Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
*Core Subjects/Syllabus*
*Semester 1: Core Business Foundations*
1. *Advanced Organizational Behaviour*
- Leadership styles, team dynamics, and corporate culture.
- Conflict resolution, motivation theories (Maslow, Herzberg), and diversity management.
2. *Strategic Management*
- SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, and Balanced Scorecard frameworks.
- Case studies on corporate strategy (e.g., Tesla, Unilever).
3. *Financial Management*
- Capital budgeting, ratio analysis, and financial forecasting.
- Risk management (hedging, derivatives) and investment strategies.
4. *Marketing Management*
- Brand positioning, digital marketing strategies, and customer lifecycle management.
- Data-driven marketing (Google Analytics, CRM tools like Salesforce).
5. *Operations and Supply Chain Management*
- Lean Six Sigma, JIT (Just-in-Time), and TQM (Total Quality Management).
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and logistics optimization.
*Semester 2: Specialized Business Functions*
6. *Human Resource Management*
- Talent acquisition, performance management (OKRs, 360-degree feedback), and HR analytics.
- Labor laws, employee engagement, and compensation strategies.
7. *International Business*
- Global market entry strategies (exporting, joint ventures, franchising).
- Cross-cultural management, Incoterms, and trade compliance (WTO, tariffs).
8. *Business Analytics and Decision-Making*
- Predictive analytics, data visualization (Tableau, Power BI), and SQL basics.
- AI/ML applications in business decision-making.
9. *Entrepreneurship and Innovation*
- Business model canvas, startup funding (VC, crowdfunding), and scaling strategies.
- Design thinking and innovation frameworks.
10. *Corporate Governance and Ethics*
- ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance.
- Ethical leadership and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility).
*Semester 3: Advanced Applications and Leadership*
11. *Digital Transformation*
- AI, blockchain, and IoT in business processes.
- E-commerce strategies and omnichannel customer experiences.
12. *Change Management*
- Kotter’s 8-Step Model, ADKAR Framework, and managing resistance.
- Case studies: Digital disruption (e.g., Netflix vs. Blockbuster).
13. *Project Management*
- Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
- Tools: MS Project, Jira, Trello.
14. *Global Economic Environment*
- Macroeconomic indicators (GDP, inflation, forex).
- Geopolitical risks and global supply chain resilience.
15. *Capstone Project/Internship*
- Real-world business consultancy project or internship with corporations.
- Develop a strategic plan for a company (e.g., market expansion, digital transformation).
*Semester 4 (Optional for 2-Year Programs) *
16. *Specializations (Choose One Track) *
- *Finance*: Mergers & Acquisitions, Portfolio Management.
- *Marketing*: Digital Marketing Analytics, Consumer Neuroscience.
- *HR*: Organizational Development, Talent Analytics.
- *Operations*: Supply Chain Analytics, Sustainable Operations.
17. *Business Law and Compliance*
- Contract law, IPR (Intellectual Property Rights), and antitrust regulations.
18. *Negotiation and Stakeholder Management*
- Advanced negotiation techniques (Harvard Principles).
- Managing investors, board members, and government agencies.
*Elective Subjects (Vary by Institution) *
- *Sustainability and Green Business*
- *Crisis Management and PR*
- *Fintech and Blockchain Applications*
- *Healthcare Administration*
- *Retail and Franchise Management*
*Assessment Methods*
- *Case Study Analysis*: Solving real-world business challenges.
- *Strategic Reports*: Market entry plans, financial forecasts.
- *Presentations*: Pitching business models or digital strategies.
- *Exams*: Theory on management frameworks, financial tools, and ethics.
- *Capstone Evaluation*: Defence of consultancy projects or internships.