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Jun 9, 2010
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Our 4th sem's class is going to begin from 8 june, 2010 at our regular time 6:30am.
Our 4th sem's class is going to begin from 8 june, 2010 at our regular time 6:30am.
Jun 6, 2010
4th Semester Syllabus !
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1. Research Methodology
2. Psychology
3. Fundamentals of Logic
4. Finance I
5. Data Analysis and Modeling
1. Research Methodology
2. Psychology
3. Fundamentals of Logic
4. Finance I
5. Data Analysis and Modeling
Research Methodology
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RCH 101.3 (Credit hours 3)
BBA, Second Year, Fourth Semester
Course Objectives
This course aims to familiarized students with the basic concepts of research methodology as used in business administration with a view to develop their capability to conduct small research projects and write effective research reports.
1.Research in Business 5 hours
Research in business administration, Applying scientific thinking to business administration problems, The research process, Role of research in business administration, Nature of business research, Ethics in business research.
2.Review of Literature 6 hours
Concept and need for review of literature, Steps in review of literature, Organizing library findings, Evaluating the literature, Recording references, Developing a theoretical framework.
3.Sampling 4 hours
Concept of sample and sampling, Sampling process and problems, Types of samples: probability and non probability sampling, Determination of the sample size, Sampling and non-sampling errors.
4.Measurement and Scaling 5 hours
Variable and its types, Nature of measurement, Reliability and validity, Nature of scaling, Response methods, Scale construction
5.Research Designs 6 hours
Descriptive (historical, exploratory, case study and developmental), Comparative (correlational and causal-comparative), Experimental, and Qualitative research designs
6.Problem and Hypothesis Formulation 6 hours
Concept of a problem, Steps in problem formulation, Research questions, Characteristics of a well formulated problem, Concept and formulation of hypothesis.
7.The Research Proposal 2 hours
Topic selection, criteria of topic selection, purpose of research proposal, contents of research proposal.
8.Data Collection Instruments 6 hours
Methods of collecting primary data, Questionnaire designing, Research interview, Exploration and use of secondary data, Coding, editing, and tabulating.
9.Data Analysis 4 hours
Presenting data in tables, graphs and diagrams, Use of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques in data analysis and interpretation of results, Concept and importance of qualitative data analysis
10.Research Report Writing 4 hours
Concept and purposes of report writing and presentation, Types of reports, Components and layout of various types of reports, Essentials of a good report.
Text Books:
1.Donald Cooper and Pamela Schindler, Business Research Methods (Sixth edition), TataMcGraw-Hill.
2.Howard K. Wolff and Prem R. Pant, Social Science Research and Thesis Writing, Buddha Academic Publishers and Distributors.
RCH 101.3 (Credit hours 3)
BBA, Second Year, Fourth Semester
Course Objectives
This course aims to familiarized students with the basic concepts of research methodology as used in business administration with a view to develop their capability to conduct small research projects and write effective research reports.
1.Research in Business 5 hours
Research in business administration, Applying scientific thinking to business administration problems, The research process, Role of research in business administration, Nature of business research, Ethics in business research.
2.Review of Literature 6 hours
Concept and need for review of literature, Steps in review of literature, Organizing library findings, Evaluating the literature, Recording references, Developing a theoretical framework.
3.Sampling 4 hours
Concept of sample and sampling, Sampling process and problems, Types of samples: probability and non probability sampling, Determination of the sample size, Sampling and non-sampling errors.
4.Measurement and Scaling 5 hours
Variable and its types, Nature of measurement, Reliability and validity, Nature of scaling, Response methods, Scale construction
5.Research Designs 6 hours
Descriptive (historical, exploratory, case study and developmental), Comparative (correlational and causal-comparative), Experimental, and Qualitative research designs
6.Problem and Hypothesis Formulation 6 hours
Concept of a problem, Steps in problem formulation, Research questions, Characteristics of a well formulated problem, Concept and formulation of hypothesis.
7.The Research Proposal 2 hours
Topic selection, criteria of topic selection, purpose of research proposal, contents of research proposal.
