ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO MBA DEGREE (DAY) OF
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY
(2014 2015 ONWARDS)
Under Choice Based Credit System
(BU-PG-CBCS, 2014)
(Framed under section 44 (1), (C) of K.S.U. Act 2000)
CANARA BANK SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES,
BANGALORE UNIVERSITY, CENTRAL COLLEGE CAMPUS,
PALACE ROAD BANGALORE 560 001
080 22961972
[email protected]
www.cbsms.co.in
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MBA DEGREE (DAY) COURSE
1. TITLE
These regulations shall be cited as Academic Regulations Pertaining to MBA Degree
(Day) of Bangalore
University (2014 15 onwards) under Choice Based Credit System (BU-PG-CBCS, 2014) of Faculty of
Commerce and Management under Bangalore University.
2. EXTENT OF APPLICATION
These regulations will apply to Post Graduate Program in Management being run in Canara Bank School of
Management Studies and its affiliated colleges having approval of the University/AICTE as the case may be for
the following course:
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM) (MBA-CBCS 2014 15 ONWARDS)
3. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURE
A graduate degree under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern under any discipline securing at least 50% marks in
aggregate including languages from a recognized University in India or abroad.
Honors degree under 10+2+4 pattern from a recognized university under UGC Act having at least 50%
marks in aggregate including languages.
Candidates who have passed bachelor / master degree through correspondence / Open University system
from this university or from any other university recognized by law are exempted from 10+2 pattern. The
duration of the degrees must be three and two years respectively.
Candidates who pass bachelor/master degree in any university system in single sitting pattern are not
eligible.
In case of SC/ST/Cat I candidates, there will be a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate of marks obtained.
All admissions to CBSMS and affiliated colleges will be made through an entrance test conducted by
appropriate body as approved by Government of Karnataka and State Level Counseling based on Rank
Merit and the reservation rules based on the seat matrix as announced by the Government of Karnataka
from time to time.
4. DURATION OF THE COURSE
The duration of the MBA program shall extend over 4 semesters (two academic years) of 16 weeks or
more each with a minimum of 90 actual working days of instruction in each semester and 2 to 3 weeks of
examinations.
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5. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction for all subjects and examination shall be English only.
6. MINIMUM CREDITS AND MAXIMUM CREDITS
There shall be three categories of courses viz., Core and Compulsory Course, Specialization Course and
Open Elective Course/Soft Core Course. The Open Electives are the University approved Courses offered
by other Departments of Bangalore University.
The credits for each of Compulsory Course and specialization course may vary from 2 to 4 credits. In case
of open electives course, each paper shall be of 3 credits. A student is required to take one open elective
course in III Semester
7. ATTENDANCE
Each paper shall be taken for the purpose of calculating attendance.
Students are required to attend for not less than 75% of the classes in each subject in order to be eligible
to appear for the University examinations.
The statement of attendance shall be displayed on the Notice Board by the institution at end of every
month for information of students.
Five marks in Internal Assessment shall be awarded based on the percentage of attendance as an incentive
to the student for regularity in attendance.
A student who does not satisfy the requirement of percentage of attendance shall not be permitted to
take the examination of that paper(s).
8. SEMESTER-WISE CREDIT DISTRIBUTION:
CREDITS TO BE COVERED IN
CATEGORY
TOTAL CREDITS
SEM -1
SEM 2
SEM 3
SEM 4
COMPULSORY CORE SUBJECTS
24
24
60
SOFT CORE SUBJECTS
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
12
12
24
GENERAL OPEN ELECTIVE
(INTER DISCIPLINARY)
INTERNSHIP
DISSERTATION
10
10
TOTAL
26
26
26
26
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9. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
A) Internal Assessment Test
Each of the course would have two components the First being Internal Assessment Marks and Second being Semester
end exams. The Internal Assessment (IA) are based on the continuous internal assessment.
Each paper will carry 100 marks of which 30 marks for Internal Assessment and remaining 70 marks for written
examination to be held at the end of each semester. The duration of the written examination for each paper shall
be 3 hours.
The various components of Internal Assessment for 30 Marks are as follows:
I AND II SEMESTERS
MARKS
III & IV SEMESTER
MARKS
Attendance
Attendance
Two internal tests
10
One internal test
(one announced & one surprise)
(surprise)
Assignment
Case Study Preparation
Presentation
Books/Journal article review
75 - 79 %
80 - 84 %
85 - 89 %
90 94%
95 +
10
Mini Project
Total 30
% of Attendance
10
Total 30
Marks
1
2
3
4
5
B) Final Examination
There shall be a University examination at the end of each semester in the prescribed papers which carries 70
marks each. (Online examination might be introduced subject to approval of appropriate bodies of Bangalore University in the
course of present scheme.)
10. TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETION
The candidate shall complete the programme within the period as prescribed in the regulation governing the
maximum period for completing MBA programmes from the dates of admissions. It is generally twice the
number of years of the programme. The term completing the programme means passing all the prescribed
examinations of the programme to become eligible for the degree.
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11. MINIMUM FOR A PASS
11.1
A candidate shall be declared to have passed the PG program if he/she secures at least a CGPA of 4.0
(Course Alpha-Sign Grade C) in the aggregate of both internal assessment and semester end
examination marks put together in each unit such as theory papers / practical / project work /
dissertation / viva-voce.
11.2
The candidates who pass all the semester examinations in the first attempts are eligible for ranks
provided they secure at least CGPA of 6.0 (or Alpha-Sign Grade A).
11.3
The results of the candidates who have passed the fourth semester examination but not passed the
lower semester examinations shall be declared as NCL (Not Completed Lower semester examinations).
Such candidates shall be eligible for the degree only after completion of all the lower semester
examinations.
11.4 A candidate who passes the semester examinations in parts is eligible for only Class / CGPA and AlphaSign Grade but not for ranking.
11.5
There shall be no minimum in respect of internal assessment.
11.6
A Candidate who fails in any of the unit / project work / Project Report / dissertation / viva-voce shall
reappear in that unit / project work / Project Report / dissertation / viva-voce and pass the
examination subsequently.
12. CARRY OVER PROVISION
Candidates who fail the lower semester examinations may take higher semester examinations.
13. PROJECT WORK
Each candidate should undertake a Project work immediately after the second semester examination and
submit a bound copy of the report within two weeks of commencement of III Semester. This project, under
the guidance of a faculty of the institution, has to be on a live management problem/issue concerning either
an organization or otherwise. The purpose of the project is to develop larger life skills and positive attitude
among students who have to have wider perspective on society/organization. This could involve a desk
study/data analysis/ extension work or exploration of an idea or its implementation. In other words, a
Management student is expected to enrich with competency/skills/attitudes and perspectives about live
society and organization.
The duration of the project is four weeks after the completion of II Semester and before the commencement
of III Semester. There will be 25 marks for project report and 25 marks for viva voce. A minimum of 25 marks
out of 50 is required for a pass in the project work. The viva and the project report will be evaluated by a
member of the panel of examiners and the concerned faculty guide. Specific guidelines will be issued by PG
Department of Management from time to time.
14. DISSERTATION
Every student is required to work on a project in the area of his/her specialization and prepare a dissertation
report under the supervision of a Faculty guide. Prior to the actual work, the students are required to submit a
synopsis of the dissertation incorporating the statement of problem, objectives and methodology to be
followed and submit the same to the Director, Management Studies, BUB. The dissertation has to be
organization specific but not a macro study or freelance.
The dissertation duly signed by the guide and certified by the principal/director is to be submitted in a bound
copy and a soft copy to the university at the end of the fourth semester before the commencement of the
semester examination. The dissertation shall be evaluated for two hundred marks by two examiners (One of
them will be the faculty member who has guided the work and other will be the external examiner appointed
by the BOE). A minimum of 100 marks is required for a pass in the dissertation. There shall be a viva-voce
examination for 50 marks on the dissertation. Viva-voce will be conducted by Board of Examiners/examiners
authorized by Chairman of BOE. A minimum of 25 marks is a must for pass in the viva-voce examination.
Student has to work for not less than 45 days on full time basis on the Dissertation. There will be no classes
during this period. Detailed guidelines will be issued by PG Department from time to time.
15. CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: SEMESTER WISE
EIGHT POINT ALPHA SIGN GRADING SCALE
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
<4
4-<5
5-<5.5
5.5-<6
6-<7
7-<8
8-<9
9-10
ALPHA-SIGN GRADE
B+
A+
A++
The Grade Point Average (GPA) in a Semester and the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at the end of
fourth semester shall be computed as follows:
16.1 COMPUTATION OF GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):
The grade points (GP) in a course shall be assigned based on the basis of actual marks scored in that course as
per the table below. They shall be generally percentages divided by 10. The Grade Point Weights (GPW) shall
then be calculated as the product of the grade points earned in the course and the credits for the course. The
total GPW for a semester is obtained by adding the GPW of all the courses of the semester.
ILLUSTRATION 1 (26 CREDITS)
PAPERS
MAX. MARKS
% MARKS OBTAINED
GRADE POINTS EARNED (G.P.)
