Course Structure Overview

The Management program at Manav Bharti University Solan follows a structured curriculum designed to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The program is divided into eight semesters, each containing a mix of core subjects, departmental electives, science electives, and laboratory courses.

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit (L-T-P-C)	Prerequisites
I	MNG101	Introduction to Management	3-1-0-4	-
I	MNG102	Business Communication	2-0-2-3	-
I	ECO101	Principles of Economics	3-1-0-4	-
I	MAT101	Quantitative Techniques	3-1-0-4	-
I	ENG101	English for Business	2-0-2-3	-
I	MNG103	Introduction to Computer Science	3-1-0-4	-
I	LIT101	Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	2-0-0-2	-
I	MNG104	Business Simulation Lab	0-0-3-3	-
II	MNG201	Organizational Behavior	3-1-0-4	MNG101
II	FIN201	Financial Accounting	3-1-0-4	-
II	MKT201	Marketing Management	3-1-0-4	-
II	OPM201	Operations Management	3-1-0-4	-
II	HRM201	Human Resource Management	3-1-0-4	-
II	MNG202	Data Analysis and Visualization	2-1-0-3	MAT101
II	MNG203	Entrepreneurship Workshop	2-0-2-3	-
II	LIT201	Leadership and Team Dynamics	2-0-0-2	-
III	MNG301	Strategic Management	3-1-0-4	MNG201, FIN201
III	FIN301	Corporate Finance	3-1-0-4	FIN201
III	MKT301	Consumer Behavior and Market Research	3-1-0-4	MKT201
III	OPM301	Supply Chain Management	3-1-0-4	OPM201
III	HRS301	Talent Acquisition and Development	3-1-0-4	HRM201
III	MNG302	Business Analytics Lab	0-0-3-3	MNG202
III	MNG303	Sustainable Business Practices	2-0-0-2	-
IV	MNG401	Global Strategy and International Business	3-1-0-4	MNG301
IV	FIN401	Risk Management and Financial Markets	3-1-0-4	FIN301
IV	MKT401	Digital Marketing and E-commerce	3-1-0-4	MKT301
IV	OPM401	Project Management and Quality Control	3-1-0-4	OPM301
IV	HRS401	Employee Relations and Performance Management	3-1-0-4	HRS301
IV	MNG402	Innovation and Technology Management	2-0-2-3	-
IV	MNG403	Capstone Project I	0-0-6-6	MNG301
V	MNG501	Advanced Strategic Planning	3-1-0-4	MNG401
V	FIN501	Investment Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions	3-1-0-4	FIN401
V	MKT501	Brand Management and Customer Experience	3-1-0-4	MKT401
V	OPM501	Operations Research and Optimization Techniques	3-1-0-4	OPM401
V	HRS501	Human Capital Strategy and Organizational Change	3-1-0-4	HRS401
V	MNG502	Data Science and Machine Learning Applications	2-1-0-3	MNG402
V	MNG503	Capstone Project II	0-0-6-6	MNG403
V	MNG504	Industry Internship	0-0-12-12	-
VI	MNG601	Cross-Cultural Management	3-1-0-4	MNG501
VI	FIN601	Financial Modeling and Valuation	3-1-0-4	FIN501
VI	MKT601	Advanced Digital Marketing Strategy	3-1-0-4	MKT501
VI	OPM601	Sustainability and Green Supply Chain	3-1-0-4	OPM501
VI	HRS601	Leadership Development and Coaching	3-1-0-4	HRS501
VI	MNG602	Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lab	0-0-3-3	-
VII	MNG701	Executive Leadership and Governance	3-1-0-4	MNG601
VII	FIN701	Corporate Risk Management	3-1-0-4	FIN601
VII	MKT701	Advanced Analytics for Marketing	3-1-0-4	MKT601
VII	OPM701	Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement	3-1-0-4	OPM601
VII	HRS701	Global HR Strategies and Talent Management	3-1-0-4	HRS601
VII	MNG702	Final Year Thesis/Research Project	0-0-12-12	-
VIII	MNG801	Industry Consultancy Project	0-0-6-6	MNG702
VIII	MNG802	Capstone Presentation and Viva Voce	0-0-3-3	-

Advanced Departmental Elective Courses

Departmental electives play a crucial role in allowing students to explore specific areas of interest within management. These courses are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and specialized skills relevant to contemporary business practices.

• Business Analytics and Data Science: This course delves into advanced statistical techniques, data mining, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms applied in business contexts. Students learn to use tools like R, Python, and SQL to extract insights from large datasets, making informed decisions based on data-driven evidence.
• Digital Marketing Strategy: In today's digital age, marketing has evolved significantly. This course covers digital advertising platforms, social media strategy, content marketing, SEO/SEM optimization, email marketing, and mobile marketing. Students gain hands-on experience in campaign planning and execution using real-world case studies.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, this elective explores the process of creating new ventures, developing business models, securing funding, and managing startup growth. It includes guest lectures from successful founders and visits to incubators and accelerators.
• Sustainable Business Practices: As environmental consciousness grows, organizations must integrate sustainability into their core strategies. This course examines corporate social responsibility, green supply chains, carbon footprint reduction, and sustainable innovation practices.
• Global Strategy and International Business: With increasing globalization, understanding international markets is essential. Students analyze global expansion strategies, cross-cultural management, international trade policies, and geopolitical risks affecting business operations.
• Human Capital Strategy: This course focuses on aligning HR practices with organizational objectives. It covers talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, compensation strategy, and workforce analytics to build a competitive advantage through people.
• Financial Risk Management: Students learn about financial instruments, derivatives, risk assessment techniques, value-at-risk models, and regulatory compliance in financial markets. The course integrates theoretical frameworks with practical applications using industry-standard tools.
• Operations Research and Optimization Techniques: This elective teaches mathematical modeling and optimization methods used in logistics, production planning, resource allocation, and decision-making under uncertainty. Students apply these techniques to solve complex operational problems.
• Supply Chain Analytics: Focused on data-driven supply chain management, this course covers demand forecasting, inventory control, supplier relationship management, and supply chain risk analysis using advanced analytics tools.
• Innovation Management: This course explores the process of managing innovation within organizations. It covers ideation techniques, design thinking, innovation metrics, intellectual property management, and creating an innovation-friendly culture.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

The department's philosophy on project-based learning is rooted in experiential education, where students actively engage in solving real-world business problems. This approach not only reinforces theoretical concepts but also develops critical thinking and collaborative skills essential for professional success.

The structure of project-based learning begins with mini-projects in the second year, progressing to capstone projects in the final year. Mini-projects are typically completed in teams of 3-5 students over a period of 8-10 weeks. These projects are assigned by faculty members or industry partners and focus on specific business challenges such as market entry strategies, product development, or operational improvements.

Final-year thesis/capstone projects are more comprehensive and require students to select topics aligned with their career aspirations or areas of interest. The selection process involves a proposal submission, followed by faculty mentorship and regular progress reviews. Students work closely with industry mentors to ensure relevance and practical applicability of their research.

Evaluation criteria for project-based learning include proposal quality, methodology, execution, presentation, peer feedback, and final deliverables. The department encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing students from different branches to contribute diverse perspectives and expertise.