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MBA Programme

Curriculum
& Pedagogy

Built for Business. Designed for Decisions.
Delivered for Industry.

Earning a premier business degree from the best MBA college in Odisha requires an academic foundation built on modern industry trends and real-world application. Srusti Academy of Management features an advanced Master of Business Administration (MBA) curriculum and pedagogy explicitly designed for today's fast-paced corporate environment. As an autonomous, NAAC 'A' grade accredited, and AICTE-approved institution in Bhubaneswar affiliated with BPUT, Rourkela, we deliver an education that perfectly blends core management concepts with strategic execution. Our learning framework ensures that students master corporate leadership methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and critical business analysis to graduate fully prepared for competitive corporate careers. The MBA curriculum at Srusti Academy of Management and Technology (Autonomous) brings together core management learning, dual specialisation, business analytics, digital readiness, entrepreneurship education, industry projects, internships and holistic development.

Students move through a structured academic journey — from business foundations to specialised knowledge, from classroom concepts to live application, and from learning to professional performance.

Leaders aren't born — they evolve.
1
Phase One
Foundation
Core management principles, economics, communication, analytics and business foundations.
2
Phase Two
Specialisation
Dual specialisation across Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations or Business Analytics.
3
Phase Three
Application
Live projects, internships, case studies, simulations and industry problem-solving.
4
Phase Four
Industry Readiness
Value-added courses, professional skills, analytics capability and placement-ready performance.

To maintain our position as the best MBA college in Odisha, our business curriculum emphasizes continuous academic excellence and modern corporate pedagogy:

01
Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS)

A flexible, autonomous academic structure aligned with NEP 2020 guidelines to support tailored management education tracks.

02
Dual Specialization Options

High-demand marketing, finance, human resource, operations, and business analytics specializations designed to maximize career paths.

03
Case-Study Method Pedagogy

Interactive classroom lectures combined with Harvard and corporate case studies, management simulation games, and continuous internal evaluations.

04
Corporate Projects & Internships

Mandatory summer internships and industry capstones that give students direct exposure to professional corporate environments.

Why Choose Us

Why MBA
at Srusti

More Than a Degree. A Structured Journey Towards Capability.

The MBA at Srusti Academy of Management and Technology (Autonomous) is designed for students who want to build real professional confidence — not just academic knowledge.

Here, management education is delivered through classroom learning, case discussions, analytics, simulations, entrepreneurship education, industry assignments, internships, continuous assessment and mentoring.

Autonomous Curriculum Advantage

The autonomous academic structure enables the MBA curriculum to stay relevant, responsive and aligned with emerging industry expectations.

Dual Specialisation for Wider Career Options

Students choose two specialisations from Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations and Business Analytics, creating broader career flexibility.

Industry-Facing Learning Model

Corporate talks, industry visits, live projects, expert sessions, internships and practitioner-led interactions connect the classroom with real business situations.

Entrepreneurship from the First Year

Entrepreneurship education is introduced in Semester I and II in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, helping students move from idea awareness to opportunity thinking.

Applied Business Exposure

Students work on industry problem statements through the Industry Connect Project, enabling them to understand how organisations identify, analyse and solve business challenges.

Structured Career Preparation

The programme strengthens communication, analytical thinking, presentation skills, teamwork, decision-making and professional behaviour.

Holistic Learning Beyond the Classroom

Students are exposed to life skills, discipline, resilience and crisis-readiness through experiential learning platforms such as sessions with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Overview

Curriculum Snapshot

A Curriculum That Builds Capability, Not Just Credits

The MBA curriculum is structured to help students understand business from multiple dimensions — people, markets, money, operations, data, strategy, entrepreneurship and society.

Foundational Core

A strong academic base across major areas of management and business decision-making.

Dual Specialisation

Students choose two specialisations from five contemporary management domains to build career-focused expertise.

Applied Learning

Case studies, live assignments, simulations, projects and internships connect concepts with practice.

Industry Interface

Corporate talks, industrial visits, industry problem statements and practitioner-led sessions bring real business context into the learning journey.

Entrepreneurship Education

Entrepreneurship Development in Semester I and Semester II, delivered in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, builds entrepreneurial mindset and venture-oriented thinking.

Holistic Development

Life skills, resilience, discipline, wellness, communication and professional behaviour are developed through structured learning beyond classrooms.

Academic Programme

Courses & Electives

Learn the Core. Choose Your Direction.

The MBA programme begins with strong management foundations and progresses towards specialised career pathways. The curriculum combines conceptual learning, functional knowledge, analytics, strategy, sustainability, communication, ethics, entrepreneurship and industry application.

