MBA/M.Sc. Programme

MBA Programme (With Specialisation) – SLQF Level 10

MBA / M.Sc. in Management Programme
Programme Structure
Course Code	Course Title	Course Status	Contact Hours	Notional Hours	Credit Value
Year I – Semester I
MBA 50301	Accounting for Management	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 50302	Economics for Management	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 50303	Management	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 50304	Marketing Management	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 50305	Quantitative Techniques for Managers	Compulsory	45	150	3
Year I – Semester II
MBA 50306	Finance for Business	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 50307	Managing Business Operations	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 50308	Managing Human Resources	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 50309	Management Information Systems	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 50310	Organisational Behaviour	Compulsory	45	150	3
Total No. of Credits for Year I					30
Year II – Semester I
MBA 60301	Research Methods	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA 60302	Strategic Management	Compulsory	45	150	3
MBA Program with Specialisation (Research and Project Report Option)
Three (03) elective courses available in Semester I   When selecting the three (03) elective courses, students must select at least two (02) elective courses from the elective courses available under the selected field of specialisation. (Given in Table 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, & 1.7)   The remaining elective course students must select from their own field of specialisation or from other elective courses available in Semester I (Given in Table 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, & 1.8)		Elective	30	300	2
MBA Program without Specialisation (General MBA)  (Research and Project Report Option)
Select Three (03) elective courses available in Semester I. (Given in Table 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, & 1.8)		Elective	30	300	2
M.Sc.Programme (Thesis Option)
Any two (02) elective courses available in Semester I. (Given in Table 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 & 1.8).		Elective	30	200	2
Year II – Semester II
MBA Program with Specialisation (Research)
MBA 61503	Research in the selected field of specialisation	Compulsory		1500	15
	Three (02) elective courses   The students need to select any two (02) elective courses available under the selected field of specialisation.                             (Given in Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, & 2.7)	Elective	20	200	2
MBA Program with Specialisation (Project Report)
MBA 61204	Project Report in the selected field of specialization	Compulsory		1200	12
	Three (03) elective courses   In selecting three electives, students must select at least two (02) elective courses from the elective courses available under the selected field of specialisation.                             (Given in Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, & 2.7)   The remaining elective course must select from their own field of specialisation or from other elective courses available in Semester II (Given in Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.3,  2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 & 2.8)	Elective	30	300	6
MBA Program Without Specialisation (General MBA)  (Research)
MBA 61503	Research in any discipline of Management	Compulsory		1500	15
	Any two (02) elective courses available in Semester II.                           (Given in Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, & 2.8)	Elective	20	200	2
MBA Program Without Specialisation (General MBA) (Project)
MBA 61204	Project Report on any discipline of Management	Compulsory		1200	12
	Any three (03) elective courses available in Semester II.                             (Given in Table 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, & 2.8)	Elective	30	300	2
Total No of Credits for Year 2 (Research Option)					31
Total No of Credits for Year 2 (Project Report Option)					30
M.Sc. Programme (Thesis Option)
MBA 62103	MBA Thesis	Compulsory		2100	21
Total No of Credits for Year 2 Thesis Option					31
Total No of Credits Research Option					61
Total No of Credits Project Report Option					60
Total No of Credits Thesis Option					61

List of Elective Courses Offered in Year II – Semester I
Table 1.1: Accounting & Finance
When selecting the three (03) elective courses, students must select at least one (01) elective course from each stream, i.e., one (01) course from the Accounting stream and one (01) course from the Finance stream.
The students have the option to select the remaining elective course from their own field of specialization  (either from the Accounting stream or the Finance stream) or from other elective courses available in Semester I. (Given in Table 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, & 1.8)
Accounting
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60201	Accounting Information Systems Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60202	Contemporary Issues in Corporate Reporting	2	100	Elective
Finance
MBA 60209	Advanced Corporate Finance	2	100	Elective
MBA 60210	Financial Analysis and Planning	2	100	Elective
MBA 60211	International Financial Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60212	Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management	2	100	Elective
Table 1.2: Business Analytics
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60203	Big Data Analytics	2	100	Elective
MBA 60204	Business Intelligence and Databases	2	100	Elective
MBA 60205	Data Management and Visualisation	2	100	Elective
MBA 60206	Information Law	2	100	Elective
Table 1.3: Digital Transformation
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60205	Data Management and Visualisation	2	100	Elective
MBA 60206	Information Law	2	100	Elective
MBA 60207	Digital Strategy & Innovation	2	100	Elective
MBA 60208	IT Project Management	2	100	Elective
Table 1.4: Finance
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60209	Advanced Corporate Finance	2	100	Elective
MBA 60210	Financial Analysis and Planning	2	100	Elective
MBA 60211	International Financial Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60212	Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management	2	100	Elective
Table 1.5: Human Resource Management
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60213	Counselling Skills for Managers	2	100	Elective
MBA 60214	Human Resource Development	2	100	Elective
MBA 60215	Human Value Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60216	Labour Management Relations	2	100	Elective
Table 1.6: Logistics & Supply Chain Management
When selecting the three (03) elective courses,  students need to select either of the two elective subjects of MBA 60203 and MBA 60205*.
The students need to select another subject from the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Stream.
The students have the option to select the remaining elective course from their own field of specialisation or from other elective courses available in Semester I. (Given in Table 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, & 1.8)
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60203	Big Data Analytics*	2	100	Elective
MBA 60205	Data Management and Visualisation *	2	100	Elective
MBA 60217	Logistics and Supply Chain Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60218	Operations Planning and Control	2	100	Elective
MBA 60219	Quality Management in Supply Chain	2	100	Elective
Table 1.7: Marketing
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60220	Consumer Behaviour	2	100	Elective
MBA 60221	Data Driven Marketing	2	100	Elective
MBA 60222	Integrated Marketing Communication	2	100	Elective
MBA 60223	Services Marketing	2	100	Elective
Table 1.8: Common Subjects
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60224	Applied Business Law	2	100	Elective
MBA 60225	Business, Government and Society Relations	2	100	Elective
MBA 60226	Development Economics	2	100	Elective
MBA 60227	Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation	2	100	Elective
MBA 60228	International Business Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60229	Managing for Productivity & Quality	2	100	Elective