8.Data Collection Instruments 6 hours
Methods of collecting primary data, Questionnaire designing, Research interview, Exploration and use of secondary data, Coding, editing, and tabulating.
9.Data Analysis 4 hours
Presenting data in tables, graphs and diagrams, Use of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques in data analysis and interpretation of results, Concept and importance of qualitative data analysis
10.Research Report Writing 4 hours
Concept and purposes of report writing and presentation, Types of reports, Components and layout of various types of reports, Essentials of a good report.
Text Books:
1.Donald Cooper and Pamela Schindler, Business Research Methods (Sixth edition), TataMcGraw-Hill.
2.Howard K. Wolff and Prem R. Pant, Social Science Research and Thesis Writing, Buddha Academic Publishers and Distributors.
Psychology
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PSY 101.3 (Credit hours 3)
BBA, Second Year, Fourth Semester
Course Objectives:
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of psychology, the basis of human behavior and the different psychological process.
Course Contents:
Module I
1.Definition of psychology as a behavioral Science 5 hours
Definition and Meaning: Meaning of Behavior, S-R and S-O-R Paradigms; Overt vs. Covert Behavior; Psychology as Empirical Science; Methods of studying Psychology; Scope of Psychology; Contribution of Psychology in different fields
2.Biological Bases of Behavior 5 hours
Human Body: Neuron as the Basic Unit of the Nervous System and functions Neuron, Division of Nervous System –Central and Peripheral, Sympathetic Systems and their functions
3.Learning and memory 6 hours
Learning: meaning types of learning, classical conditioning, trial and error, operant conditioning, insightful learning: reinforcement and learning, schedules of reinforcement, incentives and feedback, transfer of learning. Memory :meaning, memorization process, types of memory, meaning of forgetting, types and its causes
4.Emotions and Motivation 6 hours
Emotions: meaning, nature, types; development and differentiation of emotions: meaning, concept of motives, types of motives and hierarchy of motives, conflict of motives, frustration, stress and coping of emotions as motives
5.Sensation, Attention, and Perception 10 hours
Sensation as a raw material for experience, Various types of senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, kinesthetic, vestibular and other senses. Attention: meaning factors of attention, types of attention, span, fluctuation and division of attention, distraction. Perception: meaning laws of perception and perceptual grouping. Errors in perception: illusions, hallucinations and delusions
6.Thinking and Problem Solving 6 hours
Thinking: meaning, types of thinking, convergent and divergent thinking. Process of concept formation: abstraction, generalization and discrimination. Meaning of problem solving, step of problem solving and set in problem solving
7.Intelligence 5 hours
Concept, Types of intelligence: general and specific, intelligent quotient (IQ). Measurement of intelligence: major tests of intelligence (Benet –Simon Test)
8.Personality 5 hours
Concept and nature. Personality and culture relationships. Factors influencing personality development. Assessing personality: self-report test, situational and projective tests (Rorschach Ink- Blot Test and TAT)
Text Book
1.Mangal, S.K: General Psychology, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Reference Books
1.Morgan, C. and J.W.King: Introduction to Psychology, Tata McGraw-Hill.
2.Hilgard, Atkinson and Atkinson: Introduction to Psychology, Oxford and IBH, India.
PSY 101.3 (Credit hours 3)
BBA, Second Year, Fourth Semester
Course Objectives:
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge of psychology, the basis of human behavior and the different psychological process.
Course Contents:
Module I
1.Definition of psychology as a behavioral Science 5 hours
Definition and Meaning: Meaning of Behavior, S-R and S-O-R Paradigms; Overt vs. Covert Behavior; Psychology as Empirical Science; Methods of studying Psychology; Scope of Psychology; Contribution of Psychology in different fields
2.Biological Bases of Behavior 5 hours
Human Body: Neuron as the Basic Unit of the Nervous System and functions Neuron, Division of Nervous System –Central and Peripheral, Sympathetic Systems and their functions
3.Learning and memory 6 hours
Learning: meaning types of learning, classical conditioning, trial and error, operant conditioning, insightful learning: reinforcement and learning, schedules of reinforcement, incentives and feedback, transfer of learning. Memory :meaning, memorization process, types of memory, meaning of forgetting, types and its causes
4.Emotions and Motivation 6 hours
Emotions: meaning, nature, types; development and differentiation of emotions: meaning, concept of motives, types of motives and hierarchy of motives, conflict of motives, frustration, stress and coping of emotions as motives
5.Sensation, Attention, and Perception 10 hours
Sensation as a raw material for experience, Various types of senses: visual, auditory, olfactory, kinesthetic, vestibular and other senses. Attention: meaning factors of attention, types of attention, span, fluctuation and division of attention, distraction. Perception: meaning laws of perception and perceptual grouping. Errors in perception: illusions, hallucinations and delusions
6.Thinking and Problem Solving 6 hours
Thinking: meaning, types of thinking, convergent and divergent thinking. Process of concept formation: abstraction, generalization and discrimination. Meaning of problem solving, step of problem solving and set in problem solving
7.Intelligence 5 hours
Concept, Types of intelligence: general and specific, intelligent quotient (IQ). Measurement of intelligence: major tests of intelligence (Benet –Simon Test)
8.Personality 5 hours
Concept and nature. Personality and culture relationships. Factors influencing personality development. Assessing personality: self-report test, situational and projective tests (Rorschach Ink- Blot Test and TAT)
Text Book
1.Mangal, S.K: General Psychology, Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Reference Books
1.Morgan, C. and J.W.King: Introduction to Psychology, Tata McGraw-Hill.
2.Hilgard, Atkinson and Atkinson: Introduction to Psychology, Oxford and IBH, India.
Fundamentals of Logic
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LOG 101.3 (Credit hours 3)
BBA, Second Year, Fourth Semester
Course Objectives:
This course aims to develop the ability of critical reasoning of students so that they gain the skill to argue well and detect good and bad arguments.
Course Contents:
1.Basic Logical Concepts and language Functions 5 hours
Meaning of logic, Propositions, Premises and arguments, Complex arguments, Arguments identification: conclusion and premise indicators, contextual arguments, unstated propositions, Deduction and induction, Validity and Truth, Arguments and explanations
2.Analysis of Arguments 4 hours
Arguments diagrams, Passage analysis of complex argumentative passages, Problem solving .Problem in reasoning, Retrograde reasoning
3.Languages Functions 3 hours
Basic functions of language, Discourse: forms of discourse, Emotive and cognitive meaning, Agreement and disagreement
4.Definitions and Fallacies 4 hours
Kinds of definitions and disputes and their resolutions, Denotations and connotations, Concept and types of fallacies, Relevance, presumption and ambiguity
5.Deduction 16 hours
Theory of deduction, Categorical propositions and classes, Square of opposition, Categorical syllogism, Nature of syllogistic arguments, Syllogisms testing with Venn- diagram, Syllogistic rules and fallacies, Syllogistic arguments in ordinary language, Symbols logic, Symbols for conjunction, negation, disjunction and punctuation, Statement forms, Material equivalence, Methods of deduction: Proving validity and invalidity using quantification theory
6.Induction 8 hours
Argument by analogy, Appraising analogical argument, Refutation, Casual connections, Cause and effect, The Mill’s method, Method of difference, Method of residues, Method of concomitant variation
7.Science and Hypothesis 8 hours
The values of science, Scientific and unscientific explanation, Evaluation of scientific explanations, Scientific investigation stages, Pattern of scientific investigation, Experiments and ad hoc hypothesis
Text Books:
1.Irving M. Copi and Carl Cohen (11th ed.): Introduction to Logic, Pearson Education.
Reference Books:
1.Patrick J. Hurley: A Consise Introduction to Logic, Wadsworth Thomson Learning
LOG 101.3 (Credit hours 3)
BBA, Second Year, Fourth Semester
Course Objectives:
This course aims to develop the ability of critical reasoning of students so that they gain the skill to argue well and detect good and bad arguments.
