Mandatory Disclosure by Institutions running AICTE approved MBA programmes to be included in their respective Information Brochure, displayed on their

website and to be submitted to AICTE every year latest by 30th April together with its URL. NAME OF THE INSTITUTION KVM College Of Engineering & Information Technology, Kokothamangalam P.O, Cherthala. Pin 688583 Alapuzha District, Kerala state Phone: ( 0478) 2811080, Fax: (0478) 2811707. E-Mail: kvmceit@kvmceit.ac.in Website: www.kvmceit.ac.in II. Name & Address of the PRINCIPAL Dr. K.N.JAMES, 17 / 64, Karakkaparambil, Thrikkakara North, CUSAT P.O, Kochi 682 022 III. NAME OF THE AFFILIATING UNIVERSITY COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CUSAT) IV. Governance Name of Society : K. VELAYUDHAN MEMORIAL TRUST (KVM TRUST) Address : SMC XII, House No 523. CHERTHALA, ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT, KERALA STATE The College established in the year 2001 is managed by K.Velayudhan Memorial Trust (KVM Trust) registered in 1983. Its service is extended to important areas like Technology, Health Education, Welfare of Women, Children and other weaker sections of the society including mentally challenged and disabled persons. Brief background of the members of the Trust. Girija Kumari K, (House Wife) Vrindavan, East Kombara, Anavussery Village, Irinjalakuda Haridas V V, (Doctor) Krishna, Cmc-16, Cherthala Pavithran V.V, (Business) Lakshmi Sadanam, Maruthorvattom, Cherthala Prasad V R, (Business), Asha Bhavan, Cherthala Prasanna Kumari K, (Doctor) Bindu, Maruthorvattom, Cherhala Pyarelal V V, (Doctor), Saraswatham, Maruthorvattom, Cherthala Santosh Kumar (Business) Jovial Bungalow, Cherthala North Frequency of the Board Meetings and Academic Advisory Body Meetings : Once in three months
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Organizational chart and processes Enclosed

Nature and Extent of involvement of faculty and students in academic affairs/ improvements

KVM CE & IT conducts Management Review (MR) meetings every two months. The Secretary of the Trust, Principal, Heads of the Department and Staff Representatives participate in the MR meeting. Major policy decisions are taken in these meetings. The institution has a group Advisory System in which 10 students are allotted to each faculty member. They meet periodically, discuss the activities of the College (both curricular and extra curricular), review the performance of the students, and also addresses the problems of the students, if any. Failure analysis (in examinations) is also conducted in these meetings. The students council is a body of student representatives from each semester. Principal is the President of the Council. The President nominates Heads of the Departments and two faculty members to the council as exofficio members of the council. This body acts as an interface between the faculty and students. All issues relating to curricular and extra curricular activities are taken up in this council. Participation in seminars, competitions, IT fests, placement coordination etc come under the purview of this council.
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Mechanism / Norms & Procedure for democratic / good Governance

The implementation of ISO 9001: 2000 certification has been successful in our College. We are regularly practicing in the quality procedures as per ISO 9001: 2000 recommendations.
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Student Feedback on Institutional Governance / faculty performance

Student feedback on academic activities is periodically obtained and corrective measures taken. Failure analysis is done by the students who fail to get 50% marks in internal examinations. The teaching learning methodology has been improved over the time period with faculty student participation.
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Grievance redressal mechanism for faculty, staff and students

The Management Review Meeting is held once in two months. Secretary of the Trust, Principal, HODs and steering committee members are members of the MR meeting. This forum also acts as a grievance redressal cell. Students Council as well as Parent Teacher Association acts as the mechanism for addressing the grievances of the students. We also have a grievance redressal cell functioning in our College. V. Programmes o Name of the Programmes approved by the AICTE (1) MCA

(2)

MBA

ADMISSION PROCEDURE MBA (Master of Business Administration) (Two Year Four semester 60 Seats) MBA is an internationally recognized postgraduate business degree. It is an academic in character i.e. awarded by universities but yet it stresses on practical aspects of management. Given rapid technological change and increasingly global markets, there is an increasing need for MBA graduates who grasp the organizational and competitive possibilities enabled through and with information technology (IT). MBA department started in the year 2008 to offer the highly industrial oriented syllabus to prepare students to take up challenges in the business industry. Eligibility for admission: Applicant should be a graduate in any discipline with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate from a University or Institute or College recognized by CUSAT. Applicant needs to have a valid MAT (Conducted by AIMA, New Delhi) or CAT (Conducted by CUSAT) score. Qualified candidates have to appear for a Personal Performance Review, which includes testing of Presentation Skills, Writing Skills, Public Performance and Group Discussions and Interview. A rank list according to the performance will be prepared at the end of the day and short listed candidates will be informed the next working day to submit the fee for the semester and certificates.

Name : MBA Number of seats : 60 Duration : 2 Years Cut off mark / rank for admission during the last three years 2006-07 : Course not commenced 2007-08 : Course not commenced 2008-09 : Course Commeneced in October 2009 General Merit : Last Rank admitted : 495 Muslim Quota : Last Rank Admitted : Latin Catholic Quota: Last Rank Admitted : Ezhava Quota : Last Rank Admitted : OBC : Last Rank Admitted : 582 Management Quota: Last Rank Admitted : Management Quota

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Fee: As approved by Cochin University of Science and Technology and Government of Kerala Fee collected during 2008-09 admissions: Admission Fee Tuition Fee : : Rs 300.00 Rs 40000.00

University Fee : Personality Development fee Laboratory Fee : Placement Fee : Industrial Visit fee : Library Fee : Caution Deposit : Medical Insurance : TOTAL Rs and three hundred only)

: Rs Rs Rs Rs

Rs 3200.00 Rs 5000.00 Rs 1000.00 1000.00 2000.00 1000.00 Rs 5000.00 1000.00

58,300.00 (Rupees Fifty eight thousand

COURSE FEE 2009 10 (Proposed) As per the guidelines issued by CUSAT and Govt of Kerala at the time of admission Admission Fee : Rs 300.00 Tuition Fee : Rs 49000.00 University Fee : Rs 175.00 Personality Development fee : Rs 1000.00 Laboratory Fee : Rs 1500.00 Placement Fee : Rs 1000.00 Industrial Visit fee : Rs 1000.00 Library Fee : Rs 2000.00 Caution Deposit : Rs 6000.00 Medical Insurance : Rs 500.00 Wi-fi Maintenance fee : Rs 1000.00 Value Added education : Rs 500.00 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee : Rs 1000.00 Total : Rs 64,975.00 Placement Assistance: Available To enhance placements and entrepreneurship we have several value added programs like training in the emerging areas in Computer Science, Spoken English, Personality Development, Group discussion, Interviews etc. The management has set up a Department of English aimed at improving the communication skills of the students. A well-equipped Language Laboratory is functioning in the College. We have an active placement cell. Students are well informed of the latest employment opportunities. Tests, GDs, mock interviews etc are conducted to help the students.
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Campus placement in last three years with minimum salary, maximum salary and average salary

2008 09 : First Batch MBA students have reached their 3rd Semester. The placement activities have commenced and will be over once the semester is completed. The recruiting agencies namely SHREDS / BECONS / ESCUBE conducts recruitment tests on their behalf for placement in diversified

companies. In certain cases, Companies like IBS, Suntec etc organizes campus recruitment at Technopark, Trivandrum exclusively for our college at their premises. Quite few students are entrepreneurs and plan to settle with their own industries. Some students are planning for off the college placements. Salary offered: Yet to start as the students are only in the 3rd Semester.
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Name and duration of programme(s) having affiliation / collaboration with Foreign University(s) / Institution(s) and being run in the same Campus along with status of their AICTE approval. If there is foreign collaboration, give the following details: NIL

VI. Faculty Branch wise list faculty members: MBA

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Permanent Faculty 6 Visiting Faculty Nil Guest Faculty 1 Permanent Faculty: Student Ratio

1 : 11.5

Number of faculty employed and left during the last three years Employed Left : : 6 1

List of Faculty members Dr K N JAMES , M.Sc., Ph D Principal Dr. Mahesh R.Pillai MBA., M.Phil, Ph.D. Professor Assistant Professors: Ms. V.S.Sujatha MBA., M.Com, M.Phil H.DC Mr.S.Jayapraksh MBA., M.Com., M.Phil Lecturers: Mr.Rajesh E.G., Mr.Rajesh R., Ms. Sujitha R Guest Faculty: Mr.K.Ramakrishnan Ms. Sreeja S Menon M.Sc Mathematics M.Sc Computer Application & Statistics. MBA MBA MBA

In addition to regular conduct classes and lectures, seminars by industry experts, industry interfaces etc are regular part of the curriculum.