List of Elective Courses Offered in Year II – Semester II
Table 2.1:   Accounting & Finance Specialisation
Option 01 (Research) – When selecting the two (02) elective courses, students must select at least one (01) elective course from each stream, i.e., one (01) course from the Accounting stream and one (01) course from the Finance stream.
Option 02 (Project Report) – When selecting the three (03) elective courses, students must select at least one (01) elective course from each stream, i.e., one (01) course from the Accounting stream and one (01) course from the Finance stream.                                                                                                                                                                                   The students have the option to select the remaining elective course from their own field of specialisation (either from the Accounting stream or the Finance stream) or from other elective courses available in Semester II. (Given in Table 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, & 2.8)
Accounting
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60231	Forensic Accounting & Assurance	2	100	Elective
MBA 60232	Strategic Corporate Sustainability Accounting	2	100	Elective
Finance
MBA 60239	Corporate Governance	2	100	Elective
MBA 60240	Financial Markets and Institutions	2	100	Elective
MBA 60241	Personal Finance	2	100	Elective
Table 2.2: Business Analytics
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60233	Business Process Mining in Big Data	2	100	Elective
MBA 60234	Machine Learning in Business	2	100	Elective
MBA 60235	Programming for Business Analytics	2	100	Elective
Table 2.3: Digital Transformation
Subject Code	Name	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60236	Business of Frontier Technologies	2	100	Elective
MBA 60237	Digital Leadership and Change Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60238	IT Governance and Information Security	2	100	Elective
Table 2.4: Finance
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60239	Corporate Governance	2	100	Elective
MBA 60240	Financial Markets and Institutions	2	100	Elective
MBA 60241	Personal Finance	2	100	Elective
Table 2.5: Human Resource Management
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60242	Advanced Human Resource Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60243	HR Analytics	2	100	Elective
MBA 60244	Sustainable HRM	2	100	Elective
Table 2.6: Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60245	Global Operations and Supply Chain Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60246	Service Supply Chain Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60247	Warehousing and Distribution Management	2	100	Elective
Table 2.7: Marketing
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60248	Digital Marketing	2	100	Elective
MBA 60249	Product and Brand Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60250	Sustainability Marketing	2	100	Elective
Table 2.8: Common Subjects
Subject Code	Course Title	Credit Value	Notional Hours	Status (Compulsory / Elective)
MBA 60251	Contemporary Issues in Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60252	Knowledge Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60253	Leadership & Cross-Cultural Management	2	100	Elective
MBA 60254	Sustainable Management	2	100	Elective

Special Notes:

Note 01– Please note that the fields of specialisation offered in a particular academic year will be determined based on the student demand for the respective fields of specialisation (i.e., if a specific field of specialisation is to be offered in an academic year, at least ten (10) students should enrol in the respective field of specialisation).

Note 02 – Please note that the final list of elective courses to be offered in Year II Semester I and Year II Semester II will be determined based on the student demand for the courses (i.e., if an elective course is to be offered in an academic year, at least ten (10) students should enrol in the respective course).

Course Description

Course Descriptions

MBA 50301 – Accounting for Management

This course deals with the basic theoretical and practical aspects of Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. Financial Accounting aspect includes understanding, analysing, and interpreting financial statements and how accounting standards and recent developments affect the financial reporting process. The Management Accounting aspect is designed to provide students with an understanding of management accounting theory and practice. It includes costing of products and services; using management accounting information for decision-making; planning and management control, performance measurement and recent developments in management accounting.

MBA 50302 – Economics for Management

This course introduces a broad range of economic concepts, theories and analytical techniques. It considers both microeconomics – the analysis of choices made by individual decision-making units (households and firms) – and macroeconomics – the analysis of the economy. The use of a market, supply and demand model will be the fundamental model in which trade-offs and choices will be considered through the theory of cost. Production theory and market structure will be analysed at the firm level. Macroeconomic issues regarding the interaction of goods and services markets, labour and money at an aggregate level will be discussed. The role of fiscal and monetary policies to address macroeconomic objectives will be examined. This course introduces economic thinking and its relevance and application to managing organisations.

MBA 50303 – Management

This is a foundation course that has been specifically crafted to furnish students with a comprehensive grasp of fundamental principles, concepts, theories, and practices within the realm of management. Whether aspiring to managerial roles, team leadership, or seeking to enhance effective leadership, participants will acquire essential knowledge and tools indispensable for navigating the dynamic landscape of modern management. The main objective of the Course is to prepare students as proficient professionals equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills, and competencies. Drawing upon recent organisational episodes, the Course offers insights into contemporary management practices, addressing the evolution of management theories, the VUCA environment, social responsibility and ethics, decision-making, and the key functions of planning, organising, leading, and controlling. Additionally, topics include learning organisations and knowledge management, the managerial role as an entrepreneur, and emerging trends and challenges in modern business management. Utilising diverse instructional methods such as classroom discussions, videos, and case studies, this course facilitates a profound exploration of practical examples pertinent to global managers within contemporary business contexts.

MBA 50304 – Marketing Management

This course provides the students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the nature and the scope of marketing management with special reference to the practical applications in the Sri Lankan context. The course includes the understanding of marketing as a philosophy, skill and managerial function. It also provides the students with knowledge in marketing management activities such as analysing marketing opportunities, developing marketing strategies, planning marketing programmes and managing the marketing effort. Furthermore, it provides an opportunity for students to be exposed to the practical aspect of marketing management, especially in the Sri Lankan context, with some international applications.

MBA 50305 – Quantitative Techniques for Management

In this course, students will learn the theory and application of quantitative methods for managerial research and decision making. The focus of the course is on creative problem solving through the practical application of concepts from Management Science/Operations Research/Statistics. This course develops the skills and perspectives of using quantitative techniques to gain insight into the resolution of practical business problems. This course will cover the major topics in operations research, descriptive statistics, probability theory and inferential statistics. The emphasis of this course is on modelling, spreadsheet/statistical software analysis, and the interpretation of results, rather than on mathematical theory.

MBA 50306 – Finance for Business

Business Finance refers to the broader financial activities of a business. The discussion begins with financial objectives, including how managers and investors use financial statements to determine how well a firm meets its objectives. It takes a broader perspective in considering the financial aspect of a business within its external financial environment, including economic factors, market dynamics, and industry trends. The core concepts of the Time value of money, the risk-return trade-off, and how stocks and bonds are valued are based on these basic concepts. The course also includes the tools and techniques that finance managers use to help maximise a firm’s value, which consists of topics such as cost of capital, techniques of capital budgeting, actions for determining the optimal capital structure, the process firms use to raise capital, and various aspects of working capital management. This course will make use of case analyses, individual and group assignments, and presentations to link theory with practice.

MBA 50307- Managing Business Operations

Operations management is the study and practice of managing the operations of an organisation. It encompasses everything from the strategic planning of operations to their day-to-day management. Operations management is critical for any organisation, ensuring that all operations are running efficiently. This course is an introduction to the concepts, principles, problems, and practices of operations management. Emphasis is on managerial processes for effective operations in both goods-producing and service-rendering organisations. Topics include operations strategy, process design, capacity planning, facilities location and design, forecasting, production scheduling, inventory control, quality assurance, and project management. The topics are integrated using a systems model of the operations of an organisation.

MBA 50308 – Managing Human Resources

Managing Human Resources, popularly known as Human Resource Management (HRM), is one of the most important functional fields of management of organisations, meeting the functionalism of Business Administration. Adequate competence in solving issues/problems of managing employees in an organisation is necessary for anyone who is a current manager or aspires to become a manager in any field and in any type of organisation. This course is about managing employees with the main objective of providing the graduate student with a planned set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes of theory and practice of HRM, predominantly from a functional perspective. This course is generalised in HRM, and it provides a firm foundation to this exciting academic discipline and practice.

MBA 50309 – Management Information Systems

The objective of this course is to give students a broad understanding of the management of information systems and their use in organisations. An information system in this course is viewed as a social system operating within social, cultural, economic and political contexts of organisations rather than purely a technical system. Information Technology is simply considered an enabling tool in an information system. Information systems development, implementation and issues in organisations are examined referring to philosophical, theoretical and methodological underpinnings.

MBA 50310 – Organisational Behaviour

Every individual is a social creature and hence is part of social networks. Interestingly, in the contemporary world, “being in a social network” happens through organisations, particularly business or work organisations, where the individual is supposed to spend much of his/her so-called productive time. In this context, this course is designed to explore and critically analyse individual as well as collective behaviour in work organisations. Simultaneously, the course will facilitate the participants’ understanding of the nature of and the emerging trends in contemporary work organisations. Yet, having recognised the hegemony of Euro-American knowledge of “human behaviour at work”, the course also encourages the participants to critically reflect on their everyday realities in work organisations in the Global South vis-à-vis what they were/are taught under the banner of ‘Organisational Behaviour’.

MBA 60301 – Research Methods

Information and new knowledge are indispensable tools for decision-making and problem-solving that ensure the continuity and sustainability of any organisation. Through the application of scientific methods, analytical and evaluative tools, and techniques, managers can acquire insights into issues that they can use to accomplish their organisational goals and objectives, set correct priorities, adopt prudent strategies and approaches, handle risks, and manage their resources effectively and efficiently. This course will prepare students for advanced research and introduce the principles of business research methods. Students will develop the skills needed to plan, organise, and undertake a business research project. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are examined. The principles of ethics in research proposal and research report writing are also examined. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to apply theoretical knowledge and advanced research methods and techniques to their real-life situations and organisations.

MBA 60302 – Strategic Management

This Course is an advanced course which is methodically crafted to furnish students with sophisticated knowledge and skills essential for formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategic initiatives within organisational contexts. The Course explores the complexities of strategic decision-making in dynamic and competitive business environments, preparing students for leadership roles in various industries. Accordingly, this Course discusses the fundamental concepts and theories in strategic management, the strategic planning process, the paramount importance of foresight and adaptability, tools and frameworks for both internal and external. environment analysis, organisational competencies and strategic capabilities, ethical dimensions of strategic decisions, formulation of corporate-level and business-level strategies, and review and control of strategies. Practical case studies and real-world applications serve as integral components of the Course, providing students with a hands-on approach to developing a comprehensive understanding of strategic management. At the end of the Course, students will also possess a well-rounded comprehension of strategic management, empowering them with the ability to think strategically. This critical skillset is imperative for analysing complex business situations and making informed strategic decisions within the dynamic and competitive landscape of the modern business world.

MBA 60201 – Accounting Information Systems Management

This course familiarises the students with IT-based accounting information systems and their role in organisations, particularly in their use in strategic and operational decision-making as a supporting tool for managers. The areas covered are: role and purpose of Accounting Information Systems (AIS); professionalism, ethics and internal controls; transaction processing in the AIS; information technology (IT) and systems modeling techniques-flow charting, data flow programmeming and IT; business processes and IT; business processes (sales/collection, acquisitions/ payments etc.); computer crimes and IT security; decision making models and knowledge management, e-business and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; and auditing and evaluating the AIS. Further, it focuses on managing the design, control and operation of accounting information systems. The emphasis is on identifying the information needs of decision makers and developing appropriate business process control in the design of accounting information systems.

MBA 60202 – Contemporary Issues in Corporate Reporting

This course provides the opportunity to explore the issues and challenges in corporate reporting from a practical perspective and with reference to appropriate accounting theories and research findings. Hence, this course encourages the students to look beyond the traditional models of accounting to appreciate many influences on contemporary accounting and reporting decisions and the role of accounting professionals in modern organisations. Accordingly, this course examines a broad range of contemporary issues in financial reporting, covering the regulatory dimension of corporate reporting to extended systems of corporate reporting, which capture environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information of corporate entities.

