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Foundation Programmespecification

Message froM The Vice chancellornaTional school of Business ManageMenT

Dr. E. A. WeerasingheVice Chancellor

National School of Business Management

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Welcome to the National School of Business Management. At NSBM we aim to introduce novelty and innovation to the field of higher education. NSBM, the degree school of NIBM offers academic programmes aimed at producing skillful graduates, who can uplift the performance of businesses and the economy. We always attempt to play a distinctive role in furthering the nation’s economic development.

Degree Programmes offered by NSBM are designed to cater the requirements of the business community and the economy. We have invested in state-of-the-art learning facilities to provide our undergraduates with a new experience in learning and sharing knowledge.

Our strategic plan for the next five years in establishing an array of academic programmes and facilities will further strengthen our journey towards servicing the field of higher education. Our Academic Departments consist of members with

strong academic backgrounds, appropriately blended with industry experience. Extensive quality control procedures implemented will ensure the delivery of programmes at international standards. Long-term affiliations we have built with world renowned universities will indubitably strengthen our capacity to offer world-class qualifications at NSBM.

We are inspired to redefine the field of higher education to deliver the promise of providing a conducive academic environment and a world of opportunities to shape the future of our next generation. I warmly invite you to join us to experience the future of higher education.

“NSBM is committed to cater to the crucial aspects of the modern higher education industry as manifested by the quality of its service and the futuristic vision for its growth with investments like the Green University Complex”

Dr. E. A. WeerasingheVice Chancellor National School of Business Management

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Message froM The Dean, school of BusinessnaTional school of Business ManageMenT

Dr. Dulekha KasturiratneDean, School of Business

National School of Business Management

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I am delighted to welcome you to NSBM’s Green University Town, School of Business. You are now part of an educational experience that caters to fast changing business and industrial environments.

Your programme of study is up-to-date and relevant and will be delivered by a team of dedicated academics who are well qualified and experienced in the respective subjects. Our aim is to create highly employable,

global graduates who can serve in local, national and international spheres, and be ambassadors of this university.

With my team of committed academics and administrative staff we welcome you to the partnership where the responsibility of your learning is shared between you and us.

I wish you the very best in all your endeavors!

“With my team of committed academics and administrative staff we welcome you to the partnership where the responsibility of your learning is shared between you and us.”

Dr. Dulekha KasturiratneDean, School of BusinessNational School of Business Management

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NAtioNAl School of BuSiNESS MANAgEMENt (NSBM)

National School of Business Management (NSBM) is the degree awarding school of National Institute of Business Management (NIBM). NSBM is a fully owned subsidiary of NIBM, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in the fields of Management, Computing and Engineering.

Upon recognition of contemporary trends in technology and globalization, NSBM has designed programmes which take an innovative approach to higher education in order to prepare the youth to face upcoming challenges in the world.

NSBM, the premier business school of Sri Lanka will integrate innovation, entrepreneurship with a culturally and ethnically diverse workforce, international engagement of expertise in the fields of Management, Computing and Engineering.

NSBM design world class degree programmes integrating leadership, ethics, global thinking, core management skills and cuttingedge technological innovations. It mainly focuses on producing graduates and postgraduate professionals in the fields of management, computing and engineering. NSBM as defined by its mission is determined to create a prosperous society through education, learning and research. NSBM is driven under the themes of innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and globalization to direct the country towards a knowledge-based globalized economy, while creating synergies with existing body of knowledge after considering the needs of 21st century in the fields of Management, Computing and Engineering education.

As a forward thinking school in higher education, NSBM assures the vital need to make learning relevant to industry expectations. NSBM has formed strategic collaborations with leading universities in the world that enable its students to expose themselves to global thinking and best practices in global industries.

• Engage in the transformation of lives

• Achieving academic excellence• Research orientation• Networking across the globe• inspired to learn• Nurturing innovation and change• growing with the community

VISIONto be the foremost business school to

create future leaders

MISSIONcontribute to building a prosperous society through education, learning

and research

VALUES

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School of BuSiNESS

Business School of NSBM offers participants a unique approach to learning. The passion for excellence drives every initiative taken at the School of Business including teaching, learning, research and networking with business community. State-of-the-art teaching and learning approaches adopted transform our graduates into tomorrow’s leaders.