LIBRARY Librarian: 1. 2. COMPUTER LAB Mr. Bobby B.A, PGDCA : System in Charge Mr. Ajeesh Anand, B.Sc Electronics with Hardware, : Lab Assistant OFFICE Administrative Officer Accountant Accounts Assistant Receptionist Supervisor Peon HOSTELS Mr V.K.Radhakrishnan Ms K.Mani Mens Hostel Warden Ladys Hostel Warden : : : : : Prof S. Vijayan Nair Ms. Biji Suresh Ms. Saritha Abhilash : Ms. Pramila Nair Ms. Aparna A Mr. N. Maniyappan Ms.Shoba K. Nair M.Li.Sc Jhancy M.Chacko B.Li..Sc

VII. Profile of Principal with qualifications, total experience, age and duration of employment at the institute concerned For each Faculty give a page covering

1. Name

: Dr. K N. JAMES 2. Date of Birth : 21-06-1953 3. Educational Qualification : Ph.D in Computer Applications M.ScPhysics. Ph.D 4. Offical Address : Principal, KVM College of Engineering & IT, Cherthala 688 583. 5. Permanent Address: Dr.K.N.James, 17/64, Karakkaparambil, Thrikkakara North CUSAT PO, Kochi 682 022. 5. Areas of Specialization: Solid State Physics, Computer Science Management 6. Subjects taught at PG Level: Computer Organization, Micro Processor, Modern Physics, Mechanics, Electronics, Digital Electronics. 7. Graduate Level : Solid State Physics, Optics, Modern Physics.

No. of papers published in reputed Journals Review Papers in various subjects : Awards for Inventions : Applications VIII. Fee
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: 5

Ph.D in Computer

Details of fee, as approved by State fee Committee, for the Institution. .

COURSE FEE 2010-11( Proposed) As per the guidelines issued by CUSAT and Govt of Kerala at the time of admission Admission Fee : Rs 300.00 Tuition Fee : Rs 49000.00 University Fee : Rs 175.00 Personality Development fee : Rs 1000.00 Laboratory Fee : Rs 1500.00 Placement Fee : Rs 1000.00 Industrial Visit fee : Rs 1000.00 Library Fee : Rs 2000.00 Caution Deposit : Rs 6000.00 Medical Insurance : Rs 500.00 Wi-fi Maintenance fee : Rs 1000.00 Value Added education : Rs 500.00 Infrastructure Maintenance Fee : Rs 1000.00 Total : Rs 64,975.00

Time schedule for payment of fee for the entire programme Semester wise No. of Fee waivers granted with amount and name of students

: :

As per Government guidelines, fee concessions are offered to SC/ST and OEC students Number of scholarship offered by the institute, duration and amount: Nil Criteria for fee waivers / scholarship : As per Kerala Government Guidelines Estimated cost of Boarding and Lodging in Hostels : Rs 2000/pm ix. Admission o Number of seats sanctioned with the year of approval: Sixty Seats (60) 2008-09 o Number of students admitted under various categories each year in the last three years. 2008-09 :

General Merit SC / ST OEC

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: 18 : Nil : 1

Number of applications received during last two years for admission under Management Quota and number admitted. : No Management Quota Seats. X. Admission Procedure (Mention the admission test being followed, name and address of the Test Agency and its URL -website.)

(1) Through Common Admission Test ( CAT) conducted

by CUSAT:- both for Merit and Management seats. Website: www.cusat.ac.in

(2) Through Management Aptitude Test (MAT)

conducted by AIMA-Delhi. www.aima-ind.org.
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Number of seats allotted to different Test Qualified candidates separately [AIMCET / CET (State conducted test / University tests / Association conducted test].

Admission through CAT : 60% Admission through MAT : 40%

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Calendar for admission against management / vacant seats: Last date for request for applications. 30th April 209. For vacant seats, within 15 days of the date of counseling. Last date for submission of application for management seats. No management Seats for MBA with effect from 2008-09 onwards. Release of admission list (main list and waiting list should be announced on the same day).: On the day of Counselling by CUSAT Date for acceptance by the candidate (time given should in no case be less than 15 days): Date of Counselling by CUSAT Last date for closing of admission. Within 15 working days of counseling by the University or starting of the class as directed by CUSAT. Starting of the Academic session. July every year The waiting list should be activated only on the expiry of date of main list. The policy of refund of the fee, in case of withdrawal, should be clearly notified. The norms prescribed by CUSAT .If a student withdraws from the course after a month from the date of joining he / she has to remit the full course fee for 2 years

X1. Criteria and Weightage for Admission

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Describe each criteria with its respective weightages i.e. Admission Test, marks in qualifying examination etc. Based on the rank list of the Common Admission Test conducted by University Mention the minimum level of acceptance, if any. As prescribed by Cochin University of Science & Technology Mention the cut-off levels of percentage & percentile scores of the candidates in the admission test for the last three years. 50% Marks at Degree Level. 300 Percentile Display marks scored in Test etc. and in aggregate for all candidates who were admitted. NA

Item No I - XI must be given in information brochure and must be hosted as fixed content in the website of the Institution. The Website must be dynamically updated with regard to XIIXV. XII Application Form
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Downloadable application form, with online submission possibilities: AVAILABLE

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List of Applicants
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List of candidates whose applications have been received along with percentile / percentage score for each of the qualifying examination in separate categories for open seats. List of candidates who have applied along with percentage and percentile score for Management quota seats.

Since the selection is based on the Common Admission Test CAT / MAT (AIMA), and Centralized Counseling by CUSAT, list of students allotted by CUSAT to our College will be published in our Website along with their CAT rank number, category wise. XIII / Vacant Seats: NA
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Results of Admission under Management Seats

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Composition of selection team for admission under Management Quota with the brief profiles of members (This information be made available in the public domain after the admission process is over) Score of the individual candidates admitted arranged in order of merit. List of candidates who have been offered admission.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Afzal K.S (Muslim) Bilal V.I. Jaseem Mohammed K.I (Muslim) Jyothis Jose.K

5. Lithin Lal C 6. Lithin Peter 7. Sai Krishnan K 8. Sameer A 9. Sanal Kumar 10.Sandeep M.N 11.Sarath Chandran S 12.Satyaraj N 13.Shyam Kumar S 14.Sreejith V.S 15.Anoja M.S (F) 16.Jaseera P Y (F) (Muslim) 17.Khadeeja Kamal (F) (Muslim) 18.Sakhi E.B (F) 19.Vineesha Muraleedhar (F)
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Waiting list of the candidates in order of merit to be operative from the last date of joining of the first list candidates. NA List of the candidates who joined within the date, vacancy position in each category before operation of waiting list. NA

XIV Library:

Information on infrastructure and other resources available

The libraries are the backbone of academic activities of the campuses. Our library houses a collection of text and reference books, journal, magazines, audio / videos, CD-ROMs, and research reports, o Number of Library books / Titles / Journals available (programme-wise) Number of Titles : 820 Number of Books : 1740 Journals: Indian : 13; International : 5 o E-Library facilities In progress Laboratory: Computer Lab A full-fledged, state of the art Internet enabled Computer Laboratory with IBM e-series server with 82 Pentium IV nodes with an option to boot into windows 2000 professional or Linux and a Sco-Unix server. The center has the latest software solutions that are widely applied in the management and in the digital area. It also provides a unique login ID and share space to all members of the college .We have full time high-speed Internet access. The college has a Center for Excellence in Computing that helps research in the emerging areas of Computer Science

