Bachelor of Business Administration

Minor Course Syllabus

Minor A

KU1DSCBBA102

BUSINESS STATISTICS

Module 1

Introduction to Statistics
  • Meaning, Definition, Features, Importance and Scope.
  • Applications and Limitations of Statistics.

Module 2

Data Collection & Presentation Techniques
  • Methods of Data Collection.
  • Primary Data and Secondary Data.
  • Census Method.
  • Sampling Method.
  • Editing and Coding.
  • Classification and Tabulation.
  • Presentation of Data.
  • Diagrams, Charts and Graphs.

Module 3

Measures of Central Tendencies
  • Arithmetic Mean.
  • Weighted Arithmetic Mean.
  • Median.
  • Mode.
  • Geometric Mean.
  • Harmonic Mean.
  • Properties of Averages.
  • Positional Averages.
  • Quartiles.
  • Deciles.
  • Percentiles.

Module 4

Measures of Dispersion & Skewness
  • Meaning and Properties of Dispersion.
  • Range.
  • Quartile Deviation.
  • Mean Deviation from Mean and Median.
  • Standard Deviation.
  • Coefficient of Variation.
  • Skewness – Meaning and Types.
  • Difference between Skewness and Dispersion.
  • Kurtosis – Meaning and Types.
  • Difference between Skewness and Kurtosis.

Teacher Specific Module

This module equips students with foundational knowledge in statistics, covering topics such as central tendency (Mean, Median, Mode and Geometric Mean), measures of dispersion (Range, Quartile Deviation and Standard Deviation), data collection methods and presentation techniques. Through practical exercises and real-world applications, students will learn how to collect, analyze and interpret data, presenting their findings using charts, graphs and other visual tools.

Minor B

KU1DSCBBA103

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Module 1

Introduction to Business Communication
  • Business Communication – Meaning, Definition and Objectives.
  • Features, Importance and Need for Business Communication.
  • Process of Communication.
  • Elements of Communication.
  • Principles of Communication.
  • 7 C's of Communication.
  • Barriers of Communication.
  • Physical Barriers.
  • Linguistic Barriers.
  • Socio-cultural Barriers.
  • Workplace Barriers.
  • Semantic Barriers.

Module 2

Types and Channels of Communication
  • Types of Communication.
  • Verbal Communication.
  • Non-Verbal Communication.
  • Kinesics.
  • Proxemics.
  • Chronemics.
  • Written Communication.
  • Visual Communication.
  • Audio Visual Communication.
  • Channels of Communication.
  • Phone Call.
  • Text Message.
  • Email.
  • Video and Radio.
  • Social Media.

Module 3

Business Letter and Business Reports
  • Business Letter – Meaning and Need.
  • Characteristics of Business Letter.
  • Importance and Functions of Business Letter.
  • Layout of Business Letter.
  • Types of Business Letters.
  • Business Report – Characteristics.
  • Objectives of Business Report.
  • Elements of Business Report.
  • Layout of Business Report.
  • Types of Business Reports.

Module 4

Communication for Employment
  • Employment and Communication – Meaning.
  • Need and Importance of Employment Communication.
  • Resume and Curriculum Vitae.
  • Layout of Resume.
  • Tips for Preparing Resume.
  • Resume Vs Curriculum Vitae.
  • Interview – Meaning.
  • Types of Interview.
  • Before the Interview.
  • During the Interview.
  • After the Interview.
  • Do's and Don'ts of Interview.

Teacher Specific Module

For effective understanding and application of the concepts, teachers can make use of case studies, role plays, seminar presentations, group discussions, mock interviews, business letter drafting and other appropriate practical methods.

MDC

KU1MDCBBA100

FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT

Module 1

Introduction to Management
  • Management – Meaning
  • Definition
  • Features
  • Scope
  • Objectives
  • Levels of Management
  • Evolution of Management

Module 2

Functions of Management
  • Functions of Management
  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Staffing
  • Directing
  • Controlling
  • Meaning of Staffing
  • Meaning of Directing
  • Meaning of Controlling
  • Importance of Staffing
  • Importance of Directing
  • Importance of Controlling
  • Process of Staffing
  • Process of Directing
  • Process of Controlling

Module 3

Role of Manager in an Organisation
  • Role of Manager in an Organisation
  • Managerial Skills
  • Personal Skills
  • Team Building
  • Developing Teams
  • Team Work
  • Empowerment
  • Delegation

Module 4

Emerging Concepts in Management
  • Emerging Concepts in Management
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
  • Change Management
  • Stress Management
  • Green Management
  • Logistics Management

Teacher Specific Module

Teachers can organize practical management activities such as planning exercises, team formation, leadership activities, decision-making exercises, delegation of work, problem-solving sessions, group discussions, and case studies to develop managerial skills among students.