MBA 60231 – Forensic Accounting and Assurance

This course develops in students an appreciation of forensic accounting work, including the nature and extent of financial crime and financial dispute resolution. Further, the course will enable the students to understand the pervasiveness and the causes of fraud and white-collar crime in society, identify the types of fraud and fraud schemes that affect business entities, explore fraud detection and preventive mechanisms, and improve their skills to recognise potential fraudulent situations. Accordingly, the course covers the identification of problematic situations and inherently weak systems in organizations, various fraud detection and fraud investigation techniques, examination of financial statements and analytical techniques, the evidence collection process (physical, documentary and observational evidence), interview and interrogation methods, lost profits analyses, multiple types of litigation support services, the design and recommendation of solutions to minimize risks, and the methodologies used by organizations and individuals in the management of risk associated with f inancial exposures. Further, this course will expose the students to the fundamental legal concepts governing expert witness testimony, the quantification of economic damage in cases and the concepts relating to fraud reporting and the recovery process will be discussed.

MBA 60232 – Strategic Corporate Sustainability Accounting

This course aims to deepen learners’ understanding of strategic sustainability and its accounting dimensions, aligning with recent advancements on both local and global fronts. It places a primary emphasis on the pivotal role of accounting in promoting strategic corporate sustainability, contributing to the advancement of sustainable development with a practical approach. The curriculum covers essential topics, including sustainable development goals, climate change, circular economy, contemporary accounting practices relevant to strategic corporate sustainability, environmental management accounting, sustainability analytics, accounting strategies for the social dimension, and the integration of the three sustainability pillars. It also delves into comprehensive frameworks for overseeing, accounting for, and reporting on sustainability, considering the impact of digitalisation on sustainability accounting. This course adopts a learner-centred approach, incorporating practical case studies and industry insights from practitioners.

MBA 60203 – Big Data Analytics

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, techniques, and tools used in the field of Big Data Analytics. In an era where organisations are inundated with vast amounts of data, the ability to extract meaningful insights from massive datasets is a critical skill. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on practical exercises, students will develop the knowledge and skills required to analyse large-scale datasets and derive actionable insights.

MBA 60204 – Business Intelligence and Databases

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between databases and business intelligence, emphasising the role of data in decision-making processes within organisations. Students will gain practical insights into designing, implementing, and leveraging databases for effective business intelligence solutions. Through a combination of theoretical concepts, hands-on exercises, and case studies, participants will develop the skills necessary to harness data as a strategic asset for organisational success.

MBA 60205 – Data Management and Visualisation

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of data management principles and techniques, coupled with the art of effective data visualisation. Participants will learn how to organise, clean, and analyse data to derive meaningful insights, as well as how to communicate these insights visually. Through hands-on exercises and real-world applications, students will gain the skills necessary to navigate the entire data lifecycle, from acquisition and cleaning to visualisation and interpretation.

MBA 60206 – Information Law

Information Law aims to expand candidates’ knowledge regarding the salient aspects which lead to the development and continuous growth of Information Law (IT law) in Sri Lanka and at an international level. This course will provide candidates with a thorough understanding of the relationship between law and IT within the areas of electronic communications, intellectual property, data protection & privacy, computer crimes, and electronic commerce. Candidates will gain in-depth knowledge of the ways in which IT challenges the application and enforcement of law. Therefore, candidates will clarify and critically assess the emerging legal challenges posed by the IT field in the aforementioned areas while also evaluating the efficacy of law in the digital environment.

MBA 60233 – Business Process Mining in Big Data

During this course, students will uncover the methodologies and tools essential for extracting valuable insights from large datasets. From understanding the intricacies of process discovery and conformance checking to the practical application of process enhancement, this course provides a comprehensive overview. Students will gain hands-on experience navigating Big Data environments, employing process mining techniques to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for optimisation within organisational workflows. The course not only equips professionals with technical skills but also emphasises the strategic integration of Business Process Mining into broader business strategies. By the end of the course, students will be adept at leveraging Big Data for process improvement, enhancing operational efficiency, and steering their organisations toward data-driven excellence.

MBA 60234 – Machine Learning (ML) in Business

Explore the intersection of machine learning and business in this dynamic course designed for professionals seeking to harness the power of data for strategic decision-making. From laying the groundwork with fundamental ML concepts to hands-on implementation and real-world applications, students will delve into the essentials of data preprocessing, model selection, and feature engineering. The course goes beyond technical aspects, addressing ethical considerations and integration with business strategy. Engage in practical exercises using industry-relevant datasets, culminating in a capstone project that applies ML techniques to solve a business challenge. Whether you’re a manager, analyst, or executive, this course empowers you to navigate the evolving landscape of data-driven business and gain a competitive edge through applied machine learning.

MBA 60235 – Programming for Business Analytics

In the era of data-driven decision-making, proficiency in programming is a fundamental skill for business analysts. This course is tailored to provide students with a solid foundation in programming languages essential for extracting, processing, and analysing data in a business context. Through hands-on exercises and real-world applications, students will gain practical skills that are directly applicable to the dynamic field of business analytics.

MBA 60207 – Digital Strategy and Innovation

This course explores the key concept of digital mastery and digital masters. In this course, the students learn how digital masters outperform others by rethinking and improving their business processes, their customer engagements, and their business models. The course will help the students to understand how digital technology allows companies to break some of the traditional paradoxes of operational excellence, helping them to build capabilities that improve efficiency and agility, power new customer engagements, and enable new business models.

MBA 60208 – IT Project Management

This course provides the opportunity to learn how to apply project management theories and techniques for information technology (IT) projects. The course content is based on the project management framework and its applications to IT projects. The main topics include Introduction to Project Management, The Project Management and Information Technology Context, Project Management Process Groups, Project Management Knowledge Areas (such as Project Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Communications Management, Risk Management and Procurement Management) and Agile Project Management. In this course, it is demonstrated how to use the Project Management Tools for IT Project Management.

MBA 60236 – Business of Frontier Technologies

This course is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals who are keen to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging technologies. This course focuses on intricate business models, market strategies, and regulatory challenges associated with groundbreaking advancements such as Generative AI, blockchain, IoT, Autonomous Systems, and more. Through a blend of case studies, interactive discussions, and hands-on projects, students will explore how these technologies are transforming industries and learn to identify and leverage new opportunities for innovation and growth. 

MBA 60237 – Digital Leadership and Change Management

This course provides the knowledge for the students on creating a transformative digital vision for an organisation and how to energise employees to make the vision a reality. The course also highlights the importance of digital governance and how digital governance helps an organisation to keep the digital transformation process on the right track. In this course, the students further learn the technology leadership capabilities managers need to power the digital transformation forward and how the transformation process can be managed successfully.

