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MBA Marketing Management

The MBA Marketing Management programme is designed to shape innovative, customer-focused professionals ready to excel in competitive markets. With a strong emphasis on brand management, consumer behavior, digital marketing, sales strategy, and market analytics, the programme equips students with the tools to build and sustain successful brands.

Through live projects, case studies, and industry exposure, students gain hands-on experience in understanding market dynamics and crafting impactful marketing solutions. The programme fosters creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership, empowering students to drive growth and create meaningful connections between brands and consumers.

MBA Marketing Management

Location

On-Campus at Pune: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Programme Duration

2 Years

Last Date to Apply

11th May 2026 of Application

Start Date

18th June 2026

Preamble

The revised MBA Programme Structure 2025 aligns with Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcomes Based Education (OBE) to ensure greater academic flexibility, learner-centric approaches, and enhanced educational outcomes.


This curriculum seeks to create capable, socially accountable, and future-oriented business leaders through the promotion of critical thinking, innovativeness, ethical decision-making, and good communication. It offers a balanced blend of core knowledge, functional knowledge, and industry-specific skills that equip graduates to cope with unfolding challenges and opportunities in various sectors.

 

Definitions

  • Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs): Programme Educational Objectives are future focused long term goals that describe what graduates of an academic programme are expected to achieve within a few years of graduation. They reflect the career and professional accomplishments that the programme prepares students for.

  • Graduate Attributes (GAs): Graduate Attributes are qualities, skills and capabilities that a student is expected to acquire by the time they graduate from a programme. These are often generic, transferable skills that apply across disciplines and prepare students for professional success, and lifelong learning.

  • Programme Outcomes (POs): Programme Outcomes are a set of statements that describes what students (learners) of the programme are expected to know and be able to perform or attain by the time of graduation.

  • Course Outcomes(COs): Measurable statements that describe what a student is expected to know, do, or value after completing a course.

  • Generic Core (GC): Compulsory course to be studied by a candidate as a core requirement to complete the requirement of a degree in a said discipline of study. Therefore, Generic Core courses are mandatory and fundamental in nature. These courses cannot be substituted by any other courses.

  • Generic Elective(GE): An elective course which is common across disciplines / subjects is called a generic elective. ‘Generic Elective’ courses develop generic proficiencies amongst the students.

  • Specialization Core (SC): Specialization Core are the compulsory courses for all the students of a particular specialization.

  • Specialization Elective (SE): A ‘Discipline centric’ elective is called ‘Specialization Elective.’ Specialization Elective courses, in the Semester II, III and IV are focused on a specialization.

 

Graduate Attributes (GAs)

At the end of the MBA programme the learner shall exhibit:

  • GA1: Managerial and Leadership Competence

  • GA2: Communication and Interpersonal Effectiveness

  • GA3: Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • GA4: Research and Analytical Thinking

  • GA5: Global and Cross-cultural Orientation

  • GA6: Digital and Technological Proficiency

  • GA7: Entrepreneurship &Intrapreneurship Orientation

  • GA8: Results Orientation and Problem Solving

  • GA9: Ethical, Social, and Environmental Responsibility

  • GA10: Lifelong Learning and Personal Growth

 

Foundation Courses

Foundation courses are preparatory programs designed to equip students with the academic skills and knowledge needed for basic understanding of a particular course. With an aim to establish a common foundation in key areas such as Business Analytics, Accounting, and Technology, SBUP offers various bridge courses.

 

Value Added Courses (VAC)

Value Added Courses are skill-enhancing programs offered by SBUP alongside regular academic curricula to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, improving students' employability and practical knowledge. The domain specific value added courses will be offered based on current trends and practices of industry.

Program Outcomes

PO1: Domain Knowledge: Gain domain knowledge for understanding business issues and make effective decisions


PO2: Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: 
Apply theories, appropriate techniques strategic tools, and technology-driven approaches for planning, analysis, execution, and data-driven decision-making.


PO3: Communication and Leadership Skills: 
Enhance Communication Skills; verbal, written and presentation skills in students and develop leadership skills by working effectively in teams


PO4: Entrepreneurial Mind Set: 
Seek information, identify risks, innovate and foster entrepreneurial orientation


PO5: International Perspective: 
Develop abilities to understand international business environment and assess issues of global significance


PO6: Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices: 
Foster ethical and sustainable business practices, integrating personal and professional ethics while considering societal and environmental impacts.


PO7: Holistic Development, Indian Ethos and National Security: 
Elevating personal and professional growth through emotional and social intelligence while embracing the Indian Values and cultural wisdom, and awareness of national security concerns to contribute meaningfully to nation-building.


PO8: Marketing Performance Metrics:
Evaluate and optimize marketing performance by applying quantitative metrics such as Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), and Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI), enabling data-driven decision-making for enhanced marketing effectiveness.


PO9: Brand Loyalty and Customer Advocacy: 
Design and implement marketing strategies that build strong brand equity, nurture long-term customer relationships, and encourage advocacy behaviours to drive sustained business growth.


PO10: Strategic Market Intelligence: 
Apply advanced market research techniques and analytical tools to interpret consumer behaviour and market trends, transforming insights into actionable marketing strategies.

Program Educational Outcomes (PEOs)

PEO1: Professional and Functional Expertise: Provide graduates with proficiency and applied skills in their specialization of choice to function well in dynamic business environment.

PEO2: Leadership, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Cultivate creativity and innovation with an entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial approach for impactful, ethical leadership.


PEO3: Analytical Thinking and Technology Integration:
Develop rigorous analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills by integrating cutting-edge tools, digital technologies, and data-driven decision-making across business functions.


PEO4: Global Perspective with Societal Responsibility:
Develop a global perspective, cross-cultural awareness, and high sense of professional ethics and social responsibility to make meaningful contributions to businesses and society.


PEO5: Lifelong Learning and Adaptability:
Foster lifelong learning, self-improvement, and resilience to evolving business environments, equipping graduates for long-term prosperity in diverse career paths.

Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation (CCE) Methods

The Controller of Examination along with Academics Department prepare the CCE Plan for all the semesters. The CCE parameters are listed below:

 

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Mid Term Examinations Business Simulations Project Evaluation
Quiz Online Certification Courses Case Study Assessment
Model Development Presentation Practical Assignment
- - Viva Voce

 

A combination of above components would form the basis of Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation for courses.

Assessment

All 3 Credit and some 2 Credit courses will have 50% internal component and 50% component as external [University] examination. All 1 and 6 Credit and some 2 credit Course will have Internal component for evaluation.

Standard Of Passing

The total weightage (100%) for some subject is equally divided (50/50) between Internals and End Term Examinations and some subjects are totally evaluated by internal component. Students are expected to obtain a minimum of 40% of marks in the internals and the End Term Examinations individually to be considered as pass in the particular subject. Sri Balaji University, Pune follows grading system for awarding grade and grade points to students. It follows 10-pointgrade scale, SGPA and CGPA are calculated as the weighted average of grade point multiplied by the credits for the courses.

The system of evaluation will be as follows: For each course, the score of internal assessment and the End term examinations will be added together and then converted into a grade and grade point average. A student shall be said to have earned the credits for the course if he/she earns minimum of 40% marks in internals and End term examinations separately. Grade point less than 4.00 will be treated as grade F (fail). Results will be declared for each semester and the final grade-sheet will give total grades and grade point.

Award Of Degree

Master of Business Administration will be awarded at the end of semester IV examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.

Classification of Credits

Semester Course Type No. of Courses Credits Total Credits
I  Generic Core 2 3 6
I  Generic Core 9 2 18
I  Generic Core 2 1 2
I  Generic Core 1 0 0
I  Generic Elective 2 (4) 2 4
Total 16 (18) - 30
II  Generic Core 1 3 3
II  Generic Core 7 2 14
II  Generic Core 1 1 1
II  Generic Core 1 0 0
II  Generic Elective 1 4 4
II  Generic Elective 1 3 3
II  Generic Elective 1 (5) 2 2
II  Specialization Elective 2 (5) 2 4
Total 15 (22) - 31
III  Generic Core 1 6 6
III  Generic Core 7 2 14
III  Generic Core 1 0 0
III  Generic Elective 1 (4) 2 2
III  Specialization Elective 4 (6) 2 8
Total 14 (19) - 30
IV  Generic Core 1 4 4
IV  Generic Core 6 2 12
Total 7 - 16
Grand Total 52 (66) - 107

 

Note: The figures within the brackets represent the total number of subjects offered in that category, while the figures provided outside the brackets indicate the number of courses a student is required to opt for.


*In case a student does not opt for the 4-credit course, he/she can choose two additional 2-credit courses. Accordingly, the total number of courses for such students will increase by 1, i.e., to 16.

 

Legends
GC: Generic Core GE: Generic Elective SE: Specialization Elective
CGPA: Cumulative Grade
Point Average
SGPA: Semester Grade
Point Average
 

Learner-Centric Pedagogy



1. Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an integral component of the MBA curriculum at Sri Balaji University, Pune, aligned with the principles of NEP 2020, NAAC, and NBA to promote experiential, multidisciplinary, and outcome-based education. Through industry-oriented projects, live case studies, and real-world problem-solving activities, students apply theoretical management concepts to practical business scenarios, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and industry readiness.

The PBL framework supports NEP 2020’s emphasis on learner-centric pedagogy, skill development, and holistic education. Projects are mapped to Course Outcomes (COs) and Program Outcomes (POs) and evaluated using structured rubrics, presentations, and reports. This approach enhances employability, teamwork, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning skills, while ensuring academic quality and compliance with national accreditation benchmarks.

 

2. Research Paper Writing

Research Paper Writing is an essential academic component of the MBA program at Sri Balaji University, Pune, designed to strengthen research aptitude, analytical thinking, and scholarly communication. Students are trained in identifying research problems, reviewing literature, formulating objectives and hypotheses, selecting appropriate research methodologies, analyzing data, and presenting findings in a structured academic format. This activity promotes evidence-based decision-making and academic integrity.

The initiative supports NEP 2020’s focus on inquiry-based and research-oriented learning by encouraging students to prepare papers suitable for conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Faculty mentoring, plagiarism checks, and structured evaluation rubrics ensure quality, originality, and ethical research practices. Research paper writing enhances critical thinking, technical writing skills, and lifelong learning competencies, contributing to improved academic outcomes and professional readiness

 

3. Summer Internship

Summer internships contribute significantly to academic growth by connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world practice. They enable students to apply classroom concepts in practical settings, improving conceptual clarity and learning effectiveness. Internship experiences help institutions update and align the curriculum with current industry practices, tools, and expectations. They also support outcome-based education by developing essential skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Internship learnings often form the basis of Summer Internship Project reports, case studies, and research assignments, integrating directly with academic assessment. Overall, summer internships enhance curriculum relevance, learning outcomes, and holistic academic development.

 

4. Wadhwani Foundation -entrepreneurship Development Program

The Wadhwani Foundation – Entrepreneurship Development Program is integrated into the MBA curriculum to foster entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, and start-up competencies. The program provides structured exposure to entrepreneurship concepts such as opportunity identification, business model development, market validation, financial planning, and venture scaling through experiential and practice-oriented learning modules.

