MBA in System Management
*Program Objectives*
1. Develop managerial skills in IT/system infrastructure planning, implementation, and governance.
2. Integrate business strategies with technology-driven solutions.
3. Equip students to manage complex IT projects, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
4. Foster leadership in cross-functional teams working on system optimization and innovation.
*Course Structure*
*Semester 1: Core Business Foundations*
1. *Management Principles & Organizational Behaviour*
- Leadership, motivation, team dynamics, and organizational culture.
2. *Financial Accounting & Analysis*
- Financial statements, budgeting, and cost management.
3. *Marketing Management*
- Consumer behaviour, branding, and digital marketing strategies.
4. *Business Statistics & Quantitative Methods*
- Data analysis, forecasting, and decision-making tools.
5. *Managerial Economics*
- Micro/macroeconomic principles for business decisions.
*Semester 2: Advanced Business & Systems Integration*
1. *Operations & Supply Chain Management*
- Process optimization, logistics, and ERP systems.
2. *Information Systems Management*
- Role of IT in business, ERP, CRM, and MIS.
3. *Strategic Management*
- SWOT analysis, competitive advantage, and business models.
4. *IT Project Management*
- Agile, Scrum, risk management, and tools like Jira/MS Project.
5. *Business Communication & Ethics*
- Stakeholder communication, IT ethics, and compliance.
*Semester 3: Specialization in System Management*
1. *Systems Analysis & Design*
- SDLC, UML, and tools for system modelling (e.g., Visio).
2. *Database Management & Big Data Analytics*
- SQL, NoSQL, data warehousing, and visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
3. *Cybersecurity & Risk Management*
- Threat modelling, compliance (GDPR, HIPAA), and incident response.
4. *Cloud Computing & Virtualization*
- AWS/Azure, SaaS/IaaS/PaaS, and migration strategies.
5. *Elective 1* (Choose one):
- Digital Transformation | ERP Systems | AI in Business
*Semester 4: Advanced Specialization & Capstone*
1. *IT Governance & ITIL Framework*
- Aligning IT with business goals, IT service management.
2. *Emerging Technologies in Business*
- Blockchain, IoT, and AI applications.
3. *Capstone Project*
- Solve a real-world system management problem (e.g., process automation).
4. *Internship/Industry Project*
- Hands-on experience in IT consulting firms or tech departments.
5. *Elective 2* (Choose one):
- Business Process Reengineering | Enterprise Architecture | Disaster Recovery Planning
*Elective Courses*
- Blockchain for Business
- Lean Six Sigma for IT
- UX/UI Design for Enterprise Systems
- Machine Learning for Decision-Making
*Teaching Methodology*
- Case studies (e.g., Amazon’s supply chain, IBM’s cybersecurity strategies).
- Workshops on tools like SAP, AWS, and Python for automation.
- Guest lectures from industry experts (IT directors, CIOs).
- Simulations for IT project management and system design.
*Assessment*
- Exams (30%)
- Group projects/presentations (25%)
- Capstone project (25%)
- Class participation/case studies (20%)
*Learning Outcomes*
By the end of the program, students will:
1. Design and implement IT systems aligned with business objectives.
2. Lead digital transformation initiatives.
3. Manage cybersecurity risks and compliance frameworks.
4. Optimize business processes using data analytics and emerging technologies.