Course Syllabus
A) Management Principles
Nature of Management
Planning & Decision making
Organizing
Controlling
Motivation
Working in Groups
Leadership
Effective Communication
Developing Excellence Measures
Manpower Planning & Development
B) Human Resource Practices
HRD Concepts
HR Planning & Development
Human Resource Management
Organization
Legal Aspects in Human Resources Management
Economic Decision Making
Break-even Analysis
Replacement Policies
Assignment Problem
Transportation
Inventory Models
Forecasting Techniques
Economic Indices
Network Problems
Scheduling Problems
Decision Theory
Queuing Theory
Game Theory
A) Business Economics
Foundations of Economics
Market and Pricing
Sectoral Economics
Role of Government
Economic Indicators
Business and its environment
Basic Features of Indian Economy
Growth of Indian Economy
Indian Economy in the World Perspective
B) Accounting and Finance
Break-even Analysis
Book-Keeping and Accounting
Preparation of final accounts
Importance of Accounting
Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
Fund Flow and Cash Flow
Cost Accounting
Introduction
Evolution of Computers
Trends in computing technology
Operating Systems
Uses of Computers Processing
MS Office Applications
Internet
Benefits of Information Technology
I T and Future Directions
Information Systems
Electronic Communication & Data Interchange (EDI)
Legal Issues
Electronic Commerce
Managing the computerization process
Overview
Purchasing Organizations
Ethical and Professional standards
Make or Buy or outsourcing
Pricing impact
Purchasing Cycle
Vendor Analysis
Negotiations
Contracts / Purchase Orders
Purchasing practice by class of materials
Public Buying
Purchasing & Forecasting Techniques
Purchase Strategies
Evaluation of Purchasing Function
Modern Purchase Practices
Decisions Support Tools
Introduction
Laws Specific to Contracts
Contract – Terms and Conditions
Dispute Resolution
Sales of Goods Act
Laws related to clearance of Goods
Taxes and Duties
Legal framework of business
Laws relating to foreign exchange transactions
Law of Contract Agreement
Necessity of International Trade
National Economic Development
Changing environment of International Trade
Role of Government
Balance of Payments
Trade Policy
Customs
Foreign Exchange Determination Systems
International Institutes and Regional Economic Integration
Export documents and Procedures
Export Promotion Schemes
Government Policy for Import
Global Sourcing
Imports
Introduction
Operations Strategy
Demand forecasting
Design of Production Process
Facilities Planning
Production Planning and Control
Resources Planning
Shop floor planning
Purchase & Inventory Management
Job Design, work Measurement
Employees and Productivity
Quality Control and Management
Maintenance
Introduction
Concepts of Strategy
Elements of Strategy
Environmental Analysis
Organizational Appraisal
Strategy Formulation
Process of Strategic choice
Competitive Strategies
Strategy Implementation
Strategy and Structure
Strategy Evaluation
Cases in Strategic Management
Introduction
Types of Inventory
Costs associated with inventories
Forecasting
Inventory Control
Replenishment of Inventory
Inventory Management Systems
Materials Requirement Planning ( MRP)
Works in Process Inventories
Finished goods Inventories
Inventories with Suppliers
Spare Parts Inventories
Warehouse and Inventory Operations
Accounting for Inventories
Introduction
Integration of Business Logistics
Objectives of Logistics Management
Customer Service
Supply Chain Management
Warehousing in Supply Chain
Warehouse Management
Material Handling systems
Storage Systems
Inventory Management
Transportation
Packaging for Logistics
Information System for Logistics
Distribution channel design
Logistics Outsourcing
Technology for Logistics
Reverse Logistics
Strategy and performance Measurement
Government policies and regulations related to Logistics
Logistics for E Commerce & International Trade
Introduction
History of Packaging
Cost of Packaging
Packaging Materials
Packaging for markets
Physical Distribution
Channels of Distribution
Channel Management
Transportation
Procurement of Transport Services
Unitization
Physical Distribution
Distribution Audit
Organization for Distribution