School of Business offers a greater variety of degree options varying from Business Management, Logistics Management, Human Resource Management, Law, Accountancy and many more. Its affiliations with many world renowned universities such as University College Dublin-Ireland, Limkokwing University Malaysia and Plymouth University-United Kingdom pave the opportunity for participants to acquire world-class qualifications at home as well as abroad.

Learning at School of Business is a unique experience. Participants are given the opportunity to experience the right blend of class-room and real-world situations, allowing them to apply academic knowledge for live business challenges. At School of Business we provide our participants intellectual depth, abundant resources and individual attention. Our core values always shape the distinctive intellectual culture. It continuously strives to transform graduates in to business thinkers equipped with excellent problem solving and analytical capabilities.

Different units at School of Business are focused at providing a phenomenal educational experience and access to research excellence. The faculty, participants and alumni forms the unrivaled network of excellent people forming the highest standard of connectivity in the global economy.

Join us to experience the difference in learning and be a part of a brilliant future…..

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School of coMputiNg

School of Computing is one of the main schools functioning under the National School of Business Management. Our expertise spans into Computing, Information Technology, Design, Mathematics and Statistics with a wide range of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

School of Computing is closely linked with world top ranked universities such as University College – Dublin, Ireland, Limkokwing University of Creative Arts & Technology- Malaysia and University of Plymouth- United Kingdom, which enables us to provide a wide range of degree programmes for the participants. It’s perfect blend of state of the art specializations in Computer Science delivers diversified programmes for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels. The dedicated facilities established enable both academic and industrial communities to continuously develop competencies.

Research, training and development services provided by the school will drive the acquisition of new knowledge and best practices in the respective disciplines. School of Computing seeks to be the leading center of excellence in research and development (R&D) and advance education in computing; addressing national and regional needs for information and communication technology.

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Entry Requirements

G.C.E O/Ls or Cambridge O/Ls

or EDEXCEL O/Ls Examinations

(5 Ordinary Passes including

Mathematics with a Credit Pass for

English Language)

Stage 02(03 months)

Stage 03 (03 Months)

Students after A/ls (0s &1s) -Students who sat for A/L examination- Students who have one A/L pass

Students after A/ls (2s)-Students who have two A/L passes

Bachelor’s Degree

• limkokwing university-Malaysia• university college Dublin- ireland• plymouth university -uK

Stage 01

(06 Months)

pRogRAMME StRuctuRE

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fouNDAtioN pRogRAMME foR BAchEloR’S DEgREE

The Foundation Programme for Bachelor’s Degree is designed to provide participants a sound knowledge and skills for progression to undergraduate programmes at the National School of Business Management (NSBM). This programme enables participants to gain essential subject knowledge and skills to progress with further studies in a variety of degree programmes offered by NSBM.

Foundation Programme for Bachelor’s Degree is a one year fulltime programme designed for participants with G.C.E. Ordinary Level qualification. This progrmme is aimed at grooming its participants with appropriate knowledge and skills to pursue

programme objectives:

• to develop knowledge and understanding ofparticipantsonspecifiedsubjectareasto pursue undergraduate studies

• to deliver an acceptable level of English proficiency

• Toenhanceselfconfidenceandlearningorientation of participants

• to equip participants with appropriate skills for academic success

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DEgREE pRogRAMMES offERED

plymouth university- united Kingdom

• BSc (honours) international Management and Business

• BSc (honours) operations and logistics Management

• BSc (honours) Marketing Management

• BSc (honours) Events, tourism and hospitality Management

• BSc (honours) Accounting and finance

• BSc (honours) Business communication

• BSc (honours) computer Networks

• BSc (honours) computer Security

• BSc (honours) Software engineering

limkokwing university – Malaysia

• BA. in interior Design

• BA. in Web Design and technology

• BA. in creative Multimedia

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couRSE DuRAtioN AND outliNE

foundation programme of National School of Business Management

Module Code Module Name Hours Credit Points

NSBM-FP-1101 Business English 45 3NSBM-FP-1102 Fundamentals of Economics 45 3NSBM-FP-1103 Fundamentals of Mathematics 45 3*NSBM-FP-1312 Personal and Managerial Effectiveness 30 2NSBM-FP-1105 Computer Science Fundamentals 45 3

Syllabusofthefirststage(StageI)


*NSBM-FP-1206 Quantitative Techniques 45 3*NSBM-FP-1207 Business theory and environment 30 2NSBM-FP-1208 Introduction to Graphic Design 15 1*NSBM-FP-1209 Introduction to Computer applications 30 2

