Comprehensive Course Structure

The MBA program at Pes University Bangalore follows a structured curriculum designed to provide students with both breadth and depth in management education. The program spans two academic years, comprising four semesters, each with a detailed course structure.

Year	Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Structure (L-T-P-C)	Pre-requisites
Year 1	Semester 1	MBA101	Foundations of Management	3-0-0-3	None
Year 1	Semester 1	MBA102	Financial Accounting	3-0-0-3	None
Year 1	Semester 1	MBA103	Business Statistics	3-0-0-3	None
Year 1	Semester 1	MBA104	Organizational Behavior	3-0-0-3	None
Year 1	Semester 1	MBA105	Marketing Principles	3-0-0-3	None
Year 1	Semester 1	MBA106	Operations Management	3-0-0-3	None
Year 1	Semester 2	MBA201	Strategic Management	3-0-0-3	MBA101, MBA102
Year 1	Semester 2	MBA202	Corporate Finance	3-0-0-3	MBA102
Year 1	Semester 2	MBA203	Economic Analysis for Business	3-0-0-3	MBA103
Year 1	Semester 2	MBA204	Human Resource Management	3-0-0-3	MBA104
Year 1	Semester 2	MBA205	International Business	3-0-0-3	MBA105
Year 1	Semester 2	MBA206	Business Analytics	3-0-0-3	MBA103
Year 2	Semester 3	MBA301	Leadership & Change Management	3-0-0-3	MBA201
Year 2	Semester 3	MBA302	Project Finance	3-0-0-3	MBA202
Year 2	Semester 3	MBA303	Supply Chain Management	3-0-0-3	MBA106
Year 2	Semester 3	MBA304	Marketing Research	3-0-0-3	MBA105
Year 2	Semester 3	MBA305	Business Ethics & CSR	3-0-0-3	MBA201
Year 2	Semester 3	MBA306	Data Visualization & Modeling	3-0-0-3	MBA206
Year 2	Semester 4	MBA401	Capstone Project	0-0-6-6	All previous courses
Year 2	Semester 4	MBA402	Entrepreneurship & Innovation	3-0-0-3	MBA301
Year 2	Semester 4	MBA403	Global Strategy	3-0-0-3	MBA205
Year 2	Semester 4	MBA404	Risk Management	3-0-0-3	MBA202
Year 2	Semester 4	MBA405	Advanced Business Intelligence	3-0-0-3	MBA306
Year 2	Semester 4	MBA406	Industry Internship	0-0-12-6	All previous courses

Advanced Departmental Elective Courses

Departmental electives are carefully curated to provide students with deeper knowledge in specialized areas of management. These courses often involve case studies, simulations, and interactive discussions to foster critical thinking and practical application.

• Leadership & Change Management: This course explores leadership theories, transformational change strategies, and organizational development practices. Students engage with real-world scenarios involving restructuring, cultural shifts, and innovation implementation.
• Project Finance: Designed to equip students with financial modeling skills for project evaluation and decision-making. The course covers concepts like NPV, IRR, sensitivity analysis, and risk-adjusted discount rates.
• Supply Chain Management: Focuses on logistics optimization, demand forecasting, supplier relationships, and inventory control. Students learn to design efficient supply chains that meet business objectives while minimizing costs.
• Marketing Research: Teaches students how to collect, analyze, and interpret market data using quantitative and qualitative methods. The course includes designing surveys, conducting focus groups, and utilizing statistical software for insights.
• Business Ethics & CSR: Examines ethical dilemmas in business, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability practices. Students evaluate real-world case studies to understand the impact of ethical decisions on organizational performance.
• Data Visualization & Modeling: Introduces students to advanced data analysis techniques using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Python. The course emphasizes storytelling through visualizations and building predictive models for business outcomes.
• Advanced Business Intelligence: Builds upon foundational analytics skills by exploring big data technologies, machine learning algorithms, and AI applications in business contexts. Students learn to apply these tools to complex problems in finance, marketing, and operations.
• Risk Management: Covers financial risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and crisis management strategies. Students develop frameworks for identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures in various industries.
• Global Strategy: Analyzes international business environments, cross-cultural negotiations, and geopolitical risks. The course includes simulations of global expansion decisions and strategic planning exercises.
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Encourages students to think creatively and develop new ventures. Topics include ideation techniques, business model validation, pitch preparation, and startup funding strategies.

Project-Based Learning Philosophy

Our program emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of the educational experience. Projects are integrated throughout the curriculum to provide hands-on experience and reinforce theoretical concepts.

Mini-projects are assigned in each semester, typically lasting 4-6 weeks, and are designed to help students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. These projects often involve collaboration with industry partners or faculty-led initiatives that address current business issues.

The final-year capstone project is a significant undertaking that requires students to conduct an in-depth research study or implement a practical solution for an organization. Students select their topics based on personal interest, career goals, or industry needs, and are paired with faculty mentors who guide them through the process.

Project evaluation criteria include innovation, feasibility, impact, teamwork, presentation quality, and adherence to academic standards. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and communication skills throughout their project journey.