BBA 2nd Sem Syllabus
BBA 2nd Sem Syllabus
Faculty of Management
Office of the Dean
Course detail of
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) 2nd Semester
April 2014
BBA 2nd Semester Course Cycle
Module Objectives
This module aims to develop students' understanding of the macroeconomic concepts to enhance their
skills in analyzing business environment for decision-making.
Contents
Macroeconomics: concepts and importance. National income accounting: concepts, measurement
approaches and measurement difficulties of national income. Consumption, saving and investment
functions, paradox of thrift, acceleration coefficient. Income determination models: classical and
Keynesian theories, IS – LM model, concept of multipliers. Business cycles: phases and economic
stabilization policy. Inflation: theories of inflation, computation of rate of inflation, Unemployment,
macroeconomic policies: monetary policy, fiscal policy. Macroeconomic issues: Nepalese perspective.
Detailed Course
References
Bernake and Abel , Macroeconomics, Singapore, Pearson Education latest edition
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Froyen, R.T. Macroeconomics and Policies (8 edition)
Lipsey, R.S. and C. Harbury, Elementary Macroeconomics, New York, Oxford University Press latest
edition
Mankiew, NG (1998), Principles of Macroeconomics, Orlando, The Dryden Press, Harcourt Brace
College Publishers
McConnell and Brue, Economics : Principles, Problems and Policies, New York, McGraw Hill. Latest
edition
Shrestha, R.G. and Adhikari, G.M. Macroeconomics, fifth edition
Todaro, M.P Economics in the Third World, Hyderabad, Orient Longman, Ltd. Latest edition
Other suggested readings: Various Publications and Journals of Nepal Rastra Bank, Ministry of Finance,
National Planning Commission, Central Bureau of Statistics, World bank, Central
Department of Economics (TU) and So on.
ENG - 202 : English - II
Module Objectives
This module is a continuation of English – I and aims to further strengthen students' ability to use English
language for professional purpose.
Contents
Oral and written communication skills through a study of essays, short-stories, and short-plays of
renowned authors. Review of books and articles. Preparation of company profiles, performance reports, and
annual reports.
Detailed Course
Unit 1: Poems LH 7
o The Buddha
o The Hitch-hiker
o The Lottery
Unit 4: Essay LH 7
o Chapter – 5 – Memo
o Chapter – 6 – Letters
o Chapter – 7 – Job Search
o Chapter - - Report Writing
o Chapter - - Research
References
Joys of Reading, Compiled & edited by Shreedhar Lohani and R. Adhikari, M.K. Publishers and
Distributors.
Technical Writing, Gerson and Gerson (Unit II and IV), Pearson Education Inc.
Module Objectives
This module aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge, issues and manipulation of database
so that the students develop the skill of producing reports and managing business information.
Contents
Introduction to DBMS, Types of DBMS, Data Models, Relational Database Model, Entity Relationship
models, Structured Query Language, Distributed Database Management Systems, Database Security,
and Designing Good Designed Database
Detailed Course
Text Book
Abraham Silberschatz, Henry Korth, S. Sudarshan, Database System Concepts,
C.J. Date, An Introduction to Database Systems
Reference Books
Philip J. Pratt and Joseph J. Adamski , Concepts of Database Management , Cengage Learning, 7 edition (June 14,
2011)
David Kroenke , David Auer , ,Database Concepts (6th Edition), Prentice Hall; 6 edition (July 20, 2012)
MGT - 202 : Human Resource Management
BBA/BIM/BBM
Module Objectives
This module aims to develop student's understanding of the basic concepts, systems, and approaches of
human resource management.
Contents
Concept, characteristics, objectives, and components of HRM. Emerging HR challenges. Human
resource planning: assessing current HR, HRM inventory, HR information system, and succession
planning. Job analysis: meaning, purpose, methods, and techniques. Job design: concept and
approaches. HR training and development. Career development. Performance appraisal. Rewards
management. Employee grievances and disciplines. Labor relations and Labour Act of Nepal.
Detailed Course
Unit 1: Introduction LH 7
Concept, characteristics, objectives, and components of HRM. HRM environment (globalization,
technological advances, nature of work, workforce diversity, and legal trends). Contemporary HR issues,
challenges and responsibilities of HR manager,.
Addendum: At least one case will be administered at the end of each chapter. The students will also
complete a project work and a few other assignments as specified by the faculty member.
References
Bishweswor Man Shrestha, Industrial Relations Management, Akshalok Prakashan, Kathmandu.
Davi Decenzo and Stephen P. Robbins, Human Resources Management, John Wiley and sons (Asia)
Pte. Ltd. Singapore.
Dev Raj Adhikari, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. Buddha Academic Publishers and
Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
Labor Act of Nepal.
MTH 202: Business Mathematics - II
Course Objectives
The course introduces mathematical techniques through examples of their application to economic and
business concepts. It enables students to tackle problems in economics and business using these
techniques. The purpose of the course, then, is to present mathematical skills and concepts, and to apply
them to ideas that are important to the management students.
In addition, the course includes the basics of spreadsheet operations relating to solving equations,
systems of equations, quadratic equations, matrices, the Mathematics of Finance and some numerical
methods as well.
Course Contents
Integration and Applications in Production, First-order Differential Equations and Applications, Dynamics
of Market Price, Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming, Linear Algebra and Applications, Numerical
Methods for Solving Systems of Linear Equations, Input/Output Analysis, Functions of Several Variables
and their Applications in Business and Economics, Difference Equations and Dynamic Economic
Analysis.
Detailed Course
Unit 1: Integration and applications 8 hrs
Integration as the reverse of differentiation, Integration of the natural exponential function,
Integration by algebraic substitution, Definite integral, Area under a curve, Consumer and producer
surplus.
References
Teresa Bradley, Essential Mathematics for Economics and Business, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Frank S. Budnick, Applied Mathematics for Business, Economics, and the Social Sciences,
McGraw-Hill Ryerson, Limited.
Ronald J. Harshbarger, James J. Reynolds, Mathematical Applications for the Management, Life, and
Social Sciences, Houghton Mifflin Company.
Vassilis C. Mavron, Timothy N. Phillips, Mathematics for Economics and Finance, Springer-Verlag.
G. S. Monga, Mathematics for management and economics, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New
Delhi.
Mike Rosser, Basic Mathematics for Economists, Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
Alpha C. Chiang, Fundamental Methods Of Mathematical Economics, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Srinath Baruah, Basic Mathematics and its Application in Economics, Macmillan India Ltd.
A. B. Sthapit, P. M. Bajracharya and et al: Fundamentals of Business Mathematics, Buddha Academic
Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal.