Syllabus BBA (From 2022)
Syllabus BBA (From 2022)
The existing ordinances of the BBA programme of Kumaun University shall be applicable in
the academic session 2022-23. However, the Board of Studies and the Faculty Board
examined, reviewed and modified the existing syllabi for implementation in the academic
session 2022-23. The details of the modified syllabi to be implemented in the current
academic session (2022-23) are as follows.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Course Curriculum
Evaluation
Periods
Paper
Year Sem. Subject Subject Name
Code Internal End Semester Subject
L-T-P
Assessment Examination Total
BBA 30 70 100
1 Business Economics 2-1-0
101
BBA 30 70 100
2 Basic Accounting 2-1-0
102
BBA 30 70 100
3 Business Statistics 2-1-0
103
BBA 30 70 100
4 Principles of Management 3-0-0
104
I BBA Business Ethics and 30 70 100
5 3-0-0
105 Governance
BBA 30 70 100
6 Computer Fundamentals 2-0-1
106
Computer Fundamentals 25 25 50
- -
Practical
BBA - 50 50
7 Comprehensive Viva-voce -
107
1
Semester Total 700
BBA 30 70 100
1 Organisational Behaviour 3-0-0
201
BBA 30 70 100
2 Business Finance 2-1-0
202
BBA 30 70 100
3 Human Resource Management 3-0-0
203
BBA Marketing Theory and 30 70 100
4 3-0-0
II 204 Practices
BBA 30 70 100
5 Business Mathematics 2-1-0
205
BBA Production and Operations 30 70 100
6 2-1-0
206 Management
BBA - 100 100
7 Comprehensive Viva-voce -
207
Semester Total 700
BBA Management & Cost 30 70 100
1 2-1-0
301 Accounting
BBA 30 70 100
2 Business Law 3-0-0
302
BBA 30 70 100
3 Advertising Management 3-0-0
303
BBA Introduction to Business 30 70 100
2 III 4 2-1-0
304 Analytics
BBA 30 70 100
5 Business Communication 2-1-0
305
BBA 30 70 100
6 Business Environment 3-0-0
306
BBA - 100 100
7 Comprehensive Viva-voce -
307
Semester Total 700
BBA 30 70 100
1 Supply Chain Management 2-1-0
401
BBA 30 70 100
2 Research Methodology 2-1-0
402
BBA Performance Management and 30 70 100
3 2-1-0
403 Compensation Management
BBA Entrepreneurship 30 70 100
IV 4 3-0-0
404 Development
BBA Investment Analysis & 30 70 100
5 2-1-0
405 Portfolio Management
BBA 30 70 100
6 Retail Management 3-0-0
406
BBA 100 100
7 Comprehensive Viva-voce - -
407
Semester Total 700
BBA 30 70 100
1 Direct and Indirect Tax 2-1-0
501
BBA 30 70 100
2 Marketing Communication 3-0-0
502
BBA 30 70 100
3 Small business management 3-0-0
503
BBA 30 70 100
4 Sales management 3-0-0
V 504
BBA 30 70 100
5 Working Capital Management 2-1-0
505
BBA Industrial Relations & Labour 30 70 100
6 3-0-0
506 Laws
BBA Summer Training Project - 100 100
7 -
3 507 Report and Viva-voce
Semester Total 700
BBA 30 70 100
1 Project Management 2-1-0
601
BBA 30 70 100
2 Marketing of Services 2-1-0
602
BBA Agricultural and Rural 30 70 100
3 3-0-0
603 Marketing
VI
BBA 30 70 100
4 International Business 3-0-0
604
BBA 30 70 100
5 Strategic Management 3-0-0
605
BBA 30 70 100
6 Training and Development 3-0-0
606
BBA Dissertation Project and Viva- - 100 100
7 -
607 voce
Semester Total 700
Program outcomes (POs)
Suggested Readings:
1. Adam, Everett E. and Ebert, Ronald J. Productions and Operations Management: Concepts,
Models and Behaviour. Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi..