CREDITS FOR THE COURSE (C)
TOTAL GPW = GP X C
P1
100
77
7.7
4
30.8
P2
100
73
7.3
4
29.2
P3
100
58
5.8
4
23.2
P4
100
76
7.6
4
30.4
P5
100
64
6.4
4
25.6
P6
100
66
6.6
4
26.4
P7
100
82
8.2
2
16.4
TOTAL
700
496
26
182
Semester Aggregate Marks : 496 / 700 = 70.86%
Classification of Result: First Class with Distinction
The GPA shall then be computed by dividing the total GPW of all the courses of study by the total credits for
the semester, GPA = Total GPW / Total Credits = 182 / 26 = 7.0
Semester Alpha Sign Grade: A+
ILLUSTRATION 2 (24 CREDITS)
PAPERS
MAX. MARKS
% MARKS OBTAINED
GRADE POINTS EARNED (G.P.)
CREDITS FOR THE PAPER
TOTAL GPW = GP X C
P1
100
67
6.7
4
26.8
P2
100
73
7.3
4
29.2
P3
100
78
7.8
4
31.2
P4
100
76
7.6
4
30.4
P5
100
84
8.4
4
33.6
TOTAL
600
466
24
186.4
P6
100
88
8.8
4
35.2
Semester Aggregate Marks: 466 / 600 = 77.67%
Classification of Result: First Class with Distinction
GPA = Total GPW / Total Credits = 186.4 / 24 = 7.77
Semester Alpha Sign Grade: A++
16.2 CALCULATION OF CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at the end of the fourth semester shall be calculated as the
weighted average of the semester GPW. The CGPA is obtained by dividing the total of GPW of all the four
semesters by the total credits for the programme.
ILLUSTRATION 3
SEMESTER
TOTAL MARKS PER SEMESTER
TOTAL MARKS SECURED
SEMESTER ALPHA SIGN GRADE
SEMESTER GPA
SEMESTER CREDITS
SEMESTER GPW
I
700
496
A+
7.0
26
182
II
700
560
A++
8.0
26
208
III
600
466
A+
7.77
24
186.5
IV
600
510
A++
8.5
24
204
TOTAL
2600
2032
100
822.9
Aggregate Percentage of Marks = 2032 / 2600 = 78.15 %
Classification of Result: First Class with Distinction
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
= Total of Semester GPW / Total Credits for the programme =
780.5 /100 = 7.805
Programme Alpha Sign Grade: A++
These are the sample illustrations of computing semester grade point averages and cumulative grade point
average and the alpha sign grades assigned.
17. PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER
The pattern will be decided by the Board of Studies from time to time. The Post Graduate Department of
Management of Bangalore University will communicate all affiliated colleges about the pattern as well as the
changes therein.
18. OPEN ELECTIVE
One course is offered as open elective during the III semester of MBA Programme. Details of this course will
be decided by the Board of Studies.
19. SPECIALIZATION STREAMS
The students have choice to go in for either dual specialization or single specialization depending upon their
interest. In case of dual specialization, the students could opt for any two out of the specializations streams
offered by Bangalore University. In each of the two specializations, the student has to choose for not less than
12 credits of elective papers under their respective specialization streams offered during III and IV Semester of
MBA. In other words, the students have to opt for minimum of 12 out of 24 credits in any of the specialization
stream during III and IV semesters.
In case the students choose to pursue a single specialization, then the student has to obtain 24 credits under
the concerned specialization stream. In case of dual and single specialization, the statement of marks as well
as degree certificate will display the specialization stream/s pursued by the student as per the regulations
provided as above.
Each institution could decide about the minimum numbers of students required to offer any specialization. In
any case, there must be a minimum of 10 students and the college could offer by fixing the minimum number
either 10 or above depending upon the needs of the students and the availability of faculty. The Board of
Studies of Management could explore collaborations and partnership either with associations, industry body,
individual companies and other enterprises for the purposes of curriculum design, delivery, faculty
development, publication of study material and case studies and placements. The BOS is also authorized to
make necessary changes in the specialization streams as well as electives offered under the specialization
streams
20. FOUNDATION COURSES AND ADD ON COURSES
The foundation courses to be designed and delivered by the institutions to their students enrolled under the
present MBA Programme will be decided by the Board of Studies from time to time. In case of add on courses
also, the Board of Studies could decide on the type and nature of the courses as well as the possible
collaborations and partnership with various bodies. It is recommended that each college organize one week
to ten days of induction programme for the student of I semester before the commencement of classes.
Similar induction could be planned at the time of the commencement of III Semester of MBA also.