MBA 60238 – IT Governance and Information Security

Designed for IT professionals, managers, and anyone keen on mastering strategies and frameworks essential for governing and securing an organisation’s information assets, this course focuses on IT governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) principles and practices, emphasising the need for a solid information security posture in the digital age. Participants will engage with key topics, including data protection laws, cybersecurity policies, risk management, safeguarding information assets, ethical considerations in IT governance and cybersecurity governance, as well as the implementation of industry-standard frameworks like ISO 27001 and COBIT. Employing student-centred learning practices and leveraging artificial intelligence tools for peer learning, the course offers a dynamic mix of case studies, interactive discussions, and real-world scenarios to cultivate deep understanding and critical thinking. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to align IT strategies with business objectives, effectively assess and mitigate risks, ensure integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information and ensure IT operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.

MBA 60209 – Advanced Corporate Finance

The Advanced Corporate Finance course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of advanced financial concepts and strategies that are crucial in managing the financial aspects of modern corporations. Building upon the foundational knowledge gained in core finance courses, this advanced course delves into intricate topics such as capital budgeting, capital structure management, mergers and acquisitions, and financial distress and restructuring. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and real-world case studies, students will develop analytical skills and strategic thinking necessary to make informed financial decisions in complex business environments. The course aims to equip participants with the tools and perspectives needed to address the multifaceted challenges that financial managers encounter, fostering critical thinking and enhancing their ability to contribute effectively to corporate financial success.

MBA 60211 – International Financial Management

This specialised course unit provides an understanding of corporate or business finance in the international environment. Thus, this course unit focuses on the managerial aspects of International or Multinational corporations (MNCs), and managers of these corporations (MNCs) need to understand the international environment before they manage it. This course unit basically covers the international financial environment, including MNCs, exchange rate behaviour, exchange rate risk management and management of long-term and short-term global investment and financing.

MBA 60212 – Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

This course is designed to acquaint the student with concepts, theories and practices in understanding, analysis and making decisions in investment and portfolio management. The course discusses understanding the marketplace, and principles for analysing, managing and valuing assets that include equity and fixed income securities. The course provides some theoretical background in explaining investor behaviour and discusses the importance of portfolio investment and the theories and empirical findings that explain the relationship between Risk and Return of investments. Further, this emphasises how the performance of investments can be evaluated and how the risk of investments can be hedged. This will also make use of relevant computer-based calculations to link theory and practice.

MBA 60239 – Corporate Governance

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and challenges associated with effective corporate governance. In an era where ethical business conduct and responsible leadership are paramount, this course explores the critical role that governance plays in shaping organisational success and sustainability. Key components of the course include an exploration of various corporate governance models, international best practices, regulatory frameworks, and integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Moreover, the course is designed to discuss emerging trends in corporate governance, which include the exploration of current and emerging trends shaping corporate governance practices and adapting to technological advancements, environmental considerations, and stakeholder activism. Students will delve into the mechanisms that contribute to aligning organisational objectives with the interests of stakeholders, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making at all levels of the corporate hierarchy. This course emphasises critical thinking, analytical skills, and practical application through case studies and discussions. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complex landscape of corporate governance and contribute to the ethical and sustainable management of organisations in various industries and sectors.

MBA 60241 – Personal Finance

This course focuses on financial decision-making, planning, and control for individuals. Includes personal financial statements, budgeting, and the control of personal finances. Students will learn to evaluate borrowing alternatives: using credit and other forms of consumer loans; comparing interest rates and adjusting for fees; applying to the evaluation of housing and personal loans; budgetary considerations, and “affordability”. Further, the students will receive exposure to the evaluation of personal investment alternatives: investment planning; conceptualising risk and return; investing in financial assets; application to investments in shares and other selected assets; borrowing and its effect on risk. The course will also introduce alternative investments and provide an overview of products and their pitfalls in the financial planning industry.

MBA 60213 – Counselling Skills for Managers

This course is for a manager who wants to enhance his or her counselling competencies. Also, it is a course for students who specialise in HRM. In fact, every manager should acquire and improve counselling competencies to help employees solve their emotional, psychological, and personal problems, which occur owing to excessive pressure and acute stress, which are caused by the present nature of the world of business that includes inter alia competition, demanding corporate culture, deadlines, targets and technological changes. Some topics include the meaning and importance of counselling, its timing, its types, its principles, C skills and approaches, C role of manager, C session, C memo, client relationship and client problems, changing behaviour through C interventions, record-keeping in C, ethical considerations, and applications in C at work.

MBA 60214 – Human Resource Development

This is a specialised HRM course that has the objective of providing in-depth knowledge, building practical skills, and inculcating positive attitudes with respect to Human Resource Development (HRD), which is indispensable for organisations of all types and all sizes to create value and successfully deal with competitive and other challenges. This course consists of three modules, i.e., Performance Evaluation and Management, Training and Development, and Career Management. The topics include performance evaluation, performance management, introductory details of HRD, HRD needs assessment, HRD programmes design, implementation of HRD programmes, evaluation of HRD programmes, strategies of transfer of learning, training and development methods including traditional and modern technology-based ones, onboarding, skills and technical training, career management, management development, organization development and change, trends and issues in integrating knowledge management and organizational learning for workplace performance improvement, strategic HRD, HRD in smaller firms, national HRD, The Chief Learning Officer, and future directions for HRD.

MBA 60215 – Human Value Management

This course is to develop a person of appropriate values for job performance, personal excellence, and organisational performance and growth. Also, it attempts to give a systematic understanding of individual character, which is the true foundation for the right human resources. A study of personal quality concepts includes three dimensions: personal character, personal management, and personal key success factors. These dimensions will be covered specifically from a skill-building approach. Personal management (alternatively self-management) includes: to ascertain life goals, to have positive thinking, to make decisions ethically, to have a balance between work life and family life, to plan and control time, to plan and control career, and to plan and control stress. Selected relevant film analyses, songs, skill-building exercises, critical intendents, and cases will be used in addition to lectures as teaching and learning techniques.

