Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A. Honours)

School of Management Sciences

bba-honors

A Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with specializations in International Business, Data Analytics, Services Management, Startup and Innovation, and Digital Enterprise Management prepares students for the dynamic global market. Specifically,

  • International Business would focus on global trade, foreign markets, and cross-border strategies.
  • Data Analytics would equip students with skills to interpret business data for strategic decision-making.
  • Services Management would emphasize customer experience, service operations, and quality management.
  • Startup and Innovation would foster entrepreneurial thinking, helping students develop and scale new business ideas.
  • Digital Enterprise Management would integrate technology with business, covering digital marketing, e-commerce, and AI-driven solutions.

This multidisciplinary BBA program provides a strong foundation in business principles while offering specialized knowledge in key emerging fields. It prepares graduates for leadership roles, equipping them with analytical, strategic, and digital skills essential for success in today’s fast-evolving business environment.Upon successful completion of the program, graduates may also choose to pursue further studies, Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the program

  • The candidate should have completed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • The candidate must have achieved a minimum aggregate score of 60% (or 55% for SC/ST/PH candidates) in the 12th grade or equivalent examination.
  • The candidate must take and successfully pass the Chanakya University Pravesha Pareeksha (CUPP) entrance examination.
Chanakya's Edge

  • Deep knowledge in commerce and management concepts
  • Options to study minors in other domains (e.g., biosciences, entrepreneurship etc.)
  • Industrial visits aligned with courses

Programme Highlights

  • Focus on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
  • Hands-on project-based learning
  • SEVA (Social/ Rural Immersion)
  • Business leaders as faculty
  • Strong emphasis on business ethics
  • Internships

Programme Structure

BBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Semester – 1

Semester – 2

Course Name

Credits

Course Name

Credits

English – I

4

English – II

4

Indian Language – I

4

Indian Language – II

4

Spreadsheet For Business Decisions

2

Financial Management

3

Accounting for Managers

3

Business Economics

3

Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior

3

Marketing Management

3

Business Communication

1

Communications in the Digital Age

1

Total

17

Total

18

Semester – 3

Semester – 4

Course Name

Credits

Course Name

Credits

Basket – India Orientation / Life Skills

4

Basket – India Orientation / Life Skills

4

Basket – Life Skills

4

Basket – India Orientation / Life Skills

4

Operations Management

3

Business Research Methods

2

Management of Human Resources

3

Major (International Business):

Global Business Environment

3

Organization Study(S/U)

Major (International Business):

International Human Resource Management

4

Major (International Business): Innovation and Design thinking

4

Major (Digital Business and Analytics):

Fundamentals of Business Analytics

4

Major (Digital Business and Analytics): Innovation and Design thinking

4

Major (Digital Business and Analytics): Customer Relationship Management

3

Major (Marketing): Innovation and Design thinking

4

Major (Marketing): Consumer Behaviour

4

Major (Finance): Innovation and Design thinking

4

Major (Marketing): Customer Relationship Management

3

Minor-1

4

Major (Finance): Financial Markets, Institutions and Services

3

Major (Finance): Corporate Finance

4

Minor – 2

4

Total

22

Total

21

Semester – 5

Semester – 6

Course Name

Credits

Course Name

Credits

Basket – India Orientation / Life Skills

4

Strategic Management

3

Emerging Technologies in Business Decisions

2

Major (International Business):

Managing Cultural Diversity

3

Internship (4 weeks)

2

Major (International Business)-

International Financial Management

4

Major (International Business): International Trade and Documentation

4

Major (Digital Business and Analytics):

Big Data Mining and Warehousing

4

Major (International Business):

International Supply Chain and Logistics

4

Major (Digital Business and Analytics):

