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MAZOON COLLEGE
(UNIVERSITY COLLEGE)
Affiliated with Missouri University of Science & Technology, U.S.A.
Under the Supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Muscat
Post Graduate Studies
In Cooperation with
Banasthali University- India
Dean’s Message
Higher studies are important for many different aspects of life. It increases students’ knowledge
and give them a deeper understanding of their field of study. At undergraduate level, students
study a variety of different fields, but at graduate level they become more specialized in one
particular field. Postgraduate study also enables students to engage in research and to participate
in seminars and workshops, all of which improves and deepens their knowledge. This benefits
both students and society in general.
Thus holders of postgraduate degrees in different fields make a valuable contribution to building
up society.
For these reasons, Mazoon College has opened new programs at Master’s level, including M.Tech
and MBA. Recently, our M.A. in English Literature has been approved by the Ministry of Higher
Education to commence in Spring 2015. This will further expand opportunities for our students
to engage in higher education.
Mazzon College Overview
Mazoon University College is a private academic institution that works under the supervision of
the Ministry of Higher Education since 1999. It was established to provide society with critical
knowledge in a number of different fields, in so doing promoting the continued development of
Oman, in line with the vision of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman. At present, it has eight
undergraduate and three post graduate programs.
The College gives high school graduates and employees in Oman’s public and private
organizations the chance to gain the educational skills and the technological tools to cope with
today’s competitive environment. The College, from the early days of being established, has taken
significant steps towards improving the overall quality of its education. To ensure continuous
progress, it strives to monitor and evaluate its progress. At the same time, it seeks to attract high
quality academic, as well as administrative staff, while catering to the educational requirements of
the local communities, in its efforts to be a leading academic institution.
By ensuring that the education meets market demands, students are given the latest tools and
opportunities for professional advancement. The intention is to work towards excellence, thereby
bridging the gap between “who you are” and “who you can be” in your future profession.
Academic Affiliation :
For undergraduate programsMazoon University College is affiliated with prestigious Missouri
University of Science & Technology, U.S.A., well known for its science, technology and mining
programs. Missouri University is an internationally accredited university offering more than 55
majors in a large variety of different fields. It provides high quality education with the latest
pedagogic approaches in a range of different educational fields, there by attracting students from
all over the world. Students from Mazoon College have the opportunity to attend Missouri
University through an exchange program, or for advanced studies.
For post graduate programs , Mazoon college is in cooperation with Banasthali university , India which is
NACC accrediated grades A university in India .
Mission Statement, Vision and Strategic Academic Plan
Mazoon College “strives to prepare graduates capable of making significant contributions
to their fields of study and enriching society by developing professional capabilities in technology,
management and research.”
The vision of Mazoon College is “to be a leading university college with a national and
international reputation for academic excellence, scientific research and community service.”
The College has a set of strategic goals which include: increasing the number and variety of
academic programs offered to students, enhancing the visibility of the College and promoting the
College as a leading institution within the region. The proposed program of M.A. in English
Literature is a step forward in working toward these goals. This program will provide students
with the educational components that they need in order to meet the challenges they will face
within today’s dynamic educational environment and society as a whole.
Omani students will face a variety of complex challenges throughout their lives. An M.A
in English Literature cannot, and is not designed to enable students to meet all specific future
challenges. However, it can provide them independence of mind, encourage them to think
critically, and give them the research tools to find crucial information.
Master of Computer Science Technology
(M-Tech)
Due to the high demands for administrative skills in Computer Science, the Department of
Computer Science makes every effort to prepare good and qualified students in this field. A
decision has also been taken by the Department to offer a Master Degree Program in Computer
Science (M-Tech), where a student can adapt herself/ himself with modern internationally
recognized computer technology. The main goal of this program is to respond to the needs of the
Sultanate of Oman by offering quality education, advanced in-depth knowledge and productive
research in the area of computer science.
This program is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman, and run in
cooperation with the prestigious Banasthali University, India. Founded in 1935 as a pioneering
institution education and research, Banasthali University offers an integrated system extending
from the primary to the PhD level. Banasthali University is accredited by the National Assessment
and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade (five star rating).
Goals and Objectives of the M.Tech Program
Goals
To respond to the needs of the Sultanate of Oman by offering quality education,
advanced in-depth knowledge and productive research in the area of computer
science.
Objectives
To meet with the requirements of local business and industry by providing trained
graduates in the field of advanced computer science.
To provide computer science faculty to local academic institutions.
To provide master level education to students pursuing higher degrees.
Award of the degree
On successful completion of the graduation requirements of the M.Tech Computer
Science program, the final degree is awarded by Banasthali University, India.
Duration of the Program
Two Years (4 Semesters)
Mode of the program:
Full-timeEvening programme (4.00 pm to 9.00 pm, 4 days in a week)
Admission Requirements
An applicant should satisfy the following conditions in order to join the M.Tech
program:
Those who have successfully completed their undergraduate degree program in any
one of the following discipline:
1. B.E/B. Tech / B.Sc. Computer Science , Management Information Systems
MIS, IST . Communications & Electronics Engineering , Electrical &
Electronics and Mathematic or equivalent .
2. She / He should pass the placement test.
Study Plan, Course structure and Credit Hours’ Distribution
M.Tech Computer Science
Semester –I
Course
Credit
Hours
Cont.
Ass
Marks
Ann. Ass
Marks
Total
Marks
Core Course - Distributed
Computing
4 20 40 60
Elective - I 4 20 40 60
Elective – II 4 20 40 60
Elective – III 4 20 40 60
Elective – IV 4 20 40 60
Lab 12 45 90 135
Total 32 145 290 435
Semester –II
Course Credit
Hours
Cont.
Ass
Marks
Ann. Ass
Marks
Total
Marks
Core Course – Advanced
Topics in Algorithms
4 20 40 60
Elective - V 4 20 40 60
Elective - VI 4 20 40 60
Elective – VII 4 20 40 60
Elective - VIII 4 20 40 60
Seminar 2 10 20 30
Lab 12 45 90 135
Total 34 155 310 465
Semester – III & IV
Course/Exam Credi
t
Hours
Marks
Reading Elective – 1 2 40
Reading Elective – 2 2 40
Thesis/Project (duration 30 weeks)
Part – I
60
100
Part –II 100
Part – III 100
Part – IV
A. Dissertation & Project
100
B. Interim Report 50
C. Seminar 70
D. Viva- Voce 100
Total 64 700
Total Credit Hours of the Program: 130
List of Electives
1. Advanced Computer Architecture CST003 2. Advanced Communication Networks CST002 3. Artificial Intelligence AOT011 4. Compiler Design CST023 5. Computer Graphics CST028 6. Data Communication and Networks CST036 7. Digital Signal Processing ELT049 8. Electronic Commerce CAT054 9. Embedded Systems CAT056 10. Emerging Programming Paradigms CPT057 11. Enterprise and Resource Planning CAT058 12. Geographic Information Systems CAT067 13. Knowledge Management and Data Mining CAT076 14. Microprocessor and Microcomputer Applications ELT084 15. Mobile Computing CAT087 16. Modelling and Simulation CST088 17. Multimedia Technology CAT091 18. Natural Language Processing CAT093 19. Neural Networks CST095 20. Parallel Processing CST102 21. Pattern Recognition and Image Processing CST104 22. Real Time Systems CAT115 23. Soft Computing CST119 24. Software Architecture and Project Management CST120
25. Software Engineering CST121 26. Systems Programming CST127 27. System Testing CST128 28. Theory of Computation CST130 29. VLSI Design DTT139 30. Advanced Databases AD001
Evaluation of the Examinations
SN Semester Percentage
1. First Quiz 10%
2. Mid-Semester Exam 20%
3. Second Quiz 10%
4. Final Exam 60%
Total 100%
GPA Calculation:The grades will be calculated as follows:
Total Marks: 1600 and the grades will be awarded as below:
Grades Classification
SN Semester Percentage
1. FIRST Division 60% and above
2. SECOND Division 50% to 59%
3. THIRD Division 40% to 49%
Credit Hours, Maximum Marks and Passing Minimum
SN Description Credit
Hours/
Week
Total No. of
Subjects/
Credits
Max.