The initiative supports NEP 2020’s emphasis on skill development, self-employment, and innovation-driven education. Through hands-on activities, mentoring, digital learning platforms, and real-world entrepreneurial projects, students develop problem-solving ability, leadership, risk assessment, and ethical decision-making skills. The program enhances employability, promotes start-up culture, and contributes to holistic student development while meeting national quality and accreditation benchmarks.

 

5. Case Dissertation

The Case Dissertation is a significant academic component designed to strengthen analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities. Through this activity, students undertake in-depth analysis of real organizational or industry-specific cases, applying management theories, tools, and frameworks to diagnose problems and propose evidence-based solutions.

The Case Dissertation promotes inquiry-based and experiential learning as emphasized by NEP 2020. Students work under faculty mentorship, ensuring academic rigor, ethical research practices, and outcome-based assessment through structured evaluation rubrics, reports, and presentations. This initiative enhances critical thinking, decision-making, professional writing skills, and industry readiness, contributing to holistic development and compliance with national accreditation quality benchmarks.

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Programme Core
08PGGM004 MBA240101 Business Statistics 3 - 75 75 150
08PGFM005 MBA240102 Financial Management 3 - 50 50 100
08PGGM036 MBA240105 Economics Theory (Micro & Macroeconomics) 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM015 MBA240106 Business Research Methods 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM035 MBA240109 Marketing Management - 1 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM020 MBA240110 Sales & Distribution Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM021 MBA240111 Consumer Behaviour 2 - 50 50 100
08PGFM041 MBA240112 Financial Accounting & Analysis 2 - 50 50 100
08PGOM002 MBA240116 Operations Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGHR029 MBA240123 Organisational Behaviour 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA028 MBA240132 Business Modelling using Excel 2 - 100 0 100
08PGGM001 MBA240133 Business Communication 2 - 100 0 100
08PGGM043 MBA240138 General Business Management Simulation (FIRM) 1 - 50 0 50
08PGGM044 MBA240139 EdX 1 1 - 50 0 50
Open Elective
08PGGM034 MBA240107 Sustainability Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGIB011 MBA240121 International Business 2 - 50 50 100
08PGHR025 MBA240124 Human Resource Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA097 MBA240129 Introduction to Business Analytics 2 - 50 50 100
Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Programme Core
08PGGM009 MBA240201 Quantitative Techniques 3 - 75 75 150
08PGGM024 MBA240204 Strategic Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM036 MBA240205 Marketing Management - II 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM027 MBA240206 Services Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM037 MBA240207 Product & Brand Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM025 MBA240208 Marketing Research 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM026 MBA240210 B2B Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGFM027 MBA240213 Cost And Management Accounting 2 - 50 50 100
08PGOM040 MBA240219 6 Sigma (KPMG) 2 - 50 50 100
08PGOM032 MBA240220 Supply Chain Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA118 MBA240259 Enabling Technologies: Industry 5.0 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA108 MBA240260 Cesim Global Challenge 1 - 50 0 50
08PGGM045 MBA240262 EdX 2 1 - 50 0 50
Open Elective
08PGMM038 MBA240211 Internet Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA061 MBA240248 Marketing Analytics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA060 MBA240251 Data Visualisation Using Tableau 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA062 MBA240255 SAP SD 4 - 100 100 200
Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Programme Core
08PGGM021 MBA240301 Design Thinking 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM030 MBA240302 Entrepreneurship 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM039 MBA240304 Influencer Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM031 MBA240305 Integrated Marketing Communication 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM022 MBA240307 Retail Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM019 MBA240308 Rural Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA111 MBA240340 Metaverse for Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM039 MBA240367 Research Paper Writing 3 - 0 150 150
08PGGM028 MBA240368 Summer Internship 6 - 0 300 300
08PGGM046 MBA240370 Edx 3 1 - 50 0 50
Open Elective
08PGMM029 MBA240306 International Marketing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM024 MBA240310 Marketing of Financial Services (BFSI) 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM040 MBA240311 Pricing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM028 MBA240312 Strategic Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA077 MBA240350 Customer Relationship Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA110 MBA240353 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 2 - 50 50 100
Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Programme Core
08PGGM029 MBA240401 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM033 MBA240403 Disaster Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM031 MBA240404 Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM033 MBA240406 Green Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM030 MBA240407 Sports Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM041 MBA240408 Innovation and New Product Development 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM032 MBA240425 Dissertation 6 - 0 300 300
08PGGM047 MBA240426 Edx 4 1 - 50 0 50
Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Generic Core
08PGGM004 MBA250101 Business Statistics 3 - 75 75 150
08PGFM019 MBA250102 Management Accounting 3 - 75 75 150
08PGGM048 MBA250104 Microeconomics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGOM002 MBA250105 Operations Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGHR029 MBA250106 Organisational Behaviour 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM015 MBA250107 Business Research Methods 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM001 MBA250108 Marketing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM052 MBA250109 Principles and Practices of Entrepreneurship 2 - 100 0 100
08PGHR042 MBA250110 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM050 MBA250115 Indian Knowledge System 1 - 50 0 50
08PGGM051 MBA250116 Project Based Learning 1 - 25 25 50
08PGGM049 MBA250117 Holistic Development - Health & Wellness 0 - 0 0 0
08PGMM020 MBA250118 Sales & Distribution Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM021 MBA250119 Consumer Behaviour 2 - 50 50 100
Generic Elective (Select any 2 from 4 courses)
08PGBA122 MBA250127 Business Modelling using Spreadsheet 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM001 MBA250128 Business Communication 2 - 100 0 100
08PGGM053 MBA250129 Business, Government and Society 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM054 MBA250130 Management concepts and Applications 2 - 50 50 100
Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Generic Core
08PGFM005 MBA250201 Financial Management 3 - 75 75 150
08PGGM024 MBA250202 Strategic Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM056 MBA250203 Macro-economics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA123 MBA250204 Business Analytics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM058 MBA250214 Sustainability Management 1 - 50 0 50
08PGGM057 MBA250215 Holistic Development - Professional Etiquettes 0 - 0 0 0
08PGMM026 MBA250216 B2B Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM022 MBA250217 Retail Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM027 MBA250218 Services Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM037 MBA250219 Product & Brand Management 2 - 50 50 100
Generic Elective (Select one SAP course of 4 credits, one course of 2 credits and one course of 3 credits) or (Select three non-SAP courses of 2 credits each and one course of 3 credits)
08PGBA062 MBA250236 SAP -SD 4 - 100 100 200
08PGOM061 MBA250242 Quantitative Techniques 3 - 75 75 150
08PGOM032 MBA250244 Supply Chain Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA133 MBA250246 Data Visualization for Business 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM059 MBA250247 Legal Aspects of Business (LAB) 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM060 MBA250248 The Art of Storytelling 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM061 MBA250249 Managerial Mindset 2 - 50 50 100
Specialization Elective (Select any 2 from 5 courses from respective Specialization)
08PGMM050 MBA250251 Digital Marketing & Social Media 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM025 MBA250252 Marketing Research 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM042 MBA250253 Transformative Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM043 MBA250254 Agriculture Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM044 MBA250255 Entrepreneurial Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Generic Core
08PGGM028 MBA250301 Summer Internship 6 - 150 150 300
08PGGM062 MBA250302 Research Paper Writing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM021 MBA250303 Design Thinking 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM063 MBA250314 Holistic Development - Holistic Quotients 0 - 0 0 0
08PGMM031 MBA250315 Integrated Marketing Communication 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM051 MBA250316 Customer Relationship Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM028 MBA250317 Strategic Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM045 MBA250318 Marketing Analytics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM019 MBA250319 Rural Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
Generic Elective (Select any 1 from 4 courses)
08PGGM033 MBA250338 Disaster Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM064 MBA250339 Indian Ethos and Values for Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM065 MBA250340 Intellectual Property Rights 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA147 MBA250341 AI in Business 2 - 50 50 100
Specialization Elective (Select any 4 from 6 courses as per Specialization)
08PGMM029 MBA250342 International Marketing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM040 MBA250343 Pricing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM046 MBA250344 Neuro marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM047 MBA250345 Luxury Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM048 MBA250346 Marketing Failure and Strategic lessons 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM049 MBA250347 Guerrilla Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Generic Core
08PGGM067 MBA250401 Dissertation 4 - 100 100 200
08PGGM029 MBA250402 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance 2 - 50 50 100
08PGIB019 MBA250403 Geopolitics in Business 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM066 MBA250404 Corporate Social Responsibility 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM033 MBA250411 Green Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM030 MBA250412 Sports Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM041 MBA250413 Innovation and New Product Development 2 - 50 50 100