Course Contents:
1.Basic Logical Concepts and language Functions 5 hours
Meaning of logic, Propositions, Premises and arguments, Complex arguments, Arguments identification: conclusion and premise indicators, contextual arguments, unstated propositions, Deduction and induction, Validity and Truth, Arguments and explanations
2.Analysis of Arguments 4 hours
Arguments diagrams, Passage analysis of complex argumentative passages, Problem solving .Problem in reasoning, Retrograde reasoning
3.Languages Functions 3 hours
Basic functions of language, Discourse: forms of discourse, Emotive and cognitive meaning, Agreement and disagreement
4.Definitions and Fallacies 4 hours
Kinds of definitions and disputes and their resolutions, Denotations and connotations, Concept and types of fallacies, Relevance, presumption and ambiguity
5.Deduction 16 hours
Theory of deduction, Categorical propositions and classes, Square of opposition, Categorical syllogism, Nature of syllogistic arguments, Syllogisms testing with Venn- diagram, Syllogistic rules and fallacies, Syllogistic arguments in ordinary language, Symbols logic, Symbols for conjunction, negation, disjunction and punctuation, Statement forms, Material equivalence, Methods of deduction: Proving validity and invalidity using quantification theory
6.Induction 8 hours
Argument by analogy, Appraising analogical argument, Refutation, Casual connections, Cause and effect, The Mill’s method, Method of difference, Method of residues, Method of concomitant variation
7.Science and Hypothesis 8 hours
The values of science, Scientific and unscientific explanation, Evaluation of scientific explanations, Scientific investigation stages, Pattern of scientific investigation, Experiments and ad hoc hypothesis
Text Books:
1.Irving M. Copi and Carl Cohen (11th ed.): Introduction to Logic, Pearson Education.
Reference Books:
1.Patrick J. Hurley: A Consise Introduction to Logic, Wadsworth Thomson Learning
Finance I
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FIN 101 (Credit hours 3)
BBA, Second Year, Fourth Semester
Course Objectives:
The two core courses on Finance, Finance I and Finance II, aim to provide students with basic understanding f important concepts in finance and investments, For students choosing to specialize in finance, the two core courses give them solid foundation. For students choosing to concentrate on other areas of management, the two core courses equip them adequately to understand financial decisions and communicate effectively with finance managers or finance professionals.
Course Contents:
1.Earnings and Cash Flow Analysis 3 hours
Inadequacy of accounting numbers; Emphasis on Free Cash Flow; Interpretation of Financial Ratios.
2.Liquidity and Working Capital Management 3 hours
Working capital and its components; Cash conversion cycle; Managing cash, inventories, and receivables.
3.Concepts of Return and Time value of Money 9 hours
Compound interest, compounding frequency and their implication on future values of an investment; Periodic interest rate and effective annual interest rate; Discounting and present values of cash flows; Valuation of level and growth perpetuities, annuities; Nominal return, inflation, and real return; Nominal and real interest rate! discount rate.
4.Introduction to Concept of Risk 9 hours
Concept of Expected Value, Variance, Standard Deviation, and Covariance of Returns; Limitation of Variance as a measure of risk; Normal distribution and adequacy of expected return and variance.
Concept of diversification; Use and limitations of diversification in risk reduction; Market versus unique risk; Assets versus risk.
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and beta as a measure of asset risk.
5.Valuation of Default Risk Free Bond 6 hours
Price and yield relationship of a bond; Price risk of a default risk free bond; Coupon rate and price risk; maturity and price risk.
6.Valuation of Common Stock 6 hours
Book value, Liquidation value, Replacement Cost Value, Dividend Discount Model of stock valuation. Growth stocks and income stocks; Earning per share and P/E multiple; growth, reinvestment, ROE and stock Price; Market Efficiency and Stock Price Behavior
7.Capital Investment Decisions 6 hours
Superiority of Net Present Value (NPV) over pay back period, accounting rate of return, internal rate of return (IRR). Discounted payback period, and profitability index.