MBA 60216 – Labour Management Relations

This course is about the Labour-Management Relationship predominantly from the micro approach. All the public sector organisations are unionised, and a considerable number of private sector organisations are too. In a unionised setting, certain principles, policies, procedures, rules, and practices are essential to ensure industrial peace, industrial democracy, and industrial productivity maintenance & improvement. This course is about various aspects of managing labour relations. Main topics include Labour-Management relationship (LMR), unionisation, mutual gain, micro and macro strategies for LMR enhancement, collective bargaining, grievance management, joint consultation, profit sharing, worker participation, employment laws, industrial relations, and international aspects of LMR.

MBA 60242 – Advanced Human Resource Management

This is a specialised and advanced course in HRM. The objective of the course is to give a deep understanding of essential advanced aspects of managing people at work. Teaching and learning are done by using an approach which is theory-based as well as practice-based. Topics include advanced introductory aspects of HRM, including HRM models and a Generic Model of HRM, internal environment, external environment, Strategic HRM, HRM fields such as employment planning, staffing, HR development, rewards management, and employee & labour relations, evidence-based HRM, academic and professional factors, and International HRM. A set of applications, including cases, critical incidents, and skill builders, is covered.

MBA 60243 – HR Analytics

This is a specialised course and is about the science of HRM, based on big data, which denotes gathering data from several data sources and collating the same using analytical tools. The objective of the course is to provide a meaningful and practical understanding of evidence-based HRM, particularly HR Analytics (HRA). It attempts to create and enhance the student’s competence in making better HRM decisions to solve various HRM problems by following a systematic, quantitative, and scientific approach. The course covers predominantly HRA, which is a statistical and analytical approach to managing people at work, and not only a major tool for evidence-based HRM but also a process that includes exploring, identifying, measuring, describing, explaining, predicting, and controlling employee-related drivers (i.e. employee engagement, employee commitment, employee absenteeism, etc.) of strategic business success (i.e. profits, sales, customer satisfaction, etc.).

MBA 60244 – Sustainable HRM

This course is a specialised course which includes studies about sustainability, its specific issues, and contributions that HRM can make to sustainability, which is perhaps the most important issue that managers face today and will have to face even in future. The contents are not about the sustainability of HRM, but the contributions made by HRM for environmental, societal, and social sustainability. Three modules are to be taught and learnt and they are: Green HRM, Social HRM, and Economic HRM. The content of Green HRM includes greening, greening roles of employees, green HRM functions, green attitude and behaviour, green performance, etc. Social HRM includes organisational ethics and HRM, work-family balance and HRM, quality of work life, health and safety, and happiness and HRM. Economic HRM includes high-performance organisation, employee retention, absenteeism & presenteeism, customer satisfaction and HRM, and competitive business strategy and HR strategy.

MBA 60217 – Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with management of logistics and supply chain which is a process of strategically managing the procurement, movement and storage of materials, parts and finished inventory and related information flows through the organization and its marketing channels in such a way that current and future profitability are maximized through the cost effective fulfillment of orders aimed at continuous improving all aspects of the operational performance of a business organization. The content of this course includes the functions of the various components of logistics, logistics engineering and management, system design for supportability, integration of the supply chain, flow of information, materials, services, human resources and money across the supply chain, coordinating technology across tiered suppliers, creation of trust, enterprise architecture in the supply chain, and sustainable logistics and supply chain management.

MBA 60218 – Operations Planning and Control

Operations planning and control is responsible for the planning and control of the flow of materials through the operations process. Operations planning and control are essential for customer satisfaction and the overall success of an organisation. Operations planning and control address a fundamental problem of low productivity, inventory management and resource utilisation. With the global marketplace constantly changing, it is crucial to understand how operations planning and control systems evolve to stay current with technology, product and market conditions. This course will cover topics such as the basics of operations planning and control, sales and operations planning, master production schedule, material requirement planning, ERP, capacity planning and management, lean management, and total productive maintenance.

MBA 60219 – Quality Management in Supply Chain

This course focuses on the quality systems which are applicable to supply chains and attracting the attention of the competitive global businesses that aim to implement these methods most efficiently. The main objective of the course is to facilitate the understanding of quality management principles, processes and their applicability. This course covers conceptual principles of quality management, its major stakeholders, possible barriers to effective quality management and control, and the cost of quality management to businesses, techniques, both quantitative and qualitative, for quality management and the evolution and practical application of quality management methods.

MBA 60245 – Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

Global Supply Chain Management has become increasingly important in supporting corporate strategies for manufacturers and service companies. Offshoring and globalisation of operations have increased the complexity of the supply chain and the extent of the related risks. The objective of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the different supply chain processes in a global environment. This course will provide students with an opportunity to study broader supply chain design and management issues. This course covers topics such as global operations and supply chain management strategies and key structural decisions, network design in supply chain management., global production network, strategic role of an overseas plant and its localization, global sourcing and supply management, procurement strategies, environmental context of global supply chain management in decision making, including risk and sustainability, and supply base evaluation and development.

MBA 60246 – Service Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management has evolved mainly around the manufacturing industry. However, with the phenomenal growth of the service sector, supply chain management has become an important aspect of service management. This course aims to develop the ability of the students to use appropriate techniques of analysis and enquiry within supply chain and service management, and to learn how to evaluate alternatives and make recommendations. The contents of this course include topics such as service development and technology, Service quality and the service encounter, managing capacity and demand in services, service export and globalised service supply chains and e-commerce.

MBA 60247 – Warehousing and Distribution Management

Distribution is one of the major elements of a supply chain of a business organisation. Especially in the context of online/e-commerce business environments, warehousing and distribution play a major role. This course covers an integrated system approach involving a variety of environments within a global marketplace. The contents of this course are the organisation and operations of warehouses and distribution centres, warehouse management systems, warehousing and distribution centre paradigm, system design, locations, alternative methods of distribution, technology and financial dimensions of warehousing and distribution.

MBA 60220 – Consumer Behaviour

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of relevant concepts, theories, and models for understanding and predicting the behaviour of individuals, groups, and organisations during the stages of the acquisition, consumption, and disposal of goods and services. The topics covered are an introduction to consumer behaviour, the consumer decision-marketing process, the psychological and socio-cultural factors that influence consumer decision-making, and sustainable consumption.