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Preamble

The revised MBA Programme Structure 2025 aligns with Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcomes Based Education (OBE) to ensure greater academic flexibility, learner-centric approaches, and enhanced educational outcomes.


This curriculum seeks to create capable, socially accountable, and future-oriented business leaders through the promotion of critical thinking, innovativeness, ethical decision-making, and good communication. It offers a balanced blend of core knowledge, functional knowledge, and industry-specific skills that equip graduates to cope with unfolding challenges and opportunities in various sectors.

 

Definitions

  • Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs): Programme Educational Objectives are future focused long term goals that describe what graduates of an academic programme are expected to achieve within a few years of graduation. They reflect the career and professional accomplishments that the programme prepares students for.

  • Graduate Attributes (GAs): Graduate Attributes are qualities, skills and capabilities that a student is expected to acquire by the time they graduate from a programme. These are often generic, transferable skills that apply across disciplines and prepare students for professional success, and lifelong learning.

  • Programme Outcomes (POs): Programme Outcomes are a set of statements that describes what students (learners) of the programme are expected to know and be able to perform or attain by the time of graduation.

  • Course Outcomes(COs): Measurable statements that describe what a student is expected to know, do, or value after completing a course.

  • Generic Core (GC): Compulsory course to be studied by a candidate as a core requirement to complete the requirement of a degree in a said discipline of study. Therefore, Generic Core courses are mandatory and fundamental in nature. These courses cannot be substituted by any other courses.

  • Generic Elective(GE): An elective course which is common across disciplines / subjects is called a generic elective. ‘Generic Elective’ courses develop generic proficiencies amongst the students.

  • Specialization Core (SC): Specialization Core are the compulsory courses for all the students of a particular specialization.

  • Specialization Elective (SE): A ‘Discipline centric’ elective is called ‘Specialization Elective.’ Specialization Elective courses, in the Semester II, III and IV are focused on a specialization.

 

Graduate Attributes (GAs)

At the end of the MBA programme the learner shall exhibit:

  • GA1: Managerial and Leadership Competence

  • GA2: Communication and Interpersonal Effectiveness

  • GA3: Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • GA4: Research and Analytical Thinking

  • GA5: Global and Cross-cultural Orientation

  • GA6: Digital and Technological Proficiency

  • GA7: Entrepreneurship &Intrapreneurship Orientation

  • GA8: Results Orientation and Problem Solving

  • GA9: Ethical, Social, and Environmental Responsibility

  • GA10: Lifelong Learning and Personal Growth

 

Foundation Courses

Foundation courses are preparatory programs designed to equip students with the academic skills and knowledge needed for basic understanding of a particular course. With an aim to establish a common foundation in key areas such as Business Analytics, Accounting, and Technology, SBUP offers various bridge courses.

