education - I
 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Programme at
Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Elective Courses (EC)

Introduction to Financial Accounts

Objectives:
1. To create awareness amongst student about the basics of accounting standards& International
accounting standards
2. To give insights about depreciation accounting and Capital & Revenue, Income/Expenses
3. To make students understand the Trial balance & Final Accounts of a sole Proprietor
4. To create awareness about accounting in computerized environment

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Meaning & Scope of Accounting 15
2 Depreciation Accounting and Capital & Revenue 15
Income/Expenses
3 Trial Balance and Final Accounts of a Sole Proprietor 15
4 Accounting in Computerized Environment 15
Total 60

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Learners will recognize the need and meaning of accounting. They will also be introduced to
Accounting concepts and conventions. They will also be exposed to accounting standards, IFRS and then
ultimately to accounting process starting with journal and ending with trial balance.

CO2: Learners will be able to solve Practical problem based on depreciation using SLM and RBM methods.
They will also understand Classification of Expenditure, receipts, revenue profit or loss.

CO3: Learners will be able to understand preparation of trial balance, rectification of errors, types of errors
such as errors of commission, omission etc. they will also be well versed with Final accounts of a sole
proprietor including trading, manufacturing account, horizontal balance sheet.

CO4: Learners will be introduced and thoroughly made familiar with Features and application in various
areas of Accounting
Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Meaning & Scope of Accounting (CO 1, CO 2)
• Meaning and Scope of Accounting: Need and development, definition:Book-
Keeping and accounting, Persons interested in accounting, Branches of
accounting, Objectives of accounting
• Accounting principles: Introductions to Concepts and conventions.
• Introduction to Accounting Standards: Meaning and Scope)
▪ AS 1 : Disclosureto Accounting Policies
▪ AS 6: Depreciation Accounting.
▪ AS 9: Revenue Recognition.
▪ AS 10: Accounting for Fixed Assets.
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): Introduction to IFRS
▪ IAS-1:Presenttion of Financial Statements (Introductory Knowledge)
▪ IAS-2:Inventories (Introductory Knowledge)
• Accounting transactions: Accounting cycle, Journal, Journal proper, Opening
and closing entries, Relationship between journal & ledger: Rules regarding
posting: Trial balance: Subsidiary books (Purchase, Purchase Returns, Sales, Sales
Returns & cash book –TripleColumn),Bank Reconciliation Statement.
2 Depreciation Accounting and Capital & Revenue Income/Expenses (CO 2)
• Depreciation accounting: Practical problem based on depreciation using SLM and
RBM methods. (Where Provision for depreciation Account not maintained).
• Expenditure: Classification of Expenditure- Capital, revenue and Deferred
Revenue expenditure unusual expenses: Effects of error: Criteria test.
• Receipts: Capital receipt, Revenue receipt, distinction between capital receipts and
revenue receipts.
• Profit or Loss: Revenue profit or loss, capital profit or loss
3 Trial Balance and Final Accounts of a Sole Proprietor ( CO 3 & CO 4)
• Preparation of Trial Balance: Introduction and Preparation of Trial Balance
Introduction to Final Accounts of a Sole proprietor.
Rectification of errors.
Manufacturing Account, Trading Account, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet.
Preparation and presentation of Final Accounts in horizontal format
• Introduction to Schedule 6 of Companies Act,1956
4 Accounting in Computerized Environment (CO3)
• Accounting in Computerized Environment: Introduction, Features and
application in various areas of accounting.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
• Financial Accounts (a managerial emphasis): By Ashok Banerjee – Excel books
• Fundamental of Accounting and Financial Analysis: By Anil Choudhary (Pearson education)
• Indian Accounting Standards and IFRS for non-financial executives: By T. P. Ghosh–Taxman
• Financial Accounting for Business Managers: By Ashish K. Bhattacharya.
• Introduction to Accountancy by T.S. Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
• Advance Accounts by Shukla and Grewal, S. Chand and Company (P) Ltd., New Delhi
• Advanced Accountancy by R. L Gupta and M. Radha swamy, S. Chand and Company(P)Ltd., New Delhi
• Modern Accountancy by Mukherjee and Hanif, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd., Mumbai
• Financial Accounting by Lesile Chandwichk, Pentice Hall of India Adin Bakley (P) Ltd., New Delhi
• Financial Accounting for Management by Dr. Dinesh Harsalekar, Multi-Tech. Publishing
Co. Ltd., Mumbai
• Financial Accounting by P.C. Tulsian, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
• Accounting Principles by R.N. Anthony and J.S. Reece, Richard Irwin, Inc
• Financial Accounting by Monga, J.R.Ahuja, Girish Ahuja and Ashok Shehgal, Mayur Paper Back. Noida
• Compendium of Statement and Standard of Accounting, ICAI
• Indian Accounting Standards, Ashish Bhattacharya, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd., Mumbai
• Financial Accounting by Williams, Tata Mc. Grow Hill and Co. Ltd., Mumbai
• Company Accounting Standards by Shrinivasan Anand, Taxman, New Delhi
• Financial Accounting by V. Rajasekaran, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
• Introduction to Financial Accounting by Horngren, Pearson Publications, New Delhi
• Financial Accounting by M. Mukherjee and M.Hanif, Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
• Financial Accounting a Managerial Perspective, Varadraj B. Bapat, Mehul Raithatha, Tata McGraw
Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Programme at
Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Elective Courses (EC)

Business Law
Objectives :

1. To understand the Indian Contract act and Sales of goods act

2. To study the Negotiable Instruments act & Consumer protection act
3. To familarize the students with various aspects of Company Law
4. To understand various types of Intellectual Property Rights

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of

Lectures
1 Contract Act, 1872 & Sale of Goods Act, 1930 15
2 Negotiable Instrument Act, 1981 & Consumer Protection Act, 15
1986
3 Company Law 15
4 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) 15
Total 60

Course Outcomes:

CO1. Learners will be able to Explain various section of Indian Contract Act & Sales of Goods Act

CO2. Learners will be able to Define & explain various types of negotiable instruments and describe the
defects & deficiencies of goods & services.

CO3. Learners will be able to Explain the incorporation of Company

CO4. Analyze different types of Intellectual Property Rights

 Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Contract Act, 1872 & Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (CO1)
• Contract Act,1872: Essential elements of Contract; Agreement and Contract –
Capacity to Contract, free consent, consideration, lawful objects/ consideration,
Breach of contract. Remedies for breach of Contract.
• Sale of Goods Act,1930: Scope of Act, Sale and Agreement to sell, essential of a
valid Sale Contract – Conditions and warranties – Implied Condition and warranties,
Rights of an unpaid seller.
2 Negotiable Instrument Act, 1981 & Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (CO2)
• Negotiable Instrument Act,1981: Introduction of Negotiable Instruments –
Characteristics of negotiable instruments, Promissory note, Bills of exchange,
Cheque, Dishonour of Cheque.
• Consumer Protection Act, 1986: Objects of Consumer Protection- Introduction
of Consumers, who is consumer? Meaning of the words “Goods and services” –
Meaning of the words “Defects and Deficiencies of good sand services”
• Consumer disputes and Complaints.
3 Company Law (CO3)
• Company Law: What is company?–Incorporation of company–MOA,AOA,
Prospectus, Meetings, Meaning of transfer and transmission of shares.
4 Intellectual Property Rights(IPR) (CO4)
• Intellectual Property Rights(IPR)
▪ IPR definition/objectives
▪ Patentdefinition. What ispatentable?What isnot patentable?Invention And
its Attributes, Inventors and Applications
▪ Trademarks, definition, typesof trademarks, infringement andpassing off.
▪ Copy right definition and subject in which copy right exists, Originality,
Meaning and Content, Authors and Owners, Rights and Restrictions.
• Geographical indications (only short notes)