2. Buffa Elwood S. and Sarin Rakesh K. Modern production/Operations Management. Jhon
Wiley, New York.
3. Chase, R.B. and Aquilano, JJ. Production and Operations Management. Richand D. Irwin,
Homewood, Illinois
4. Dobler, Donald W and Lee, Lamer. Pruchasing and Materials Management. McGraw Hill,
New York.
5. McClain, John O. and Joseph, Thoms L. Operations Management: Production of Goods and
Servies. Prentic Hall of India, New Delhi.
6. Muhlemann, Alan; Oakland, John and Lockyer, Keith. Production and Operations
Management Macmillan India, New Delhi..
7. Shroeder, Roger G. Operations Management. McGraw Hill, New York.
8. Starr Martin K. Managing Production and Operations. Prentice Hall Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
Cost Accounting: Nature and Scope of Cost Accounting, Cost concepts and
II classifications, Methods and Techniques, Installation of a Costing System; 11
Accounting for Material, Labour and Overheads
Product Costing: Single unit costing-preparation of cost sheet, Process costing,
III Contract costing (Elementary numerical problems) 12
Marginal Costing and Absorption Costing, Break-even analysis,
IV 10
Suggested Readings:
1. Maheshwari S.N., Advanced Problem and Solutions in Cost Accounting
Suggested Readings:
1. Francis Cherunilum, Business Environment
2. K. Aswathapa, Business Environment
Course Code: BBA401 Course Title: Supply Chain Management
Course outcomes:
The objective of this paper is to give the basic knowledge about the Supply Chain Management for goods and
services. The outcome of the course will be as follows:
Understand the concept of supply chain management
Getting insights on supply and demand management.
Understand benchmarking.
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 2-1-0
Unit No. of
Topics Lectures
Total=45
Introduction, Definition of Supply Chain Management, Evolution of the
I Concept of Supply Chain Management, Key Drivers of Supply Chain 12
Management, Typology of Supply Chains, Cycle View of Supply Chain,
Problems in SCM and Suggested Solutions
Introduction, Three Components of SCM, Demand Management, Demand
II Forecasting; Introduction, Supply Management, Evolution of ERP, Concept 11
of ERP in SCM, Quick Response and Accurate Response System in SCM, Use
of Other Planning Strategies
Introduction, Understanding the Benchmarking Concept, Benchmarking Process,
III Benchmarking Procedure 12
Introduction, New Developments in Supply Chain Management,
Outsourcing Supply Chain Operations, Co-Maker ship, The Role of E-
IV Commerce in Supply Chain Management, Green Supply Chain 10
Management, Distribution Resource Planning, World Class Supply Chain
Management
Suggested Readings:
1. Supply Chain Management by Michel H Hungo
2. Supply Chain Management by Sunil Chopra
Course Code: BBA402 Course Title: Research Methodology
Course outcomes:
The objective of this paper is to give the basic knowledge about the Research Methodology and develop
research acumen. The outcome of the course will be as follows:
Understand what research is.
Understand the research process.
Get insights on data collection and analysis.
Understand how to write and present research report.
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 2-1-0
Unit
No. of
Topics
Lectures
Total=45
II Sampling Design: Census & Sample Surveys; Steps in Sampling Design; Types 11
of Sample designs-Probability & Non Probability sampling.
Processing & Analysis of Data: Processing operations; problems in processing;
III types of analysis, Hypothesis Testing: Chi-square test, Z-test, t-test, F-test. 12
Presentation: Diagrams; graphs; chars. Report writing; Layout of Research
IV report; Types of Reports; Mechanism of writing a Research report; Precautions 10
for writing report.
Suggested Readings:
1. C.R. Kothari, Research Methodology
2. Banerjee S. and Roy Ramendu, Fundamentals of Research Methodology
3. Kumar, R. (2018). Research methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Sage.
Course Code: BBA403 Course Title: Performance Management and Compensation Management
Course outcomes:
The course is designed toequip students with Performance management concept and implementation, promote
understanding of issues relating to compensation management in the corporate sector and public services, and
to impart skills in designing compensation management, system policies and strategies. The outcome of the
course will be as follows:
Understand the basics of performance management and compensation management.