Syllabus of the second stage (Stage ii)

*Students who have one A/L pass or less should follow the relevant subjects of the stage II and stage III of the foundation programme of NSBM


*NSBM-FP-1310 Academic writing 30 2NSBM-FP-1311 Management Practices

(Multi- disciplinary approach to business) 30 2

NSBM-FP-1104 Fundamentals of Accounting 45 3

*NSBM-FP-1313 Fundamentals of Project Management and MS Project 30 2

Syllabus of the third stage (Stage iii)

*Students who have two A/L passes should follow the relevant subjects of the stage III of the founda-tion programme of NSBM

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tEAchiNg MEthoDS

• lectures

• classroom discussions

• guest lectures

• presentations

• Workshop

• teamwork

• Video presentations

program contents are delivered through:

AWARDiNg cRitERiA

Foundation Programme for Bachelor’s Degree will be awarded to participants who satisfy all the following requirements

Successfully complete all written evaluations and take home assignments by obtaining 50% for each module.

Maintain an attendance of at least 70% for each lecture session.

b)

a)

EVAluAtioN tEStS

The participant’s performance shall be evaluated by means of a series of written tests, each of which will be conducted for a duration of three hours. Each written test shall be based on topics covered during the lecture sessions under each module. for successful completion of the evalua-tion tests, each participant is required to achieve at least 50% in each paper.

Where a particular module is covered by both a written evaluation test and a take-home assignment the weightage of marks in general would be 60% for the written evaluation test. This ratio could vary in certain modules. Moreover, participants are expected to maintain at least 70% attendance for each module to be eligible to sit for the modular tests.

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tAKE-hoME ASSigNMENtS

Take-home assignment(s) will be given for certain modules. The session leader will announce themes in class for take-home assignment(s).

Where a module is completed by a written evaluation test and take-home assignment(s) the apportionment of marks, unless otherwise stated

will be 40% for take-home assignments. If a participant fails to meet the 50 marks hurdle for a particular module, the module has to be repeated with the next batch of FPBD participants. If the referred subject had a written test and a take-home assignment, both requirements would have to be met at the re-sitting.

ExpEctAtioNS fRoM pARticipANtS

• Study information in each learning module carefully, actively and critically

• Actively participate in discussions with fellow participants and facilitators

• Maintain punctuality and discipline

• Organize your study plan

• Communicate regularly with your course director and classmates

AB AB X0 49 F

49.5 54 C-54.5 59 C59.5 64 C+64.5 69 B-69.5 74 B74.5 79 B+79.5 84 A-84.5 89 A89.5 100 A+

Foundation Programme - Grading Scale

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SYLLABUSfoundation programme for Bachelor’s Degree

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Stage I1101-Business English1102-fundamentals of Economics1103-fundamentals of Mathematics1312 - personal and Managerial Effectiveness 1105-computer Science fundamentals

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MoDulE titlE: BuSiNESS ENgliSh

NUMBER OF CREDITS- 3

MoDulE coDE : NSBM-fp-1101

Module objective:

To improve and nurture competence and knowledge of students, in order to be able to effectively communicate at work.

learning outcomes: • Compose effective business letters, memos, e-mails and resumes

• Make an effective presentation and a public speech

• Handle meetings in a business environment

• Be successful in interviews

Module content:

1. organizing and composing e-mail messages

Electronic mail has become one of the main channels which link the employees of an organization with each other and also the stakeholders of a business organization. Its efficiency and speed help the organizations to make the day to day transactions effective.

2. public speaking for business occasions:

Public speaking skills for business communication are one of the most essential skills required in private and public sectors.

3. composing and shaping business letters

Business letters link an organization’s with the stakeholders and the effective letters are key to enhance an organization’s image and the image of the business professional. The module discusses the different types of letter formats and use of effective language for businesses.

4. Effective presentation skills

Business letters link an organization’s with the stakeholders and the effective letters are key to enhance an organization’s image and the image of the business professional. The module discusses the different types of letter formats and use of effective language for businesses.

5. cover letter and resume writing

A good cover letter and a resume are good marketing tools to get the job anybody is interested in.

Number of hours:45

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6. interview techniques

To face an interview one needs the confidence as well as the tactics to get the job.

7. Business Etiquette

8. composing business memos

Business memos are highly used inside companies as an easy way of communication. Thus, it’s of utmost importance to know the types of memos and their formation.

9. use of effective language for business writing

Any business document will not be effective if it’s not written using effective and correct language. The main objective of this module is to make students aware of how to use language effectively in business writing.

10. composing Effective press Releases

Evaluation CriteriaAssignments 40% [In-class test 20%, Group

Presentation 20%]

final Exam paper 60%

Recommended readings;

Business Communication Today (ninth edition) by Courtland L Bovee, John V Thill and Mukesh Chaturvedi

Basic Business Communication: Skills for Empowering the Internet Generation (tenth edition) by Raymond V. Lesikar and Marie E. Flatley

Communicating for Managerial Effectiveness by Phillip G. Clampitt

Guide to Managerial Communication (6th Edition) by Mary Munter

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MoDulE titlE: fuNDAMENtAlS of EcoNoMicS


Module objective:

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics so that they can understand economic events and the behavior of the various economic agents involved and analyze their impact on markets and propose appropriate courses of action. By following the module students will be able to utilize the tools of economic analysis to perform company and industry competitive analysis and should understand and be conversant with the various economic indicators used.

learning outcomes: • To develop the understanding of key principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics.

• To provide a theoretical framework to analyze markets, economic actors and the economy.

• To develop in learning to interpret charts, graphs, and tables and use the information to make informed judgments in economics.

• To apply economic concepts and principles into variety of economic

situations.

Module content:

1. introduction to mathematical methods

Basic economic concepts, Definition for economics

2. graphical analysis in economics

Graphs, charts in economics

3. Market demand and supply

Market supply, Market demand

4. Market equilibrium

The market equilibrium

5. firms production and cost

Cost of production, Production

NUMBER OF CREDITS- 3Number of hours:45

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6.Profitmaximizationprinciple

Firm’s objective to maximize profits (Explaining profits, Calculating profits, Graphical representation of profits

7. perfect competition and monopoly

Characteristics of perfect competition, Role of firm in perfect competition, Monopoly and sources of monopoly power, Price determination of monopoly

8. the macroeconomic environment

The scope of macroeconomics, Circular flow of income

9. gDp, income and growth

National economy

10. central bank, money and interest rate

Equilibrium in money market, Central Bank of Sri Lanka

11.Monetaryandfiscalpolicy

Role of government in the economy, monetary policy, Fiscal policy

12. inflation and unemployment

Aggregate supply, Unemployment, Inflation

13. international trade

International Trade, Advantage of international trade

14. Balance of payment and exchange rate

Balance of Payment, Exchange rates

Evaluation CriteriaAssignments 30% final Exam paper 70%


Samuelson, P.A., Nordhaus, W.D., Economics, 19th ed., MsGrawHill, 2010Salvatore .D., Priciples of Microeconomics, 5th ed., Oxford, 2009

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MoDulE titlE: fuNDAMENtAlS of MAthEMAticS


Module objective:

This course deals with the basics of Mathematics. Students will become equipped with a solid foundation of the mathematical tools required to solve more complex mathematical operations. This course would benefit any student who requires help understanding basic math skills. learning outcomes:

• Perform arithmetic with signed numbers and fractions.

• Translate sentences into equations with variables.

• Solve algebraic expressions containing exponents and logarithm by simplifying and factoring them.

• Solve simple linear equations, quadratic equations and inequalities.

• Identifying factors that affect problem difficulty, problem-solvingperformance and describing the role of problem solving in generating mat ematics.

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

30% 70%

Module content:

1. Surds and indices

2. Algebraic ExpressionsExponents, Simplifying, Factoring, Logarithm

3. Sequences and arithmetic series

4. EquationsLinear equations, Simultaneous equations, Quadratic equations, Graphs of functions

5. inequalities 6. combinations and permutations

Evaluation CriteriaMid Exam paper

final Exam paper


Pledger, K , Wilkins, D 2008, Edexcel AS and A Level Modular Mathematics, Pearson Education Limited.

Dass, H. K 2012, Engineering mathematics, S, Chand & Company New Delhi.