REFERENCE BOOKS :
• Elements of mercantile Law –N.D.Kapoor
• Business Law – P.C.Tulsian
• Business Law – SSGulshan
• Company Law – Dr.AvtarSingh
• Indian contract Act – Dr.AvtarSingh
• Law of IntellectualProperty-V.K-Taraporevala
 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Programme at
Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Elective Courses (EC)

Quantitative Techniques –I
Course Outcomes :
Learners will be able -

CO1. To familiarize the students with the basic concepts of Statistics

CO2. To study the concepts of Dispersion: To judge the reliability of measures of central tendency
and to make a comparative study of the variability of two series & Index Number to provide a value
useful for comparing magnitudes of aggregates of related variables to each other, and to measure the
changes in these magnitudes over time

CO3. To understand the importance of interest and Annuity and real time applications w.r.t sinking
fund and EMI.

CO4. To understand the importance of Linear Programming and introduce the concepts of finite
differences, thereby, to derive the interpolation formulae using the forward and backward difference operators
and tables, for the given equi-spaced set of tabular values.

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Introduction to Statistics, Measures of Central Tendencies 15

2 Measures of Dispersion, Index Number 15

3 Elementary Financial Mathematics 15

4 Numerical Analysis, Linear Programming Problem 15

Total 60
Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction to Statistics (CO -1)
• Data: Relevance of Data (Current Scenario), Type of data (Primary &
Secondary), Primary (Census vs Samples, Method of Collection (In
Brief), Secondary (Merits, Limitations, Sources) (In Brief)
• Presentation of Data: Classification – Frequency Distribution –
Discrete & Continuous, Tabulation, Graph (Frequency, Bar Diagram,
Pie Chart, Histogram, Ogives)
• Measures of Central Tendency: Mean (A.M, Weighted, Combined), Median
(Calculation and graphical using Ogives), Mode (Calculation and Graphical using
Histogram), Comparative analysis of all measures of Central Tendency.
2 Measures of Dispersion, Index Number (CO-2)
• Measures of Dispersion: Range with C.R(Co-Efficient Of Range), Quartiles
& Quartile deviation with CQ (Co-Efficient Of Quartile), Mean Deviation
from mean with CMD (Co-Efficient Of Mean Deviation), Combined Mean,
Standard deviation with CV (Co-Efficient Of Variation), Combined Standard
Deviation.
• Index Number: Simple (Unweighted) Aggregative Method, Weighted
Aggregative Method, Simple Average of Price Relatives, Weighted Average of
Price Relatives, Chain base Index Numbers, Base Shifting, Cost of Living Index
Number.
3 Elementary Financial Mathematics (CO-3)
• Simple and Compound Interest: Interest compounded once a year, more
than once a year, continuous, nominal and effective rate of interest
• Annuity-Present and future value-sinking funds
• Depreciation of Assets: Equated Monthly Installments (EMI)-
using flat interest rate and reducing balance method.
• Functions: Algebraic functions and the functions used in business and economics,
Break Even and Equilibrium point.
4 Numerical Analysis, Linear Programming Problem (CO-4)
• Introduction and concept: Finite differences– forward difference
operator– Newton’s forward difference formula with simple examples
• Backward Difference Operator. Newton’s backward interpolation
formula with simple examples.
Linear Programming Problem
1. Sketching of Graphs
i. Linear Equation Ax+By+C=0
ii. Linear Inequalities
2. Mathematical Formulation problems up to 3 variables
• Solution of Linear Programming Problems using graphical method up to two
Variables
REFERENCE BOOKS :

• Statistics of Management , Richard Levin &David S. Rubin, Printice Hall of India , New Delhi.
• Statistics for Business & Economics, David R Anderson, Dennis J Sweney, Thopmson
Publication.
• Fundamental of Statistics, S C Gupta, Himalya Publication House.
• Business Statistics , Bharadwaj , Excel Books, Delhi
• Business Mathematics, S.K Singh & J.K Singh, Brijwasi Book Distributor &Publisher
• Mathematics for Economics and Finance, Martin Anthony, Norman Biggs, Cambridge low price
editions,2000.

• Business Mathematics, D.C. Sancheti, V.K. Kapoor, Sultan Chand &Sons

Publications,2006.
• Business Mathematics, J.K. Singh, 2009, Himalaya Publishing House.
• Mathematics for Business and Economics, J.D. Gupta, P.K. Gupta, Man Mohan, Tata Mc Graw Hill
Publishing Company Ltd.
• Mathematics of Finance 2nd Edition Schaum’s Outline Series Peter Zima, Robert Brows Tata Mc
Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd
• Business Mathematics by Dr. Amarnath Dikshit & Dr. Jinendra Kumar Jain.
• Business Mathematics by Bari - New Literature publishing company, Mumbai
• Mathematics for Economics and Business, RS Bhardwaj, 2010, Excel Books
 Revised Syllabus of Courses ofBachelor of Management Studies (BMS)Programme at
Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021

Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)

Communication Skills I
Objectives:

1. To enable the comprehension of various facets of Effective Communication by emphasizing

on the concepts and theories of communication.
2. To aid them in learning the proper usage of modern technology for effective
communication.
3. To illuminate the learners about the various Methods of Communication and how to
overcome the barriers to communications.
4. To guide the learners with respect to Business and Personnel Correspondence.
5. To develop Communicative Competence and Business Etiquette in learners for better
employment opportunities and acquire self-employment skills.

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Theory of Communication 15
2 Methods of Communication 15
3 Business Correspondence-I 15
4 Tutorial/Practical-I 15
Total 60

Course Outcomes:

1. Learners will be able to communicate effectively at personal and interpersonal level.

2. Learners will be able to efficiently use modern Communication Technology.
3. Learners will be able to master the various methods of communication by resolving the barriers to communications.
4. Learners will be proficient in different types of Business Correspondence.
5. Learners will be able to develop Communication Competencies to help them gain better employment prospects.
Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 UNIT 1 - THEORY OF COMMUNICATION (CO1)
CONCEPT & THEORY OF COMMUNICATION
▪ Meaning, Definition, Process, Need, Feedback
▪ Emergence of Communication as a key concept in the Corporate & Global
World
PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
▪ 7 Cs of Communication
▪ Understanding the Audience [Receiver]
▪ Impact & Usage Of Technology Enabled Communication
▪ Internet, Blogs, E – Mail, Moodle
▪ Netiquette
• Social Media [Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & WhatsApp] Advantages &
Disadvantages

