Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)
- *Target Audience*: Recent graduates or professionals with 0–5 years of experience seeking foundational business skills.
*Program Objectives*
1. Build core competencies in business management and decision-making.
2. Prepare for entry- to mid-level roles in finance, marketing, operations, or HR.
3. Develop analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
4. Provide exposure to real-world business challenges through case studies and projects.
*Core Modules*
*1. Principles of Management*
- *Topics*: Organizational structures, leadership styles, planning, and control.
- *Outcomes*: Understand management frameworks (e.g., SWOT, PESTEL).
- *Assessment*: Case study analysis, group presentations.
*2. Marketing Management*
- *Topics*: Consumer behaviour, product lifecycle, digital marketing fundamentals.
- *Outcomes*: Design basic marketing campaigns; analyse market trends.
- *Assessment*: Marketing plan development, quizzes.
*3. Financial Accounting & Analysis*
- *Topics*: Financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), ratio analysis.
- *Outcomes*: Interpret financial health of a company; apply budgeting techniques.
- *Assessment*: Financial statement preparation, exams.
*4. Business Economics*
- *Topics*: Microeconomics (demand-supply, elasticity), macroeconomics (GDP, inflation).
- *Outcomes*: Analyse economic factors impacting business decisions.
- *Assessment*: Economic scenario reports, exams.
*5. Human Resource Management*
- *Topics*: Recruitment, performance management, employee engagement.
- *Outcomes*: Design HR policies; address workplace diversity challenges.
- *Assessment*: Role-play simulations, HR strategy proposals.
*6. Operations Management*
- *Topics*: Inventory management, quality control, project management basics.
- *Outcomes*: Optimize workflows using tools like Gantt charts or Kanban.
- *Assessment*: Process mapping exercises, case studies.
*7. Business Law & Ethics*
- *Topics*: Contract law, corporate governance, intellectual property.
- *Outcomes*: Navigate legal compliance in business operations.
- *Assessment*: Legal case studies, ethics debate participation.
*8. Business Communication*
- *Topics*: Professional writing, presentation skills, negotiation tactics.
- *Outcomes*: Craft effective business reports and pitches.
- *Assessment*: Mock presentations, email drafting exercises.
*Electives (Choose 2)*
- *Digital Marketing & SEO*
- *Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management*
- *Supply Chain Analytics*
- *Retail Management*
*Practical Components*
1. *Internship/Industry Project* (6–8 weeks):
- Work with a company to solve a live business problem.
- *Deliverables*: Project report, presentation to faculty/industry mentors.
2. *Capstone Simulation* (Team-based):
- Manage a virtual business using tools like *SimulTrain* or *BizCafe*.
- *Outcomes*: Strategic decision-making under simulated market conditions.
*Assessment & Grading*
- *Exams*: 40%
- *Assignments/Case Studies*: 30%
- *Internship/Capstone Project*: 20%
- *Class Participation*: 10%