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MoDulE titlE: pERSoNAl & MANAgERiAl EffEctiVENESS

MoDulE coDE : NSBM-fp-1312Module objective:

To introduce various aspects and methods of self-development for academic and professional success of students and to train them to adopt appropriates techniques and practices for personal and professional development.

learning outcomes:

• Assess personal strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities• Identify their goals and set action plans to achieve goals• Appreciate the importance of ethics in personal and professional life• Identify methods to manage and organize self and studies effectively• Present themselves satisfactorily for academic and professional situations

At the end of the course, students should be able to:

course content

1. Self-Assessment

2. personal Development planStructure, content and purpose of a Personal Development Plan

3.SelfConfidence

4. goal SettingSetting goals (SMART), Developing an action plan

5. Self-Management

Know and accept yourself, Conduct self-assessment strategies (eg. SWOT)

Positive attitude, Developing self-confidence

Time management, Stress management, Study skills

Evaluation Criteriapersonal Development plan (individual) 40% oral presentation (group) 40%

6. communication

7. team Work and leadershipSetting goals (SMART), Developing an action plan

Verbal & non-verbal communication, Creating a positive image and impression of self, Professionalism in communication

Attendance 10% class participation 10%


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Throop, R.K. and Castellucci, Marion. 2010, Reaching Your Potential: Personal and Professional Development, 4th Edition. Cengage Learning.

Masters, L A & Wallace, H R 2011, Personal Development for life and work, 10th edition, South-Western Cengage Learning, Mason.

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MoDulE titlE: coMputER SciENcE fuNDAMENtAlS


Module objective:

learning outcomes:

• the basic terminologies of computing and its related concepts

• the basic construction of a computer, its hardware and software

• different software applications including browsers, spreadsheets, databases, and multimedia

• the concepts of data representation, computer arithmetic and Boolean algebra

• to express problem solutions in the form of algorithms using pseudo code and diagrams and develop applications to solve those problems

• to design web pages using basic web designing technologies

At the end of this module, students will learn:

course content:

1. introduction to computer Architecture and hardware

2. using of System Software & Application SoftwareOperating Systems and Utility Programs, Application Software

Introduction to computer, The components of the System Unit, Input, output and storage devices

3. Data RepresentationFiles, record and fields, Binary, octal and hexadecimal number systems, Binary addition, 1’s and 2’s complements, BCS, ASCII representations

4. logic gatesBoolean expressions, Truth tables, Logic gates, Boolean laws

This unit provides an introduction to computer and an understanding of computer science fundamentals. It also provides understanding on basic computer skills for academic activities.

5. computer programming fundamentalsProgram development life cycle, Flow charts and pseudo code, C language fundaments

6. Multimedia technologiesHTML for web designing, Definitions for multimedia, where to use multimedia, delivering multimedia


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Evaluation CriteriaMid Exam paper 30% final Exam paper 70% Recommended readings;

Patterson, D A and Hennessy, J L (2004), Computer Organization and Design. 3rd Edition, Morgan Kaufmann

Linda, I O and Timothy, J O (2007),Computing Essentials 2007, 19th Edition, McGraw – Hill,

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Stage II1206-Quantitative techniques for Business1207-Business theory & environment1208-introduction to graphic Design1209-indroduction to computer Applications

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MoDulE titlE: iNtRoDuctioN to QuANtitAtiVEtEchNiQuES


Module objective:

This module is aimed at introducing basic mathematical and statistical methods and models for solving business problems and/or in making decisions. This module enables the students to know the application of quantitative techniques and the scientific approach to decision making when solving business problems related to economics and administrative sciences. Several techniques are introduced in applying mathematics to solve management problems effectively. This will help the students in terms of problem solving, developing conceptual skills and logical thinking using the quantitative modeling and algebra.

learning outcomes:

• To introduce basic quantitative and statistical concepts useful in business operations.

• To provide a basic understanding of quantitative and statistical concepts applicable in different business situations.

• To recognize particular techniques and their applications so as to be able to apply those in business situations and decision making.

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

Module content:

1. introduction to quantitative techniques

2. graphical representation of dataTables and charts for categorical data

3. organizing numerical data

4. Numerical measures of data iDescriptive statistics: for ungrouped data, Measures of location, Measures of relative location

5. Numerical measures of data ii

6. Descriptive statistics i (measures of location for categorical data)

Fundamental statistical calculations, Nature and types of data, Key statistical concepts

Cross tabulation (Histogram, Cumulative distribution, Stem-and-leaf display)

Measures of dispersion, Application of numerical measures in decision making

Numerical measures for grouped data, Frequency distribution, Measures of location

7. Descriptive statistics ii (measures of dispersion for categorical data)Numerical measures for grouped data, Measures of dispersion