Estimating cash flows: sunk cost, opportunity cost, cannibalization, sales creation and the concept of incremental cash flows
Capital Replacement Decision; Optimal Timing of Investment; Comparing investment with different lives; Capital Rationing Problem. Sensitivity and Scenario analysis;
8.Capital Structure and Theories of Capital Structure 6 hours
Modigliani and Miller’s (MM) irrelevance proposition of Capital Structure: Static Tradeoff Theory of Capital
Structure; Pecking Order Theory; Impact of debt on incentive and agency problems. Cost of Capital and Weighted Average Cost of Capital.
Text Book:
1.Brealey,R.A., Myers S.C.. Marcus A.J.: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, McGraw Hill International edition.
Reference Books
1.Brigham, E.F., Gapenski, L. C., and Ehourhardt: Financial Management: Theory and Practice, Harcourt College Publication, 9th edition.
2.Van Horne, J.C., and Wachowicz, JR.: Fundamentals of Financial Management, Prentice- Hall India Ltd.
FIN 101 (Credit hours 3)
BBA, Second Year, Fourth Semester
Course Objectives:
The two core courses on Finance, Finance I and Finance II, aim to provide students with basic understanding f important concepts in finance and investments, For students choosing to specialize in finance, the two core courses give them solid foundation. For students choosing to concentrate on other areas of management, the two core courses equip them adequately to understand financial decisions and communicate effectively with finance managers or finance professionals.
Course Contents:
1.Earnings and Cash Flow Analysis 3 hours
Inadequacy of accounting numbers; Emphasis on Free Cash Flow; Interpretation of Financial Ratios.
2.Liquidity and Working Capital Management 3 hours
Working capital and its components; Cash conversion cycle; Managing cash, inventories, and receivables.
3.Concepts of Return and Time value of Money 9 hours
Compound interest, compounding frequency and their implication on future values of an investment; Periodic interest rate and effective annual interest rate; Discounting and present values of cash flows; Valuation of level and growth perpetuities, annuities; Nominal return, inflation, and real return; Nominal and real interest rate! discount rate.
4.Introduction to Concept of Risk 9 hours
Concept of Expected Value, Variance, Standard Deviation, and Covariance of Returns; Limitation of Variance as a measure of risk; Normal distribution and adequacy of expected return and variance.
Concept of diversification; Use and limitations of diversification in risk reduction; Market versus unique risk; Assets versus risk.
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and beta as a measure of asset risk.
5.Valuation of Default Risk Free Bond 6 hours
Price and yield relationship of a bond; Price risk of a default risk free bond; Coupon rate and price risk; maturity and price risk.
6.Valuation of Common Stock 6 hours
Book value, Liquidation value, Replacement Cost Value, Dividend Discount Model of stock valuation. Growth stocks and income stocks; Earning per share and P/E multiple; growth, reinvestment, ROE and stock Price; Market Efficiency and Stock Price Behavior
7.Capital Investment Decisions 6 hours
Superiority of Net Present Value (NPV) over pay back period, accounting rate of return, internal rate of return (IRR). Discounted payback period, and profitability index.
Estimating cash flows: sunk cost, opportunity cost, cannibalization, sales creation and the concept of incremental cash flows
Capital Replacement Decision; Optimal Timing of Investment; Comparing investment with different lives; Capital Rationing Problem. Sensitivity and Scenario analysis;
8.Capital Structure and Theories of Capital Structure 6 hours
Modigliani and Miller’s (MM) irrelevance proposition of Capital Structure: Static Tradeoff Theory of Capital
Structure; Pecking Order Theory; Impact of debt on incentive and agency problems. Cost of Capital and Weighted Average Cost of Capital.
Text Book:
1.Brealey,R.A., Myers S.C.. Marcus A.J.: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, McGraw Hill International edition.
Reference Books
1.Brigham, E.F., Gapenski, L. C., and Ehourhardt: Financial Management: Theory and Practice, Harcourt College Publication, 9th edition.
2.Van Horne, J.C., and Wachowicz, JR.: Fundamentals of Financial Management, Prentice- Hall India Ltd.
