Semester-wise Syllabus for BBA in Chemical Process Industry Management

Semester 1: Foundation in Business & Basic Chemistry

1. Principles of Management – Introduction to management theories and industrial organization.

2. Business Communication – Report writing, presentations, and technical documentation.

3. Fundamentals of Chemistry – Basic organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry concepts.

4. Mathematics for Business & Industry – Algebra, statistics, and data analysis for process control.

5. Introduction to Chemical Industry – Overview of sectors (pharma, petrochemicals, agrochemicals).

6. Computer Applications – MS Office, ERP, and chemical process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus basics).

Semester 2: Core Chemical Industry Operations

1. Chemical Process Calculations – Material & energy balances, stoichiometry.

2. Industrial Safety & Hazard Management – OSHA standards, HAZOP, risk assessment.

3. Financial Accounting – Cost sheets, balance sheets, and financial reporting for plants.

4. Environmental Science & Sustainability – Waste management, carbon footprint, and green chemistry.

5. Principles of Marketing – B2B marketing in chemical industries.

6. Workshop on Chemical Equipment – Basics of reactors, distillation columns, and pumps.

Semester 3: Process Engineering & Business Integration

1. Chemical Process Technology – Unit operations (distillation, crystallization, filtration).

2. Quality Control & Six Sigma – TQM, ISO standards, statistical process control (SPC).

3. Supply Chain Management in Chemical Industry – Raw material procurement, logistics, and inventory.

4. Industrial Economics – Cost-benefit analysis, CAPEX vs. OPEX for plants.

5. Research Methodology – Data analysis for process optimization.

6. Internship (Short-term) – Plant Visit & Report – Exposure to chemical manufacturing units.

Semester 4: Advanced Operations & Regulations

1. Petrochemical & Pharmaceutical Management – Sector-specific business models.

2. Process Optimization & Lean Manufacturing – Reducing waste and improving efficiency.

3. Chemical Marketing & Sales Strategies – Pricing, distribution channels, and global trade.

4. Industrial Law & Intellectual Property – Patents, licensing, and regulatory compliance (FDA, REACH).

5. Energy Management in Industries – Renewable energy integration, energy audits.

6. Elective I (Choose One)

   • Agrochemicals & Fertilizer Industry

   • Polymer & Plastic Industry Management

Semester 5: Technology & Strategic Management

1. Automation & Industry 4.0 – IoT, AI, and digital twins in chemical plants.

2. Project Management – Agile, Gantt charts, and plant expansion projects.

3. Entrepreneurship in Chemical Industry – Startups (e.g., specialty chemicals, formulations).

4. Global Trade & Chemical Export Policies – EXIM procedures, tariffs, and compliance.

5. Elective II (Choose One)

   • Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials

   • Cosmetic & Fragrance Industry

6. Case Studies in Process Failures – Learning from industrial disasters (Bhopal, Deepwater Horizon).

Semester 6: Capstone & Industry Readiness

1. Plant Design & Feasibility Studies – Creating a business plan for a chemical unit.

2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Chemical Industry – Ethical practices and community impact.

3. Internship (Long-term) / Dissertation – Work with chemical firms (e.g., BASF, Dow, Reliance).

4. Comprehensive Viva & Project Defense – Presentation of industry-oriented research.