Marks
Passing
Minimum
1. Theory Course 4 10 x 4 = 40 60 22
2. Practical (Lab) Course 4 6 x 4 = 24 45 18
3. Seminar 2 1 x 2 = 2 30 12
4. Reading Elective 2 2 x 2 = 4 40 14
5. Project & Viva-voce 2 (30
Weeks)
30 x 2 = 60 620 252
Grand Total 130 Credits 1600 620
Credits – Semester-wise Break-up
SN Semester Credits
1. Semester-1 32
2. Semester-2 34
3. Semester-3 and 4 64
Grand Total 130
Fee Structure
Registration Fee(Non-Refundable) RO 150
Option A(Two years) RO 5,650 in advance at the time of
admission
Option B(Each year)
First Year
Second Year
Total
RO 2,837
RO 2,837
RO 5,674
Option C
First Installment
Second Installment
Third Installment
Fourth Installment
Total
RO 1,422.500
RO 1,422.500
RO 1,422.500
RO 1,422.500
RO 5,690
Option D(Semester Wise
Installment)
First month
Second month
Third month
Fourth month
Total(One Semester)
Total( Four Semesters)
RO 363
RO 363
RO 363
RO 363.500
RO 1, 452.500
RO 5,810
Master of Business Administration ( MBA )
1. PROGRAM SIGNIFICANCE
The proposed Program, MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a full-time post graduate
program in Business Administration. MBA is considered as the degree of the day and therefore it
is desired by all graduates who aspire a managerial position. Keeping in view the aspirations of our
students as well as other students of the Sultanate, we bring forth this proposal. This is a dossier
to the Ministry of Higher Education, containing a detailed profile of the proposed MBA Program.
Our intention is to produce best business professionals from Omani youth to cater to the
requirements of the domestic market as well as to create talents befitting to international standards.
The objective of the program is to develop in the youth of Oman, the skills needed to take up a
decision-making role. The syllabus offers high quality education to provide in-depth knowledge
and practical skills in management. This could to a certain extent bridge the gap between the supply
and demand of skilled Omani youth.
This program is constructed with the assistance of Banasthali University, India. The letter of intent
from Banasthali testifies to the fact that proposed program is supported by Banasthali University.
We have included the Program description, curriculum details, letter of support from Banasthali
and the need of this program in our College as well as in the Sultanate. We thank you for your
consideration and await a positive response.
2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
2.1 INTRODUCTION
A brief description of the program
The MBA Program offered by Mazoon College is intended to equip the students with the skills
necessary to run a business organization in a chaotic and challenging business environment. The
program is designed to provide good academic knowledge in the business concepts and analytical
tools in business, economics, finance and informational technology. The rigorous course work
would impart leadership attitudes, strong generic and functional skills and develop creative and
critical thinking ability.
The rigorous course work would develop the attitude to do hard work, a vision for perfection in
work and patience and the gift of listening in the students. On completion of the course the students
would achieve skills in problem-solving, be more focused on goals, be comfortable with their peer
group, become tolerant of open disagreement, develop strong convictions, be honest even under
pressure and enjoy delegation of work and team work.
The MBA Program exposes the students to a wide range of courses and to the challenging world
of academic research, which culminates in a thesis/project. If any student wants to carry out his
research/thesis work in a company or at some other educational institute (within the country or
outside the country) it will be allowed by the College. Such flexibility gives the students more
academic freedom and this could develop healthy academia- industry relationship.
Master of Business Administration is a full-time postgraduate program being offered to students
within two course structures, where students can enroll into MBA with thesis or without. The
number of courses taken each semester and the total number of semesters to put in vary according
to the choice made.
2.2 OBJECTIVES
The academic objectives and student learning outcomes of the program.
To develop essential management skills and analytical ability for taking up decision making role
in the world of complex business issues and problems.
To industrialize, commercialize the cultural background of MBA students to make them
professional manager in global companies.
Make them capable of anticipating and analyzing the trends in the business environment
To develop in them the skills of leadership, teamwork and supervision and skills of effective oral
and written communication, presentation, and critical thinking
Operate in dynamic and complex domestic and global organizational environments
2.3 LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of the program, a successful participant would be able to:
Master core business concepts and analytical tools in marketing, economics, finance, management,
operations, strategy, entrepreneurship, and leadership
Describe the impact of the legal and regulatory environment on business and its social
responsibility of business.
Identify, organize, and deploy resources necessary for an effective and efficient business or
undertaking that positively impacts the community
Apply quantitative models and technology to support managerial decision making
Develop generic employability/ transferable skills like communication skill, team spirit and the
ability to adapt quickly and innovatively to the fast changing management concepts.
Developed the attitude to do hard work and the aptitude for creativity.
2.4 PROGRAM OUTCOME
The academic outcome and student learning outcomes of the program
At the end of the program, a successful participant will be able to achieve and demonstrate
1. Knowledge Competency: The rigorous course work in management and management related
subjects will make the student confident of the theoretical background and practical application of
the subject.
2. Creative thinking ability: By giving the students opportunity to come up with new innovative ideas
through their research work and monthly presentations, students get the chance to apply their
knowledge in an innovative way.
3. Critical thinking skills: A comparison of the theoretical concepts and an exposure to case studies
of various corporate organizations would definitely give the student critical thinking skills.
4. Generic skill competency: The emphasis on communication skills and team work would help them
develop transferable skills which are very essential for a manager in the modern fast changing
global business environment.
5. Leadership traits: The course work, which includes problem solving skills, presentation and team
work and an exposure to six month internship, would develop smartness and leadership traits in the
students. Moreover, the students would become aware of the desired characteristics of a leader or
entrepreneur through their modules of study and case study.
3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS, DELIVERY METHOD & ASSESSMENT
Admission Requirements
3.1 ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for admission in to MBA program, an applicant must have successfully completed the
following:
1. A Bachelors’ degree from recognized University with minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5
or
2. A Bachelors’ degree from recognized University with minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
with the following conditions:
The applicant should have a minimum of two years working experience.
The applicant will be interviewed by the College admission committee.
32 DURATION
Two years spread into four semesters
3.3 ENROLLMENT
Students can register in MBA Program in Fall Semester ( Second week of September) or Spring
Semester ( Third week of February), one week before the commencement of classes. In case of late
registration, students have to pay late registration fees.
3.4 VALIDITY OF ENROLLMENT
Students are required to complete MBA Program within a period of four years from the date of
enrollment. Students who are unable to complete the program within the validity period of four
years from the date of enrollment, but are still keen on continuing the programs are required to
register by paying the requisite fee.
3.5 DELIVERY METHOD
Describe any plans for on-line, distance education or any other alternative delivery method.
All courses are taught in English. There is no plan for distance education or any other delivery
method other than class room lecture and internship. Classes will generally include discussions,
case studies, role plays and simulations.
4.6 ASSESSMENT METHOD
Describe the Assessment Method
Students will be assessed on each course through a variety of methods: Written examinations,
Project Dissertation, Case study discussions & Oral presentations. There are sit-down exams for 60
marks. The weight age for Quiz I & II are 5 marks each and weight age for Mid-term exam is 10
marks. Final Evaluation will be for 40 marks. Continuous Assessment is done for 40 marks. Even
in group work each student’s contribution is evaluated. Each instructor will give students full details
on assessment of a specific course.
In the last semester the students have to do research work and submit a dissertation. The total marks
for the project is 100 and it is evaluated by internal as well as external evaluators.
5. PROGRAM STRUCTURE
5.1 ACADEMIC PLAN
Course Structure of the program
The Program is spread over two years in four semesters and the student should complete 12
core papers and four electives for the completion of the course. The Project / Research
work is included in this and this is a core requirement. The elective courses are taught in
the second year and the student can select four elective courses from the same emphasis
area of his choice. If more than five students opt for a particular emphasis area that will be
offered.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) : DETAILED CURRICULUM
SEMESTER PAPER PAPER
NO.
SEMESTER
I 1.1 Economics for Managers
1.2 Human Resources Management and Practices
1.3 Quantitative Methods in Management
1.4 Financial Accounting
SEMESTER
II 2.1 Accounting for Managers
2.2 Financial Management
2.3 Marketing: Principles, Practices and Management
2.4 Organization Behavior and Development
SEMESTER
III 3.1 System Analysis, Design and MIS
El Elective from Specialization Field
E2 Elective from Specialization Field
3.2 Marketing in Special sectors
SEMESTER
IV 4.1 Strategic Management
E3 Optional from Specialization Field
E4 Optional from Specialization Field
4.2. Project Report and Presentation
5.2 Project Report & Presentation:
The Project Report is independent research work undertaken by each student taking the help of the
assigned supervisor. It consists of submission of an interim report, dissertation, oral presentation and
viva voce.