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21. COURSE MATRIX
PAPER
SUBJECTS
INSTRUCTION DURATION
HRS/WEEK
OF
EXAM(HRS)
IA
MARKS
EXAM
TOTAL
6X70
6X100
CREDITS
A) I SEMESTER
CORE SUBJECTS:
1.1 ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS
1.2 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
1.3 ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS
1.4 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT
1.5 MARKETING FOR CUSTOMER
VALUE
1.6 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
6T
SOFT CORE:
1.7 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
1T
6X3
6X30
6X4
1X2
6X4
1X3
1X30
1X70
1X100
1X2
TOTAL CREDITS
PAPER
SUBJECTS
B) II SEMESTER
CORE SUBJECTS:
2.1 TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGEMENT
2.2 MANAGERIAL RESEARCH METHODS
2.3 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ETHICS
2.4 HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
2.5 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
2.6 QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES AND
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
SOFT CORE:
2.7 INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTION DURATION
HRS/WEEK
OF
EXAM(HRS)
6T
6X3
IA
6X30
MARKS
EXAM
TOTAL
6X70
6X100
26
CREDITS
6X4
6X4
1T
1X2
1X3
1X30
1X70
1X100
TOTAL CREDITS
1X2
26
PAPER
SUBJECTS
INSTRUCTION DURATION
HRS/WEEK
OF
EXAM(HRS)
IA
MARKS
EXAM
CREDITS
TOTAL
5X70
5X100
C) III SEMESTER
CORE SUBJECTS:
3.1 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT &
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
5T
5X4
5X3
5X30
5X4
3.2 PROJECTS AND OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
3.3 FINANCE
3.4 MARKETING
3.5 HUMAN RESOURCES
3.6 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
3.7 BANKING FINANCE AND
INSURANCE
SERVICES MANAGEMENT (BFIS)
3.8 STARTUPS AND SMES
MANAGEMENT
THREE ELECTIVES IN
SPECIALIZATION STREAMS
3.9 OPEN ELECTIVE:
3.10 PROJECT WORK FOR 4 WEEKS
1T
1X3
1X3
1X30
1X50
1X70
1X100
1X50
TOTAL CREDITS
1X3
1X3
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PAPER
SUBJECTS
INSTRUCTION DURATION OF
HRS/WEEK
EXAM(HRS) IA
MARKS
EXAM
CREDITS
TOTAL
4X4
4X3
4X30
4X70
4X100
4X4
REPORT
EVALUATION
VIVA
1X50
1X200
1X250
1X8
1X2
TOTAL CREDITS
PROGRAM GRAND TOTAL OF CREDITS
26
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D) IV SEMESTER
CORE SUBJECT:
4.1 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
DYNAMICS
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
4.2 FINANCE
4.3 MARKETING
4.4 HUMAN RESOURCES
4.5 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
4.6 BANKING FINANCE AND
INSURANCE
SERVICES MANAGEMENT (BFIS)
4.7 STARTUPS AND SMES
MANAGEMENT
THREE ELECTIVES IN SPECIALIZATION
STREAMS
4.8 DISSERTATION FOR 6 WEEKS
4T
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ELECTIVES UNDER SPECIALIZATION STREAMS
III SEMESTER
3.3 FINANCE
3.3.1 INDIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM
3.3.2 CORPORATE TAX PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT
3.3.3 CORPORATE VALUATION AND
RESTRUCTURING
3.4 MARKETING
3.4.1 RETAILING MANAGEMENT AND
SERVICES
3.4.2 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
3.4.3 RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL
MARKETING
3.5 HUMAN RESOURCES
3.5.1 LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
3.5.2 INDUSTRIAL AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
3.5.3 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
3.6 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
3.6.1 PERSPECTIVES ON HEALTH CARE
SECTOR
3.6.2 MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SYSTEMS
3.6.3 HEALTH ECONOMICS
3.7. BANKING FINANCE AND INSURANCE
SERVICES
MANAGEMENT (BFIS)
3.7.1 STRATEGIC CREDIT MANAGEMENT IN
BANKS
3.7.2 INSURANCE PLANNING &
MANAGEMENT
3.7.3 INDIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM
3.8 STARTUPS AND SMES MANAGEMENT
3.8.1 PERSPECTIVES ON STARTUPS AND SME
3.8.2 BASIC MANAGEMENT ASPECTS OF
SMALL BUSINESS
3.8.3 ESTABLISHMENT OF SMES
IV SEMESTER
4.2 FINANCE
4.2.1 INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
4.2.2 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
4.2.3 RISK MANAGEMENT AND DERIVATIVES
4.3 MARKETING
4.3.1 STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT
4.3.2 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING STRATEGY
4.3.3 DIGITAL MARKETING
4.4 HUMAN RESOURCES
4.4.1 STRATEGIC HRM
4.4.2 INTERNATIONAL HRM
4.4.3 TALENT AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
4.5 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
4.5.1 BASIC MANAGEMENT ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE
4.5.2 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS
4.5.3 MANAGEMENT OF HOSPITAL SERVICES
4.6 BANKING FINANCE AND INSURANCE SERVICES
MANAGEMENT (BFIS)
4.6.1 BANKING TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
4.6.2 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
4.6.3 RISK MANAGEMENT FOR BANKS AND
INSURANCE COMPANIES
4.7 STARTUPS AND SMES MANAGEMENT
4.7.1 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
4.7.2 INTERNATIONALIZATION OF SMES
4.7.3 MANAGEMENT OF STARTUPS
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