Understand performance appraisal.
Learn what internal and external equity is.
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 2-1-0
Unit No. of
Topics Lectures
Total=45
Definition, concerns and scope, Historical developments in Performance
Management, Performance appraisal Vs performance management,
Characteristics, Objectives, Principles (Engagement maximizing using OSCAR),
Importance of Performance management & challenges. Performance management
model, Performance management process, Essence and Implications of
I Performance Management-critical appraisal. 12
Purpose of Appraising - Methods of appraisal - appraisal system design -
Implementing the appraisal system - Appraisals and HR decisions, PMS:
Introduction, objectives, functions, characteristics, Manager’s performance
management, Performance counselling: concept, definition, principles,
II counselling skills & approaches. 11
Compensation Management: Concept, objectives and philosophy, compensation
III as motivational tool, strategic perspective of compensation and benchmarking, 12
economic and behavioral theories related to reward management.
Internal and External equities in compensation system, Understanding inter and
IV intra industry compensation differentials, designing pay structures, Broadband 10
and job family pay structure.
Suggested Readings:
1. Prem Chadha: Performance Management, Macmillan India, New Delhi, 2003.
2. Michael Armstrong & Angela Baron, Performance Management: The New Realities, Jaico Publishing
House, New Delhi, 2002.
3. T.V.Rao, Appraising amd Developing Managerial Performance, TV Rao Learning Systems Pvt
Limited, Excel Books, 2003.
4. David Wade and RonadRecardo, Corporate Performance Management, Butter Heinemann, New Delhi,
2002.
5. Belcher, David W. Compensation Administration, Prentice Hall, N.J.
6. Bragess, Lenard R. Wage and Salary Administration. Charles E. Merril, London.
7. Henderson, Richard I. Compensation Management: In knowledge- Based World. Prentice Hall Inc.,
N.J.
8. Johri, C.K. Industrial Policy and Industrial Relations. Shri Ram Centre for Industrial Relation and
Human Resources, New Delhi.
9. Lanham, Elizabeth. Administration of wages and Salaries. Harper & Row, New York.
10. Lupton, Tom. Payment Systems. Penguin Books, London.
11. Papola, T.S. Principles of Wage Determination. Somaiya Publications Bombay.
12. Pramod, Verma. Wages Determination : Concept and Cases. Wiley Eastern, New Delhi.
13. Rock, Micton, Hand book Wage and Salary and Administration. McGraw- Hill, New York,
Course Code: BBA 404 Course Title: Entrepreneurship Development
Course Outcome:
The Objective is to provide adequate Knowledge to the Students for setting up ofsmall-scale Business
Organization and Industry. The outcome of the course will be as follows:
Learn what entrepreneurship means.
Understand how to plan for a business venture.
Learn how to run and manage a business.
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
Unit No. of
Topics Lectures
Total=45
Entrepreneurship: Definition of Entrepreneurship, Characteristics of
I Entrepreneur, Concept of 12
Entrepreneurship-Conceptual Model, theories of Entrepreneur, Traits of a True
Entrepreneur, Difference between Entrepreneur and manager.
Business Planning: Idea Generation, Choice of product, Sources of idea, Idea
II Processing, Screening and project Identification, creativity performance, 11
Feasibility Analysis, Project planning.
No. of Lectures
Unit Topics
Total=45
Introduction to Sales Management: Concept, Evolution of sales
I function, Objectives of sales management positions, Functions of Sales 12
manager and their relation with other executives.
II Salesmanship: Theories of personal selling, Types of Sales executives, 12
Qualities of sales executives, Personal selling process, Showroom & exhibition,
Sales Organization and Relationship: Purpose of sales organization, Types of sales
III organization structures, Sales department external relations, Distributive network
relations. 12
Sales Force Management: Recruitment and Selection, Sales Training, Sales
Compensation.