MBA 60221 – Data-Driven Marketing

In the modern era of marketing, decisions are driven by data analysis. This course aims to impart knowledge and skills for students to effectively utilise marketing data for informed marketing decisions, thereby staying ahead in the competitive landscape of today’s business environment. Students will be equipped with a broad framework to overview data collection, analysis, and implementation procedures that can evaluate, justify, and guide marketing decisions. The areas covered are an overview of data-driven marketing, data foundations for marketers, analytical tools & techniques, dynamic customer profiling, forecasting & trend analysis, ROI optimisation through analytics, interactive data dashboards, and emerging technologies & innovations.

MBA 60222 – Integrated Marketing Communication

This course aims at fostering knowledge of Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), including its role in the marketing mix. It emphasises the role of different promotional tools in the IMC programme of an organisation to execute effective marketing campaigns with clear objectives. The areas covered are identifying and analysing the target audience, setting communication objectives and budgets, integrating and implementing conventional and contemporary communication tools, and evaluating the effectiveness of the communication programme.

MBA 60223 – Services Marketing

This course aims to provide an understanding of key theories, concepts, tools, models and practices in the development and execution of service marketing strategies for business success. Particularly, the course is expected to provide an in-depth appreciation and understanding of the unique challenges inherent in managing and delivering quality services. The areas covered are: Distinctive and New Perspectives on Marketing in the Service Economy, Consumer Behaviour and Customer Involvement in Service Setting, Customer Satisfaction and Service Quality, Internal Marketing, Relationship Marketing and Customer Loyalty, Service Product Strategy, Managing the Service Delivery Process, Pricing of Services, Service Communication Mix, Customer Service & Service Recovery and Managing Capacity and Demand.

MBA 60248 – Digital Marketing

This course aims to provide knowledge on digital and interactive marketing tactics to blend with the overall strategy of an entity. This basic course introduces digital marketing technologies and their applications and usefulness in marketing. The areas covered are introduction to digital business models, digital media planning, social media marketing, search engine marketing, display banner advertising and web-based marketing.

MBA 60249 – Product and Brand Management

This course aims to provide students with contemporary knowledge on the management of existing products, the development of new products and the management of brands and brand equity. The areas covered are the meaning and role of products; managing product mixed decisions; new product development; product life cycle strategies; developing brand strategies; implementing brand marketing programmes; measuring and interpreting brand performance; and growing and sustaining brand equity.

MBA 60250 – Sustainability Marketing

This course aims to provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge on sustainable marketing practices at both organisational and individual levels from an ethical and spiritual perspective. The areas covered are social criticism of marketing, spiritual mindset, addressing global challenges in sustainable development, evolution of sustainability marketing, marketing ethics, sustainable marketing process, business transformation, sustainable innovations, consumer ethics, and mindful consumption.

MBA 60224 – Applied Business Law

This course, Applied Business Law, seeks to expose the practical underlying of business law logic through the close investigation of a series of paradigmatic problems and examples, considering some simple but very powerful modern business ideas and modes such as E-Commerce, Distance-Selling and AI applications in Business Law. The course begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of business. On this foundation, specific topics in the law, including Law of Contracts, Tort and criminal liabilities in business, ICT Law, Intellectual Property Law and new dimensions in business law, are considered. Each lecture will elaborate on a different concrete problem or example to suggest a range of legal issues and questions to which business reasoning can be productively applied. The ideas and modes of critical analysis developed in the course are not challenging, but the questions of interpretation and policy that they raise about a subject that affects everyone are challenging and confrontational.

MBA 60225 – Business, Government and Society Relations

In a market economy, business organisations operate with a greater level of autonomy. Due to various reasons, market failures occur, and therefore, Pareto optimal market decisions may not be socially optimal. As a result, governments need to intervene in the market through various modes to rectify market failures and to ensure socially optimal resource allocations. Also, actions of the government affect free market operations and vice versa. Accordingly, the purpose of this course is to provide the students with an understanding of government involvement in and its influence on free market operations, which will be realised through the selected topics scheduled to be discussed in the class.

MBA 60226 – Development Economics

This course is intended to equip the students with a sound knowledge of economic development, which is useful for policy decisions and business decision-making. The course will cover topics such as the meaning and measurement of economic development; growth theories; poverty and income distribution; fertility and population growth; contemporary models of development and underdevelopment; the environment and economic development; international trade theory and development strategy. At the end of the course, students will be able to critically evaluate the development policies, especially in developing countries. Further, it will help students to critically assess the success or failure of the policy package being implemented by the government.

MBA 60227 – Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Innovation

This is an advanced course which explores the dynamic intersection of Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Innovation, equipping participants with the essential skills and mindset needed to thrive in entrepreneurial ventures in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. The course is designed to inspire and cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging students to think critically, creatively, and strategically to identify and capitalise on emerging opportunities and turn those into successful ventures. The course includes key study areas such as the concepts of entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation; Entrepreneurial Mindset Development; Creativity and Ideation, Opportunity Identification and Evaluation; Product, Process, Market and Business Model Innovation; Strategic Innovation Management; Venture Creation and Financing; Risk Management and Decision-Making; and Social and Ethical Dimensions of Entrepreneurship. The course integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world case studies, guest lectures from successful entrepreneurs, and practical exercises. Students will have the opportunity to develop and present their own business concepts, fostering an experiential learning environment. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in the 21st century.

MBA 60228 – International Business Management

The International Business Management course serves as a pivotal platform for fostering the requisite competencies needed to competently navigate the complexities of a globalised economic landscape. This academic endeavour undertakes a comprehensive exploration of contemporary challenges in international business through the study of theories and practical applications in domains such as international trade, globalisation, the political economy of the globe, economic integrations, global strategies and functional areas of international business. Furthermore, the course emphasises its academic rigour by prioritising the examination of current issues and integrating immersive experiences such as company visits and interactions with industry professionals. The ultimate objective of this academic pursuit is to equip students with the intellectual sharpness and practical proficiency required to emerge as effective leaders capable of managing competitive global enterprises. By amalgamating theoretical perceptiveness with pragmatic insights, the course introduces its participants to the capacity to navigate the dynamic challenges inherent in the global business milieu.