5.3 .3 LIST OF ELECTIVES
Students can choose electives of one specialization area. Elective courses for the
specialization areas are as follows:
Financial Management
E1. Global Business finance
E2. Strategic Financial Management.
E3. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
E4. Management of Financial Services
Marketing Management
E1. Sales, Distribution and Logistics Management
E2. Behavioral Dynamics of Target Markets.
E3. Global Marketing Management
E4. Corporate Promotional Strategy
Human Resources Development
E1. Industrial Relations Management
E2. Human Resource Development Systems
E3. Advanced Readings in HRD and HOD
E4. Interpersonal Dynamics and Group Processes
Information Technology
E1. Object Oriented Programming and GUI design
E2. Computer Networking and Internet
E3. RDBMS and Data Base Administration
E4. DSS and Knowledge Based Systems
6. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Detailed Syllabus, Suggested Readings & Reference Books
MBA1.1: Economics for Managers
Section A: Demand distinctions and determinants; Demand function; Elasticity of demand; Price
elasticity and revenue relationship; Techniques of demand forecasting; Production function; laws
of production.
Section B: Managerial applications of production function; Optimal input combination; Cost
concepts; Cost-output relationship; Pricing under different market structures; price fixation under
different objectives; pricing methods in practice.
Section C: Micro-macro interrelations; Circular flow of economic activity; National Income
concepts; meaning and phases of business cycles; concepts and' objectives of private business;
economic stabilization; The role of government in the economy; Monetary, Fiscal, Foreign Trade
and Exchange Rate Policies.
Suggested Readings:
1. Dwivedi, Managerial Economics: Sultan Chand Publication.
2. Gupta G.S, Paul S, Mote V.L., Managerial Economics Concept & Cases, Tata
Mc Graw Hill .
MBA1.2: Human Resource Management and Practices
Section A: The Changing business scenario; The concept and Perspective of HRM; Mechanical
approach towards personnel; Paternalism, Social system approach, Human Resource Capitalism.
Human Resource Planning, Job Analysis, Job Description & Job specification, Recruitment and
selection procedure, Inducting and socializing new employees.
Section B: Employee training and Development, Employee Mobility: Promotion, Demotion,
Transfer and Separation; Performance appraisal, process and methods; MBO: Reward
compensation & administration: Job evaluation, Executive Compensation, Monetary and non-
monetary incentives, fringe benefits.
Section C: Introduction to workers' participation in management, Grievance and grievance
handling procedure, Collective bargaining, New concepts in HRM: TQM, Quality circles, quality
of work life, Empowerment, management of gender issues, emotional intelligence, customized
work schedule, Virtual HR, Reengineering HR.
Suggested Readings:
1. Monoppa & Saiyadain ,Personnel Management. Mc Graw Hill
2. D. Cenzo & Robbins ,Human Resource Management, Mc Graw Hill
3. M. S. Saiyaddin ,Human Resource Management, Mc Graw Hill:
4. Edwin B. Flippo, Personnel Management, Mc Graw Hill
MBA1.3: Quantitative Methods In Management
Section A: Introduction to Quantitative Techniques in Management. Simple differentiation of sum;
product and quotient of algebraic functions. Maxima & Minima, Addition, Subtraction and
multiplication of matrices, Inverse of matrix, solution of linear equations.
Section B: Summary of data (frequency distribution graphical representation) , Measures of central
tendency, Mean, Median and Mode; Measures of Dispersion (Range, Quartile Deviation, Mean
Deviation & Standard Deviation), Correlation and Regression
Section C: Meaning of research and its role in management 'process of research, types of research
(exploratory, descriptive & causal), research design. Collection of data: primary & secondary.
Census & sample survey; Basic concept of sampling; types of sampling & sampling errors.
Measurement & scaling.
Suggested Readings:
1. Srivastava, Shenoy & Sharma, Quantitative Techniques for Managerial Decision Making New
Age International (P) Ltd.
2. Gupta S.P, Statistical Methods,Sultan Chand & Co.
3. Levin Rubin, Statistics for Management, Prentice Hall of India.
MBA1.4: Financial Accounting
Section A: Accounting and its functions; accounting concepts & conventions; system of book
keeping, system of accounting; Capital & Revenue. Rules of debit & credit, Computer &
Accounting- Introduction & Scope.
Section B: Preparation of Journal, Cashbook and ledgers. Bank Reconciliation statement. Trial
Balance.
Section C: Construction of trading and profit and cost account & balance sheet. Definition & scope
of auditing, types of audit. Verification of Assets & Liabilities.
Suggested Readings:
1. Gupta R.L. & Gupta V.K, Financial Accounting, Sultan Chand & Sons, New
Delhi
2. Maheshwari S.N, Introduction to Accountancy, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd,
New Delhi.
3. Paul S.Kr, Book Keeping and Accountancy,New Central Book Agency Pvt. Ltd.,
Calcutta.
4. Batra V.K. and Bagardia K.C.; Textbook of Auditing; Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd, New Delhi.
MBA2.1: Accounting For Managers
Section A: Introduction to Cost Accounting: Understanding and classifying cost, elements of cost,
component of total cost, classification of costs,. cost sheet, Introduction to management reporting
and control System, Introduction to responsibility accounting and Inflation accounting.
Section B: Marginal Costing and CVP analysis - Meaning and difference between absorption
costing and marginal costing, utility of marginal costing segregation of semi variable cost.
Decisions involving alternate Choices: Decisions regarding make or buy, Accept a special order,
Drop a product line, Replacement of assets.
Section C: Standard costing and variance analysis: Meaning of standard cost & variance, Cost
variance, Direct material variance, Direct labour variance, Sales variance, Control of variance.
Suggested Reading
1. Hongren, Datar, Foster: Cost Accounting, 10th Ed, Prentice Hall, NJ, 2003.
2. Williams, Haka, Bettner: Financial and Managerial Accounting, McGraw Hill, Boston,2009
3. Needels, Powers, Crosson: Principles of Accounting, 9th Ed, Houghton, NY, 2005
4. M.N Arora: Cost and Management Accounting, Himalaya Publishers, New Delhi,2008.
MBA2.2: Financial Management
Section A: Nature and scope of financial management, Techniques of Financial Analysis-
Statement of Changes in financial position (cash flow fund flow), Ratio Analysis. Investment
Decisions -Capital budgeting principles & techniques Traditional & Discounted cash flow methods.
Section B: Project selection under capital Rationing, measurement of cost of capital Dividend
Approach and CAPM. Financing Decisions Operation leverage, Financial leverage, EBII'-EPS
analysis. Combined leverage, Capital structure theories -NI, NOI. Traditional. M&M approach,
Determinants of capital structure.
Section C: Working capital Management .Nature of Working capital, Concept of working capital.
Determination of financing mix, Need & detern1inants of working capital, computation of working
capital. Structure & Functioning of Capital & Money Market: Primary vs Secondary Market.
Capital Market instruments, stock market Origin, growth, functions & role, Money Market
.Concept, role, Instruments of Money Market.
Suggested Readings:
1. Pandey I.M, Financial Management, Vikas Publication.
2. Chandra Prasanna, Financial Management, Tata McGraw Hill
MBA2.3: Marketing Principles, Practices And Management
Section A: Core concepts of marketing, Marketing management philosophy, Marketing
management in different stages of economic development. Relevance of marketing in a developing
economy. The marketing environment, Marketing information system.
Section B: Consumer Markets and buyer behavior, Industrial market and buyer behavior. Strategic
marketing planning, Market segmentation, Market targeting strategy. Product concepts, Product
positioning branding and packing decisions, Product life cycle. New product development.
Section C: Commercial Communication- Advertising, sales promotion, Personal selling and
publicity. Physical distribution, Meaning and utility of channels of distribution, types and functions
of channel members, direct marketing, the distribution environment in the 21st Century. Pricing
objectives and methods, Factors and influencing pricing, marketing audit. Action problems and
case analysis is assigned to the students wherever suitable.
Suggested Readings:
1. Philip Kotler, Marketing Management, Prentice Hall
2. Rama Swamy and Nama Kumari, Marketing Management, Macmillan
3. Rajan Saxena, Marketing Management, Tata Mc Graw Hill .
MBA2.4: Organizational Behaviour and Development
Section A: Organization characteristics and dynamics, evolution of management thought,
organization structure, span of control, department, basis of departmentation, control cycle, Process
of perception, steps, perceptual distortion, personal effectiveness, power and authority, personality,
values and attitude.