Distribution Network Management: Types of Marketing Channels, Factors
affecting the choice of channel, Types of middleman and their characteristics,
IV 9
Concept of physical distribution system.
Suggested Readings:
1. Cundiff, Still, Govoni, Sales Management
No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Total=30
CONCEPTS AND DETERMINATION OF WORKING CAPITAL 10
I Conceptual Framework Operating Environment of Working Capital
Determination of Working Capital Theories and Approaches
II MANAGEMENT OF CURRENT ASSETS Management of 12
Receivables Management of Cash Management of Marketable
Securities
FINANCING OF WORKING CAPITAL NEEDS Bank Credit – Basic
III Principles and Practices Bank Credit – Methods of Assessment and
Appraisal Other Sources of Short-Term Finance 12
WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: AN 11
INTEGRATED VIEW Liquidity vs Profitability
IV
Payables Management Short-Term International
Financial Transactions Integrating Working Capital
and Capital Investment Process
Suggested Readings:
1. Working capital management and finance by Himanshu Gupta and R K Gupta
2. Working Capital management by V K Bhalla
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
In addition to the theoretical inputs the course will be delivered through Assignments, Presentation, Group
Discussions. This will instil in student a sense of decision making and practical learning.
Course Code: BBA 506 Course Title: Industrial Relations & Labour Laws
Course outcomes:
This course will help students identify and develop an overview of industrial relations. It will help in acquiring
knowledge and understanding of Industrial Labour and General Laws. On completion students will have:
Knowledge of Industrial Relation framework
Competency to understand the importance of Employee Relation within the perspective of Industrial
Relation
Knowledge about relevant Laws of HR management
Competency to interpreted and implement the Labour Laws within organization.
Competency to use Collective Bargaining and Grievance redressal Mechanism
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
No. of
Unit Topics
Lectures
Total=45
Industrial Relations: Role - Importance - Trade Unions - Industrial
I disputes and their Resolutions. 10
II Participative Management: Structure - Scope - Collective Bargaining - 12
Works Committee - Joint Management Councils - Pre-Requisite for
successful participation - Role of Government in Collective
Bargaining.
Industrial unrest: Employee dissatisfaction - Grievances - Disciplinary
III Action - Domestic Enquiry - Strikes - lockout - Prevention of Strikes -
Lockouts. Discipline: Positive, negative discipline, disciplinary 12
procedure, Absenteeism, Turnover, Dismissal and Discharge.
Suggested Readings:
1. Project Management- A Managerial Approach: Jack R. Meredith Broyhill Samuel J. Mantel, Jr (John Wiley
& Sons)
2. Project Management : Mr. Sanjiv Marwah- (Wiley Dreamtech)
3. Project- Preparation, Appraisal, Budgeting and Implementation: Chandra Prasanna - (TMH)
4. Project Management Core Text Book : M R Gopalan (Wiley) Quantitative Techniques in Management : N D
Vohra (TMH)
5. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management : M B Shukla
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
In addition to the theoretical inputs the course will be delivered through Assignments, Presentation, Group
Discussions. This will instil in student a sense of decision making and practical learning.
Course Code: BBA 602 Course Title: Marketing of Services
Course outcomes:
Services are a very important area of in the prevailing business scenario. This course is concerned
primarily with the conceptual and practical dimensions of marketing of services. It will examine the
distinguishing features of consumers of services, delivering of service and related issues.
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 2-1-0
No. of
Unit Topics Lectures
Total=45
Nature and definitions of services. Differences in goods versus services marketing,
I Services marketing Mix. Trends in services marketing. Classification of different types of
services, Taxation of services. 11
No. of Lectures
Unit Topics Total=45
Rural Marketing Concept --- Nature --- Scope --- Significance of
I Rural Marketing --- Factors contributing to Growth of rural markets -- 10
- Components and classification of Rural markets --- Rural Market VS
Urban Market --- e-rural marketing.