List of Major Equipment/Facilities

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No of Computer Terminals for MBA program: 25 Specification: PIV Legal Software: 14 Printers: : 3 Computing Facilities:
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Number and Configuration of Systems : Systems Total number of systems connected by LAN : Total number of systems connected to WAN Internet bandwidth : Broadband Major software packages available Application Software: 6 System software: 8 Special purpose facilities available PC maintenance lab: Facility for assembling Computers

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PIV

25 : 25 2 mbps

Infrastructure facilities at KVM CE & IT: Lecture Halls: State of Art Gallery type lecture halls with latest AV aids help the students to learn in an international setting. This improves the presentation skills of the students. Library: - The library houses a collection of more than 4000 latest and most updated text and reference books, journal, magazines, audio / videos, CD-ROMs, research reports, that have been carefully selected from number of national and international professional institutions. Wi-fi Campus: - Hi-tech wireless high speed internet enabled Computer Laboratory with IBM e-series server with 70 Pentium IV nodes with an option to boot into windows 2000 professional or Linux and a Sco-Unix server. The center has the latest software solutions that are widely applied in the management and in the digital area. It also provides a unique login ID and share space to all members of the college. Language Lab: - The full-fledged Language Lab helps the students to improve their skills in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing of English. It takes care of polishing the business English. Training in any foreign language is also being included to make students competitive to take challenges in the global business scenario. Instructional Facilities at KVM CE & IT Experienced and dedicated faculty Eminent team of visiting faculty

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Well-coordinated placement cell

Value Added Education at KVM CE & IT KVM CE & IT aims at an overall improvement of the candidate to take-up techno-managerial positions in the upcoming competitive environment. Considering this particular fact, College is offering the following certificate programmes without collecting any additional fee from students. Diploma in Management (Marketing) Diploma in Management (Human resources) Diploma in Computer Applications Certificate Programme in Functional English. Training in Linux (RHCE)

Students can take-up programmes of their interest and can get an additional certificate during the main stream of academics without spending additional money and time. Communicative English: - A Considerable emphasis is provided to acquire English Language Skills. For the attainment of the above objective, the following procedure has been laid down. All students will be given a basic test of English language. This test will be administered during the I Semester. Those who fail to perform well in the test will be identified and formed into separate groups. The College will arrange regular English language classes for the group. There shall be a mid term and end term test for the students who attend these special English Classes. A Certificate will be provided for all those who qualify the exam. Parent Teacher Association: - The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the institute gives considerable assistance for the improvement of the institution. PTA general body and executive meetings are organized regularly to get the right feedback and suggestions for maintaining the best quality and to initiate development programmes. Student Counseling: - Student are permitted to discuss their academic and personal issues or situations with counselors to obtain guidance for their career advancement. Personal counseling services are usually made in the private and confidential setting. Publications from KVM CE & IT: KVM Trust on behalf of KVM CE & IT brings out the following in-house publications. Annual Students Magazine: The activities and re[port of the one academic year is published as College Annual every year. The Annual provides a platform for students to express their creative talents. Further it serves as a one-stop shop for recollecting the past memoirs of the academics they had at KVM CE & IT.

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Quarterly News Letter: KVM Trust brings out a quarterly newsletter Insight. The activities of the one-quarter of all the institutions under the KVM Trust is compiled and published. This serves as a record of all the events that had happened during the quarter. This is published 15th of March, June, September and December every year. Continuing Education Programmes at KVM CE & IT: The availability of senior faculty members with extensive and varied experience is a major strength of the department. The exposure and interaction of the faculty with industrial and research and development institutions benefit the students in terms of getting industrial and research projects to take up during their final semesters, and open venues for future employment. KVM CE & IT believe in the total quality improvement by participating and conducting Continuing Education programmes (C.E.P). To improve teaching skills workshops and seminars are conducted for the teaching faculty during vacation, Educational tours cum industrial visits are conducted for the students to keep them abreast of the latest developments in technology and science. The teaching staff should compulsory attend faculty development programmes, faculty improvement programmes, refresher courses and orientation programmes every academic year as prescribed by department. As part of academic streamlining faculty feedbacks and self-appraisal programmes are carried out for individual and independent assessment of the teaching and training methodology imparted by faculty members. Class Committee: The committee of a Staffin-charge and few students take care of improvement of co-students. This has found to be an effective tool in improving teacher student relationship. The staff-in-charge / mentor monitors the conduct and progress in studies under his / her care. Class committee meetings are convened every month where the all round progress of the students curricular, co-curricular and extra curricular activities are evaluated. The class committee comprises Staff in charge, two boys and two girls representatives and Head of the Department. AMCAS: - Association of MCA Students is the platform of MCA students, which focus on the entire development including curricular and extra curricular activities. They are organizing Intercollegiate IT Fest, Seminars and similar events. Careers and Placements: - Recognizing the primary deliverables of a professional college is its capability to build a strong network with the industrial community to ensure the placement of the students, KVM CE & IT have a robust and proactive placement cell that works in co-ordination with

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the students giving them direction and resources to acquire the necessary skill to secure their dream job. Personality development Programmes (PDP) and soft-skill training: The exclusive feature of KVM CE & IT education is the Personality Development Programme (PDP). In addition to the theoretical inputs, College provides exclusive training to students to develop and sharpen the skills needed to become a technocrat. PDPs are scheduled set of programmes, offered to our students in various semesters to sharpen their skills in communication, interpersonal relations, analytical ability, proficiency in Public Speaking, assertiveness, self confidence and a variety of other skills required to mould the personality of a budding technocrat. Industrial Visits and Field Training:- KVM CE & IT has strong links with prominent industrial groups, which generate valuable synergy between students and corporate organizations. The Institute organizes a number of industrial visits and environmental education trips to various locations. Extra-Curricular Activities: - Sharpening the skills of students by focusing on the development of their professional and personal growth is an important part of life at campus. Students get ample opportunities to let out their creative energies and develop skills through sporting events, cultural events, college festivals, etc. The college has a number of cultural clubs, which impart training and give encouragement to talented students. They are (1) Quiz club (2) Music Club (Eastern and western) (3) Arts club (4) Literary club (5) Film club (6) Nature club (7) Fine Arts club (8) Debate club (9) Sahithyavedi Sports Activities: - Wide ranges of sports activities are on offer and everyone is welcome to take part. Outdoor sports include football, basketball, cricket, table tennis and badminton. Festivals: - Cultural and religious festivals are held to bring together students of diverse cultures to appreciate the human values and ethics common to all faiths. Cafeteria: The campus has an esthetically designed cafeteria, which serves wholesome food to the students, staff and faculty at subsidized rates. Hostel Accommodation: Separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls are available. The Hostel with its beautiful surroundings is home for boys and girls.

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Student loans: Student loans are available from various banks. KVM CE&IT upon request will facilitate students to get the loans. XV Number of Classrooms and size of each : Lecture Hall 1 (30 Seater) Lecture hall 2 (30 Seater) Lecture Hall 3 (60 Seater) Library Reference Library / Tutorial Computer lab Directors Cabin Faculty Room 1 Faculty Room 2 Teaching Learning process: The following broad criteria are followed for teaching learning process. Lectures, Tutorials, o Discussions, o Seminars o Presentations o Case Discussions o In-basket games o Industrial Visits o o Curricula and syllabi for MBA Program : As approved by the University COURSE CONTENTS SEMESTER 1 Course Code SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS 2101 2102 2103 2104 2105 2106 2107 Course Management Concepts and Organization Behavior Quantitative Methods Managerial Economics Business Environment Business Communication Financial Accounting Information Technology for Managers SEMESTER 2 Course Int Ext Marks Int Ext 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Credi t 3 3 3 3 3 3 7 Credi t : 77.39 Sq. M : 80 Sq.M : 106.56 Sq.M 97.95 Sq.M 54.80 Sq.M 82 Sq.M 10.90 Sq.M 29.61 Sq.M 35 Sq.M

: : : : : :

Marks Course Code

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SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS

2201 2202 2203 2204 2205 2206 2207 2208

Organization Effectiveness and Change Management Science Human Resources Management Financial Management Marketing Management Management Information System Research Methodology Management Accounting SEMESTER 3

50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Course Code SMS 2301 SMS 2302 SMS 2303 SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS 2304 2305 2306 2307 2308

Course Production and Operations Management Business Law Environment and Management Organisational Analysis and Processes Indian Ethos and Business Ethics Entrepreneurial Development Elective 1 Elective 2 SEMESTER 4

Marks Int Ext 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Credit 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Course Code SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS SMS 2401 2402 2403 2304 2405 2406

Course Business Policy and Strategic Management Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3 Project Report Viva-Voce

Marks Int Ext 50 50 50 50 50 50 100 100 100 100 100 100

Credit 3 3 3 3 3 3

Electives: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Finance Marketing Human Resources Production and Operations Management Information Technology Management International Business Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Management Health Care Administration

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Public Systems Management Rural and Urban Management Technology Management General Management

Norms for Internal (Continuous) assessment of students The following norms maybe followed from the current sessions for evaluating, assessing and awarding internal assessment marks - (Maximum 50) Assessment Criteria Attendance Sessional Exam- 1 Sessional Exam- 2 Sessional Exam mark Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Seminar Overall Performance Total Marks 5 10 10 20 5 5 5 15 5 5 50

For Overall Performance Punctuality, receptivity, absorption capability, responsiveness etc. will be considered. The percentage of attendance will be converted to get 5 marks based on attendance Individual accounts for each student to be maintained recording the nature and dates of events as above. i.e. date of assignment/ activity, submission/ presentation etc. and marks awarded thereto , so as to make the process more transparent and also to avoid possible complaints. This may be furnished as supportive statements to the marks/ score sheets in a format. SYLLABUS SEMESTER I SMS 2101 MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Objectives: The objective of this paper is to familiarize the student with basic management concepts and behavioral process in the organization. Nature and Evolution of Management: Meaning and definition of Management, Evolution of management, systems and contingency approaches for understanding organizations, social responsibility of management. Principles and Functions of Management: Principles and importance of Management, University of Management Principles, the Management process, Management Functions Skills and rolls in an Organization.

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Managing Individual Behavior I: Perception; Factors influencing perception, Attribution theory, applications in organization. Learning: Theories of Learning Implications for performance and satisfaction. Motivation: Theories of Motivation Implications for performance and satisfaction in organizations. Managing Individual Behavior II: Personality; Concept, Theories, major personality attributes influencing O.B, Values attitudes and Job satisfaction. Individual decision-making and problem solving Emotional intelligence and its applications in O.B Organisational Commitment. Group Dynamics & Team Management: Understanding and Managing group process, characteristics of work group, work group behavior and productivity, Teams in the Modern work place: Styles and skills in leadership and communication, Group decision making. Suggested Readings: -

1. Koontz, H and Wechrich, H. Management 10th ed. New York, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

McGraw Hill, 1995 Luthans, F. Organizational Behavior, 7th ed. New York, McGraw Hill, 1995 Robbins, S P Management 5th ed. New Jersey, Englewood cliffs, Prentice hall Inc. 1996 Robbins, S P Organizational Behavior 7th ed. New Delhi, Prentice hall of India, 1996 Singh, Dalip Emotional Intelligence at work, response books, Sage Publications, Delhi, 2001. Staw, B.M. Psychological Dimensions of Organizational Behavior, 2nd Ed. Englowed Cliffs, New Jersey, Prentice hall Inc.1995 Stoner, J. etc. Management 6th ed., New Delhi, Prentice hall of India, 1996 SMS 2102 QUANTITATIVE METHODS Objective: The objective of the course is to make the students familiar with some basic statistical and mathematical applications in business decisionmaking. Module I: Functions and Relations differential calculus optimization: Simple applications to economics and business Integration Rules, Standard Forms Matrices: Basic concepts, addition, multiplication, inverse solutions of linear equations. Module II: Introduction to statistics: Meaning and definition, functions, scope and limitations Collection and presentation of data, frequency distribution, measures of central tendency- Mean, Median, Mode, Geometric Mean, Harmonic mean, Measures of dispersion Range, Quartile Deviation, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation.

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Module III: Correlation Analysis: Types of correlation, Methods of studying correlation: Karl Pearsons Co-efficient of Correlation, Rank correlation. Module IV: Index Numbers: Meaning of Index Numbers, Uses of Index numbers in the study of economic and business problems, Types of index numbers, Methods of constructing index numbers, Study of some index numbers in current use. Module V: Probability Theory: Probability classical, relative, and subjective probability; Addition and multiplication probability models; Conditional probability and Bayes theorem Probability Distributions: Binomial, Poisson and Normal Distribution. Suggested Readings 1. Chandha N.K Statistics for Behavioural and Social Scientist 2. Gupta S.P and Gupta M.P Business Statistics 3. Levin Richard and Rubin David S. Statistics for Management 4. Burton V Dean, Mourice W. Sasieni & Shiv K Gupta, Wiley Mathematics for Modern Management 5. V.Sunderasan and S.D Jayaseelan An Introduction to Business Mathematics 6. Croxton & Cowden Practical Business Statistics SMS 2103 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS Objectives : The objective of this course is to highlight the significance of economic concepts, principles and condition to business decision making from a managerial perspective. The course aims to empower the students to use economic tools in analyzing business situations. Managerial Economics. Definition - Decision making and the fundamental concepts affecting business decisions the incremental concepts, marginalism, equimarginal concepts, the time perspective, discounting principles, opportunity cost principle. Utility analysis and the demand curve- Elasticity of demand Demand forecasting. Production function Production with one variable input Law of variable proportions Production with two variable inputs Production Isoquant Iso cost Lines Estimating Production function Cost concepts and Break even analysis. Market structure- Perfect and Imperfect competition- Monopoly, Duopoly Monopolistic competition- Pricing Methods. National Income- Concepts-Gross Domestic Product, Gross National Product, Net National Product- Measurement of National Income, Savings, Investment, Business Cycles and Contracyclical policies.

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Suggested Readings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Samual Paul, Mote and Gupta : Managerial Economics Paul Samuelson : Economics M.V. Pylee, K.C.Sakaranarayanan & Jose T.Payyappilly : Managerial Economics Craig Peterson & Cris Lewis : Managerial Economics Adhikary M : Business Economics Chopra O.P : Managerial Economics Dwivedi D.N : Managerial Economics SMS 2104 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Objectives: The primary objective of this course is to enable the students to understand and scan the business environment so as to be in a position to take appropriate decisions in the context of a dynamic economy. This course lays emphasis on the major aspects of industrial, economic, financial and institutional environment and critically examines some of the important government regulations and policies, which affect business organizations in India. Systems approach to business the Physical, Legal, Socio-economic and Political Environment of business Environmental Analysis State and Economic Activities Economic systems Role of Public Sector in India. Nature of the Indian Economy Evolution of Industry in India Some important industries of India: Cotton textile Jute Sugar based industries Iron and Steel industry Engineering industry Chemical industry New and emerging industries Policy towards Small Scale Industry. Industrial Policy of the Government: Industrial Policy Resolutions/Statement Main Provisions and their impact on Industrial Development Industrial Licensing Policy in India. Industry specific Policy of the Government of India with respect to : Power-Infrastructure Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Insurance Information technology Telecom Automobile industry Policy with respect to economic concentration, monopolies, and restrictive trade practices Competition Law. Government Policy of Foreign Collaborations and Foreign Capital-FERA and FEMA. Developing Countries and Multinational Corporations- Globalisation and its impact. Development Banks IFCI-ICICI-IDBI-SIDBI and other all-India financial institutions-SFCS-Changing role of Development Banks Monetary and Fiscal Policies & their impact on Business. Suggested Readings