2 UNIT 2 - METHODS OF COMMUNICATION (CO2, CO3)

METHODS OF COMMUNICATION
▪ Verbal Communication [ Oral & Written ]
▪ Non – Verbal Communication
▪ Visual Communication
▪ Face- to- Face Communication
LISTENING SKILLS
▪ Importance of Listening Skills
▪ Obstacles to Listening
▪ Cultivating Good Listening Skills
BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
▪ Physical & Mechanical
▪ Semantic & Language
▪ Socio-Cultural & Psychological
• Ways to Overcome Barriers
3 UNIT 3 - BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE – I (CO4)
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
▪ Communication in the 21st Century Work Place
[Gender, Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication]
▪ Internal & External Communication
▪ Business Etiquette
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE – I
▪ Theory of Business Letter Writing
▪ Principles of Effective Letter Writing
▪ Principles of Effective E - Mail Writing
PERSONNEL CORRESPONDENCE
▪ Statement of Purpose
▪ Job Application Letter / E - Mail & Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Appointment, Acceptance & Resignation Letter
4 Unit 4 - TUTORIAL/ PRACTICAL (CO5)
TUTORIAL/ PRACTICAL
▪ Analysis & Interpretation [Audio Clips & Written Texts From
Commerce & Management]
▪ Paragraph Writing, Notes Making & Paraphrasing
▪ Book & Film Review
 ▪ Public Speaking
▪ Time & Stress Management Skills

REFERENCE BOOKS:
• Business Communication, Lesikar & Petit- Mc Grawhill
• Communication Skills Handbook - Summers, Wiley, India
• Business Correspondence & Report Writing - R. C. Sharma & Krishna Mohan
• Organisational Management Through Communication - Allen, R.K.
• A Handbook of Commercial Correspondence - A. Ashley, Oxford University Press
• Communication in Organisation - Fisher Dalmar, Jaico Publishing House
• The Essence of Effective Communication - Ron Ludlow, Prentice Hall
• Business Ethics & Communication – Dr. Jain & Dr. Biyani
• The Management of Public Relations – Robert D. Ross
• Business Communication for Managers: An Advanced Approach Penrose Thomson learning
• Business Correspondence Whitehead G & H A. H. Wheeler, Allahabad
• Business Communication & Personality Development, Das Excel Books, Delhi
• How to Listen Better? Pramila Ahuja& G Ahuja Sterling Publication
• Bovee Courtland, L and Thrill, John V (1989) Business Communication, Today McGraw Hill, New
York, Taxman Publication.
• Darrow, Richard, Forrstal, Dan and Coolman, Aubrey (1967) Public Relations Handbook, The
Dartwell Co., Chicago.
• Phillip, Louis V. (1975) Organisational Communication- The Effective
Management, Columbus Grid Inc.
• Ross, Robert D. (1977) The Management of Public Relations, John Wiley and Sons, U.S.A.
• Stephenson,James (1988) Principles and Practice of Commercial
Correspondence, Pilman and Sons Ltd. London.
• Shurter, Robert L. (1971) Written Communication in Business, McGraw Hill, Tokyo
• Monippalli, M.M. (1997), The Craft of Business Letter Writing, T.M.H. New Delhi.
 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)Programme at
Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

Foundation Course-I

Objective:
1. To appraise the learners about the Multicultural Diversity of Indian Society.
2. To explain the disparities arising out of Gender and problems faced by the Specially abled.
3. To explain the intergroup conflicts arising out of Casteism, Communalism, Regionalism, and Linguistic
disparities.
4. To familiarize the learners with the structure of Indian Constitution and explain the political processes with
reference to local self-government.
Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Overview of Indian Society 10
2 Concept of Disparity – 1 10
3 Concept of Disparity – 2 10
4 The Indian Constitution and significant Aspects of Political 10
Processes
5 Growing Social Problems in India (suggested Project
Topics)
Total 40

Course Outcomes:
1. Learners will be able to appreciate the social fabric of Indian Society.
2. Learners will be sensitized about Gender Disparities and problems associated people with special
needs.
3. Learners will be able to understand the nature of Conflict and solutions to curb them.
4. Learners will develop a better understanding of the basic structure of the Indian Constitution and the
working of the local self-government.
Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Overview of Indian Society (CO1)
• Understand the multi-cultural diversity of Indian society through its
demographic composition: religion, caste, language, regional and gender
differences
• Understand regional variations according to rural, urban and tribal
characteristics
2 Concept of Disparity – 1 (CO2)

• Explore the disparities arising out of gender with special reference to violence
against women, female feticide (declining sex ratio) and portrayal of women in
media;
• Fundamental Rights of Women, Cyber Crime Act (2000). Appreciate the
inequalities faced by people with disabilities and understand the issues of people
with physical and mental disabilities
3 Concept of Disparity – 2 (CO3)
• Examine inequalities manifested due to the caste system and inter-group
conflicts.
• Understand inter-group conflicts arising out of communalism.
• Examine the causes and effects of conflicts arising out of regionalism and
linguistic differences.
4 The Indian Constitution and significant Aspects of Political Processes (CO4)
• The structure of the Constitution - The Preamble, Main Body Schedule
• Basic features of the Constitution, Fundamental Duties of the Indian Citizen;
The Party System in Indian Politics; Local self-government in urban and rural
areas;
• The 73rd & 74th Amendments; Role and significance of Women in politics.
5 Growing Social Problems in India (Suggested Project Topics)
• Impact of Youth & Challenges for the future HIV/ AIDS- awareness,
prevention, treatment and services.
• Problems of the Elderly – Causes, implications and response
• Issue of Child Labour – magnitude, causes effects and response
• Child Abuse – Effects and Ways to prevent Trafficking
• Trafficking of Women – Causes, Effects and response
REFERENCE BOOKS:
• Ahluwalia I J, Kanbur Ravi, P K Mohanty, SAGE Pub (2014), Urbanisation in India: Challenges,
Opportunities & the way forward
• Azad Naseem, R Gupta Pub ( 2011) Social and Economic Problems in India
• Bakshi P M 2011,The Constitution of India
• Bhat L SSSRD- New Delhi, Regional Inequalities in India
• Bhardwaj Kawal Kishor, Mittal Publications, Combating communalism in India: Key to National Integration
• Bose Mandakranta Oxford University Press, Faces of Feminine in Ancient , medivial and Modern India
• Kodesia Krishna, Sterling Publications, The Problems of Linguistic States in India
• Kothari Rajani, Orient Blackswan Politics in India
• Kumar Ravindra,Mittal Publications, Problems of Communilism in India
• Mitra Subrata, Rouutlege Publications, Politics in India: Structure, Process and Policy
• Padey Vinita, Rawat Pub (2016) Indian Society and Culture
• Rajagopalan S, ICFAI- 2012, Rural, Urban Migration : Trends, challenges & Strategies
• Ram Ahuja, Rawat Pub (2014) Social Problems in India, National Humana rights commission- disability
Manual
 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-21
Core Courses (CC)

Principles of Management

Objectives:
1. To help the students gain understanding of the functions and responsibilities of managers.
2. To provide them tools and techniques to be used in the performance of the managerial job.
3. To enable them to analyze and understand the environment of the organization.
4. To help the students to develop cognizance of the importance of management principles

Modules at a Glance

Sr. No. Modules No. of Lectures

1 Nature of Management 15
2 Planning and Decision Making 15
3 Organising 15
4 Directing, Leadership, Co-ordination and 15
Controlling
Total 60

Course Outcomes:
Learners will be able to -

CO1: Identify the concepts related to Business and state the roles, skills and functions of manager in an
organisation.