Agricultural Marketing – Concept --- Nature and Types of Agriculture
II produce --- concept and types of Agricultural Markets --- Marketing 11
channels --- Methods of Sales --- Market functions ---
Agricultural Marketing RisksMarketing agencies --- Marketable
III surplus --- Characteristics of Scientific Marketing --- Risks involved 11
in marketing --- Types of risks --- Measures to minimise risks ---
Contract Marketing (Farmer – Processor linkage) --- Distress sales.
Issues in Rural Marketing - Rural Consumer behaviour --- features ---
factors influencing --- Lifestyle of rural consumer --- FMCG sector in
IV Rural India --- concept and classification of consumer goods --- 13
Marketing Channels for FMCG --- Fast growing FMCG --- Marketing
of consumer durables --- The role of Advertising
Suggested Readings:
1. Badi R.V. Badi N.V. Rural Marketing Himalaya Publishing House – 2010 Page Nos. for Module 1 P.No.
3 to 7, 15 to 44, 33.
2. Acharya S.S. Agarwal N.L. Agriculture Marketing in India Oxford & IBH Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
113-B, ShahpurJat, Asian village side Now Delhi India 110 049 India Fax – 011 41517559 – 2004 Page
No. for Module 2 – 01 to 17, 151, 41 to 44, 185 to 197, 80 to 81, 40 to 61, 69 to 71, 170 to 172, 201 to
204.
3. Understanding Rural Buyer Behaviour, Jham, IIM – B Management Review Vol. 15 No. 3 2003 4
4. Badi R.V., Badi N.V. Rural Marketing P.Nos. – 112 to 114, 233 to 241.
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
In addition to the theoretical inputs the course will be delivered through Assignments, Presentation, Group
Discussions. This will instil in student a sense of decision making and practical learning.
Course Code: BBA604 Course Title: International Business
Course outcomes:
The aim of the course is to build knowledge and understanding about International Trade among the student.
The outcome of the course will be as follows:
To provide knowledge about different methods of international trade.
To provide knowledge about international economic institutions.
Students will get an overview about India foreign trade and India’s trade policy.
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
No. of Lectures
Unit Topics Total=45
Overview of International Business: Meaning, significance; Factor
I leading to the growth of International Business; Multinational 10
Companies- Nature and Meaning.International Economics Institution:
World Trade Organisation (WTO), International Monetary Fund(
IMF), World Bank- IFC, IDA, ADB.
Introduction of International Trade: Meaning and need of
II International Trade, Theories of International Trade- Classical 11
Theories; Mercantilism; Absolute Advantage; Comparative
Advantage; and Modern theory; Resource & Trade theory; Specific
factor & Income distribution; The standard Model of Trade;
Competitive Advantage.
Export/Import - Policy, Procedure, Documentation. Export
III Promotion. Regional Trading Block- SAARC, APEC, NAFTA. 11
Foreign Exchange Market- Meaning and need, functions,
Financing Foreign Trade - Letter of Credit, Forfeiting, FERA
and FEMA
Government Influence on Trade: Balance of Payment- Current
Account, Capital Account and Official Reserve Account,
IV 13
Disequilibrium in BOP- Its Causes and measures to correct
disequilibrium. Free Trade V/S Protection; EPZ/SEZ, Quota, Tariff
Suggested Readings:
1. Bhalla, V.K. & Shiv Rama International Business; Environment and Management.
2. Verma,M.L.Foreign Trade Management.
3. Woods, Margaret –International Business.
4. Cherunilam, Francis – Business & Government.
5. Paul, Justin- International Business.
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
In addition to the theoretical inputs the course will be delivered through Assignments, Presentation, Group
Discussions. This will instil in student a sense of decision making and practical learning.
Course Code: BBA605 Course Title: Strategic Management
Course outcomes:
The aim of the course is to build knowledge and understanding about Strategic Management among the
student. The outcome of the course will be as follows:
To develop learning and analytical skills among the students to solve business problems and provide
strategic solutions.
The course aims to acquaint the students with nature, scope and dimensions of Business Policy and
Strategy Management Process.