Section B: Organization culture, climate, learning, process of learning, methods of learning,
Motivation- understanding, theories of motivation, decision making- individual and group decision
making, concept, role, integration of individual with organization, role efficacy, concept and
dimensions, types of role stress.
Section C: Leading: Evolution of concept of leading, leadership theories, group process- group
values, norms, reasons and stages of group formation, communication role, verbal and stages of
group forn1ation, communication, formal and informal communication barriers to communication,
conflict management process, line and staff conflict.
Suggested Readings:
1. Udai Pareek, Organizational Behavioral Process, Oxford University Press
2. Udai Pareek, Making Organizational Role Effective, Oxford University Press
3. Stephen Robbins, Organizational Behaviour, Pearson Education.
MBA 3.1: System Analysis and Design and MIS
Section A: Data & information, organization of data as files, database concepts, E-R model, DBMS,
Data base structure, advantages & disadvantages of DBMS. Introduction to computer based
information system, using IT for competitive advantage, business process & IS. The system
approach, System life cycle methodologies, Role of System Analyst
Section B: System Analysis: planning, feasibility, system study, tools of structured analysis
(Context diagrams, data flow diagrams, FRDS', data specifications) Cost benefit analysis. System
design: object selection techniques, stages of system design, System implementation, operation
evaluation & maintenance/modification phase. Introduction to Computer Aided Software
Engineering (CASE). Case study.
Section C: Management Information System: Role of Information in Organizations and
Management; Information management and decision-making, developing an MIS architecture.
Organizational Information Subsystems - Marketing, Manufacturing, Production, HR. Managing
Information Resources, Quality & ethics factors, System Security, Implementing MIS, Business
Process Re-engineering (BPR) and Reverse Engineering.
Suggested Readings:
1. Elias M. Awad, System Analysis & Design , Galgotia Publication
2. K. C Laudon & J. P. Laudon, Managing Information System,Mc Millan Series in Inf. System,
1991. 3.
3. J. Kanter, Managing with Information, , Prentice Hall India, 1993.
MBA 3.4: Marketing In Special Sectors
Section A: Rural Marketing: Tapping the Rural Market, Problem areas in Rural Marketing.
Physical Distribution, Channel Management, Sales force management, Segmentation &
Communication in Rural Markets.
Section B: Elements of Service Marketing: Elements and conceptual issues in service marketing,
Marketing Mix for a Service Product, Creating and Launching a service product, problems involved
in service marketing. Marketing of financial services.
Section C: Marketing for Non-profit activities and organizations. How Non-profit Marketing
differs. Scope of Nonprofit Marketing. Developing the Marketing Plan. Evaluating and controlling
performance, Ethics of Nonprofit Marketing.
Suggested Reading:
1. Ravi Shankar, Services Marketing
2. Woodruffe, Services Marketing, Macmillan
3. Ramaswamy and Namakumari, Marketing Management, Macmillan
MBA 4.1: Strategic Management
Section A: Definition of Strategic Management. Need and Benefits of Strategic Management;
Current Challenges to Strategic Management. What makes a decision strategic? Initiation of
Strategy: Triggering Events. Satisfactory performance; corporate governance and social
responsibility. Levels of Strategy Long-range planning and strategic management; Strategic Intent,
Mission & purpose, Business definition, Strategic Management process, External Scanning,
Internal Scanning.
Section B: Strategic alternatives-Grand Strategies., Expansion Stability, Retrenchment. Strategic
Focus: building a multi step focus, reacting to change. Strategy formulation: Ansoff Model
Strategic choices Models-BCG Matrix, GE Cells, Hoffer's Product Market evolution matrix,
Porter's Model, Core Competence, Directional policy matrix. Objective and subjective factors.
Section C: Strategy Implementation, Issues in Strategy Implementation-Project, Structural,
Functional, System and Behavioural Implementation-Corporate Culture, Leadership styles,
Personal Values. Strategic Evaluation and Control: Strategic Evaluation process, Strategic Control
Techniques, Role of Organization’s systems in Evaluation, Balanced scorecard. Case Study
Analysis related to various aspects of the course.
Suggested Readings:
1. Azhar Kazmi, Business Policy, Tata Mc Graw Hill.
2. Wheelen & Hunger, Strategic Management & Business Policy, Addison Wesley.
3. Sumantra Ghoshal, Gita Piramal, Managing Radical Change, Penguin Books.
4. AI Ries, Focus, Harper Collins.
ELECTIVES IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT
E1: Sales, Distribution And Logistics Management
Section A: Objective & functions of sales management, formulating personal selling strategies.
Qualities of the effective sales executive, salesmanship, step field organization of sales department.
Sales force Management-Recruitment, Selection, Training, and Motivation, Compensation, and
Evaluation of Sales persons.
Section B: Controlling the sales effort - Sales budget, Sales quota, Sales territories, Sales control
& cost analysis. Distribution Functions: Role of Intermediaries, channel strategy, selection of
channels, Role of distribution in service sector. Dealer selection motivation & evaluation; Indian
Distribution system.
Section C: Physical distribution- Logistics for physical distribution, Transportation, ware housing
inventory management, recent trends in whole selling & retailing & dealers network.
Suggested Readings:
I. Still, Cundiff, Govani, Sales Management, Pearson Education
2. Thorms Worthubha , Sales Management:
3. Stanton &Spiro, Buskirk ,Management of Sales force, McGrawHill
E2: Behavioural Dynamics Of Target Markets
Section A: Consumer Behaviour-Nature, scope and Application. Consumers and market Segments,
limitations of Demographics in predicting consumer behaviour, lifestyle and Psychographic
segmentation. Consumer as an Individual: consumer needs and Motivation, theories of personality
and their implications for consumer behaviour, Consumer perception and attitude. Theories of
learning and communications.
Section B: Consumers in their social and cultural settings: Group dynamics, reference groups and
consumer behavior. Influence of far.1ily and social class. Reference of cultural, sub cultural and
cross-cultural aspects on consumer behavior.
Section C: Consumer decision processes: Problem recognition, search and evaluation, purchasing
processes and post purchase behavior, opinion leadership and its dynamics. Diffusion of
innovation. High involvement and low involvement consumer decisions. Modeling consumer
Behavior: Traditional models of consumer behavior, How and sheath model, recent development
in modeling buyer behavior, organizational buying behavior: influences, the buying situation,
process, decision.
Suggested Readings:
1. Schiffman & Kanuk,Consumer Behaviour, Prentice hall
2. Engel, Kotler , Consumer Behaviour, Blackwell
E3: Global Marketing Management
Section A: Major problems faced by the firms in international marketing: Theories of international
trade, International product life cycle, Tariff and Non-tariff barriers, Positive and negative aspects
of multinational companies. Ethnocentric- polycentric- and geocentric orientation; Trade blocks-
NAFTA, ASEAN, MERCOSUR, EU etc. Marketing mix for international marketing;,
Standardized marketing mix vs. Customization of marketing mix, product adaptation and
modification, pricing, Distribution channels, using marketing research for international marketing.
Information need and data sources.
Section B: Business promotion in International arena: Traditional way, Online Marketing-Need,
various Business Models, Understanding Online Customer, Challenges, Ethical Issues, Advantages
and Disadvantages, strategies, push technologies, online catalogues. BOP and its relevance for
Marketing managers, Role of Government in Export Promotion,. Export Procedures and
documentation, Custom Formalities. Insurance, Pre shipment Inspection.
Section C: Strategic Orientation in international marketing, which market to enter, mode of entry,
expanding base, Negotiations with' International Customers, Partners and Regulators, Relations of
International Marketing with other Departments, Strategy for Building a company wide marketing
orientation, using Intranet and Extranet, Introduction to creating a web page, performance
Evaluation.
Suggested Readings:
1. Cateora, International Marketing, Tata McGraw Hill
2. Keegan, Global Marketing, Pearson Education
3. Daniels: International Business, Pearson Education
4. Turban: E-commerce, Pearson Education.
E4:Corporate Promotional Strategy
Section A: Defining advertising meaning and scope. Benefits and criticism of advertising. Role of
advertising in the marketing strategy of the fun. Advertising planning and decision-making.