CO2: Identify the key competencies needed to be an effective manager

CO3: Describe the various management theories since evolution and understand the insights of management
organisation.

CO4: To understand the Planning and decision making functions in an efficient business management

CO5: Describe the various forms of structures available to an organization and apply related concepts of
centralization and span of control

CO6: Evaluate leadership styles to anticipate and the consequences of each leadership style to
demonstrate effective directing and leadership style in an organisation

CO7: Analyze effective application of management knowledge to diagnose and solve organizational
problems and develop innovative and optimal managerial decisions
 Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Nature of Management (CO1, CO2)
• Management : Concept, Significance, Levels of Management, Role and Skills
• Concepts of PODSCORB,
• Evolution of Management Thoughts –
Scientific School of Thought – F.W.Taylor
Classical School of Thought – Henri Fayol,
• Modern Approach to Management – Quantitative Approach, Systems
Approach, Contingency Approach
• Case Studies
2 Planning and Decision Making (CO3)
• Planning : Meaning, Importance, Elements of Planning Process of
Planning, Principles of Planning, Limitations
• MBO : Concept, Need and Process
• Decision Making : Meaning, Importance, Process,
• Techniques of Decision Making – Decision tree, SWOT, Cost-Benefit Analysis,
• Case Studies
3 Organizing (CO3)
• Organising : Concept, Formal & Informal Organisation,
• Forms of Organization Structure – Line Organization, Line & Staff,
Functional Organization, Project Organization and Matrix Organization
• Departmentation : Meaning, Basis and Significance
• Span of Control : Meaning and Concept, Graicunas Theory, Factors Affecting
Span of Control
• Centralization v/s. Decentralization
• Delegation of Authority : Authority and Responsibility Relationship
• Case Studies
4 Directing, Leadership, Co-ordination and Controlling (CO4. CO5, CO6)
• Directing : Meaning and Process
• Leadership : Meaning, Styles – Authoritarian, Participative, Laissez Faire,
Transformational, Transactional, Situational, Charismatic Leadership
Theory- Trait Theory, Managerial grid by Blake and Mouton
• Co-ordination and Controlling – Meaning and Importance
• Recent Trends : Green Management and CSR
• Green Management – Cost-effectiveness and Benefits
• CSR – Meaning, Relevance, Link between Competitive Advantage and CSR
• Case Studies

REFERENCE BOOKS:
• Principles of Management , Ramasamy , Himalya Publication ,Mumbai
• Principles of Management , Tripathi Reddy , Tata Mc Grew Hill
• Management Text & Cases , VSP Rao , Excel Books, Delhi
• Management Concepts and OB , P S Rao& N V Shah ,AjabPustakalaya
• Essentials of Management , Koontz II & W , Mc. Grew Hill , New York
• Principles of Management-Text and Cases –Dr..M.Sakthivel Murugan, New Age
Publications
 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester I
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Core Courses (CC)

Business Economics –I
Objective:

1. To identify and explain General Economic Concepts and theories.

2. To recognize the trends of Consumer Behaviour
3. To enable learners to interpret production and Cost structure and calculate Firm’s Revenue.
4. To identify and distinguish the functioning of different markets and their market strategies.
5. To analyse Human Welfare Behaviour and its importance in Economics.

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Introduction to Economics 10
2 Demand & Supply Analysis and Theory of Consumer’s 10
Choice
3 Theory of Production & Cost 15

4 Theory of Market 15
Total 60

Course Outcomes :

1. Learners will be able to identify and diagnose Economic Problems.

2. Learners will be able to define Demand, Consumer Behaviour and to solve related numerical problems.
3. Learners will be able to list different types of Cost involved in the process of production, illustrate, and
evaluate various producers’ aspects and cost structure.
4. Learners will be able to identify different market structures and diagnose market-based activities.
Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction to Economics (CO1)
• 10 principles from Economics (consider only scarcity definition of economics
and teach all the given concepts related to 10 questions)
• Tools of Economics Analysis
• Production Possibility Curve and resource utilisation
2 Demand and Supply Analysis and Theory of Consumer’s Choice (CO2)
• Demand, Law of demand, Determinants of demand (function of demand)*
• Elasticity of demand and measurement (three types-cross, price, income and
promotional)*
• Utility-concept, Cardinal Utility Theory, Consumer Surplus, Diamond-Water
paradox (for understanding basis only), Ordinal Utility Theory-Indifference
curve, Budget line, Consumer equilibrium*
• Revealed Preference Theory
• Supply, Law of Supply, Determinants of Supply (function of supply)*
• Equilibrium between demand and supply
(*For the following topics numerical will also be covered)
3 Theory of Production & Cost (CO3)
• Production: Production function-types, Law of Variable Proportions,
(Relationship between different concepts of production-TP and MP and AP
and MP)*
• Iso-quant and Iso-cost lines, Producers equilibrium, Returns to scale and
factor, Economies and diseconomies of scale and scope.
• (*For the following topics numerical will also be covered )
• Costs: types, Cost curves in the short run and in long run,*
• Revenue-types, curves (perfect and imperfect, demand curves in different
markets)*
• Behaviour of Profit maximising firms, Break-even analysis
• (*For the following topics numerical will also be covered )

4 Theory of Markets (CO4)

• Types of Markets, Nature of firm and industry and Equilibrium
• Perfect Competition and Monopoly– Equilibrium of a firm and industry in
the short run and long run
• Monopolistic Competition- Economic Efficiency and Resource allocation in
monopolistic competition
• Oligopoly- Kinked demand curve, types (collusive and non-collusive)
• Price leadership, Non-Price Competition (Selling and Advertising Cost)
• Difference between price and cost, Degrees of Price discrimination

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REFERENCE BOOKS :

• Mehta, P.L.: Managerial Economics – Analysis, Problem and Cases (S. Chand & Sons,
N. Delhi,2000)
• Hirchey .M., Managerial Economics, Thomson South western(2003)
• Salvatore, D.: Managerial Economics in a global economy (Thomson South
Western Singapore,2001)
• Frank Robert.H, Bernanke. Ben S., Principles of Economics (Tata McGraw Hill(ed.3)
• Gregory Mankiw., Principles of Economics, Thomson South western (2002reprint)
• Samuelson &Nordhas.: Economics (Tata McGraw Hills, New Delhi,2002)
• Pal Sumitra, Managerial Economics cases and concepts (Macmillan, NewDelhi,2004)

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 Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Programme
Under Choice Based Credit, Grading and Semester System Course Structure
(To be implemented from Academic Year- 2020-2021)
Semester II

No. of Courses Semester I Credits

1 Elective Courses (EC)
1 Introduction to Cost Accounting 03
2 Industrial Law 03
3 Quantitative – Techniques II 03
2 Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)
2A Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC)
4 Communication Skills - II 03
2B *Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
Any one course from the following list of the courses
5 Foundation Course - II 02
3 Core Courses (CC)
6 Foundation of Human Skills 03
7 Business Environment 03
Total Credits 20