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8. Differentiation

9. integrationTables and charts for categorical data

10. probability theory i

11. probability theory iiApplication of probability theory, Fundamental counting rule

12. the normal distribution

13. Regression Analysis

The derivative, basic rules of differentiation, Application of differentiation

Definition of terms used in probability theory, Rules of event operations, Sample space and probability

The properties of a normal distribution, the standard normal distribution, Application of normal distribution

Relationship between two variables

14. Sampling and sampling distributionSimple random sampling, Systematic sampling, Stratified sampling, Cluster sampling

Evaluation CriteriaAssignments 30% final Exam paper 70%


Anderson, D.R., Sweeney D.J., Willims T,A., Camm J.D., Camm, and Cochran J.J., Statistics for Business and Economics, 12th ed. Cenagage Learning, 2014

Bluman A.G., Elementary Statistics, 4th ed. McGrawHill, 2008

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MoDulE titlE: BuSiNESS thEoRy & ENViRoNMENt


Module objective:

To develop managerial skills of students to manage business situations with appropriate real industry examples.

learning outcomes:

• Understand the management process• Identify the business environment with emerging trends• Develop their managerial skills

At the end of this module, students should be able to

course content

1. introduction to Management

2. planning functionDefinition of planning, kinds of plans, planning process, types of decisions, decision making models, decision making process

3. organizing function

4. leading functionDefinition of leadership, Sources of leader power, leadership theories, contemporary views of leadership, factors affecting leadership

Definition, Purpose of Management, Management process, Managerial roles and skills, Challenges faced by modern day organizations

Definition of organizing, Purpose of Organizing, Organizing process, Emerging issues in organizing function for an organization

5. controlling functionMeaning of control, areas of control, different types of controls adopted in organizations, issues and challenges to related to control


6. Business EnvironmentInternal and External

7. globalizationA brief Introduction to Globalization, stages of Globalization, Chalenges and Opportunities

8. international Market Entry StrategiesEntry strategies, entry method, advantages and disadvantages of the International Market

9. contemporary Management Green Management, Consumerism, Post modernism, technology

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40% 60%

Evaluation CriteriaAssignments

final Exam paper


Needle, David, Business in Context: An Introduction to Business and its Environment, Thomson Publishing

Daft, R. L., (2003) Management, 6th Edition, Thomson, South Western, Ohio, USA

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MoDulE titlE: iNtRoDuctioN to gRAphic DESigN


• To improve the creativity of individuals suiting to a professional environment • To improve the skills in using of applications related to Graphic design• To improve analytical and problem solving skills

learning outcomes:

• Identify design problems and give creative design solutions to a problem• Understand the design process and generate concept for effective visual

communication • Use illustrator tool to create vector graphics • Use Photoshop tool to manipulate digital images• Apply principles of design to create graphic designs

After completing this module the student will be able to

course content

1. What is graphic Design

2. introduction to illustratorIllustrator working area, File setting, page setup, Toolbox, Tracing an object using pen tool, Type in Illustrator, Understanding Layers, Printing in Illustrator- Process color CMYK

3. introduction to Adobe photoshop

4. text editingTypography/ Expressive typography

5. graphic Design

Evolution of Graphic Design industry, Creative thinking and Problem Solving, Basic Ele-ments and Principles of Design

Color mode (CMYK, RGB, Grayscale), Files format (TIFF, JPEG, EPS, PDF, GIF), Toolbox, Layers, Photo Manipulation

Logo design, Poster design, Publication design, Brochure design

Evaluation Criteriain-class exercise 30% final Assignment 60% Recommended readings;

Dabner,David (2004) Reprinted 2006 Graphic design school: the principles & practices of graphic design, London:Thames & Hudson Lupton, Ellen. Thinking With Type – A Critical Guide for Designers, Writer, Editors and Students.Princeton Architectural Press. New York, 2004. Bouton, G. D. (c2009). Photoshop CS4 quicksteps. New York: McGraw-Hill. Sharon Steuer (2008) The Adobe Illustrator CS3 WOW Book . Peachpit Press


class participation 10%

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MoDulE titlE: iNtRoDuctioN to coMputER ApplicAtioNS

MoDulE coDE : NSBM-fp-1209 Module objective:

This unit provides a fundamental understanding of computer applications with the course focus on the Microsoft Office Applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Access) and other commonly used application packages. This is a complete lab based course where students will learn these applications by working on class assignments in the lab.

learning outcomes:

• Use Windows operating system to organize the desktop; use the Task-bar, Menus, Dialog Boxes, and Toolbars; Windows Explorer and Launch Applications.