One MBA. Two Career Directions.
Dual Specialisations Offered:
Marketing Finance Human Resources Operations Business Analytics
Managerial Economics Marketing Management Organizational Behavior Business Environment and Sustainability Quantitative Techniques for Managerial Decisions Legal Aspects of Business Accounting for Managers Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Business Communication Analytics for Beginners Financial Management Human Resource Management Business Research Methods Operations Management Human Values and Professional Ethics Business Analytics Indian Knowledge System Business Ideation Strategic Management and Business Policy Advanced Analytics Industry Connect Project Health and Wellness

For students aiming at markets, brands, consumers, sales and digital commerce.

2nd Semester

Sales & Distribution Management

3rd Semester

Sales & Distribution Management Consumer Behavior Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Retail Management Service Marketing and CRM

4th Semester

Product and Brand Management Supply Chain Management

For students aiming at banking, investment, financial markets, risk and fintech-enabled decision-making.

2nd Semester

Financial Markets and Services

3rd Semester

Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Public Finance Derivatives and Risk Management Banking, Insurance and Inclusive Finance

4th Semester

Strategic Financial Management FinTech and Modelling

For students aiming at people management, talent development, HR systems and workplace transformation.

2nd Semester

Manpower Planning

3rd Semester

Manpower Planning Compensation and Benefit Management Technology in HR: Leveraging Digital Solutions for Effective HRM Performance Management System Labour Legislations

4th Semester

Strategic HRM Employee Relations

For students aiming at supply chain, logistics, planning, sourcing, process improvement and operational efficiency.

2nd Semester

Supply Chain and Logistics Management

3rd Semester

Pricing and Revenue Management Operations Strategy Sales and Operation Planning Inventory Management

4th Semester

Sourcing Management Operations Research Applications

For students aiming at data-led business decisions, digital platforms, analytics tools and technology-enabled management roles.

2nd Semester

Web Analytics

3rd Semester

R Programming E-Business Applications Cloud Computing Financial Analytics HR Analytics Marketing Analytics

4th Semester

Python IoT
Teaching Philosophy

Our Pedagogy

Teaching That Moves From Explanation to Application

At Srusti, MBA learning is designed to be active, applied and industry-connected. The classroom becomes a space for discussion, analysis, questioning, problem-solving and performance.

01
Blended Learning

Classroom learning is supported with digital resources, guided assignments and technology-enabled academic delivery.

02
Case-Based Learning

Students engage with business situations, organisational problems and managerial decisions through real-world cases.

03
Flipped Classrooms

Students come prepared, discuss actively and use class time for deeper understanding, peer learning and critical thinking.

04
Experiential Learning

Projects, simulations, presentations, role plays and live assignments help students apply management concepts.

05
Industry Immersion

Internships, expert sessions, guest lectures, industry visits and live projects expose students to corporate expectations and workplace realities.

From Concept Clarity to Corporate Confidence
Business Understanding Analytical Thinking Communication Confidence Decision-Making Ability Team Collaboration Entrepreneurial Thinking Professional Discipline Industry Readiness
Live Learning

Industry Integration
& Live Projects

From Classroom Learning to Real-World Business Exposure

The MBA programme integrates industry exposure across semesters so that students do not experience industry only during final placement. Instead, industry readiness is built gradually through entrepreneurship education, live problem-solving, internships, expert interaction and holistic learning.

Semester I

Entrepreneurship Development with Wadhwani Foundation

Students are introduced to entrepreneurship as a mindset and a method of value creation. Through the Entrepreneurship Development component in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, students begin exploring business ideas, opportunity identification, customer problems and venture thinking.

Semester II

Entrepreneurship Development with Wadhwani Foundation

Students continue the entrepreneurship journey with a stronger focus on business model thinking, innovation, market understanding, feasibility and structured idea development.

Semester II

Industry Connect Project

Students work on industry problem statements to understand real organisational challenges. The Industry Connect Project helps students apply classroom concepts to live business contexts and develop practical problem-solving capability.

Semester III

Summer Internship Programme

The Summer Internship Programme gives students direct exposure to corporate work environments. Students apply management concepts in functional areas, understand workplace expectations and gain practical experience before final placements.

Across the Programme

Holistic Learning & Life Skills

Students participate in holistic learning experiences that build discipline, resilience, teamwork, crisis awareness and life skills. Exposure to institutions such as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) helps students understand preparedness, responsibility, coordination and leadership under pressure.