List of Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) for Semester I (Any One)

1 Foundation Course - II
2 Foundation Course in NSS - II
3 Foundation Course in NCC - II
4 Foundation Course in Physical Education - II

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 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021

Elective Courses(EC)

Introduction to Cost Accounting

Objectives
1. Explain the concept and role of cost accounting in the business management of
Manufacturing and non- manufacturing companies.
2. Define the costs and their impact on value creation in the manufacturing and non-
manufacturing companies.
3. Use accounting methods of cost calculation

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Introduction & Importance of Cost Accounting 15

2 Elements of Cost: Material-labour- overheads, Bases of Cost 15

Classification, Determination of Total Cost
3 Reconciliation between Cost and Financial Records 15
4 Elementary Principles and Techniques of Marginal Costing 15
Total 60

Course Outcomes :
CO1: Learners will recognize concepts like Cost, costing, Cost accounting; Cost
ascertainment; Cost control; Cost classification; Reporting. They will also gather
knowledge about Distinction between cost & financial accountancy; Advantages of cost
accounting; Objectives of cost accounting.
CO2: Learners will learn about Elements of Cost: material-labour- overheads,
classification of cost based on behaviour, variability, classification of cost such as direct
and indirect and ultimately determination of total cost.
CO3: Learners will learn meaning, need for reconciliation between profit/ loss as per cost
accounts and financial accounts.
CO4: Learners will learn about Elementary Principles of Marginal Costing, Advantages of
Marginal Costing and Techniques to Marginal Costing.

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction & Importance of Cost Accounting (CO1, CO 2)
• Cost, costing, Cost accounting; Cost ascertainment; Cost control; Cost
classification; Reporting: Distinction between cost & financial accountancy;
Advantages of cost accounting; Objectives of cost accounting
2 Elements of Cost: material-labour- overheads, Bases of Cost
Classification, Determination of Total Cost (CO3, CO 4)
A. Elements of Cost: material-labour- overheads -
B.Bases of Cost Classification: On the basis of: Behavior / Variability:
Element of cost including direct & indirect concept, Functions
C.Determination of Total Cost , Cost structure ,Cost sheets ,
Composition of selling price
3 Reconciliation between Cost and Financial Records (CO 5)
Meaning and Definition –
• Need for reconciliation - Causes of disagreement - Procedure and preparation
of statement of reconciliation
4 Elementary Principles and Techniques of Marginal Costing (CO 6)
A. Elementary Principles of Marginal Costing: Meaning - Features of
marginal costing – Advantages of marginal costing - Limitations of marginal
costing - Concept of profit
B. Techniques of Marginal Costing Contribution - Profit / volume ratio -
Breakeven point Margin of safety - Cost volume profit analysis
C. Contract Costing

REFERENCE BOOKS :
• M.N. Arora ,A Text Book of Cost Accountancy, Vikas Publishing Pvt. Ltd,
• B.K. Bhar ,Cost Accounting: Method & Problems, Academic Publishers
• Horngren, Foster & Datar ,Cost Accounting – A Managerial Emphasis, Prentice Hall,
• N.K. Prasad & A.K. Prasad ,Cost Accounting, Book Syndicate,
• Bhabatosh Banerjee ,Cost Accounting, World Press
• Edmonds, Edmonds and Tsay, Fundamental Managerial Accounting Concept,
Irwin McGraw Hill
• Asish Bhattacharya ,Principles and Practice of Cost Accounting, Sultan Chand,
• R.S,N Pillai & Bhagvat ,Management Accounting, S. Chand,

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 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Elective Courses (EC)

Industrial Law
Objectives
1 To understand the laws related to Industrial relations & Industrial disputes
2 To study the laws related to Health , safety & Welfare
3 To study the social legislation
4 To understand the laws related to Compensation management

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Laws Related to Industrial Relations and Industrial Disputes 15

2 Laws Related to Health, Safety and Welfare 15

3 Social Legislation 15
4 Laws Related to Compensation Management 15
Total 60

Course Outcomes :
CO1: Explain the laws related to Industrial relations & Industrial disputes
CO2 : Describe the provisions related to Health, safety & welfare & explain the provisions
related to Worker's Compensation act.
CO3: Explain the Employee state Insurance act 1948
CO4 : Identify the schemes , administration & determination of dues of Miscellaneous
provisions act 1948
CO5 :Describe the objectives ,definitions & authorised deductions of Payment of wages act 1948
CO6 :Explain the provisions related to Payment of Bonus Act 1965 & the Payment of Gratuity
act 1972

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Laws Related to Industrial Relations and Industrial Disputes (CO1)
• Industrial Disputes Act, 1947: Definition, Authorities, Awards, Settlements,
Strikes Lockouts, Lay Offs, Retrenchment and Closure
• The Trade Union Act,1926
2 Laws Related to Health, Safety and Welfare (CO2)
• The Factory Act 1948: (Provisions related to Health, Safety and Welfare)
• The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923Provisions:
▪ Introduction: The doctrine of assumed risk, The doctrine of Common
Employment, The doctrine of Contributory Negligence
▪ Definitions
▪ Employers liability for compensation (S-3 to13)
Rules as to Compensation (Sec 4 to Sec 9) (14 A &17)

3 Social Legislation (CO3, CO4)

• Employee State Insurance Act 1948: Definition and Employees Provident Fund
• Miscellaneous Provision Act 1948: Schemes, Administration and
• determination of dues

4 Laws Related To Compensation Management (CO5, CO6)

• The payment of Wages Act 1948: Objectives, Definition, Authorised
Deductions
• Payment of Bonus Act,1965
• The Payment Of Gratuity Act,1972

REFERENCE BOOKS :
• Industrial and Labour Laws, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, Bharat Law HPLtd
• Labour and Industrial Laws, S.N Misra, Central LawPublication
• Labour and Industrial Laws, P.K.Padhi, Eastern EconomyEdition
• Commercial and Industrial Law, S.K. Dasgupta, Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd
• Industrial Law, Mr. N.D. Kapoor, SultanChand
• Employee’s Provident Fund, Chopra D.S, Labour LawAgency
• Industrial Law, Mr. P.L. Mallick, SultanChand
• Essence of Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, Cowling, Prentice –Hall

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 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Elective Courses (EC)

Quantitative Techniques - II
Course Outcomes
Learners will be able to -

CO1. To study the concepts Co-Relation and Linear Regression to identify the strength and
direction of a linear relationship between two variables.
CO2. To create awareness about Probability & decision theory
CO3. To understand concept of Matrices and determinants.
CO4. To study the concept of Derivatives and application in the field of Economics and
Mathematics.