 

Value Added Courses (VAC)

Value Added Courses are skill-enhancing programs offered by SBUP alongside regular academic curricula to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, improving students' employability and practical knowledge. The domain specific value added courses will be offered based on current trends and practices of industry.


Program Outcomes

PO1: Domain Knowledge: Gain domain knowledge for understanding business issues and make effective decisions


PO2: Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: 
Apply theories, appropriate techniques strategic tools, and technology-driven approaches for planning, analysis, execution, and data-driven decision-making.


PO3: Communication and Leadership Skills: 
Enhance Communication Skills; verbal, written and presentation skills in students and develop leadership skills by working effectively in teams


PO4: Entrepreneurial Mind Set: 
Seek information, identify risks, innovate and foster entrepreneurial orientation


PO5: International Perspective: 
Develop abilities to understand international business environment and assess issues of global significance


PO6: Ethical and Sustainable Business Practices: 
Foster ethical and sustainable business practices, integrating personal and professional ethics while considering societal and environmental impacts.


PO7: Holistic Development, Indian Ethos and National Security: 
Elevating personal and professional growth through emotional and social intelligence while embracing the Indian Values and cultural wisdom, and awareness of national security concerns to contribute meaningfully to nation-building.


PO8: Marketing Performance Metrics:
Evaluate and optimize marketing performance by applying quantitative metrics such as Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), Customer Lifetime Value (CLV), and Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI), enabling data-driven decision-making for enhanced marketing effectiveness.


PO9: Brand Loyalty and Customer Advocacy: 
Design and implement marketing strategies that build strong brand equity, nurture long-term customer relationships, and encourage advocacy behaviours to drive sustained business growth.


PO10: Strategic Market Intelligence: 
Apply advanced market research techniques and analytical tools to interpret consumer behaviour and market trends, transforming insights into actionable marketing strategies.


Program Educational Outcomes (PEOs)

PEO1: Professional and Functional Expertise: Provide graduates with proficiency and applied skills in their specialization of choice to function well in dynamic business environment.

PEO2: Leadership, Innovation, and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Cultivate creativity and innovation with an entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial approach for impactful, ethical leadership.


PEO3: Analytical Thinking and Technology Integration:
Develop rigorous analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills by integrating cutting-edge tools, digital technologies, and data-driven decision-making across business functions.


PEO4: Global Perspective with Societal Responsibility:
Develop a global perspective, cross-cultural awareness, and high sense of professional ethics and social responsibility to make meaningful contributions to businesses and society.


PEO5: Lifelong Learning and Adaptability:
Foster lifelong learning, self-improvement, and resilience to evolving business environments, equipping graduates for long-term prosperity in diverse career paths.


Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation (CCE) Methods

The Controller of Examination along with Academics Department prepare the CCE Plan for all the semesters. The CCE parameters are listed below:

 

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Mid Term Examinations Business Simulations Project Evaluation
Quiz Online Certification Courses Case Study Assessment
Model Development Presentation Practical Assignment
- - Viva Voce

 

A combination of above components would form the basis of Comprehensive Concurrent Evaluation for courses.


Course Structure

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Programme Core
08PGGM004 MBA240101 Business Statistics 3 - 75 75 150
08PGFM005 MBA240102 Financial Management 3 - 50 50 100
08PGGM036 MBA240105 Economics Theory (Micro & Macroeconomics) 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM015 MBA240106 Business Research Methods 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM035 MBA240109 Marketing Management - 1 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM020 MBA240110 Sales & Distribution Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM021 MBA240111 Consumer Behaviour 2 - 50 50 100
08PGFM041 MBA240112 Financial Accounting & Analysis 2 - 50 50 100
08PGOM002 MBA240116 Operations Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGHR029 MBA240123 Organisational Behaviour 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA028 MBA240132 Business Modelling using Excel 2 - 100 0 100
08PGGM001 MBA240133 Business Communication 2 - 100 0 100
08PGGM043 MBA240138 General Business Management Simulation (FIRM) 1 - 50 0 50
08PGGM044 MBA240139 EdX 1 1 - 50 0 50
Total 28 - 825 525 1350
Open Elective
08PGGM034 MBA240107 Sustainability Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGIB011 MBA240121 International Business 2 - 50 50 100
08PGHR025 MBA240124 Human Resource Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA097 MBA240129 Introduction to Business Analytics 2 - 50 50 100
Total 8 - 200 200 400

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Programme Core
08PGGM009 MBA240201 Quantitative Techniques 3 - 75 75 150
08PGGM024 MBA240204 Strategic Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM036 MBA240205 Marketing Management - II 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM027 MBA240206 Services Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM037 MBA240207 Product & Brand Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM025 MBA240208 Marketing Research 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM026 MBA240210 B2B Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGFM027 MBA240213 Cost And Management Accounting 2 - 50 50 100
08PGOM040 MBA240219 6 Sigma (KPMG) 2 - 50 50 100
08PGOM032 MBA240220 Supply Chain Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA118 MBA240259 Enabling Technologies: Industry 5.0 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA108 MBA240260 Cesim Global Challenge 1 - 50 0 50
08PGGM045 MBA240262 EdX 2 1 - 50 0 50
Total 25 - 675 575 1250
Open Elective
08PGMM038 MBA240211 Internet Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA061 MBA240248 Marketing Analytics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA060 MBA240251 Data Visualisation Using Tableau 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA062 MBA240255 SAP SD 4 - 100 100 200
Total 10 - 250 250 500