Retailing Management
Retail Supply Chain Planning
Retail Supply Chain Management
Retail Supply Chain Administration
Introduction
Types of Research
Research Hypothesis
Data Collection
Data Presentation
Sampling
Introduction to Statistics
Statistical Analysis
Hypothesis Testing
Statistical Applications
Research Report
Computer Applications
Project work
Viva Voce
Nature of Financial Management
Cost Concepts and Cost Control
Financial Analysis Techniques
Capital Budgeting
Investment decisions under risk and uncertainty
Cost of Capital
Expansion and Financial restructuring
Leasing Finance
Financing strategy
Overview of Indian Financial System
Project Financing
Management Accounting
Working Capital Management
Management of Cash and Marketable Securities
World Class Practices in information
Gaining Competitive Edge through World Class Practices
Systems and Tools for World Class Manufacturing
World Class Practices in Indian Context
Leading India towards World Class Practices
Introduction
Logistics Network Configuration
Inventory Management and Risk Pooling
Value of information
Distribution Strategies
Strategic Alliances
International Issues in Supply Chain Management
Coordinated Product and Supply Chain Design
Customer Value in SCM
Information Technology for SCM
Decision Support System for SCM
Issues in Supply Chain Purchasing
Future of Supply Chain Management
Analysis of Case Study
Nature and Context of Project Management
Life Cycles Roles, Interfaces and Systems
Project Formation
Project Planning
Project Management
Estimation, Resource Analysis, Justification and Evaluation
Teams and Organization
Control of Projects
Execution of Projects
Role of Management and Leadership in Project Environment
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Project Review
Concepts in General Management Information Systems
Decision Support Systems
Database Management Systems
Model Base Management Systems
Hardware and Software Technologies for DSS
Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems
Internet
Electronics Data Interchange
Computer Networks
Case Studies
Introduction
Linear Programming
Transportation, Assignment and Transshipment Problems
Integer Programming and goal Programming
Queuing Theory
Network analysis
Replacement Theory
Investment Decisions
Simulation
Forecasting
Markov Processes
Dynamic Programming
Introduction
Marketing Environment
The Marketing Concept
The Marketing Organization
Market Segmentation
Buyer Behavior
The Product
Product Market – Strategy
Wholesale and Retail Distribution
Marketing Channel & Objectives and Policies
Physical Distribution
Promotion by Personal Selling
Promotion by Advertising
Pricing Decision & Objectives
Pricing Policies
Market Planning Tools
The Legal Environment
Overall Marketing Strategy
Role of MM in Satisfying Customer
The Quality Movement
The Evolution of TQM
Quality Gurus
Definitions of Quality
Essential elements of TQM
TQM and the Role of Purchasing
Quality Management Tools
Highlighting Quality Problems
Analysis of Problems
Operational Planning for Quality
Strategic Planning Tools
Quality system Certifications
Quality Awards
Dissertation
Viva Voce
A) Management Principles
Functions of Organization
Basic concepts of organization
Components of Organizational Structure
Principles of Organization
Co-ordination
Planning
Decision Making
Staffing
Training & HRD
Performance Appraisal
Directing, Leadership & Communication
Motivation
Controlling
B) Business Finance
Financial Statements
Budgeting & Budget Control
Working Capital Management
Merger, Acquisition and Take over
Capital Market
Venture Capital
Introduction to Logistics
Logistics Resources Planning
Customer Services
Logistics Operation and Services
Logistics Strategy
Logistics Management Organization
Globalization in Logistics
Concepts of Marketing in Distribution Management
Physical Distribution
Development of Transportation Logistics
Warehousing
Layout and Equipment
Inventory Management forecasting
Control
Modeling
Introduction to O R / Q T
Linear Programming
Legal Aspects
Import / Export Procedures
Information System in Logistics
MS-Office 97 - word processor
Excel (spread sheet)
Power Point
Internet and Web site applications
Self Study Project
Viva Voce