Semester-wise Syllabus for MBA in Strategic Management

Semester 1: Foundation Courses

1. Principles of Management

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

2. Managerial Economics

   • Micro/macroeconomic principles, demand-supply analysis, and business decision-making.

3. Financial Accounting & Analysis

   • Financial statements, ratio analysis, and accounting standards.

4. Business Statistics & Data Analytics

   • Descriptive/inferential statistics, regression, and data-driven decision-making.

5. Marketing Management

   • Consumer behavior, segmentation, and marketing mix strategies.

6. Business Communication & Negotiation

   • Persuasive communication, report writing, and negotiation techniques.

Semester 2: Core Business Functions

1. Corporate Finance

   • Capital budgeting, risk management, and valuation techniques.

2. Operations & Supply Chain Strategy

   • Process optimization, lean management, and logistics.

3. Human Resource Management

   • Talent acquisition, performance management, and leadership development.

4. Organizational Behavior & Leadership

   • Motivation, team dynamics, and transformational leadership.

5. Business Research Methods

   • Qualitative/quantitative research, case study analysis.

6. Legal & Ethical Aspects of Business

   • Corporate governance, compliance, and CSR.

Semester 3: Advanced Strategic Management

1. Strategic Management (Core)

   • SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, competitive advantage, and corporate-level strategies.

2. Competitive Strategy

   • Game theory, blue ocean strategy, and industry disruption.

3. Global Strategic Management

   • Cross-cultural strategies, international market entry modes.

4. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

   • Valuation, due diligence, and post-merger integration.

5. Innovation & Entrepreneurship

   • Business model innovation, startup ecosystems.

6. Elective 1 (E.g., Digital Transformation, Corporate Sustainability)

Semester 4: Specialization & Capstone

1. Corporate Governance & Business Ethics

   • Board structures, ethical leadership, and stakeholder management.

2. Strategic Leadership & Change Management

   • Leading organizational transformation and crisis management.

3. Business Policy & Decision-Making

   • Case-based simulations and scenario planning.

4. Elective 2 (E.g., Risk Management, Strategic Marketing)

5. Dissertation/Strategic Consulting Project

   • Real-world strategic analysis for a company.

6. Industry Internship (Optional)

Elective Specializations

• Corporate Strategy (M&A, Restructuring)

• Global Strategy (International Business, Trade Policies)

• Innovation Strategy (Disruptive Tech, R&D Management)

• Public Policy & Nonprofit Strategy

Key Components:

• Case Studies: Harvard/INSEAD-style case analyses.

• Business Simulations: Capstone simulations (e.g., Cesim).

• Industry Projects: Live consulting assignments.