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Programme Core
08PGGM021 MBA240301 Design Thinking 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM030 MBA240302 Entrepreneurship 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM039 MBA240304 Influencer Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM031 MBA240305 Integrated Marketing Communication 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM022 MBA240307 Retail Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM019 MBA240308 Rural Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA111 MBA240340 Metaverse for Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM039 MBA240367 Research Paper Writing 3 - 0 150 150
08PGGM028 MBA240368 Summer Internship 6 - 0 300 300
08PGGM046 MBA240370 Edx 3 1 - 50 0 50
Total 24 - 400 800 1200
Open Elective
08PGMM029 MBA240306 International Marketing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM024 MBA240310 Marketing of Financial Services (BFSI) 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM040 MBA240311 Pricing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM028 MBA240312 Strategic Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA077 MBA240350 Customer Relationship Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA110 MBA240353 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 2 - 50 50 100
Total 12 - 300 300 600

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Programme Core
08PGGM029 MBA240401 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM033 MBA240403 Disaster Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM031 MBA240404 Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM033 MBA240406 Green Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM030 MBA240407 Sports Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM041 MBA240408 Innovation and New Product Development 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM032 MBA240425 Dissertation 6 - 0 300 300
08PGGM047 MBA240426 Edx 4 1 - 50 0 50
Total 19 - 350 600 950

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Generic Core
08PGGM004 MBA250101 Business Statistics 3 - 75 75 150
08PGFM019 MBA250102 Management Accounting 3 - 75 75 150
08PGGM048 MBA250104 Microeconomics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGOM002 MBA250105 Operations Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGHR029 MBA250106 Organisational Behaviour 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM015 MBA250107 Business Research Methods 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM001 MBA250108 Marketing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM052 MBA250109 Principles and Practices of Entrepreneurship 2 - 100 0 100
08PGHR042 MBA250110 Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM050 MBA250115 Indian Knowledge System 1 - 50 0 50
08PGGM051 MBA250116 Project Based Learning 1 - 25 25 50
08PGGM049 MBA250117 Holistic Development - Health & Wellness 0 - 0 0 0
08PGMM020 MBA250118 Sales & Distribution Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM021 MBA250119 Consumer Behaviour 2 - 50 50 100
Total 26 - 725 575 1300
Generic Elective (Select any 2 from 4 courses)
08PGBA122 MBA250127 Business Modelling using Spreadsheet 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM001 MBA250128 Business Communication 2 - 100 0 100
08PGGM053 MBA250129 Business, Government and Society 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM054 MBA250130 Management concepts and Applications 2 - 50 50 100
Total 8 - 250 150 400

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Generic Core
08PGFM005 MBA250201 Financial Management 3 - 75 75 150
08PGGM024 MBA250202 Strategic Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM056 MBA250203 Macro-economics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA123 MBA250204 Business Analytics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM058 MBA250214 Sustainability Management 1 - 50 0 50
08PGGM057 MBA250215 Holistic Development - Professional Etiquettes 0 - 0 0 0
08PGMM026 MBA250216 B2B Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM022 MBA250217 Retail Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM027 MBA250218 Services Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM037 MBA250219 Product & Brand Management 2 - 50 50 100
Total 18 - 475 425 900
Generic Elective (Select one SAP course of 4 credits, one course of 2 credits and one course of 3 credits) or (Select three non-SAP courses of 2 credits each and one course of 3 credits)
08PGBA062 MBA250236 SAP -SD 4 - 100 100 200
08PGOM061 MBA250242 Quantitative Techniques 3 - 75 75 150
08PGOM032 MBA250244 Supply Chain Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA133 MBA250246 Data Visualization for Business 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM059 MBA250247 Legal Aspects of Business (LAB) 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM060 MBA250248 The Art of Storytelling 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM061 MBA250249 Managerial Mindset 2 - 50 50 100
Total 17 - 425 425 850
Specialization Elective (Select any 2 from 5 courses from respective Specialization)
08PGMM050 MBA250251 Digital Marketing & Social Media 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM025 MBA250252 Marketing Research 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM042 MBA250253 Transformative Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM043 MBA250254 Agriculture Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM044 MBA250255 Entrepreneurial Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
Total 10 - 250 250 500

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Generic Core
08PGGM028 MBA250301 Summer Internship 6 - 150 150 300
08PGGM062 MBA250302 Research Paper Writing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM021 MBA250303 Design Thinking 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM063 MBA250314 Holistic Development - Holistic Quotients 0 - 0 0 0
08PGMM031 MBA250315 Integrated Marketing Communication 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM051 MBA250316 Customer Relationship Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM028 MBA250317 Strategic Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM045 MBA250318 Marketing Analytics 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM019 MBA250319 Rural Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
Total 20 - 500 500 1000
Generic Elective (Select any 1 from 4 courses)
08PGGM033 MBA250338 Disaster Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM064 MBA250339 Indian Ethos and Values for Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM065 MBA250340 Intellectual Property Rights 2 - 50 50 100
08PGBA147 MBA250341 AI in Business 2 - 50 50 100
Total 8 - 200 200 400
Specialization Elective (Select any 4 from 6 courses as per Specialization)
08PGMM029 MBA250342 International Marketing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM040 MBA250343 Pricing Management 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM046 MBA250344 Neuro marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM047 MBA250345 Luxury Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM048 MBA250346 Marketing Failure and Strategic lessons 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM049 MBA250347 Guerrilla Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
Total 12 - 300 300 600

MBA Marketing Management

Catalogue Code Course Code Course Title Credits Specialization Internal Marks External Marks Total Marks
Generic Core
08PGGM067 MBA250401 Dissertation 4 - 100 100 200
08PGGM029 MBA250402 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance 2 - 50 50 100
08PGIB019 MBA250403 Geopolitics in Business 2 - 50 50 100
08PGGM066 MBA250404 Corporate Social Responsibility 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM033 MBA250411 Green Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM030 MBA250412 Sports Marketing 2 - 50 50 100
08PGMM041 MBA250413 Innovation and New Product Development 2 - 50 50 100
Total 16 - 400 400 800

Assessment

All 3 Credit and some 2 Credit courses will have 50% internal component and 50% component as external [University] examination. All 1 and 6 Credit and some 2 credit Course will have Internal component for evaluation.