Advertising spiral. Organization. Functions and types of advertising agency, Choice of adverting
agency. Agency compensation, Client agency relationships. Functions of advertising manager.
Section B: Planning and advertising campaign; Advertising objectives. Budget. Advertising media,
Types of media. Media selection. Role of research in advertising. Creative strategy, Creative team,
functions themes and appeals. Developing and ad campaign. Copy writing, Evaluations of
advertising effects. Legal and ethical issues in advertising.
Section C: Sales promotion. Sales promotion measures. Consumer and trade promotion. reason for
growth of sales promotion functions. Sales promotion designs. Sales promotion planning and
evaluation. Emerging trends and promotional tools.
Suggested Readings: .
1. Batra, Myers and Aker. Advertising Management: Prentice Hall
2. Manendra Mohan, Advertising Management: Tata Mcgraw Hill
ELECTIVES IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANANGEMENT
El: Industrial Relations Management
Section A: Industrial Relations- Background, Concept, Importance of Industrial relations pre-
requisites for successful industrial relation. Industrial Conf1ict- Concept, causes and Concept of
industrial peace. Labour welfare: - Importance, need, and objectives.
Section B: Workers Participation in management, Concept, objectives, principles of collective
Bargaining, importance, content and coverage, Pre-requisites for successful collective bargaining.
Section C: Indigenous labour laws relating to labour.
Suggested Readings:
1. C.B. Mamoria, Satish Mamoria, S.Y. Gankar: Dynamics of Industrial Relations
Himalaya Publication
E2: Human Resource Development Systems
Section A: Changing role of HRD in Liberalized Economy, Trends in HR present and future,
Concept and philosophy of HRD climate, Human beings as a strategic resource,
Integration of HRD with corporate strategy. Role of HRD in improving effectiveness of
a firm, Human resource planning and procurement.
Section B: Work system; Work planning and role analysis, work review and feedback, potential
appraisal, trends in performance management, 360-degree appraisal, and team appraisal. Career
and development system, Career development and planning, assessment centers, career
management, motivational aspects of HRD, practices in career management.
Section C: Training system, Identification of training and development needs, Managing the
training system, evaluating the effectiveness of training and development program, cross cultural
training, action research, in training. Reward system, Practices in wage payment, paying for
performance, monetary and non.-monetary aspects of reward systems, employee stock option plans,
trends in reward system.
Suggested Readings:
1. Udai Pareek and T. V. Rao: Designing and Managing Human resource systems:
Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
2. Udai Pareek: Evaluating Human Resource Development: Jaipur HRD research
foundation.
3. T. V. Rao: Appraising and developing managerial performance T. V. Rao
learning systems Pvt. Ltd., Excel Books.
4. Rao, Silveira, Srivastava, Vidyasagar: HRD in the new economic environment.
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
5. Roy P. Lyntron, Udai Pareek: Training for Development: Vistaar Publications.
6. Udai Pareek: Training Instruments for HRD: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
E3: Advance Readings in HRD and HQD
Section A: Institution building, process, values for institution building, role of top management,
role models in institution building form social, educational and corporate management field.
Leadership, comparison of western and Japanese leadership model, Indian models for leadership:
Pioneering Innovative, Nurturant task model, transformation leadership Indian context, profile of
an effective leader.
Section B: Spirituality at work place, role and characteristics of spiritual leader, concept of Karma,
work ethic, Dharma, Teamw9rk and Mentoring: Insights in Indian Psychophilosophy. Corporate
governance and implication for HRD, HRD audit, women managers and related issues, coping with
multiplicity of roles in organization, advance issues in HRD.
Section C: Content analysis of books in HRD and HQD.
Suggested Reading:
1. Arun Wakhler: Managing from the Heart ,Response Books
2. S. K. Chakraborty, Managerial effectiveness and quality of work life –Indian insights
Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
3. S. K. Chakraborty: Human Response Development Exploring Transformational Values
New Age international (P) Ltd. .
3. Jack Hawley:" Reawakening the spirit in work, the power of Dharmic Management”,
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
5. Dharvi P. Sinha: Cultural Context of Leadership and Power.
6. T.V Rao: HRD Audit.
E4: Interpersonal Dynamics and Group Processes
Section A: Understanding human behavior, interpersonal process. Helping relationship, dynamics
of helping, helping climate, counseling, communication and feedback: functions, feedback process,
giving and receiving feedback, interpersonal relations, various interpersonal style, Transactional
analysis, effectiveness of interpersonal styles.
Section B: Group formation and group process- meaning and importance of groups, group size,
composition, goals, norms of group, reasons for group formation, group cohesiveness, group
development and maturity, effect of technology on groups, role relationships, Interaction analysis,
analysis of behavior in groups, group performance and effectiveness, group dynamics.
Section C: Intergroup behavior, conflict- collection, style of conflict management, bases of
collaboration, collaboration-building intervention, group synergy, team building.
Suggested Reading:
1. Stephen Robbins, Organizational Behaviour, Pearson Education.
2. M. Gangadhara Rao and Surya P. Rao The Dynamics of Group Behaviour- Concept, Principles
Practice, Volume 1 & 2.
ELECTIVES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
El: Object Oriented Programming & GUI design
Section A: Basic Concepts of Object oriented Methodology: Advantages of object oriented
approach, objects, and classes, Concepts of Inheritance, reusability, encapsulation and data hiding,
polymorphism. Elements of C++ language: variables & constants, Data types, operators, control
statements, array, functions.
Section B: More C++: Address & Pointers, Pointers & Array, pointers & Functions, Pointers &
string, Pointer of objects, pointers to pointers, Streams & Templates. Objects & Classes,
Constructor & Destructor, Operator Overloading, Derived classes and Inheritance, Virtual
functions and Dynamic Binding, Friend functions.
Section C: Introduction to GUI, Difference between Visual & nonvisual programming, Visual
programming environment and program design, Components of an application project, Events and
Wizards.
Suggested Readings:
1. Robert Lafore. "Object Oriented Programming in Turbo C++", Galgotia Press
2. E. Balaguruswamy. "Object Oriented Programming with Turbo C++"', Mc GRaw Hill
3. Petroutsos, Mastering in Visual Basic 6, Sybex.
E2: Computer Networking and Internet
Section A: Overview of a Data communications Network, Data Communication, Systems operations,
Major Components in a Data communication system. Layered protocol, Networks and. the OSI model,
Satellite Networks, Local Area Networks, Connecting to Mainframe, client server computing.
Section B: Wide area network concepts, requirements and functions, private & public networks
switching (circuit switching & Pacleet switching). Gateways, routers & Bridges, Network management
& Security.
Section C: Internetworking, connectivity, TCP/IP, Internet services: Electronic Mail, Bulletin board
service, file transfer (FTP), remote login (TELNET), Information Browsing, WWW, Tools for
Automatic search, global digital library. ISDN, electronic data interchange, future trade in networking,
Wireless LAN's, Introduction to mobile computing.
Suggested Readings:
1. Douglas E. Comer ,The Internet book, , Prentice HallI, 2000.
2. Tannenbaum, Computer Networks, Prentice Hall I, 2000.
E3: RDBMS and Data Base Administration
Section A: Introduction to DBMS: The database approach, objectives of DBMS, the process of
Databases Design: Conceptual, logical and physical models. Data Definition and Manipulation
Languages. Introduction to RDBMS, Features of RDBMS, DBMS selection and acquisition,
Relational Query Languages: SQL & QBE, benefits of using SQL, different Data Models,
Normalization (different nom1al forms).
Section B: DBA, Role of DBA, Approach to data integrity and reliability, concurrent operations on
database, consistency, security, privacy and authentication aspects in databases. Introduction to
RDBMS package (ORACLE) with a front end (D2K): Introduction to table creation, forms, menu and
report writer.
Section C: Distributed databases: Introduction, location and replication transparency, data
fragmentation, issues related to concurrency and security, ways to distribute data, client-server DBMS,
the client and network, the server, performance from a client/server environment.
Suggested Readings:
1. C.J. Date An Introduction to database system (Sixth edition), Pearson.
2. Henry F. Korth S. Abraham Silberschatz & S. Sudarshan. Database system concepts, Mc
Graw Hill
3. Scott Urman, Oracle 8 PUSQL Programming, Oracle Press edition –Mc Graw Hill
4. Ivan Bayross , Oracle Developer, BPB Publication, 2000
E4: DSS and Knowledge Based Systems
Section A: Introduction to Information systems and organizations, computers and information
systems, IT enabled BP~ Planning & implementing IS. Information Management and Decision-
making, Decision support system, Model based management systems, dialog management subsystems,
Hardware & software Technologies for DSS
Section B: Introduction ,and knowledge work systems, Artificial intelligence, knowledge
representation and expert systems, knowledge acquisition, case based reasoning, reasoning with
uncertainty. Introduction to Neural Networks & fuzzy logic, business applications, data warehousing
& data mining.
