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Programme Overview - Courses
PHASE I - COURSES
Economic Analysis
This course is designed to familiarize students with concepts
and analytical tools from micro-economic theory, which will
be useful for managers in making decisions at firm level.
Economic Environment and Policy I and II
These courses expose students to the basic concepts of the
macro economic theory and make them aware of the Indian economic
environment, the policy and planning framework underlying
the Indian economic systems. A focus on cross-country comparisions
helps students comprehend government policy decisions and
understanding their implications on organizations and industry.
Finance I and II
The focus of these courses is on the understanding of techniques
and concepts and in showing their applications to simple financial
decision making situations.
Human Resources Management
This course exposes students to the critical tasks and functions
of human resources management (HRM), dynamics and processes
of labour management relations, relevant tools and techniques
to internalize the critical functions of HRM.
Introduction to Computers
In this course students are introduced to end-user computing.
This course also helps build their skills in using electronic
spreadsheet to support the processes of decision making and
in designing and developing computer programmes.
Macro Organizational Behaviour
The main objective of the course is to familiarize students
with concepts such as structures, processes, and environments
of organizations. The focus is on understanding the concepts,
theories, and practices of organizations in general and Indian
organizations in particular.
Micro Organizational Behaviour
The main objective of this course is to help students understand
why people in an organization behave the way they do. This
course deals mainly with theories and concepts related to
issues of human behaviour.
Management Information Systems
This course equips students with skills to analyze information
requirements for managerial decision making. It uses information
technology in the development of systems and equips students
to develop prototype systems using end user database software.
Managerial Accounting and Control I and II
These courses are designed with a view to impart an understanding
of the basics of financial accounting, cost systems, cost
analysis and operational control. Students are exposed to
the language of accounting and to the processes adopted by
organizations in recording financial transactions. These courses
also include discussions in use of accounting information
for evaluation and decision making.
Marketing I and II
These courses evolve around the concept of marketing mix,
it also develops the basic analytical skills, conceptual abilities,
and substantive knowledge in marketing in a variety of real
life marketing situations.
Operations Management I and II
These courses develop integrative perspectives of the operations
management function by helping students learn systems for managing
operations and analyze issues pertaining to management of productivity,
manufacturing and technology management.
Quantitative Methods I, II and III
These courses help students understand and formulate managerial
situations in a “decision-theoretic” framework. They build in
them analytical skills to interpret and analyze data relevant
for resolution of decisions in functional areas of management,
and also develops skills in managerial decision making under
uncertainty.
Strategy Formulation and Implementation I
This course conveys the concept of strategy and its usefulness
by exposing students to a variety of organizational situations.
It enables students to look at organizations in their totality
and appreciate the interrelationship among different functions.
Written Analysis and Communication
This course helps sharpen skills of analysis, synthesis, and
communication in managerial decision-making situations. It develops
skills and abilities for situational thinking and problem solving
through logical analysis of case situations, and emphasizes
written reports.
PHASE II
FPM Core Courses
Communication for Management Teachers
This course examines communication aspects in academic situations
(teaching, writing, and administration) and improves communication
skills. Seminars based on writing and oral exercises, preparation
of materials, presentations, discussions, and readings are
an integral part of this course.
Research
Methods
The objective of the course is to provide a broad understanding
of the theoretical and methodological issues involved in conducting
systematic inquiry in the field of management. The course
helps participants acquire the skills necessary in undertaking
dissertation related research.
Statistical Methods in Data Analysis
This course builds quantitative skills in data analysis. Various
statistical models in parametric and nonparametric situations
are discussed.
Strategy Formulation and Implementation II
This course builds on the concepts and frameworks discussed
in Strategy Formulation and Implementation I. The objectives
of this course are to provide an integrated and comprehensive
view of all functional areas of management, identify and analyze
the determinants of and processes in formulation and implementation
of corporate strategy, develop skills in formulating and implementing
integrated strategies for growth and change, provide an exposure
to the nature of strategic management in different types of
organizations, and sensitize participants to the current issues
in the practice of strategic management in India and abroad.
Area Courses
Agriculture
Business
Policy
Economics
Finance
and Accounting
Information
Systems
Marketing
Organizational
Behaviour
Personnel
& Industrial Relations
Production
& Quanititative Methods
Public
Systems
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