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Co-Relationand Linear Regression 15

2 Probability and Decision Theory 15

3 Matrices and Determinants 15
4 Derivatives and Applications of Derivatives 15
Total 60

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Correlation and LinearRegression (CO-1)
• Correlation: Meaning, Types of Correlation, Determination of Correlation:
Scatter Diagram, Karl Pearson’s Method of Correlation coefficient (Excluding
Bivariate Frequency Distribution Table) and Spearman’s Rank Co-Relation
Coefficient.
• Linear Regression: Meaning, Concept of Regression equations, slope of the
Regression Line and its interpretation. Regression coefficient (Excluding
Bivariate Frequency Distribution Table), Relationship between coefficient of
correlation and Regression coefficients, Finding the equations of regression
lines by method of Least Square
2 Probability and Decision Theory (CO-2)
• Probability Distribution
• Concept of Sample Space, Concept of Event, Definition of Probability,
Addition and Multiplication Laws of Probability, Conditional Probability,
Baye’s Theorem (Concept Only), Expectation and Variance, Concept of
Probability Distribution.
• Decision Theory: Acts, State of Nature Events, Pay offs, Opportunity loss,
Decision Making under Certainty, Decision Making under Uncertainty,
Non-Probability: Maximax, Maximin, Minimax, Regret, Laplace &
Hurwitz.
• Probabilitistics (Decision Making under risk): EMV, EOL, EVPI, Decision
Tree
3 Matrices and Determinants (CO-3)
• Matrices: Some important definitions and some important results. Matrix
operation (Addition, scalar multiplication. matrix multiplication, transpose of a
matrix)
• Determinants of a matrix of order two or three: properties and results of
Determinants
• Solving a systemof linear equations using Cramer’s rule
• Inverse of a Matrix (up to order three) using ad-joint of a matrix and matrix
inversion method
4 Derivatives and Applications of Derivatives (CO-4)
• Introduction and Concept: Derivatives of constant function,
logarithmic functions, polynomial and exponential function
• Rules of derivatives: addition, multiplication, quotient
• Second order derivatives
• Application of Derivatives: Maxima, Minima, Average Cost and Marginal
Cost. Total revenue, Marginal revenue, Average revenue. Average and
Marginal profit. Price elasticity of demand.

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 REFERENCE BOOKS :
• Statistics of Management , Richard Levin &David S. Rubin,Printice Hall of
India , NewDelhi.
• Statistics for Business & Economics, David R Anderson, Dennis
J Sweney, Thopmson Publication.
• Fundamental of Statistics, S C Gupta, Himalya Publication House.
• Business Statistics, Bharadwaj, Excel Books, Delhi
• Business Mathematics, S.K Singh & J.K Singh, Brijwasi Book Distributor &Publisher
• Mathematics for Economics and Finance, Martin Anthony, Norman
Biggs, Cambridge lowprice editions,2000.
• Business Mathematics, D.C. Sancheti, V.K. Kapoor, Sultan Chand
& Sons Publications,2006.
• Business Mathematics, J.K. Singh, 2009, Himalaya Publishing House.
• Mathematics for Business and Economics, J.D. Gupta, P.K. Gupta, Man Mohan,
Tata McGrawHill Publishing Company Ltd.
• Mathematics of Finance 2nd Edition Schaum’s Outline Series Peter Zima,
Robert Brows Tata McGrawHill Publishing Company Ltd
• Business Mathematics by Dr. Amarnath Dikshit & Dr. Jinendra Kumar Jain.
• Business Mathematics by Bari - New Literature publishing company, Mumbai
• Mathematics for Economics and Business, RS Bhardwaj, 2010, Excel Books
Business Mathematics, Zameerudin, Qazi, V.K. Khanna& S.K. Bhambri, Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd, NewDelhi

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 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)

Communication Skills - II
Objectives:
1. To facilitate the learner’s Corporate Skills for enhanced proficiency within the
workspace.
2. To inculcate Ethics and Professionalism in regards to Corporate Communication.
3. To augment speaking and writing skills for the enrichment of professional
communication abilities.
4. To implement the practical aspects and aptitude of communication to boost their
productivity.

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Corporate Communication – I 15
2 Corporate Communication – II 15
3 Business Correspondence-II 15
4 Tutorial/Practical-II 15
Total 60

Course Outcomes :

Learners will be able to -

1. Learners will be able to enhance their proficiency with respect to corporate communication.
2. Learners will be able to acquire and demonstrate Ethics and Professionalism in Corporate
Communication.
3. Learners will be well equipped with effective writing skills within a professional space.
4. Learners will be gain valuable Soft Skills that will enhance their employability.

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Unit I - Corporate Communication – I (CO1)
INTERVIEWS
▪ Preparing for an Interview
▪ Types of Interviews – Selection, Appraisal, Grievance, Exit, Online etc.
▪ Group Discussion [Theory]
PRESENTATION SKILLS
▪ Topic Research
▪ Organising the Data
▪ Use of Audio – Video Aids
▪ Personal Appearance [Dressing & Grooming]
▪ Handouts, Q & A
GROUP COMMUNICATION
▪ Committees & Meetings
• Seminars & Conferences
2 Unit II - Corporate Communication – II (CO2)
PUBLIC RELATIONS
▪ Functions of PR Department
▪ External & Internal Measures of PR
▪ Crisis Management
▪ Press Release & Conference [ Management PR]
BUSINESS ETHICS
▪ Ethics at Workplace - Importance of Business Ethics
▪ Personal Integrity at the Workplace
▪ Media & Computer Ethics
▪ Corporate Social Responsibility
REPORT WRITING
▪ Formats, Parts & Structure of Reports
▪ Drafting of Feasibility Reports, Investigative, Annual & Quarterly
Reports, etc.
▪ Drafting of Business Proposals
3 Unit III - Business Correspondence-II (CO3)
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE – II
▪ Trade Letters: Letters of Inquiry, Complaints, Claims & Adjustments
▪ Sales Letters & Promotional Leaflets
▪ Request for Loans, Overdraft, Current A/c, Credit Facility, Status
Enquiry, Letters related to Share Market, Capital Market
• Letters under Right to Information (RTI) Act
4 Unit IV - Tutorial/Practical-II (CO4)
TUTORIAL/ PRACTICAL
▪ Business & Management Terms
▪ Presentations
▪ Group Discussion
▪ Mock Interview
▪ Summarization of Articles [Business & Management Journals]
• Drafting of Promotional Material, Press Releases/Notes

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REFERENCE BOOKS :
• Business Communication, Lesikar & Petit- Mc Grawhill
• Communication Skills Handbook - Summers, Wiley, India
• Business Correspondence & Report Writing - R. C. Sharma & Krishna Mohan
• Organisational Management Through Communication - Allen, R.K.
• A Handbook of Commercial Correspondence - A. Ashley, Oxford University Press
• Communication in Organisation - Fisher Dalmar, Jaico Publishing House
• The Essence of Effective Communication - Ron Ludlow, Prentice Hall
• Business Ethics & Communication – Dr. Jain & Dr. Biyani
• The Management of Public Relations – Robert D. Ross
• Business Communication for Managers: An Advanced Approach Penrose
Thomson learning
• Business Correspondence Whitehead G & H A. H. Wheeler, Allahabad
• Business Communication & Personality Development, Das Excel Books, Delhi
• How to Listen Better? Pramila Ahuja& G Ahuja Sterling Publication
• Bovee Courtland, L and Thrill, John V (1989) Business Communication, Today
McGraw Hill, New York, Taxman Publication.
• Darrow, Richard, Forrstal, Dan and Coolman, Aubrey (1967) Public Relations
Handbook, The Dartwell Co., Chicago.
• Phillip, Louis V. (1975) Organisational Communication-
The Effective Management, Columbus Grid Inc.
• Ross, Robert D. (1977) The Management of Public Relations, John Wiley and
Sons, U.S.A.
• Stephenson, James (1988) Principles and Practice of
Commercial Correspondence, Pilman and Sons Ltd. London.
• Shurter, Robert L. (1971) Written Communication in Business, McGraw Hill,
Tokyo
• Monippalli, M.M. (1997), The Craft of Business Letter Writing, T.M.H. New Delhi.