Standard Of Passing

The total weightage (100%) for some subject is equally divided (50/50) between Internals and End Term Examinations and some subjects are totally evaluated by internal component. Students are expected to obtain a minimum of 40% of marks in the internals and the End Term Examinations individually to be considered as pass in the particular subject. Sri Balaji University, Pune follows grading system for awarding grade and grade points to students. It follows 10-pointgrade scale, SGPA and CGPA are calculated as the weighted average of grade point multiplied by the credits for the courses.

The system of evaluation will be as follows: For each course, the score of internal assessment and the End term examinations will be added together and then converted into a grade and grade point average. A student shall be said to have earned the credits for the course if he/she earns minimum of 40% marks in internals and End term examinations separately. Grade point less than 4.00 will be treated as grade F (fail). Results will be declared for each semester and the final grade-sheet will give total grades and grade point.


Award Of Degree

Master of Business Administration will be awarded at the end of semester IV examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.


Classification of Credits

Semester Course Type No. of Courses Credits Total Credits
I  Generic Core 2 3 6
I  Generic Core 9 2 18
I  Generic Core 2 1 2
I  Generic Core 1 0 0
I  Generic Elective 2 (4) 2 4
Total 16 (18) - 30
II  Generic Core 1 3 3
II  Generic Core 7 2 14
II  Generic Core 1 1 1
II  Generic Core 1 0 0
II  Generic Elective 1 4 4
II  Generic Elective 1 3 3
II  Generic Elective 1 (5) 2 2
II  Specialization Elective 2 (5) 2 4
Total 15 (22) - 31
III  Generic Core 1 6 6
III  Generic Core 7 2 14
III  Generic Core 1 0 0
III  Generic Elective 1 (4) 2 2
III  Specialization Elective 4 (6) 2 8
Total 14 (19) - 30
IV  Generic Core 1 4 4
IV  Generic Core 6 2 12
Total 7 - 16
Grand Total 52 (66) - 107

 

Note: The figures within the brackets represent the total number of subjects offered in that category, while the figures provided outside the brackets indicate the number of courses a student is required to opt for.


*In case a student does not opt for the 4-credit course, he/she can choose two additional 2-credit courses. Accordingly, the total number of courses for such students will increase by 1, i.e., to 16.

 

Legends
GC: Generic Core GE: Generic Elective SE: Specialization Elective
CGPA: Cumulative Grade
Point Average
SGPA: Semester Grade
Point Average
 

Academic Initiatives

Business Simulation have become effective teaching tools that connect theory to real-world application. These games encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in an entertaining and interactive way by immersing students in real-world situations. It is the ground level active learning mechanism that can be implemented for the benefit of students as it presents special chances to improve academic development and get students ready for challenging work settings. At Sri Balaji University, Pune, the Program Structure includes a 1 credit course for Business Simulation. To make this effective, the University has entered into an agreement with CESIM for availing the licenses for the benefit of its 2000+ students across various streams. This academic initiative was welcomed by students at all levels with great enthusiasm and positivity. Business Simulation are contributing to active learning of students and understanding theoretical concepts easily by practical applications. To ensure the successful implementation of the program, more than 100 faculties from different specialisations and belonging to different departments were provided a three days CESIM Certified Course (conducted by CESIM company) to be eligible to conduct effective classes and impart knowledgeable content to the student managers. All the faculties who cleared the test on concluding day were provided with ‘Trainer Certificates’.

Harvard Business Review (HBR) cases are widely recognised as a fundamental component of management education, particularly in MBA programs. They offer a structured platform for students to analyse, debate, and develop strategic solutions by simulating real-world challenges that organisations encounter. These cases are indispensable resources for MBA students as they prepare them for the smallest details of the business world by encouraging critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and decision-making, which are hallmarks of academic rigour. Sri Balaji University, Pune conducted an intensive three days training program for the faculties of SBUP that was conducted by a reputed faculty from IIMA. This training session equipped the faculties to be eligible for conducing HBR case studies more effectively. To align student managers with the vision of the University, the above cases were introduced in two phases: 1. Minor Cases – around 5 to 6 pages 2. Major Cases – around 12 to 14 pages To add a surprise element, the faculties conducting the HBR cases introduced different angles to the cases for individual specialisation and a unique assignment for every class ensured that the surprise element was maintained. The student managers were well prepared with the case (pre-reads) and that helped the faculties discuss the case study more effectively. The entire exercise was well-received by the student managers and faculties.

Coursera is a renowned online portal that is famous in the academic circles for its rigorous academic offerings, which combines theory and practical applications to promote the development of critical thinking and skills. Coursera provides a comprehensive academic development framework that is consistent with the most stringent academic standards, ranging from entry-level courses to advanced professional certificates. In order to cater to a global audience high-quality, accessible education, Coursera designs many courses based on specialisation from across the globe. At Sri Balaji University, Pune, Coursera is introduced as an internal component of assessment for student managers of Semester III. On an average, 13 hours of study hours are mapped with relevant subjects for the benefit of student managers at SBUP. An approximate 1016 students of Semester III have been benefitted by undergoing this self-paced training module. Understanding the importance of continuous learning, SBUP provides Coursera Certification Course for Professional Development of Faculty members. It is mandatory for every faculty to complete 2 certification course every month for professional development, in such a way that one course is relevant to the specialisation of the faculty while the other needs to be outside the specialisation domain. The Expertly designed curriculum along with inter disciplinary integration followed by rigorous assessments in the form of quizzes, and peer-reviewed assignments ensure the enhancement of knowledge of learners at all levels.

