Bachelor's Program in Business Administration (BPBA) with a specialization in Behavioural Science
*Core Course Structure*
*Year 1: Foundations*
1. *Introduction to Behavioural Science*
- Overview of behavioural science (psychology, sociology, anthropology).
- Key theories: Maslow’s hierarchy, cognitive biases, social influence.
- Textbook: Nudge by Thaler & Sunstein.
2. *Principles of Management*
- Basics of organizational structure, leadership, and teamwork.
- Behavioural approaches to motivation and communication.
3. *Microeconomics for Decision-Making*
- Rational choice theory vs. behavioural economics.
- Concepts: scarcity, incentives, bounded rationality.
4. *Introduction to Psychology*
- Cognitive, social, and developmental psychology.
- Applications in business contexts.
*Year 2: Intermediate Concepts*
1. *Organizational Behaviour*
- Group dynamics, workplace culture, and conflict resolution.
- Case studies on Google, Zappos, etc.
2. *Consumer Behaviour*
- Psychological drivers of purchasing decisions.
- Role of emotions, branding, and neuromarketing.
3. *Research Methods in Behavioural Science*
- Qualitative/quantitative methods (surveys, experiments, ethnography).
- Ethics in behavioural research.
4. *Business Ethics and Behavioural Insights*
- Ethical decision-making frameworks.
- Behavioural nudges in corporate responsibility.
*Year 3: Advanced Specialization*
1. *Behavioural Economics*
- Prospect theory, loss aversion, and heuristics.
- Applications in policy and business strategy.
2. *Leadership and Influence*
- Psychological principles of persuasion (Cialdini’s 6 principles).
- Transformational vs. transactional leadership.
3. *Data Analysis for Behavioural Science*
- Statistical tools (SPSS, R) for behavioural data.
- Interpreting A/B testing and field experiments.
4. *Elective*: Choose one:
- *Negotiation Psychology*
- *Behavioural Finance*
- *Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations*
*Year 4: Capstone and Application*
1. *Behavioural Science Capstone Project*
- Design and test a behavioural intervention (e.g., workplace productivity, customer engagement).
- Partner with real-world organizations.
2. *Strategic Management*
- Integrating behavioural insights into business models.
- Case study: Behavioural strategies at Netflix, Amazon, etc.
3. *Internship/Practicum*
- 12-week placement in HR, marketing, or consulting roles.
4. *Electives*:
- *Behavioural Public Policy*
- *Digital Behaviour and UX Design*
*Key Textbooks*
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
- Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
- Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
- Organizational Behaviour by Robbins & Judge
*Assessment Methods*
- Exams (30%)
- Group projects/presentations (25%)
- Research papers (25%)
- Capstone/internship (20%)