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1. Adhikary,M: Economic Environment of Business, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi. 2. Sengupta,N.K: Government and Business in India, Vikas Publications, New Delhi. 3. Cherunilam, Francis: Business Environment, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi. 4. Bhalla, V.K. and S. Shivaramu: International Business Environment and Business, Anmol, New Delhi. 5. Sivayya and Das, Indian Industrial Economy, S.Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi. 6. Dutt and Sundharam, Indian Economy, S.Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi. 7. Dewett, Varma and Sharma, Indian Economics, S.Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi. 8. Cherunilam, Francis: International Business, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi. 9. Govt. of India: Economic Survey The list of cases and specific references including recent articles will be announced in the class at the time of launching of the course. SMS 2105 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION Objectives : The course covers verbal, non-verbal, written and other forms of communication. The objectives of the course are to make the students familiar with the premises and principles of different ways and forms of communication in a business context and sharpen their communication skills. Nature and scope of communication - need for effective communication process and components of communication barriers to communication significance of listening in effective communication different types and forms of communication Oral communication different forms of and occasions for oral communication role of non- verbal components in verbal communication public speaking business presentations interviewing conducting of meetings and conferences telephoning tone of courtesy audience analysis. Written communication need for and principles of persuasive writing forms of written communication letters and circulars- salutations and complimentary clauses designing and drafting of letters and circulars. Reports and reporting essential and types of reports short, horizontal, upward, downward, formal and informal reports. Proposals kinds and parts. Linguistic factors in business communication. Techniques of emphasizing. Legal aspects of business communication. Strategies for successful communication technology and communication traditional vs technology enabled communication visual aids.

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Herta A. Murphy and others : Effective Business Communication Louis E.Boone and others : Contemporary Business Communication. Bovee C.L, Thill J.V.& Barbara E.S : Business Communication Sinha K K : Business Communication Raymond V L and John D Petit J R : Business Communication Theory and application. Kitty O. Locke : Business and Administrative Communication Hatch Richard : Communicating in Business Bowman J P and Bran chaw B P : Business Communication: From Process to Product SMS 2106 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Objectives: The purpose of the course is to develop an insight into the postulates, principles and techniques of Financial Accounting the Language of Business from the Managerial Perspective. Need for Accounting different forms of accounting financial accounting. Nature, scopes & functions of financial accounting. Systems of financial accounting concepts and conventions Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Accounting Standards terms and concepts in accounting stages in accounting. Financial books journalizing posting balancing preparation of trial balance adjustment for transactions in transit rectification of errors adjusting and closing entries For profit and Not for profit organizations Different forms of business organizations (based on capital and ownership) differences in books of accounts maintained legal requirements. Preparation of Final Accounts in respect of Soletradership and Partnerships. Not for profit organizations receipts and payments account income and expenditure account balance sheet. Preparation of final accounts of Joint Stock Companies (simple problems) schedules and annexure. Latest trends in reporting. Reading the financial statements limitations of financial accounting & financial statements need for and tools and techniques of analyzing financial statements ratio analysis. Suggested Readings

Anthony R.N. and Reece J.S: Accounting Principles Heitger L.E. & Matulich Serge: Financial Accounting

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Gupta R L Advanced Accounting Jain S P & Narang K L Advanced Accounting Nair N B. Advanced Accountancy Volume I & II Charles T. Horngren: Principles of Financial and Management Accounting Bhattacharya S K and Dearden J. Accounting for Management -Text and Cases. SMS 2107 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGERS

Objective : This core course offered with the aim of familiarizing the students with different technologies used in information gathering, storage, processing, transfer and communication and their use in the design and operation of different types of information systems and their Management. Fundamentals of computers : Evolution of Computing Machines, Input/Output devices, Microprocessors, binary number system, generation of computers and programming languages Algorithms and Flowcharting Branching and looping algorithms Hardware and software, Classification of software Operating systems (including salient features of Dos, Windows and UNIX). PC Architecture, Commonly used PC software for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications, MS Word, MS-Excel, for statistical analysis of data, MS Access, MS PowerPoint. Networking of computers. LAN, WAN, Enterprise wide networks, Internet technologies, WWW and Internet uses. E- mail. Electronic payment systems, Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Websites and design principles their uses. WAP, Bluetooth, VPN. Client/Server applications using PCs. E-commerce and m-commerce Information Systems for Management Decision Support: Concepts of Data, Information and knowledge. Concepts of Database Management Systems, Processing of data using computers. Storage and Retrieval of massive data on computers. MIS, EIS, Phases in software Systems Life Cycle. Decision Support Systems, Knowledge Based Systems, Concepts or RDBMS. Application of Information Systems in Use in Business: Use of Information systems in Business and their advantages. Application areas, problems Packages for Accounting and Finance, Operations research packages, Introduction to Simulation packages. ERP Software and Features of HR module, Marketing and Sales Module, Finance module, Manufacturing module, Materials management module, Maintenance module. Concepts of SCM, CRM, BPR. Computerization Prospects and Problems: Information Technology as a strategic tool for achieving competitive edge in Business and Industry. Infrastructure Requirement, Selection of Hardware and Software, Implementation and Transition problems. Skills upgradation and redeployment of staff as a result of computerization. Implementing issues, Opportunities, Challenges, Problems and managing change. IT outsourcing,

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Cyber crimes and cyber laws. Cryptography. Suggested Readings

Computer viruses, Digital Signature,

A First course in Data Processing, J. Daniel Couger & Fred R. McFadden, Whiley. David, van Over, Foundations of Business Systems, Fourth Worth, Dryden 1992 Automating Managers: the implications of IT for Managers, John Moss Jones, Pinter, London 1990 Operating Manuals of MS DOS, WINDOWS, UNIX, MS Office etc Various Computer magazines like Computer World, PC QUEST ETC. Estrada Susan, Connecting to Internet, O Reiley, 1993 Computers: Technology, Application and Social Implications (with BASIC & PASCAL) SMS 2201 ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND CHANGE

Objectives: To familiarize the students with basic organizational processes to bring about organizational effectiveness and change. Module 1 : Organizational process: Concept of organizational climate. Impact of organizational climate. Developing sound organizational climate; Organizational culture, Role of Culture, functions of culture, learning culture. Module II: Interpersonal Process I Concept of Power, bases of Power, Power tactics, politics, political implications of power, contemporary perspectives on leadership charismatic transactional transformational perspectives substitutes for leadership Moduel III : Interpersonal Process II Conflict: Intra personal Interpersonal, inter group and organizational conflicts. Negotiation inter-group behavior and collaboration management of gender issues and cross cultural dynamics. Module IV: Organizational Change Concept of Organizational Change change agents resistance to change approcches to managing organizational change facilitating individual change. Module V : Organizational Development Need for OD OD intervention techniques grid management transactional analysis sensitivity training Process Consultancy. OD in India.

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Suggested readings: 1. Anderson A H and Barker D : Effective Enterprise and Change Management. Oxford. Blackwell Publishers Ltd. 1996. 2. French W.E and Bell C H : Organisation Development. Prentice Hall of India New Delhi. 1995 3. Kao S R. Effective Organisation and Social Values Sage Publications. New Delhi. 1994 4. Khandawalla P N Organisational Design for Excellence Tata McGrew Hill Co Ltd. 1992. 5. Luthans Fred Organisational Behavious McGrew New York 1995 6. Mendonca M and Kunungo R N Work Motivation Sage Publications, New Delhi 1995. 7. Robbins S P Organisational Behaviour 7th Edition Prentice Hall of India New Delhi 1996. SMS 2202 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Objectives: The objective of the course is to develop an understanding of basic management science techniques and their role in managerial decisionmaking. Module I: Management Science basic concepts process role in decisionmaking. Decision theory decision tree Game theory. Module II: Linear Programming graphical and simplex method sensitivity analysis. Integer Programming branch and bound algorithm. Module III: Assignment and transportation models. Markov Chain model. Module IV: Queuing theory techniques single server model sequencing. Model V: Simulation technique Montecarlo technique Networking model PERT and CPM. Suggested Readings:-

1. Budnik Frank S., Dennis Mcleavey, Richard Mojena : Principles of

2. 3. 4. 5.

Operations Research 2nd Edition Richard Irwin, Illinoi. All India Traveller book seller, New Delhi 1995. Gould F J Introduction to Management Science., Englewood Cliffs., Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey., 1994. Mathur K., Solow D Management Science Englewood Cliffs., Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey., 1994. Narag A S : Linear Programming and Decision Making Sultan Chand Publications. New Delhi. 1995 Sharma J K Operations Research : Theory and Applications., McMillan India Ltd., New Delhi.1997.