Section C: Internet and knowledge management, intelligent agents, knowledge bases, knowledge
discovery and Ontology.
Suggested Readings:
1. S. Sadagopan,Management information system, PHI, 2000.
2. Laudon & Laudon,Management information system, Organisation & Technology,
PHI, 2000.
3. Jankiraman & Sarukesi, Decision support systems, PHI,2000.
El: Global Business Finance
Section A: International Financial Environment: state of markets in U.S., Europe, Japan, and Asia etc.
Balance of payment: meaning and significance, current account, capital, account. Equilibrium issues
relating to developing countries and business trade barriers and their effects. Determination of
Exchange Rates: various theories, foreign exchange markets & foreign exchange risks, currency
devaluation and developing countries,
Section B: Exchange rate policy. Pre shipment and Post shipment credit facilities, Financial reports to
banks for export credit facilities, financial institutions in export. Export procedures and documentation,
Registration, Organising, Export terminology, Financial documents in International trade Basic cost
concepts and pricing negotiation in an export contract, Export-Import policy
Section C: Role of government in Export Promotion, Export Promotion Agencies, Financing
International Trade: Forfaiting, UC, Advance payment etc. International Working Capital
Management, International Capital markets - 'GDR, ADR & ECB. Financial Derivatives: Meaning
and Importance Introduction to Forward, Future, Options and Swaps. Application in foreign exchange
market and ,stock market;,Introduction to Financial Engineering.
Suggested Readings:
1. Eitman, Multinational Business, Pearson
2. Apte P .G, Global Business Finance, Tata McGraw Hill.
3. Redhead,: Financial Derivatives, Prentice Hall.
E2: Strategic Financial Management
Section A: Management of working capital-concept of operating cycle, cash management, receivables
management and inventory management. Risk analysis in capital budgeting, conventional techniques
to handle risk, Decision free utility theory and capital budgeting. Budget Administration &
Preparation, zero base budgeting.
Section B: Dividend Decisions- Dividend theories-Walter, Gordon, Modigliani & Miller, Dividend
policies. Forms of dividend, Bonus shares, Share split, and Share buy back. Project appraisal and
financing, Role of Financial Institutions and Development Banks.
Section C: Mergers and Takeovers-various types, spin offs and divestitures-motives. Mergers and
Takeovers: Regulatory Framework., Sources of value increases, Valuation approaches, case studies.
Suggested Readings:
1. Chandra Prasanna: Financial Management Theory & Practice, Tata Mc Graw Hill.
2. Chandra Prasanna: Project Management. Tata Mc Graw Hill
3. Myers, Brealey: Principles of Corporate Finance Tata Mc Graw Hill.
E3: Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Section A: Nature of investment decisions and the investment decision process, the investment
environment concept of investment risk and its and various types. The process of valuation-Economy
influences, Industry influence An overview of Indian stock markets. Analysis of fixed Income
securities: various fixed Income securities and their unique Features: Valuation of Fixed Income
securities and systematic risk Involved,
Section B: Major Factors in Bond Rating process, Introduction to Bond Management strategies.
Efficient market hypothesis-various forms and significance. Fundamental analysis: Economic analysis
and economic approach, Econometric model building approach industry analysis-Features necessary
for industry analysis, Techniques of industry analysis.
Section C: Need for company level analysis, Quantitative analysis forecasting of EPS. Traditional and
modem methods qualitative analysis, Fundamental analysis vs. Technical analysis, meaning of
technical analysis, origin and development. of technical analysis-now theory classical and modem
technical analysis, Market indicators. Inputs to portfolio analysis-Risk and" return" characteristics of
individual assets, Expected return and risk of portfolio, Diversification of risk, portfolio selection
problem, selection of risk, concept of risk free asset, risk free lending and risk free borrowing.
Suggested Readings:
1. Chandra , Security Analysis and Portfolio Management -, Tata Mcgraw Hill
2. Sharpe, Investment, 6th Ed, Prentice Hall
E4: Management of Financial Services
Section A: Financial Services: Introduction, financial services & the economy, Organizational of
financial service industry; Regulatory framework of financial services. International financial centers;
Introduction; functions and need for creation of international financial centers.
Section B: Insurance services, Security credit ratings; Cash Management services; Financial Services
market and Instruments credit. Credit cards: Introduction, Types and Usage.
Section C: Venture Capital, Leasing services and hire purchase, Real Estate investments. Portfolio
management and financial services.
Suggested Readings:
1. Bhalla V.K, management of Financial Services, Anmol Publications(P) Ltd, New Delhi
7. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
7 .1 Detailed Curriculum and Scheme of Examination: MBA
Provide details of the curriculum and scheme
First Semester
Paper
No.
Nomenclature Credit Continuous
Assessment
Marks
Semester
Assessment
Marks
Total
Marks
MinimumPass
Marks
1.1 Economics for
Managers
4 40 60 100 40
1.2 Human Resource
Management and
Practices
4 40 60 100 40
1.3 Quantitative Methods
in Management
4 40 60 100 40
1.4 Financial Accounting 4 40 60 100 40
Total 16 160 240 400 200
Second Semester
Paper
No.
Nomenclature Credit Continuous
Assessment
Marks
Semester
Assessment
Marks
Total
Marks
MinimumPass
Marks
2.1 Accounting for
Managers
4 40 60 100 40
2.2 Financial
Management
4 40 60 100 40
2.3 Marketing :
Principles, Practices
and Management
4 40 60 100 40
2.4 Organization
Behavior and
Development
4 40 60 100 40
Total 16 160 240 400 200
Third Semester
Paper
No.
Nomenclature Credit Continuous
Assessment
Marks
Semester
Assessment
Marks
Total
Marks
MinimumPass
Marks
3.1 System Analysis, Design
and MIS
4 40 60 100 40
E-1 Elective from
Specialisation Field
4 40 60 100 40
E-2 Elective from
Specialisation Field
4 40 60 100 40
3.2 Marketing in Special
Sectors
4 40 60 100 40
Total 16 160 240 400 200
Fourth Semester
Paper
No.
Nomenclature Credit Continuous
Assessment
Marks
Semester
Assessment
Marks
Total
Marks
MinimumPass
Marks
4.1 Strategic Management 4 40 60 100 40
E-3 Elective from
Specialisation Field
4 40 60 100 40
E-4 Elective from
Specialisation Field
4 40 60 100 40
4.2 Project Report and
Presentation
4 40 60 100 40
Total 16 160 240 400 200
Grand Total Marks
Examination Max. Marks MinimumPass
marks
First Semester Examination 400 200
Second Semester Examination 400 200
Third Semester Examination 400 200
Fourth Semester Examination 400 200
Grand Total 1600
Division
Distinction 75%
First Class 60%
Second Class 50%
MA English Litruture
Introduction
The M.A. in English Literature Program covers the development of English Literature from the
16th century to the modern age. The program is designed to provide academic skills and
competency in variety of literary genres. It is also intended to equip students with theresearch and
writing skills necessaryfor positions in education and industry. The program is designed to provide
good academic knowledge and competency in teaching language or literature. In addition to that,
it is committed to advancing knowledge and creativity by shaping a community of students,
scholars, and teachers.
The English Department also focuses on critical analysis and research. The Master’s Program in
English Literature includes both course work and research writing so that graduates benefit from
a comprehensive range of academic activities.
Program Objectives
Master of Arts in English Literature Learning Objectives :
1. To enhance analytical skills and use various critical approaches to literary theories.
2. To cultivate advanced skills in reading, evaluating, and writing critically on various subjects in
the field of literature, English language and the literary arts.
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3. To familiarize students with writers in English Literature and major critical trends through
detailed study of specific literary works.
4. To develop aptitudes and skills of students to equip them to face the challenges and needs of a
fast-changing society by encouraging independence of mind and critical thinking, and giving them
the research tools to find crucial information.
5. To train students in scholarly research and methods, theoretical application, critical analysis,
and academic writing.