• Use Microsoft Word to create, retrieve and modify professional docu-ments.

• Use Microsoft Excel to create, retrieve, modify and print spreadsheets and graphs including formulas and functions

• Use Microsoft Access to construct and search a simple database. • Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a computer slide show. • Use Adobe applications for image editing and web site designing.• ConfigureanduseOutlookExpressforemailaccess• Use OneNote to take notes for business, school, or personal projects.

At the end of this module, students will be able to

course content

1. Getting started with Microsoft Windows operating system2. Word Processing3. Spreadsheets4. PowerPoint Presentations 5. Databases6. Use of Adobe Applications7. Introduction to Outlook Express/One Note

Evaluation CriteriaAssignments 40% practical Examination 60% Recommended readings;

Office Support, http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/support/?CTT=97Adobe Training and Tutorials, http://helpx.adobe.com/learning.html


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Stage III1310-Academic Writing1311-Management practices1104 - fundamentals of Accounting 1313-fundamentales of project Management and MS project

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MoDulE titlE: AcADEMic WRitiNg AND coMMuNicAtioN


Module objective:

To nurture and develop academic writing, reading, listening and speaking skills in order to prepare students for University style assignments.

learning outcomes:

• Read and comprehend articles, case studies and essays effectively• Write effective academic essays and reports • Listen to understand and respond intelligently • Speak and present in a formal academic context


course content

1. Effective reading and note-taking skills2. learning from a lecture

preparing for a lecture. Taking notes in a lecture, recognizing the main points, using abbreviations. Overcoming concentration issues. After the lecture and tutorials.

3. Developing reading skills and vocabulary

4. Developing writing skillswriting in an orderly, concise and official manner. Writing resumes, cover letters, mem-os, official letters, minutes, reports and emails.

5. Developing listening skills

techniques of gathering important information from passages and answering questions to the point.

answering questions and developing summaries after listening to audio clips.

6. Researching for assignmentssteps relating to completing an assignment successfully.

7. characteristics of successful writingResponding to the task, structuring your writing clearly, forming and expressing your perspectives on the task. Providing support for your perspective. Presenting a clear and logical response.

8. Report writingSteps of effective report writing and effective use of data and statistics.

9. Developing presentation skillsWhat is a presentation? Planning and preparation for the presentation, designing and visual support for the presentation, delivery and group presentations.

10. plagiarism and referencingHow to use established data without committing plagiarism, proper usage of citation and referencing methods.


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Evaluation CriteriaAssignments 40% [Individual Presentation 20%,

Group Assignment 20%]final Exam paper 60%


Monipally, M & Pawar, B S 2010, Academic Writing: A Guide for Management Students and Researchers, Response Books, New Delhi.

Giltrow,J Gooding,R Burgoyne, D & Swatsky, M 2009, Academic Writing: An Introduction, 2nd edition, Broadview Press, Canada.

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MoDulE titlE: MANAgEMENt pRActicES(Multi- DiScipliNARy AppRoAch to BuSiNESS)


Module objective:

To nurture and develop the knowledge about the best practices in modern management concepts with the contemporary issues in modern day organizations where students would be able to identify real business scenarios.

learning outcomes:

• Understand the modern management concepts• Identify real business issues with emerging trends• Come up with business solutions without harming to environment• Useinformationinanefficientwayforthedecisionmakingprocess

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

course content

1. organizational BehaviorIntroduction to organizational behavior, currents practices in organizations

2. Marketing

3. human Resource ManagementIntroduction to HRM, Best Practices in organizations, green HRM

4. Management information Systems

Introduction to Marketing, Marketing theories for modern day organizations

Information for decision makers

5. legal aspects of Business Business contracts, sale of goods

Evaluation CriteriaAssignments 30% final Exam paper 70% Recommended readings;

Samuel C et al, 2010, Modern Management-concepts and skills, 11th edition, Asoke K. Ghosh, PHI Learning Private Limited, M-97, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001.

Robert E. Ployhart, (2006) “Staffing in the 21st Century: New Challenges and Strategic Opportunities”, Journal of management December 2006, Vol. 32 Iss: 6, pp.868-897

Dessler G. and Varkkey B. (2009), Human Resource Management, 11th edition, New Delhi: Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd.


