Semester-wise Syllabus for an MBA in Crisis Management & Corporate Turnarounds

Semester 1: Foundation & Business Environment

1. Principles of Management

   • Introduction to management theories, functions, and organizational behavior.

2. Business Economics

   • Micro & macroeconomics, demand-supply dynamics, and economic indicators affecting crises.

3. Financial Accounting & Analysis

   • Financial statements, ratio analysis, and liquidity/solvency assessment.

4. Corporate Communication & Stakeholder Management

   • Crisis communication strategies, media handling, and stakeholder mapping.

5. Legal Aspects of Business

   • Corporate laws, compliance, and regulatory frameworks during crises (e.g., bankruptcy codes).

Semester 2: Risk & Crisis Preparedness

1. Risk Management & Mitigation

   • Risk identification, assessment tools (SWOT, PESTLE), and mitigation strategies.

2. Organizational Behavior in Crisis

   • Leadership under pressure, team dynamics, and decision-making biases.

3. Financial Crisis Management

   • Liquidity crunch, debt restructuring, and working capital management.

4. Business Continuity Planning

   • Designing BC plans, disaster recovery, and resilience frameworks.

5. Data Analytics for Crisis Prediction

   • Predictive modeling, early warning systems, and data-driven decision-making.

Semester 3: Crisis Response & Turnaround Strategies

1. Corporate Turnaround Strategies

   • Restructuring (operational/financial), cost rationalization, and asset divestment.

2. Crisis Leadership & Ethics

   • Ethical dilemmas, crisis leadership models, and corporate governance.

3. Reputation Management

   • Brand recovery, PR strategies, and digital reputation tools.

4. Supply Chain Crisis Management

   • Disruptions (e.g., pandemics), vendor risk, and agile supply chains.

5. Elective 1 (Choose one):

   • Cyber Crisis Management | M&A in Turnarounds | HR in Downsizing.

Semester 4: Advanced Turnarounds & Practical Application

1. Bankruptcy & Insolvency Management

   • Legal proceedings, Chapter 11 vs. liquidation, and creditor negotiations.

2. Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

   • Bargaining tactics, mediation, and labor disputes during crises.

3. Global Crisis Management

   • Cross-cultural crises, geopolitical risks, and multinational turnarounds.

4. Strategic Innovation for Recovery

   • Pivoting business models, digital transformation, and innovation-led revival.

5. Capstone Project / Internship

   • Real-world crisis simulation or live corporate turnaround case study.