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6. Taha H A Operations Research An Introduction Mc Millan Publications., New York. 1989. 7. Theirout R J and Klekamp R C : Decision Making through Operations Research John Wiley Publications., New York 1989. The list of cases and specific references including recent articles will be announced in the classes at the time of launching of the course. SMS 2203 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Objective: Human Resources management has relevance to our everyday lives, particularly in the organizations. It is the people who make an organization success or failure. It shows how important human resources are to the survival and success of an organization. This course has been designed to help the students to link the theory and practice and guidelines for practical applications of HRM Concepts. After undergoing the course, the students will understand the HRM implications for a manager, how to attract, train, develop and maintain the workforce. Module I: Concept of HRM Meaning objectives nature importance of HRM - difference between traditional Personnel Management and Modern HRD concepts approaches to HRM. Module II : Human Resources Planning (HRP) Human Resources Planning recruitment selection induction placement promotion transfer. Module III : Human Resources Development (HRD) Training and Development cross-cultural training performance appraisal career management knowledge management. Module IV: Compensation / Reward System: Salary and wage administration quality of work life flexi time work schedule telecommuting. Module V: Management of differences: Grievance handling discipline and domestic enquiry handling of sexual harassment in the work place stress management. Module VI: Human Resources Information System changing business economic technological social political legal global environment implications on HRM. Industrial Relations definition concept legal framework approaches functions of IR Manager changing nature of IR. Trade Unions role growth issues / problems of trade unions employee associations white collars managerial unions.

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1. Personnel / Human Resource Management: Decenzo & Robbins 3rd

Edition. Prentice Hall India., New Delhi 1995. 2. Edwin B. Flippo. Principles of Personnel Management Tata Mc Grew Hill Ltd., New Delhi 1976. 3. Thripathi P.C Personnel Management and Industrial relations Sultan Chand Publications New Delhi. 4. Mammoria C.B : Personnel Management Himalaya Publications, New Delhi. SMS 2204 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Objectives: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the students with the broad framework of financial decision-making in a business unit. Module I: Aims and objectives of financial management financial analysis and control. Module II: Cost volume profit analysis operating and financial leverage -. Module III: Time value of money investment and capital structure decisions instruments of long-term finance cost of different sources of raising capital weighted average cost of capital. Module IV: Methods of capital budgeting optimum capital structure valuation and rates of return. Module V: Sort term financing investments managing of working capital cash receivables and inventory management internal financial and dividend policy. Suggested readings: 1. Archer Stephen H. Financial Management John Wiley New York 1990. Bhalla V.K Financial Management and Policy 2nd Edition Anmol New Delhi 1998. Brealely Richard A., Myers Stewart C Principles of Corporate Finance McGrew Hill 1996. Hampton John Financial Decision Making Englewood Cliffs., Presntice Hall Inc New Jersey 1997. Van Homes James C Financial Management and Policy Printace Hall Inc New Delhi 1997. Winger Bernard & Mohan Nancy Principles of Financial Management McMillian Publishing Co., New Delhi.

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SMS 2205 MARKETING MANAGEMENT Objectives: The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of the underlying concepts, strategies and issues involved in the marketing of products and services. Course contents: Module I : Nature and scope of marketing corporate orientations towards the market place. The marketing environment environment scanning marketing information system marketing research. Module II: Understanding consumer and industrial markets buyer behavior market segmentation targeting and positioning. Module III: Product decisions product mix product life cycle new product development branding and packaging decisions pricing methods strategies. Module IV: Promotion decision promotion mix advertising sales promotion publicity and personal selling channel management selection co-operation conflict management vertical horizontal and multi channel systems. Module V: Organizing and implementing marketing in organization evaluation and control of marketing efforts new issues in marketing globalization consumerism green marketing legal issues. Suggested readings:

1. 2.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Enis B.M : Marketing Classics A Selection of Influential Articles McGrew Hill Co., New York. 1991. Kotler Philip & Amstrong G Principles of Marketing Prentice hall of India New Delhi 1997. Kotler Philip Marketing Management Analysis Planning Implementation and Control Prentice hall of India., New delhi 1994. Neelamegham S. Marketing in India Cases and Readings Vikas Publishing House., New Delhi 1988. Ramaswamy V.S and Namakumari Marketing Management Planning and Control MacMillian., New delhi 1990. Stanton William J Fundamentals of marketing Mc Grew Hill Co., New York 1994. William F Scholl Marketing Contemporary Concept and Practices Mc Grew Hill Co., New York. SMS 2207 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Objectives : To equip the students with the basic understanding of the research methodology and provide an insight into the application of research tools and techniques for the purpose of management decision making.

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Module I: Research: Definition meaning and research as the application of scientific methid importance of research in managerial decision making research process types of research defining research problem problem formulation statement of research problem. Module II: Research design: Exploratory descriptive diagnostic conclusive experimental researches details and applications operational and administrative structure of research. Sampling and sampling designs. Module III Methods and techniques of data collection observational and other survey methods development and designing of tools of data collection attitude measurement scale levels of measurement questions of validity and reliability. Module IV Field work in research and data processing analysis and interpretation of data univariate analysis bivariate analysis of dat correlation and regression testing of hypothesis parametric and non-parametric tests t test one way ANOVA Chi square tests essential ideas of multivariate analysis of data ANOVA Factor analysis discriminate analysis use of statistical software packages. Module V: Reporting of research types of reports substance of reports format or reports presentation of reports. Suggested Readings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Bennet Roger Claire & Morton Kothari C.R : Neil J. Salkind Richar I Levin Taro Yamane : Management Research : Research methods in Social Relations Research methodology Methods and techniques : Exploring Research : Statistics for Management. : Statistics An Introductory Analysis

SMS 2208 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING Objectives: The course aims at making the students aware of the concepts, principles and also the practices of management accounting as an aid to management. The level of knowledge expected is wider than deeper.

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Module I Cost accounting: Need nature scope. Superiority of cost accounting over financial accounting classification and analysis of cost presentation of cost data preparation of cost sheet similarities and differences among financial accounting, cost accounting and management accounting. Module II : Major Elements of cost: Material cost impact of purchase purchasing procedures pricing of material issues on the total cost (theory only). Labor cost time keeping and time booking idle time and over time remuneration and incentives premium bonus schemes Halsey and Rowan Plans. Overheads collection classification allocation apportionment absorption of overheads (Simple Problems Only) Module III: Methods of costing: Contract Costing nature and suitability preparation of contract accounts work-in-progress. (b) Process costing nature and suitability preparation of process accounts abnormal effectiveness joint products and by-products. (Simple problems only). Module IV: Marginal Costing nature cost assumption advantages limitation application. Cost volume profit analysis Marginal costing Vs Absorption costing. Standard Costing establishment of standards analysis of cost variances cost control through variance analysis (Simple Problems Only) Module V: Budget and Budgetary Control functions and types of budgets preparation of cash budgets production budget sales budget cost audit. Suggested readings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Bhar B K : Cost Accounting Methods and Problems Bhattacharya S K & Dearden J : Accounting for Management Text and cases Charles T Horngren : Cost Accounting A Managerial Emphasis Guptha S P : Management Accounting Hingorani N I & Ramanathan A R :Management Accounting Jain S.P & Narang K L : Cost Accounting Khan M.Y & Jain P K : Management Accounting SMS 2301 PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