LinkedIn Learning, a widely-used online education platform, provides courses that are designed to nurture personal growth, career advancement, and skill development. Although the platform's primary focus is on professional and technical skills, it also integrates elements of academic rigour by providing structured, high-quality content that has been developed by industry experts and educators. LinkedIn Learning is a valuable resource for learners in both academic and professional settings due to its emphasis on practical application, accessibility, and flexibility. It is a self-paced learning tool that adds power to the academic rigour initiative. At Sri Balaji University, Pune, LinkedIn Learning is introduced to bring an academic rigour in Tech Specialisation MBA & all UG batches . These batches include Business Analytics and Data Science, Business Analytics and Digital Marketing, as well as Business Analysis and Product Management. LinkedIn learnings are most preferred courses due to its expert-curated content, comprehensive curriculum combined with practical applications and integration for professional development. The immediate linkage with LinkedIn portal helps the student managers as well as learners to gain credible knowledge with valid certifications that increases their employability quotient.

Through an MoU with SAP India, students complete 200 hours of SAP training across FI, CO, MM, SD, HR and ABAP modules. Students can apply for global SAP certification, greatly enhancing corporate career opportunities.

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SAS (Statistical Analysis System), the flagship platform of SAS Institute, a U.S.-based multinational software organization globally recognised for its leadership in analytics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision technologies. Because of its accuracy and capability to handle complex, large-scale analytics, SAS is widely used across industries such as banking and finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, marketing, risk management, and research. SAS resources are purposefully embedded intoSBUP’s MBA Technology Management curriculum to strengthen student proficiency in analytics and data-driven decision-making. These include free e-learning courses, video tutorials, software access options, and special discounts, ensuring that learning SAS is accessible, affordable, and aligned with academic needs. SAS Learning empowers students to become confident, job-ready, and analytically strong professionals. Student gain access to one of the most respected analytics ecosystems in the world—preparing them to excel in data-driven roles and contribute meaningfully to the organizations they join.

Learner-Centric Pedagogy



1. Project-Based Learning

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an integral component of the MBA curriculum at Sri Balaji University, Pune, aligned with the principles of NEP 2020, NAAC, and NBA to promote experiential, multidisciplinary, and outcome-based education. Through industry-oriented projects, live case studies, and real-world problem-solving activities, students apply theoretical management concepts to practical business scenarios, fostering critical thinking, innovation, and industry readiness.

The PBL framework supports NEP 2020’s emphasis on learner-centric pedagogy, skill development, and holistic education. Projects are mapped to Course Outcomes (COs) and Program Outcomes (POs) and evaluated using structured rubrics, presentations, and reports. This approach enhances employability, teamwork, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning skills, while ensuring academic quality and compliance with national accreditation benchmarks.

 

2. Research Paper Writing

Research Paper Writing is an essential academic component of the MBA program at Sri Balaji University, Pune, designed to strengthen research aptitude, analytical thinking, and scholarly communication. Students are trained in identifying research problems, reviewing literature, formulating objectives and hypotheses, selecting appropriate research methodologies, analyzing data, and presenting findings in a structured academic format. This activity promotes evidence-based decision-making and academic integrity.

The initiative supports NEP 2020’s focus on inquiry-based and research-oriented learning by encouraging students to prepare papers suitable for conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Faculty mentoring, plagiarism checks, and structured evaluation rubrics ensure quality, originality, and ethical research practices. Research paper writing enhances critical thinking, technical writing skills, and lifelong learning competencies, contributing to improved academic outcomes and professional readiness

 

3. Summer Internship

Summer internships contribute significantly to academic growth by connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world practice. They enable students to apply classroom concepts in practical settings, improving conceptual clarity and learning effectiveness. Internship experiences help institutions update and align the curriculum with current industry practices, tools, and expectations. They also support outcome-based education by developing essential skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork. Internship learnings often form the basis of Summer Internship Project reports, case studies, and research assignments, integrating directly with academic assessment. Overall, summer internships enhance curriculum relevance, learning outcomes, and holistic academic development.

 

4. Wadhwani Foundation -entrepreneurship Development Program

The Wadhwani Foundation – Entrepreneurship Development Program is integrated into the MBA curriculum to foster entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, and start-up competencies. The program provides structured exposure to entrepreneurship concepts such as opportunity identification, business model development, market validation, financial planning, and venture scaling through experiential and practice-oriented learning modules.

The initiative supports NEP 2020’s emphasis on skill development, self-employment, and innovation-driven education. Through hands-on activities, mentoring, digital learning platforms, and real-world entrepreneurial projects, students develop problem-solving ability, leadership, risk assessment, and ethical decision-making skills. The program enhances employability, promotes start-up culture, and contributes to holistic student development while meeting national quality and accreditation benchmarks.

 

5. Case Dissertation

The Case Dissertation is a significant academic component designed to strengthen analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities. Through this activity, students undertake in-depth analysis of real organizational or industry-specific cases, applying management theories, tools, and frameworks to diagnose problems and propose evidence-based solutions.

The Case Dissertation promotes inquiry-based and experiential learning as emphasized by NEP 2020. Students work under faculty mentorship, ensuring academic rigor, ethical research practices, and outcome-based assessment through structured evaluation rubrics, reports, and presentations. This initiative enhances critical thinking, decision-making, professional writing skills, and industry readiness, contributing to holistic development and compliance with national accreditation quality benchmarks.