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
No. of Lectures
Unit Topics Total=45
What is Strategy? What are Strategic Intent; Mission; Objectives and
I Goals; Policies; Program; Budget; Process of strategic management, 10
Levels of strategy
Identifying strategic alternatives of business; Environmental appraisal
– Internal environment; Key Success Factors; Role of Resources,
II Capabilities and Core Competencies; Competitive Advantage to 12
Competitive Strategies; VRIO Model, External environmental
analysis – PESTEL.
Concept of Value Chain, SWOT Analysis; Tools and Techniques for
Strategic Analysis – TOWS Matrix; Generic Strategies; Competitive
III 12
Strategies - Porter’s 5 Forces Model; The Experience Curve, Grand
Strategy, BCG Matrix; Functional Strategies, Global entry strategies.
Organization Structure; Resource Allocation; Projects and Procedural
issues. Integration of Functional Plans. Leadership and corporate
IV culture; Evaluation and Control: Organizational Systems and 11
Techniques of Strategic Evaluation and Control of Performance and
Feedback.
Suggested Readings:
1. Lawrence, R. Jauch and William F. Glueck; Strategic Management and Business Policy, - McGraw –
Hill
2. Wheelen& Hunger, Concepts in Strategic Management and Business Policy, 12 th edition, Pearson
Education.
3. Kazmi, Azhar, (2008), Strategic Management and Business Policy, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill
Education.
4. R. Srinivasan, Strategic Management the Indian context, Prentice Hall of India
5. L. M. Prasad – Strategic Management – Sultan Chand
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
In addition to the theoretical inputs the course will be delivered through Assignments, Presentation, Group
Discussions. This will instil in student a sense of decision making and practical learning.
Course Code: BBA 606 Course Title: Training and Development
Course outcomes:
The field of Training and Development and its role in optimizing performance.
Applying theoretical concepts and models to training design.
Designing training interventions using a variety of methodologies.
Evaluating the effectiveness of training & development interventions.
Assessing whether training & development is a viable career option.
Total No. of Lectures-Tutorials-Practical (in hours per week): L-T-P: 3-0-0
No. of Lectures
Unit Topics Total=45
Introduction: Concepts and Rationale of Training and Development;
I Difference between Training, Development & Education, overview of 11
training and development systems; organizing training department;
training and development policies; Requisites of Effective Training.
Training Needs Assessment (TNA): Meaning of TNA, Purpose and
II Methods of TNA, the Need Assessment Process – Organizational 11
Analysis, Person Analysis, Task Analysis, Output of TNA. Learning
Theories.
Designing, Conducting & Evaluation of Training Program: Areas of
training, Types of training, System’s Approach to Training, Training
Methods, Designing a training program, contents & scheduling, study
III material, selecting a trainer, deciding method of training, Types of 12
Teaching Aids in Training, Training Evaluation & Methods of
Training Evaluation, Training Effectiveness Models - Kirkpatrick
Model of Training Effectiveness, CIRO Model.
Executive Development: Importance of Executive Development,
Steps in the organization of a management Development Program/
IV Executive Development Program, Methods/ Techniques of 11
Management Development Program, Special Issues in Training &
Development – Legal Issues, Cross Cultural Preparation, Managing
Workforce Diversity, Sensitivity Training, Succession Planning.
Suggested Readings:
1. Noe, Raymond A., and Amitabh Deo Kodwani, Employee Training and Development, Tata McGraw
Hill, 5th Edition, 2012.
2. Rao VSP, Human Resourse Management, Excel Books Publication, 3rd Edition. 2013.
3. Rolf, P., and Udai Pareek, Training for Development, Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd.
4. Jack J. Phillips, Hand book of Training Evaluation and Measurement Methods, Routledge.
5. Dayal, Ishwar, Management Training in Organisations, Prentice Hal
Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:
In addition to the theoretical inputs the course will be delivered through Assignments, Presentation, and Group
Discussions. This will instil in student a sense of decision making and practical learning.
Examination
The paper computer fundamental-Practical will be evaluated by internal & external examiner appointed by University.
Comprehensive viva-voce shall be conducted jointly by internal & external examiners appointed by the University.