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Objectives: The course is designed to acquaint the students with decision making in planning, scheduling and control of production and operations function in both manufacturing and service. Productivity improvement in operations through layout engineering and quality management. Effective and efficient flow, replenishment and control of materials with reference to both manufacturing and service organizations. Module I: Introduction production and operations management as function nature and scope decision areas historical developments. Operational strategy different production systems product process capacity planning. Module II: Total Quality management: elements tools for TQM. Cost of Quality Quality standards ISO 9000. Statistical Process Control control charts concepts of acceptance sampling OC curve. Module III: Design for goods and services process technology facility location layout planning work study method study work measurement. Module IV: Inventory management independent items basic EOQ production quantity models reorder point. Quantity discounts model safety stock probabilistic models with constant lead-time. Dependent items basic MRP structure materials management classification system JIT purchasing and stores management Module V: Production, Planning and control in different production systems aggregate planning short-term scope maintenance management. Suggested Readings: 1. Adam E.E & Ebert R J : Production and Operations Management. Prentice Hall of India. New Delhi 1995. 2. Amrine Harold T Manufacturing Organization and Management Englewoods Cliffs, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey. 3. Buffa E S Modern Production Management John Wiley Publications New York. 4. Chary S.N Production and Operations Management, Tata Mc Grew Hill Co, New Delhi 1989. 5. Dobler Donald W and Lee Lamar: Purchasing and Materials Management Mc Grew Hill Co Ltd., New York 6. Dilsworth James A B: Operations Management Design, Planning & Control for Manufacturing and Services Mc Grew Hill Co., Singapore 1992. 7. Richard D Irwin Moore FG and Hendrick T.E Production and Operations Management Homewood Publications, Illinois. SMS 2302 BUSINESS LAW

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Objective: The course is designed to assist the students in understanding basic laws affecting the operations of business and industry in India Module I : Law of Contracts: definition of contract offer and acceptance essential elements of a valid contract. Free consent competency of parties lawful consideration legality of object void voidable unenforceable and illegal contracts. Performance of contracts privity of contracts assignment of contracts by whom contract must Module II : Sale of Goods Act Definition of a sale and a contract of sale difference between (1) sale and an agreement to sell (2) sale and a contract form (3) sale and balient (4) sale and mortgage of goods (5) sale and time purchase conditions and warranties passing of property of goods rights of an unpaid seller. Negotiable instruments Act: - negotiable instruments in general cheques bills of exchange promissory notes definition and characteristics. Module III: Partnership Act. : Evolution definition of partnership difference between partnership and joint family business kinds of partnership registration rights and liabilities of partners dissolution. Company Law: - evolution of company form of organization companies separate legal entity comparison of company with partnership and joint Hindu family - kind of companies comparison of private and public companies formation of companies general idea about Memorandum and Articles of Association prospectus statement in lieu of prospectus management of companies officers meetings resolutions account and audit winding up of companies general idea of the different modes of winding up. Module IV : Constitutional Law: Introduction salient features fundamental rights remedies for breach of fundamental rights. Module V Labor Law: Factories Act Industrial Disputes Act Trade Unions Act Workmens Compensation Act Minimum Wages Act. Suggested Readings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Law of Contract : Anson Indian Contract Act Contract Act : Pollock and Mulla Sale of Goods Act : Pollock and Mulla Elements of Mercantile Law : N.D.Kapoor A Manual of Mercantile Law : M.C.Shukla The Principles of Mercantile Law : Avtar Singh Law of Industrial Disputes : P.R.Bagri Labour Law and Labour Relations : Indian Law Institute Industrial Law : K.R.Bulchandani Introduction to Constitutition of India : Dr.M.V.Pylee

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SMS 2303 ENVIRONMENT AND MANAGEMENT Objective: The objective of the course is to build professional capabilities, to develop and adopt policies, measures and programmes for environmental management. The course aims to make the students aware of the importance of conserving the worlds fast depleting resources through a rational utilization of the environmental endowments of life support systems. Module 1: Introduction to environmental management. The concept of sustainable development. Different measures limits to growth economy environment interdependence The Environment Kuznets curve. Module 2: Ethics and environment ethical foundations of environmental management ethics and sustainable development. Module 3: Efficiency and optimality in resource allocation achieving an efficient allocation of resources in a market economy market failure and public policy. Module 4: Environmental issues global problems sources of pollution Air Water and soil pollution pollution control instruments. Environmental protection laws in India. Module 5: Environmental management system environmental standards ISO 14000 environmental auditing environmental clearance for establishing and operating industries in India. Suggested readings: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Uberoi N.K Environemntal Management Excel Books., New Delhi. 2000. Pandey G.N : Environmental Management Vikas Publishing House.New Delhi 1997. Roger Perman et al Natural Resources and Environmental Economics Orient Longman 1999. Mohanty S.K : Environment and Pollution Law Manuel Universal Law Publishing., New Delhi 1996. Harly Nick : Environmental Economics Oxford University Press. 2000. SMS 2304 ORGANIZATIONAL ANALYSIS AND PROCESS Objective: The objective of the course is to build professional capabilities, to develop and adopt policies, measures and programmes for environmental management. The course aims to make the students aware of the importance of conserving the worlds fast depleting resources through a rational utilization of the environmental endowments of life support systems.

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Module 1: Introduction to environmental management. The concept of sustainable development. Different measures limits to growth economy environment interdependence The Environment Kuznets curve. Module 2: Ethics and environment ethical foundations of environmental management ethics and sustainable development. Module 3: Efficiency and optimality in resource allocation achieving an efficient allocation of resources in a market economy market failure and public policy. Module 4: Environmental issues global problems sources of pollution Air Water and soil pollution pollution control instruments. Environmental protection laws in India. Module 5: Environmental management system environmental standards ISO 14000 environmental auditing environmental clearance for establishing and operating industries in India. Suggested readings:

Uberoi N.K Environemntal Management Excel Books., New Delhi. 2000. Pandey G.N : Environmental Management Vikas Publishing House.New Delhi 1997. Roger Perman et al Natural Resources and Environmental Economics Orient Longman 1999. Mohanty S.K : Environment and Pollution Law Manuel Universal Law Publishing., New Delhi 1996. Harly Nick : Environmental Economics Oxford University Press. 2000. SMS 2305 INDIAN ETHOS AND BUSINESS ETHICS

Objective: The objective of the course is to build professional capabilities, to develop and adopt policies, measures and programmes for environmental management. The course aims to make the students aware of the importance of conserving the worlds fast depleting resources through a rational utilization of the environmental endowments of life support systems. Module 1: Introduction to environmental management. The concept of sustainable development. Different measures limits to growth economy environment interdependence The Environment Kuznets curve. Module 2: Ethics and environment ethical foundations of environmental management ethics and sustainable development. Module 3: Efficiency and optimality in resource allocation achieving an efficient allocation of resources in a market economy market failure and public policy.

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Module 4: Environmental issues global problems sources of pollution Air Water and soil pollution pollution control instruments. Environmental protection laws in India. Module 5: Environmental management system environmental standards ISO 14000 environmental auditing environmental clearance for establishing and operating industries in India. Suggested readings:

Uberoi N.K Environemntal Management Excel Books., New Delhi. 2000. Pandey G.N : Environmental Management Vikas Publishing House.New Delhi 1997. Roger Perman et al Natural Resources and Environmental Economics Orient Longman 1999. Mohanty S.K : Environment and Pollution Law Manuel Universal Law Publishing., New Delhi 1996. Harly Nick : Environmental Economics Oxford University Press. 2000.

SMS 2306 ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT Objectives: The course is designed to acquaint the students with decision making in planning, scheduling and control of production and operations function in both manufacturing and service. Productivity improvement in operations through layout engineering and quality management. Effective and efficient flow, replenishment and control of materials with reference to both manufacturing and service organizations. Module I: Introduction production and operations management as function nature and scope decision areas historical developments. Operational strategy different production systems product process capacity planning. Module II: Total Quality management: elements tools for TQM. Cost of Quality Quality standards ISO 9000. Statistical Process Control control charts concepts of acceptance sampling OC curve. Module III: Design for goods and services process technology facility location layout planning work study method study work measurement. Module IV: Inventory management independent items basic EOQ production quantity models reorder point. Quantity discounts model safety stock probabilistic models with constant lead-time. Dependent items basic MRP structure materials management classification system JIT purchasing and stores management

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Module V: Production, Planning and control in different production systems aggregate planning short-term scope maintenance management. Suggested Readings:

Adam E.E & Ebert R J : Production and Operations Management. Prentice Hall of India. New Delhi 1995. Amrine Harold T Manufacturing Organization and Management Englewoods Cliffs, Prentice Hall Inc., New Jersey. Buffa E S Modern Production Management John Wiley Publications New York. Chary S.N Production and Operations Management, Tata Mc Grew Hill Co, New Delhi 1989. Dobler Donald W and Lee Lamar: Purchasing and Materials Management Mc Grew Hill Co Ltd., New York Dilsworth James A B: Operations Management Design, Planning & Control for Manufacturing and Services Mc Grew Hill Co., Singapore 1992. Richard D Irwin Moore FG and Hendrick T.E Production and Operations Management Homewood Publications, Illinois.