User Experience and User Interface Design

3

Major (Digital Business and Analytics): Predictive Analytics

4

Major (Marketing)-Retail Management

3

Major (Digital Business and Analytics): Prescriptive Analytics

4

Major (Marketing): Integrated Marketing

4

Major (Marketing): Product Strategy and Brand Management

4

Major (Finance): Risk Management and Derivatives

3

Major (Marketing): Sales and Distribution Management

4

Major (Finance): International Financial Management

4

Major (Finance): Indian Taxation System

4

Minor – 5

4

Major (Finance): Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

4

Minor – 6

4

Minor – 3

4

Minor – 4

4

Total

24

Total

18

Semester – 7

Semester – 8

Course Name

Credits

Course Name

Credits

Basket – India Orientation / Life Skills

4

Basket – India Orientation / Life Skills

4

Basket – India Orientation / Life Skills

4

Internship/ Capstone

4

Business Ethics & Sustainability

3

Legal Aspects of Business

3

Major (International Business): International Marketing

4

Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility

2

Major (International Business):

Advanced Research methods

4

Major (Digital Business and Analytics): Advanced Research methods

4

Major (Digital Business and Analytics): Cyber Security and Data Privacy

4

Major (Marketing): Advanced Research methods

4

Major (Marketing): International Marketing

4

Major (Finance): Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring

4

Major (Finance): Advanced Research methods

4

Minor – 7

4

Minor – 8

4

Total

27

Total

13

Total Credits – 160

Faculty

Yashavantha Dongre

Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor

Ph.D., Mysore University

Chair - APRRC, International Cooperative Alliance
Sushant T. Joshi

Registrar & Professor of Management, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Rani Channamma University, Belagavi

Former Director, Nebulous Automation
Prof. G. Raghuram

Professor Emeritus

Ph.D., Northwestern University, USA

Former Director, IIM Bangalore
Rajendra Bandi

Professor and Dean, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Georgia State University, USA

Former Dean and Professor, IIM Bangalore
Anilkumar Gopal Garag

Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Goa University

Former Director of Global Business School Hubli
Former Director of Bapuji B-Schools, Davangere
MIMA, AMIE, FIV
Bhavani M. R.

Registrar (Evaluation) and Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Shivaji University

Former Vice-Chair of Karnataka-Kerala Chapter, AIMS
Maruthi R. Suresh

Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., M. S. University of Baroda

Ajay Rawul

Professor, School of Management Studies

M.B.A., Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai

Mentor Start-up India and Serial Entrepreneur
Poonam Purohit

Associate Professor, School of Mangement Sciences

Ph.D., Banasthali University, Rajasthan; Post-doc, IIMB

Former Faculty, IIM, Nagpur
Praphulla Chandra N.

Assistant Registrar and Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Karnataka University, Dharwad

Founder Principal, Sadhana PU College
Sowmya G. S.

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Tumkur University

Deepak Kumar Tripathi

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D. (Finance) BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan, India.

Sandhya R

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Tumkur University

Anusha Sabhahit

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

K.V. Ajaygopal

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai

Rinki Shrivastava

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, India

Durga Prasad Ayyagari‬

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Post Doc, IISc Bengaluru, Ph.D., BITS Pilani, Goa

Lalatendu Mishra

Assistant Professor, School of Management Sciences

Ph.D., NITK Surathkal, Post Doc, IIT Kanpur

Morris Altman

Adjunct/Visiting Professors, School of Management Sciences

Dean & Chair Research Professor of Behavioural & Institutional Economics, & Co-operatives at University of Dundee, Scotland

Opportunities

A BBA with specializations in International Business, Data Analytics, Services Management, Start-up and Innovation, and Digital Enterprise Management opens diverse career opportunities across industries.

Career Aspects

  • International Business: Global trade specialist, export-import manager, international marketing executive, or business development manager in multinational corporations.
  • Data Analytics: Business analyst, data consultant, market research analyst, or financial analyst in data-driven industries.
  • Services Management: Operations manager, customer experience strategist, hospitality manager, or service quality consultant.
  • Start-up and Innovation: Entrepreneur, start-up consultant, venture capital associate, or innovation strategist in emerging businesses.
  • Digital Enterprise Management: Digital marketing manager, e-commerce strategist, IT business analyst, or digital transformation consultant.

Graduates can work in corporate firms, startups, consulting agencies, or government sectors, or even launch their own ventures. The program equips students with analytical, strategic, and technological skills to thrive in modern business environments.

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