6. To address the needs of a diverse student population, to teach at community colleges, to pursue
careers in journalism and the media, or undertake doctoral programs in English Language and
Literature.
Learning Outcomes
Master of Arts in English Literature Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the M.A., students will be able:
1. To understand and demonstrate knowledge of the major texts and traditions of literature
written in English in their social, cultural and historical context.
2. To carry out independent research, demonstrate mastery of critical and creative thinking
skills, and develop oral proficiency in seminars and presentations.
3. To have a clear understanding of the ethical standards and integrity in academic pursuits
and to be respectful of the academic working environment, particularly with regard to
plagiarism.
4. To give them the intellectual skills to become professors, archivists, bibliographers or
professionals in the ever expanding world of digital communication.
Graduate Attributes
The College’s Graduate Attributes
Mazoon College’s quality audit portfolio states that "the main focus of M.C. is to achieve high
quality teaching, learning and training opportunities in line with the requirements of market
needs." The following key graduate attributes are in line with Mazoon’s mission and vision:
1. High English language proficiency.
2. Basic awareness of economic issues and a basic tertiary-level IT and math proficiency.
3. Inter-disciplinary/Electric knowledge base.
4. Subject specific grounding and specialist knowledge.
5. Multi-cultural awareness and appreciation.
6. Effective communication skills.
7. Basic research capability.
The English Department Graduate Attributes
The above mentioned general graduate attributes are the overarching guidelines for producing
the English Department’s specific GAs, aimed at developing transferable graduate skills,
whatever career you choose (teaching, journalism & media, tourism, marketing and public
relations). By the end of the degree, graduates are expected to have developed these essential
graduate attributes:
1. Analytical skills: By reading texts in different genres and relating their authorship,
historical and cultural contexts and audiences.
2. Communication skills: As the graduates develop their linguistic abilities and enhance
their writing through essays and research papers.
3. Presentation skills: As the graduates learn to adapt language for different tasks and
audiences, in seminar discussions and oral assessment.
4. Reflective skills: As the students consider their own ideas and understanding of how
these are developing through engagement with literary and critical texts and group
discussion.
5. Research skills: As they identify, locate and select from appropriate materials relating
to specific areas of study.
6. IT skills: As they make use of electronic resources and communication tools,
including the online learning environment and research databases.
7. Time management and organizational skills.
8. Team-working skills.
Admission Requirements:
Eligibility
B.A. in English Language, Literature or Translation (or any related field) from a recognized
University, with GPA not less than 2.50
IELTS Score 6 (not less than 5.5 in any component) or
TOEFL iBT 60 – 78
All nationalities will be considered for admission. Native English speakers will be exempt from the
language requirement.
Required Documents:
The following documents are required at the time of registration:
1- Completed application form
2- Original copies of certificates and transcripts (B.A. & High School)
3- A copy of passport and ID
4- Four recent photos (Passport size)
5- Ministry approval form
Duration:
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Enrollment:
Students can register for the M.A. Program in the Fall Semester (the second week of September)
or Spring Semester (the third week of February), one week before the commencement of classes.
In cases of late registration, students have to pay late registration fees.
Time Restriction
Mazoon College rules state that students must complete all degree requirements within three
years after initial enrollment. Students who do not register for two consecutive semesters, and
have not been granted an authorized leave of absence by the Dean, must reapply for admission,
and will be responsible for paying registration fees.
Payments:
The preliminary registration fee is 150 OR (100 OR processing fee - nonrefundable). The cost of each
course is 360 OR. The total cost of the program will be approximately 5910 OR. The total amount does not
include the fees of any repeated courses.
Students can pay in a variety of methods: Cash, Credit Cards, Debit Cards and by Check.
Fees can be paid by one of the following methods:
Plan A: The total fees can be paid in one advanced payment.
Plan B: The total fees can be paid in two payments, at the beginning of each year.
Plan C: The total fees can be paid in four payments, at the beginning of each semester.
Plan D: The total fees can be paid on a monthly basis.
Delivery Method:
There is no plan for distance education or any other delivery method other than through classroom
lecture. Classes will generally include discussions, case studies, and presentations. Classes will be
full-time, and will commence after 3:00 p.m. in order to accommodate the requirements of working
students.
Assessment Methods and Grading:
Students will be assessed on each course through a variety of methods:
1- Written examinations
2- Oral presentation
3- Written assignments
4- Research papers
Instructors for each course will decide a numerical mark for each candidate using the the the
following scale:
Mark Grade
90-100 % Excellent A
80-89 % Very Good B
70- 79 % Good C
Below 70% Fail F
Withdraw No Grade W
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all scheduled sessions punctually in the courses for which they are
registered, to demonstrate civil behavior while in class, and to complete all of the course
requirements. Instructors may outline additional and more specific standards in the course
syllabus. When a student exceeds the total number of hours of absences allowed (25%), an
instructor may drop the student for excessive absences with a grade of F.Absences from
class may be excused by the instructor for such reasons as personal illness, religious holidays, or
participating in an out-of-town event. Whenever possible, students are expected to seek the
permission of the instructor prior to absences.
Repetition of Courses
The Graduate Program policy limits the number of courses that graduate students may repeat
during their graduate career at Mazoon College to two courses. Students may repeat only courses
in which they received a grade of C or below. An individual course may be repeated only once.
The original grade for the course will remain on the student’s transcript, however only the second
iteration of the grade will be used in calculating the student’s Grade Point Average.
Credit Transfer
Conditions for transfer of credit:
1. Students must complete the Transfer of Graduate Credit form.
2. The maximum number of transfer courses is 7 (50% of total courses).
3. Student must be in good academic standing.
4. The courses must have been completed with a grade of “B” (80) or better.
5. Coursework must be from an accredited university.
6. An official transcript from the institution where the coursework was completed must be
submitted.
7. All coursework must have been completed no more than four years before the degree was
awarded.
8. Coursework is subject to approval of the Graduate Program Committee.
9. Courses must be defined as graduate-level work at the institution where the credit was
earned.
Withdrawal
Graduate students have the right to be refunded the tuition fees (excluding books, registration, and
Services Fees) if they decide to withdraw or drop a course or courses in accordance with the
following table:
Fall Semester & Spring Semester
Basic Semester (16 weeks) Refund Percentage
Before the first day of study 100%
From day 1 to 5 90%
From day 6 to 10 70%
From day 11 to 25 50%
After day 25 0%
Students must review rules and regulations continuously.
Academic Misconduct
Prohibited conduct includes:
1- Cheating on an examination.
2- Submitting a paper or assignment as one's own where part or all of the paper or assignment
is the work of another.
3- Submitting a paper or assignment that contains ideas or research of others without
appropriately identifying the sources of those ideas.
4- Stealing examinations or course materials.
5- Submitting work previously presented in another course.
6- Helping another student in any of the above.
Disciplinary Measures
Based on the decision of the Graduate study committee, the student who commits one or more of
the above mentioned misconducts may get:
1. A letter of reprimand and warning.
2. A failing grade or mark of zero on the assignment or in the course in which the academic
misconduct occurred.
3. Suspension from the College for a specified period of time.
4. Expulsion from the College.
Academic Grievance
If students wish to appeal, their requests must be submitted in writing in an Academic Grievance
Form available in the admission office to the Head of the Department. Before considering a
grievance, the department will refer the issue to a committee. If the committee cannot reach a
decision acceptable to the parties involved, the Head of the Department will issue a decision on
the grievance.
Graduation:
Students will be awarded an M.A. in English Literature upon successful completion of their
courses (42 Credits) and project work (6 Credits Thesis). There will be no certificate awarded until
the students have fulfilled all their program requirements. The minimum pass mark for each course
is 70/100. For the student to graduate successfully, the total average upon completing all courses
must be a minimum of 75/100. If a student fails a course, he or she will be required to re-take the
course at the first available opportunity.
Thesis (Project Work):
Eligibility
Students who have completed all courses, or students who are in the last semester of the M.A.
program.
Students should contact their supervisor at least one semester before deciding on the title of their
thesis, which will be an original piece of writing. It will consist of the following:
1. An introduction consisting of an abstract and a summary of the research methodology.
2. A review of related literature.
3. Student’s contribution and analysis.
4. Conclusions and recommendations.
5. Bibliography of works cited in the thesis.
Pass Rules for Viva
The viva assessment committee will consist of:
Head of Committee
Internal Examiner
External Examiner
Student Supervisor
The student will have 3-6 months to complete the project from the time the title is decided. Students
should submit both hard and soft copies of their thesis, along with a report from their supervisor
on any possible plagiarism in the thesis.