SMS 2307 Elective 1 (To be selected during the semester) SMS 2308 Elective 2 (To be selected during the semester) SMS 2401 BUSINESS POLICY AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Objectives: The primary objective of this course is to enable the students to understand and scan the business environment so as to be in a position to take appropriate decisions in the context of a dynamic economy. This course lays emphasis on the major aspects of industrial, economic, financial and institutional environment and critically examines some of the important government regulations and policies, which affect business organizations in India. Systems approach to business the Physical, Legal, Socio-economic and Political Environment of business Environmental Analysis State and Economic Activities Economic systems Role of Public Sector in India. Nature of the Indian Economy Evolution of Industry in India Some important industries of India: Cotton textile Jute Sugar based industries Iron and Steel industry Engineering industry Chemical industry New and emerging industries Policy towards Small Scale Industry. Industrial Policy of the Government: Industrial Policy Resolutions/Statement Main Provisions and their impact on Industrial Development Industrial Licensing Policy in India. Industry specific Policy of the Government of India with respect to : Power-Infrastructure Drugs and

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technology

Telecom

Policy with respect to economic concentration, monopolies, and restrictive trade practices Competition Law. Government Policy of Foreign Collaborations and Foreign Capital-FERA and FEMA. Developing Countries and Multinational Corporations- Globalisation and its impact. Development Banks IFCI-ICICI-IDBI-SIDBI and other all-India financial institutions-SFCS-Changing role of Development Banks Monetary and Fiscal Policies & their impact on Business. Suggested Readings

Adhikary,M: Economic Environment of Business, Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi. Sengupta,N.K: Government and Business in India, Vikas Publications, New Delhi. Cherunilam, Francis: Business Environment, Himalaya Publishing House, New Delhi. Bhalla, V.K. and S. Shivaramu: International Business Environment and Business, Anmol, New Delhi. Sivayya and Das, Indian Industrial Economy, S.Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi. Dutt and Sundharam, Indian Economy, S.Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi. Dewett, Varma and Sharma, Indian Economics, S.Chand & Co Ltd, New Delhi. Cherunilam, Francis: International Business, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi. Govt. of India: Economic Survey

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application forms Date of receipt 10th May 2009 of duly filled in Application form Date of written 25th May 2009 test Publication of 10th June 2009 Rank List Admission 15th June 2009 Counseling Commencement 01-07- 07 01-0701-12of Classes 09 12- 09 09 09 Payment of 10-08- 11 - 12 08-0709-12Semester fee 09 09 09 09 Last date of Registration for examination Without fine 14-09- 15-0214-0915-0209 2010 09 2010 With fine 23-09- 23-0223-0923-0209 10 09 10 With Super fine 03-10- 04-0303-1004-0310 10 10 10 Last working 15-11- 05-0430-1025-03day of Semester 09 10 09 10 Finalization of 10-11- 31-0325-1020-03Internal Marks 09 10 09 10 Issue of nominal 20-11- 08-0406-1101-04roll and Hall 09 10 09 10 tickets Commencement 23-11- 13-0410-1107-04of Exam / 09 10 09 10 Submission of dissertation Publication of 29-12- 14-0514-1201-06result, issue of 09 10 09 10 mark list / Provisional certificate Onam Vacation 29-08-09 F N to 07-09-09 A N Reopening 08-0909 F N Christmas 19-12-09 F N to 28-12-09 A N Vacation Reopening 29-1209 F N End of semester 30-10- 19-0323-1019-03classes 09 A N 2010 A 2010 A 2010 A N N N Summer 01-05-2010 F N to 30-06-2010 A N

01-0709 08-0709 14-0909 23-0909 03-1010 31-1009 25-1009 06-1109 11-1109 14-1209

01-1209 09-1209 15-022010 23-0210 04-0310 30-0310 25-0310 01-0410 08-0410 01-0610

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vacation Academic Time Table: Available for each Semester Time Table: 1st Semester 9.30 10.30 10.30 11.25 LAB LIB QT IT M QT 11.3512.30 BC MC & OB IT-M MC & OB BE 1.30 2.30 2.30 3.25 Semina ME r Semina IT-M r MC & BC O B ME MC & OB BE LIB 3.35 4.30 LIB ME FA LIB FA

Monday Tuesda y Wednes day Thursd ay Friday Faculty: -

BE FA QT BC QT

Ambily O A : Information Technology For Managers Jayaprakash S : Financial Accounting Mahesh R.Pillai : Management Concepts And Behavior K. Ramakrishnan: Quantitative Techniques Rajesh E.G : Business Communication Rajesh R : Business Environment Sujatha V.S: Managerial Economics Time Table: 3rd Semester 9.30 10.30 P & OM OA & P E&M E&M IE & B E 10.30 11.25 OA & P IE & B E ED IE & BE ED 11.3512.30 BL ED OA & P P & OM BL

Organizational

Monday Tuesda y Wednes day Thursd ay Friday Faculty: -

1.30 2.30 2.30 3.25 PFM AM BL PFM HRP PFM HRP AM PFM HRP

3.35 4.30 SAD DB OOOPS VB SEMINA R

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Jayaprakash S : (1) Production & Operations Management; (2) Portfolio Management Mahesh R.Pillai : (1) Organizational Analysis and Process Rajesh E.G : (1) Entrepreneurial Development (2) Human Resources Planning Rajesh R : (1) Environment and Management (2) Advertising Management Sujatha V.S: (1) Indian Ethos and Business Ethics (2) Business Law. Teaching Load of each Faculty : Lecturers Internal Continuous Evaluation System Students assessment of Faculty : Parent Teacher Association The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the institute gives considerable assistance for the improvement of the institution .PTA general body and executive meetings are organized regularly to get the right feedback and suggestions for maintaining the best quality and to initiate developmental programmes. Faculty members in charge of different classes will also attend the PTA EC meeting. The PTA meets once in two months on the Second Saturday of the month. Prevention of Ragging College level committee: Kerala Dr.K N James Dr.John T Abraham: Dr. Mahesh R Pillai : Prof. S Vijayan Nair : As per the orders issued by Government of : Principal Chairman HOD MCA HOD MBA Administrative Officer KVM CE & IT : 14 hours / week for Classroom : System in practice Available

Anti Ragging Squad Ms. Sandhya Kishore, Mr. S Jayaprakash, Mr. Rishi Raj R ,

Ms. Betty Elezebeth Samuel, Ms. Ashwathy Chandran FAILURE ANALYSIS BY STUDENTS STUDENT FEEDBACK FORM : : Available

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Faculty: Subject: Title

Knowledge: Theoretical Knowledge Practical Applicability General Knowledge Updation of Knowledge Attitude: Towards Profession Towards Co worker Towards Students Towards Corrections Emotional Stability Objective evaluation Ability to shoulder responsibilities Skills: Skills in conducting classes Supervision Ability Problem solving ability Skill in planning group activities / case presentations Personality: Pleasant Grooming IPR Punctuality Sincerity

FEEDBACK FORM Department:

Excellen t

Good

Fair

Satisfac tory

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Teaching: Competency in handling subject s Raises questions to students designed to promote critical thinking and analysis Evaluates students regularly / fairly Employs instructional technology effectively Presents contents in a systematic and organized manner Promotes free flow of Communication: (Instructor and students) Clarifies doubts using examples within students level of comprehension Manages classroom effectively Use clear, accurate and expressive oral communication skills Relationship with students: Rapport with students Conducts formal assessment regularly (end of lessons / units) Returns students work in timely manner Mentoring activities Available for consultation after class hours

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Open Comments: -

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