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 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

Foundation Course – II
Objectives
1. To assess the impact of LPG Model on Indian Society.
2. To familiarise the learners about Human Rights.
3. To provide a brief overview about Environmental Concerns and to motivate them to
participate in environmental protection and conservation process.
4. To make the learners aware about the ill effects of Stress and Conflicts and steps to deal
with its Management.

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Globalisation and Indian Society 10
2 Human Rights 10
3 Ecology 10
4 Understanding Stress and Conflict 10
5 Topics for project guidance: Contemporary Societal Challenges

Total 40

Course Outcomes :
1. Learners will be able to analyse the LPG model and explain the impact of the same on
contemporary society.
2. Learners will develop a better understanding of the Human Rights as per UDHR as well
as of those enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
3. Learners will be able to explain various approaches towards understanding Ecology and
undertake measures in Environmental Protection and Conservation.
4. Learners will understand the effects of Stress and Conflicts and apply various
Management tools for the same.

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Globalisation and Indian Society (CO1, CO4)
• Understanding the concepts of Liberalisation, Privatization, and
Globalisation; Growth of Information Technology and Communication and
its impact manifested in everyday life;
• Impact of Globalisation on Industry: Changes in employment, crisis in
agrarian sector and changes in migration pattern;
• Changes in Agrarian Sector due to Globalisation;
• Rise in corporate farming and increase in farmer suicides
2 Human Rights (CO5)
• Concept of Human Rights; Origin and evolution of the concept;
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Human Rights constituents with
special reference to Fundamental Rights stated in the Constitution
3 Ecology (CO3)
• Meaning of ecology and environment;
• Environmental Degradation- types, causes and impact on human life
• Sustainable development- concept and components

4 Understanding Stress and Conflict (CO2)

• Causes of stress and conflict in individuals and society;
• Types of conflicts and use of coping mechanism for managing individual
stress;
• Maslow’s theory of self-actualization;
• Different methods of responding to conflicts in society;
• Conflict – Resolution and efforts towards building peace and harmony in
society.

5 Topics for Project guidance : Contemporary Societal Challenges

• Increasing Urbanisation, problems of housing, health and sanitation;

• Changing Culture in a globalized world
• Development projects and Human Rights violations
• Increasing crimes/ suicides among youth,
• Time Management
• Yoga and Ayurveda

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REFERENCE BOOKS :
• Batra G.S., Kaur Narinder ,Anmol pub.(1995), Privatisation of Public enterprises
• Benu Singh,Vista International Publications (2006) Environmental Studies- Ecology &
Environment
• Chatterjee Anup New Century Publications (2012) Industrial Policy & Economical
• Development in India (1947-2012)
• Chchester Brian, Garfinkel Perry and others,Rodale Press (1997)- Stress Blasters
• Donnelly Jack, (2014) Universal Human Rights:- In theory & practice
• Kapila Raj and Kapila Uma-Editors,Academic Foundation 2002-A decade of Economic
Reforms in India(The Past,The Present,The Future)
• Nehru S., Serial pub. (2012)- Impact of policies of WTO on Indian Agriculture
• Perkins Dwight, Radelet Steven, Lindauer David,Norton Company (2006) Emerging
Dimensions-Edited by Economics of development
• Satyanarayana G.-Editor, New Century Publications (2007) Globalisation &
Development of Backword Areas
• Sikder Soumyen,Oxford University Press (2002)- Contemporary Issues in globalization
– An Introduction to Theory & Policy in India
• Singh Dr. N. Tejmani,Maxford books (2011)- Stress Management

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 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Core Courses (CC)
Foundation of Human Skills
Objectives :

1 To study the different types of Personality Models , thinking levels, attitude & perception
2 To understand the group behaviour & team development
3 To familarize students with motivational theories
4 To understand various ways of enhancing creativity in an organization & managing
organizational stress

Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Understanding of Human Nature 15

2 Introduction to Group Behaviour 15

3 Organizational Culture and Motivation at Workplace 15

Organisational Change, Creativity and Development and Work 15
4 Stress
Total 60

Course Outcomes :
Learners will be able to :

CO1: Explain the various Personality Models & Functions & Levels of thinking.
CO2: Analyze the Group behaviour & Team development
CO3: Compare & evaluate various motivational theories
CO4: Design ways to enhance creativity in an organization

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 UNDERSTANDING HUMAN NATURE
• Concept of a Man, Individual Differences
• Personality- Models, Traits,
• Myer Berg Personality Indicator
• Interpersonal Behaviour- Transactional Analysis, Johari Window
• Attitude- Nature, Components, Functions, Ways of Changing Attitude
• Thinking Hats, Thinking Styles, Functions and Levels of Thinking
• Perception- Process, perceptual Errors
• Ego States, Types of Transactions, Life positions
• Case studies
2 Introduction to Group Behaviour
• Group Dynamics- Group behavior Model, Stages of Group Development
• Team Dynamics- Nature, Types, Building Effective Teams
• Importance of Teams- Team work
• Power and Politics
• Organisational Conflicts and Resolution
• Traditional vis-à-vis Modern View of Conflict- Stress Management
• Case Studies
3 Organizational Culture and Motivation at workplace
• Concept, Hofstede’s Dimensions, Creating and Sustaining Culture, Learning
Culture
• Matching people with culture
• Motivation- Concept, Types, Theories
• Maslow’s Theory of Need Hirerachy, ERG Theory, Herzberg’s Two factor
Theory,
• McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y, Ouchi’s Z Theory, Vroom’s
Expectancy Theory,
• Adam’s Equity Theory, Carrot and Stick Approach to Motivation,
• Case Studies
4 Organisational Change, Creativity and Development and Work Stress
• Change- Concept, Factors, Kurt Lewin’s Model of Change,Creativity,Way to
enhance creativity in an organization
• Organisational Development- Need, OD Techniques
• Organisational Effectiveness- Criteria, Implications
• Developing Sound Organisational Climate
• Case Studies

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REFERENCE BOOKS :
• Organisational behaviour, S. Robbins, Prentice Hall
• Organisational behaviour, John W. Newstrom and Keith Davis, Tata Mc Graw hill
• Organisational behaviour, Fred Luthans, Mc Graw hill, New york
• Organisational behaviour, K. Aswathappa, Himalaya Publishing House
• Essentials of management, Koontz, Harold, Tata Mc Graw hill

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 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester II
with Effect from the Academic Year 2020-2021
Core Courses (CC)