MBA 60229 – Managing for Productivity and Quality

Managing for Productivity and Quality is an advanced, integrative course on principles and practices of the twin areas of “Productivity” and “Quality”. The course is structured into three sections, namely managing for productivity, managing for quality and integration of productivity and quality in enhancing organisational performance. This course aims to provide comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and issues of productivity and quality, and to impart the relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to successfully improve productivity and quality in business organisations.

MBA 60230 – Organisational Change and Development

 Change is one of the norms in today’s organisations, and within the present pandemic condition, the significance of managing organisational change has become imperative more than ever before. Thus, even though the source of the change is often ambiguous, the pace of change is breathtaking, and the ability to manage it effectively has become the key to organisational survival. Since present-day organisations have become more human than ever before, surviving and prospering within the said environment has become a challenging task. Thus, commentators on organisational life have revealed that all organisations must be prepared not only to respond to, but to anticipate change. This is an advanced course which is designed with the aim of providing a sound theoretical foundation and practical implications for managing organisational change and development. It explores the behavioural side of change management by critically examining the underlying concepts of the basic change models, the role of the OD practitioner, organisational paradigms of diagnosing for change needs, OD intervention strategies for organisations in transition, and effective implementation of change.

MBA 60251 – Contemporary Issues in Management

Management not only as a field of study but also as a discipline never goes obsolete due to its dynamic nature, which has given rise to various socio-economic and political issues. Thus, day by day, the role of a manager in the World of Work is becoming ever more challenging. In fact, issues and trends, such as pandemic induced economic crisis; new developments in AI (Artificial Intelligence) related technologies; the global refugee impasse; apathy to the climate emergency; global energy crisis; the rise of demagogues; insipid and structural violence against women, people of colour, and other minorities and the widening gap between the rich and the poor, exemplify how fragile the current way of doing business is while demanding the managers to redefine their role in the World of Work. Given the context, this course, on the one hand, facilitates the participants to critically reflect on the Contemporary Issues in Management and understand the limitations of the prevailing mainstream conceptions and forms of management and organisation, while on the other hand, invites them to craft alternative and ethical ways and means of coping with those issues.

MBA 60252 – Knowledge Management

The Knowledge Management course is a comprehensive course that goes beyond the technical aspects of managing knowledge within organisations and explores the socio-cultural elements that constitute knowledge management. Accordingly, this course aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of how knowledge is created, shared, and used, while also taking into consideration the social and cultural elements that impact these processes. Hence, topics such as corporate culture, communication patterns, power dynamics, and social networks, as well as how these aspects influence knowledge sharing and collaboration, will be extensively addressed. Participants will have a well-rounded grasp of knowledge management that includes both technical and socio-cultural components at the conclusion of the course. They will be prepared to adopt knowledge management methods with a broader understanding and will have the potential to build a collaborative and inclusive corporate culture in their work arenas.

MBA 60253 – Leadership and Cross-Cultural Management

This Course aims to develop cross-cultural intelligence by providing contextual knowledge, cross-cultural skills and multiple perspectives, which are essential qualities of a global leader. It incorporates areas which highlight the impact of culture in the global business environment and considers the implications for management and leadership. Accordingly, this course discusses the organisational culture, cross-cultural aspects and the role of the global leader to confidently face the challenges of the international business environment. Specifically, the content of the Course includes cultural diversity, negotiating across cultures, managing communication across cultures, cross-cultural marketing, managing conflicts, understanding cross-cultural ethics and corporate social responsibility, working in global teams, global leadership styles, and HR requirements for performance as global managers, and cross-cultural marketing with practical applications. At the end of the Course, students are expected to have built the mindsets, and skill sets of a competent global leader who appreciates and leverages diversity in organisations they work with. Through classroom discussions, videos, and case studies, the Course explores practical solutions for a global leader in cross-cultural business contexts.

MBA 60254 – Sustainable Management

Amidst the global issues that we are facing today and the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) by the year 2030, sustainability, business resilience, ESG, and value creation are not nice to have, but they are a necessity in every single business. Sustainable management is one of the most momentous branches of the business sector, and it explains how business organisations can succeed in their businesses while protecting the natural environment and society at large, since businesses become one of the responsible parties that decide humanity’s survival on Earth. Hence, the course comprises a detailed understanding of theories, concepts, and skill development that help in realising future operations and practices of sustainable business development. Moreover, the course will help students learn how to apply sustainability to their business operations and practices to create a better future for society by positively addressing environmental-related issues. The main areas explored by the course are sustainability and sustainable development goals (SDGs), business impacts on the environment, triple bottom line and creating shared value strategies, innovations for sustainability, system thinking and circular business models, sustainable design strategies, sustainable consumption and production, measuring sustainable performance, key challenges emerging trends and opportunities in business sustainability, ESG and sustainability reporting, and best practices for applications.

MBA 60240 – Financial Markets and Institutions

This course examines the structure, functions, and operations of financial markets and financial institutions within modern financial systems. It explores how financial markets facilitate the efficient allocation of funds between surplus and deficit units and how financial institutions contribute to economic stability and growth. The course also examines interest rate determination, money and capital market operations, financial intermediation, and financial risk management. Attention is paid to Sri Lanka’s financial system, including the role of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange. In addition, the course introduces the legal and regulatory framework governing financial institutions, including compliance requirements, consumer protection, and anti-money-laundering regulations.

MBA 60210 – Financial Analysis and Planning

This course develops core competencies in analysing corporate financial performance, diagnosing strategic drivers of value creation, and assessing financial health and risk. Students learn to connect business strategy with accounting choices and reported performance, conduct rigorous ratio and financial statement analysis, evaluate ESG factors as drivers of long-term performance, and assess financial distress risk. The course includes targeted modules on business forecasting and technical analysis to support strategic and investment decision-making. It complements existing Corporate Finance and Investment Analysis courses by focusing on financial statement diagnostics, performance attribution, sustainability integration, and risk assessment.