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MoDulE titlE: fuNDAMENtAlS of AccouNtiNg


Module objective:

• To systematically train and enlarge the knowledge in Fundamentals of Accounting

• To create an understanding of basic accounting terms and concepts,

• To familiarize with the accounting process of determination of income / loss for a certain period andfinancialpositionatacertaindate

• To develop an understanding of the accounting cycle and the key valuation and allocation methods

learning outcomes:

• Explain the application of the basic principles of accounting

• Define the basic elements of financial statements: assets, liabilities,capital, expenses, revenue, gains and losses

• Preparethefinancialstatementstoasoleproprietor

• Explaintheroleoffinancialaccountingasameanstoresolveconflictamong contracting parties and to apply this understanding to evaluate thefinancialreportingrequirementsoforganizations

• Work in small groups and make presentations


Module content:

1. introduction to Accounting

2. Accounting concepts and principlesIntroduction, One set of final accounts for all purposes, Objectivity and subjectivity, Basic concepts, further overriding concepts

Course & Class Introduction, Accounting, Building blocks of Accounting, The basic Accounting Equation, Financial Statements, Ethical considerations in Accounting – an overview

3. the Accounting Equation and the Balance SheetThe Accounting Equation, The balance sheet and the effects of business transactions, Equality of the accounting equation, Alternative form of balance sheet presentation

4. the Recording processThe double entry system, the accounts for double entry, Balancing off accounts, Draw-ing up a trail balance using the information given, Trail balance and errors


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5. the final Accounts of Sole traders

6. Adjusting the AccountsNeed for adjustments, Prepayments, Accruals, Capital Expenditure and Receipts, Revenue Expenditure and Receipts, Doubtful Debts, Depreciation, Inventory, Adjusted Account Balances, Financial Statements

Purpose of trading and profit and loss accounts, Format for the trading and profit and loss account, Contents of the balance sheet, drawing up an Income Statement and a Balance Sheet

7. Ratio AnalysisProfitability Ratios, Liquidity Ratios, Gearing Ratios, Efficiency Ratios, Investor Ratios

Evaluation CriteriaMid Exam paper 30% final Exam paper 70% Recommended readings;

Accounting Principles by Weygandt, Kieso, Kimmel, 11th Edition published by WileyBusiness Accounting 1 by Frank Wood- 07th EditionFinancial Accounting by Robert Libby, Particia A Libby and Daniel G Short

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MoDulE titlE: fuNDAMENtAlS of pRojEct MANAgEMENt AND MS pRojEct


Project management as one of the main functional areas in organizations deals with the systematic planning, designing and improvement of organizational procedures to achieve its goals and objectives. This course intends to provide students with basic knowledge and competencies in project management to enable them to take effective project decisions in business context.

learning outcomes:

• Understand the principles of project management and be able to distinguish between the different aspects of project management practice;

• Evaluate the concepts, systems and strategies relevant to project management;

• Interpret problems associated with projects and apply project planning tools and techniques to analyze such problems to improve performance.

After completing the module students will be able to

Module content:1. introduction to project management

Definition, project strategy, stages in project life cycle, McKinsey 7-S mode, systems theory approach to project management

2. project initiation considerations in project selection (Project requirements, feasibility, SWOT, risk management)

3. project planning project plan, project constraints, tools and techniques for planning

4. project execution and controlProject Change control, project control systems, project performance measurement, project reports

5. project completioninternal review, external review, business review, the final report, post completion audit

6. project management softwareintroduction to different software tools used for project management

7. get started with Microsoft projectadding tasks and linking tasks, how to add holidays to the project calendar so that days off can be planned

8. Assigning resources in projectassign people to tasks and use the Resource Sheet to track people in your project, how to add vacation days--and adjust the project accordingly to make project deadline

9. create a timeline in projecthow to make milestones, summary tasks, and subtasks, how to create a graphical timeline you can share with stakeholders


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10. tracking progress in project

Evaluation Criteriain class assignment 20% practical Exam 20% End - term paper 60%


Carl Chatfield , Timothy Johnson; Microsoft Project 2013 Step by Step

Clifford, F.G et al., Project Management; The Managerial Process, 4th edition, Tata McGraw-Education Pvt Ltd, 7 West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110 008

20% 20% 60%

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