Business Environment
Modules at a Glance

Sr. Modules No. of

No. Lectures
1 Introduction to Business Environment 15
2 Political, Economic, Legal and Social Cultural Environment 15
3 Technological environment and Contemporary Issues related to 15
Business Environment
4 International Environment 15
Total 60

Course Outcomes :
CO1 : Identify the key issue & perspectives to assess the impact of Business Environment on
Business.
CO2 : Examine how different factors and trends in the external environment are likely to
impact upon a proposed business venture.
CO3 : Conduct a business analysis of the local and national environment and evaluate the
essence of Environment Scanning.
CO4 : Evaluate the role of Political, legal & Economic Environmental factors on Business
Decision-making
CO5 : Assess the essence of International Business Environment & its impact on Business
Decisions
C06 : Analyse the role of Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance in
Business functions and growth.
C07 : Explore contemporary issues like Social Audit and its relevance to Businesses

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Sr. No. Modules / Units
1 Introduction to Business Environment (CO1, CO2)
• Business: Meaning, Definition, Nature & Scope, Business Objectives,
Types of Business Organizations
• Business Environment: Meaning, Characteristics, Scope and Significance,
Components of Business Environment
• Micro and Macro Environment: Definition, Differentiation, Analysis of Business
Environment, SWOT Analysis.
• Introduction to Micro-Environment:
▪ Internal Environment: Value system, Mission, Objectives, Organizational
Structure, Organizational Resources, Company Image, Brand Equity
▪ External Environment: Firm, customers, suppliers, distributors,
Competitors, Society
• Introduction to Macro Components: Demographic, Natural, Political, Social,
Cultural, Economic, Technological, International and Legal
2 Political, Economic, Legal and Social Cultural Environment (C03, CO4)
• Political Institutions: Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, Role of government in
Business, Legal framework in India.
• Economic environment: Indian Economic system and economic policies.
Concept of Capitalism, Socialism and Mixed Economy, Impact of business on
Private sector, Public sector and Joint Sector
• Sun-rise sectors of India Economy and Challenges of Indian Economy.
• Social and Cultural Environment: Nature, Impact of foreign culture on
Business, Traditional Values and its Impact
3 Technological environment and Contemporary Issues related to Business
Environment (CO3, CO6, CO7)
• Technological environment: Features, impact of technology on Business
• Competitive Environment: Meaning, Michael Porter’s Five Forces Analysis,
Competitive Strategies
• Social Audit – Meaning, Evolution of Social Audit, Benefits of Social Audit.
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance - Meaning, Social
responsibility of Business, Ecology and Business
4 International Environment (CO3, CO5)
• International Environment–
▪ GATT/ WTO: Objective and Evolution of GATT, Uruguay round, GATT
v/s WTO, Functions of WTO, Pros and Cons of WTO.
▪ Globalization: Meaning, Nature and stages of Globalization, features of
Globalization, Foreign Market entry strategies, LPG model.
▪ MNCs: Definition, meaning, merits, demerits, MNCs in India
▪ FDI: Meaning, FDIconcepts and functions, Need for FDIin developing
countries, Factors influencing FDI, FDI operations in India,
▪ Challenges faced by International Business and Investment
Opportunities for Indian Industry.

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REFERENCE BOOKS :
• Morrison J, The International Business Environment,Palgrave
• Francis Cherunilam, Business Environment-Himalaya Publishing House, NewDelhi
• K. Aswathappa, Essentials of Business Environment, Himalaya Publishing
House, NewDelhi
• MISHRA AND PURI, Indian Economy, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi
• Business Environment Raj Aggarwal Excel Books, Delhi
• Strategic Planning for Corporate Ramaswamy V McMillan, New Delhi
• Business and society-Lokanathan and Lakshmi Rajan, Emerald Publishers.
• Economic Environment of Business - M. Adhikary, Sultan Chand &Sons

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 Revised Syllabus of Courses of Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)
Programme at Semester I and II
with effect from the Academic Year 2020-21

Scheme of Evaluation
The performance of the learners will be evaluated in two Components. One component will be the
Internal Assessment component carrying 40 % marks and the second component will be the Semester-
wise End Examination component carrying 60 % marks. The allocation of marks for the Internal
Assessment and Semester End Examinations will be as shown below:-

A) Internal Assessment: 40%

Question Paper Pattern
(Internal Assessment- Courses without Practical Courses)
Sr. Particular Marks
No.
1 One class test (20 Marks)
Match the Column/ Fill in the Blanks/ Multiple Choice Questions 05 Marks
(½ Mark each)
Answer in One or Two Lines (Concept based Questions) 05 Marks
(01 Mark each)
Answer in Brief (Attempt Any Two of the Three) 10 Marks
(05 Marks each)
2 Active participation in routine class instructional deliveries and 05 Marks
overall conduct as a responsible learner, mannerism and articulation
and exhibit of leadership qualities in organizing
related academic activities
3 Project/Tutorial/Assignment 10 Marks
4 Viva/Presentation 05 Marks
Total 40 marks
Question Paper Pattern
(Internal Assessment- Courses with Practical Courses)
Sr. Particular Marks
No.
1 Semester End Practical Examination (20 Marks)
Journal 05 Marks
Viva 05 Marks
Laboratory Work 10 Marks
2 Active participation in routine class instructional deliveries and 05 Marks
overall conduct as a responsible learner, mannerism and articulation
and exhibit of leadership qualities in organizing related academic
activities articulation and exhibit of leadership
qualities in organizing related academic activities

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 B) Semester End Examination: 60 %
i) Duration: The examination shall be of 2 Hours duration
ii) Theory question paper pattern
• There shall be four questions each of 15marks.
• All questions shall be compulsory with internal choice within the questions.
• Question may be subdivided into sub-questions a, b, c… and the allocation of marks depends
on the weightage of the topic.
(Detail question paper pattern has been given separately)

Passing Standard
The learners to pass a course shall have to obtain a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate for each
course where the course consists of Internal Assessment and Semester End Examination.
The learners shall obtain minimum of 40% marks (i.e. 16 out of 40) in the Internal Assessment
and 40% marks in Semester End Examination (i.e. 24 Out of 60 ) separately, to pass the course
and minimum of Grade E to pass a particular semester A learner will be said to have passed the
course if the learner passes the Internal Assessment and Semester End Examination together.

Question Paper Pattern

(Theoretical Courses)

Maximum Marks: 60
Questions to be set: 04
Duration: 2 Hrs.
All Questions are Compulsory Carrying 15 Marks each.

Questio Particulars Marks

n
No
Q-1 Objective Questions 15 Marks
A) Sub Questions to be asked 10 and to be answered any08
B) Sub Questions to be asked 10 and to be answered any07
(*Multiplechoice/ TrueorFalse/Matchthecolumns/Fill inthe
blanks)
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15Marks
OR
Q-2 Full Length Practical Question 15Marks

Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15Marks

OR
Q-3 Full Length Practical Question 15Marks

Q-4 Case Study 15Marks

Practical question of 15 marks may be divided into two sub questions of 7/8 and 10/5 Marks. If
the topic demands, instead of practical questions, appropriate theory question may be asked.

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