After the supervisor has checked the thesis, the student will be assigned a day for the committee
to meet and the viva examination to take place. The committee will give its verdict based on their
reading of the thesis and the viva examination.
Students’ theses will be given one of the following four assessments:
A) PASS without amendments
B) PASS with minor corrections (to be made in a maximum period of 1 MONTH)
C) PASS with major corrections (to be made in a maximum period of 3 MONTHS)
D) REJECTED (resubmissions to be made in a maximum period of 6 MONTHS)
Program Structure:
Academic Plan
In order to complete the Master of Arts in English Literature, students are required to complete a
total of 42 credit hours. They must also satisfy the project work requirements (6 credits).
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE
The academic plan of the students will be as below:
SEMESTER CREDIT
HOURS COURSE Pre-requisite
MIN.
PASSING
MARKS
FIRST
12
(3 credits each
course)
1.1 Grammar and Usage
70/100
1.2 Literature in English 1550 –
1660: Poetry and Non-fictional
Prose
1.3 Literature in English 1550-1660
(Drama)
1.4 Research Methodology
SECOND
12
(3 credits each
course)
2.1 Literature in English 1660 – 1798
(Poetry and Drama)
1.1, 1.2 &
1.4
70/100
2.2 Literature in English 1660 –
1798 (Prose)
1.1, 1.2 &
1.4
2.3 Literature in English 1798 –
1914 (Poetry)
1.2
2.4 American Literature 1.1
THIRD
12
(3 credits each
course)
3.1 Literature in English 1789 –
1914 (Fiction)
2.3
70/100
3.2 Post Colonial Studies 2.4
3.3 Critical Theories 2.3
3.4 Literature in English since 1914
(Modern and
Contemporary Poetry)
2.3
FOURTH
12
credits
4.1 Literature in English since 1914
(Modern and
Contemporary Drama)
3.1
70/100
4.2 Literature in English since 1914
(Modern and Contemporary
Fiction)
3.1
4.3 Project Work (6 Credits)
*
TOTAL 48 credits 16 COURSES 75/100
*(Students should submit an original research paper in the Project Work course. Please refer to the
thesis section above for more details.)
Course Description:
1- Grammar and Usage
This course offers an in-depth study of recent advances in syntactic research. Theories of language
and theories of lexical functional grammar LFG are first discussed, followed by a consideration of
the methods with which syntactic structures and syntactic functions are handled in the major
theoretical frameworks. The role of the lexicon in these theories is examined. It is shown how
these contemporary theories find applications in areas such as language learning.
Primary Texts: A Guide to Patterns and Usage in English
A University Grammar of English
Advanced English Practice
2- Literature in English 1550 – 1660: Poetry and Non-fictional Prose:
This course comprises the study of literary works of the 16th and 17th centuries. Key figures such
as Sidney, Spenser, Donne, Milton, and other major non-dramatic writers will be read
alongsidelesser-known writers.
Primary Texts: Spenser’s The Faerie Queene
Milton’s Paradise Lost
Donne’s Collected Poems
Bacon’s Collected Poems and Essays
3- Literature in English 1550-1660 (Drama):
This course comprises the study of dramatic works of the 16th and 17th centuries. Key figures such
as Marlowe, Shakespeare, and other major dramatic writers will be read along with lesser-known
writers.
Primary Texts: Shakespeare’s King Lear and The Tempest
Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus
4- Research Methodology:
This course will introduce students to advanced methods of research and will encourage them to
employ a high level of skills in analysis. The course will focus on all stages of research
methodology starting from identifying a research problem, pinpointing suitable sources, evaluating
sources, citing sources in the research paper, to compiling a working bibliography. Additionally,
the course will provide information on the format of research papers and will create awareness
about academic integrity. The course will inculcate a comprehensive knowledge of the mechanics
of writing research papers.
Primary Texts: MLA Handbook for Writing of Research Papers, Seventh Edition, East West
Press (2009)
5- Literature in English 1660 – 1798 (Poetry and Drama):
The aim of this course is to study the works of significant writers from the years 1660 – 1798 such
as Dryden, Swift, Pope, Johnson, and Sheridan. It also includes the study of literary developments
at that time. Selected works are studied in their contexts.
Primary Texts: Dryden’s “Absalom and Achitophel”
Pope’s “Rape of the Lock”
Congreve’s The Way of the World
Sheridan’s School for Scandal
6- Literature in English 1660 – 1798 (Prose):
Students consider the moral, religious, historical, and aesthetic concerns of the Restoration and
eighteenth century. This course will investigate the 18th century essay and the rise of the novel.
Primary Texts: Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe
Fielding’s Joseph Andrews
Addison’s “Ladies Head Dress”
“The Exercise of the Fan”
“Sunday in the Country”
Steele’s “The Spectator Club”
7- Literature in English 1798 – 1914 (Poetry):
This course examines readings of the major British Romantic and Victorian poets. Attention is
also given to literary and historical contexts. We will explore the poetry through close reading as
well as studying the Victorian social, political and cultural context.
Primary Texts: Wordsworth’s “The Prelude”
Coleridge’s “The Ancient Mariner”
“Kubla Khan”
Keats’ Collected Poems
Shelley’s Collected Poems
Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar”
“Break, Break, Break”
Browning’s “My Last Duchess”
“Andrea del Sarto”
Mathew Arnold’s Selected Works
8- Literature in English 1789 – 1914 (Fiction):
This course will provide a survey of the fiction of this period, paying particular attention to
the middle period of the Victorian era. The works of Dickens, Hardy and Conrad will be read.
Primary Texts: Dickens’s David Copperfield
Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles
Conrad’s Heart of Darkness
9- American Literature:
Early American Literature surveys a range of work produced in the United States of America from
the beginning of European immigration to the present. Selected literary works from different
groups are studied in their historical, political, economic and social contexts.
Primary Texts: Emily Dickinson’s Collected Poems
Robert Frost’s Collected Poems
O’Neill’s The Hairy Ape
William Faulkner’s The Sound and The Fury
10- Critical Theories:
This is an introduction to critical and theoretical approaches to literature, with an emphasis on the
development of theories of literature from classicism to post-modernism. The works of major
critics such as Sidney, Pope, Coleridge, Eliot, Brooks, Barthes, Eagleton, Kristeva, and Derrida
will be discussed.
Primary Texts: Aristotle’s “Poetics”
Dryden’s Essay on Dramatic Poesy
Wordsworth’s Preface to Lyrical Ballads
Coleridge’s Biographia Literaria XIII & XVII
11- Post Colonial Studies:
This course is intended to serve as a general introduction to postcolonial literature and theory. To
that end, we will be reading a number of the most influential theorists of post colonialism (Said,
Bhabha, Spivak) as well as some of the novels that have been of particular importance to debates
and discussions in the field.
Primary Texts: Said’s Orientalism
Bhabha’s “Signs Taken for Wonders”
Spivak’s “Can the Subaltern Speak?”
12-Literature in English since 1914 (Modern and Contemporary Poetry):
This course considers some of the substantial early twentieth-century poetic voices in English.
Authors include Yeats, Auden, Eliot, Thomas, and Pound.
Primary Texts: Yeats’ Collected Poems
Auden’s Collected Poems
Eliot’s “The Waste Land”
Thomas’ Collected Poems
Hughes’ “Roe Deer”
13- Literature in English since 1914 (Modern and Contemporary Drama):
This course analyzes major modern plays featuring works by Shaw, Pirandello, Beckett, Synge,
Pinter and Eliot. The class particularly considers the plays in performance, sociopolitical and
aesthetic contexts, and the role of theater in the world of modern multimedia.
Primary Texts: Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World
Eliot’s The Family Reunion
Beckett’s Waiting for Godot
Pinter’s The Caretaker
14- Literature in English since 1914 (Modern and Contemporary Fiction):
This course surveys modern English fiction from its development early in the twentieth century,
to its current achievements and trends, by focusing on the work of several representative novelists
(Lawrence, Joyce, Greene).
Primary Texts: Lawrence’s The Rainbow
Joyce’s A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Murdoch’s The Nice and the Good
Greene’s The Power and the Glory
15- Project Work - Thesis (6 Credit hours):
Students will undertake a project chosen by them in consultation with their teachers. The project
report will be typed and two copies of it will be submitted.