Explore. Apply. Experience. Evolve.
Explore

Entrepreneurship Development in Semester I introduces opportunity thinking and business awareness.

Build

Entrepreneurship Development in Semester II strengthens innovation, business model thinking and idea development.

Solve

Industry Connect Project enables students to work on industry problem statements.

Experience

Summer Internship Programme provides workplace exposure and functional learning.

Grow

Holistic learning develops life skills, resilience, discipline and responsible leadership.

Applied Learning

Live Project & Industry Exposure Areas

Where Students Apply Their Learning

Market Research Customer Behaviour Study Financial Analysis HR Practices Operations Process Study Business Analytics Application Sales and Distribution Study Digital Marketing Review Industry Problem Diagnosis Entrepreneurship Idea Validation Business Model Development Community and Sustainability-Linked Projects
Academic Structure

Syllabus

Four Semesters. One Structured Growth Journey.

The MBA syllabus is organised across four semesters to help students gradually move from foundations to specialisations, and from academic learning to professional application.

Semester I
Foundation Building

Management foundations, business communication, economics, accounting, organisational behaviour, quantitative techniques, business environment and entrepreneurship development.

Semester II
Functional Expansion

Functional management, analytics, research methods, human values, Indian Knowledge System, business ideation, entrepreneurship development, industry connect and specialisation readiness.

Semester III
Specialisation & Application

Specialisation papers, applied analytics, Summer Internship Programme, project-based learning and domain-focused development.

Semester IV
Professional Readiness

Advanced specialisation papers, strategic management, professional application, project work and career-oriented readiness.

Framework

Academic Regulation

Structured Learning. Transparent Evaluation. Academic Discipline.

The academic regulation of the MBA programme provides the framework for course structure, attendance, internal assessment, end-term examination, grading, promotion, internship, project work and award of degree as per applicable institutional and university norms.

Programme Structure

Semester-wise academic design, course distribution, credits and learning components.

Attendance & Academic Discipline

Classroom participation, academic engagement and minimum attendance requirements.

Internal Assessment

Continuous evaluation through assignments, presentations, class tests, projects, case analysis and participation.

End-Term Examination

Semester-end assessment conducted as per the approved academic and examination framework.

Internship & Project Work

Industry exposure and project-based learning aligned with programme objectives.

Grading & Progression

Evaluation, result processing and progression as per prescribed academic regulations.

Quality Loop

Feedback & ATR

Listening. Reviewing. Improving.

The MBA programme follows a structured feedback and action mechanism to keep curriculum delivery relevant, responsive and outcome-focused.

Students

Course delivery, learning experience, academic support and curriculum relevance.

Faculty

Course design, pedagogy, assessment methods and academic delivery.

Alumni

Workplace experience, career progression and industry expectations.

Employers

Employability skills, domain readiness, communication, analytics and professional behaviour.

Academic Experts

Content enrichment, curriculum alignment and emerging knowledge areas.

Feedback Becomes Improvement

Stakeholder feedback is reviewed through the institutional academic process and converted into action points.

Syllabus Enrichment Teaching Delivery Value-Added Courses Assessment Practices Industry Interface Student Support Curriculum Relevance
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Students Qualified VAC
BEYOND THE CURRICULUM

Value-Added
Courses

From Industry. For the Future.

Value-added courses strengthen the MBA learning experience by helping students build additional capability beyond the regular curriculum through nationally recognised certifications and digital learning platforms.

Learning Platforms & Institutions
NISM
National Institute of Securities Markets
IIM-B
IIM Bangalore
IIT-K
IIT Kanpur
IIT-R
IIT Roorkee
IIT-G
IIT Guwahati
IIT-Kgp
IIT-B
NPTEL
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning
SWAYAM
Study Webs of Active Learning
Capability Areas Covered
Digital Marketing Analytics Statistics Entrepreneurship Advanced Excel Power BI AI Tools R Programming Financial Market Awareness Professional Certification Readiness
Ready to Begin

Curriculum That
Builds Capability

The MBA curriculum at Srusti Academy of Management and Technology (Autonomous) is designed to help students build strong management foundations, choose meaningful specialisations, apply learning through practical exposure and strengthen professional readiness through value-added learning. Combining practical management labs with rigorous evaluation metrics is what defines the educational experience at the best MBA college in Odisha. Srusti Academy's thorough approach to internal assessments, corporate presentation panels, and continuous pedagogical updates gives our postgraduates a distinct competitive advantage in the global business sector. Explore our curriculum options today to secure your path toward global corporate leadership.

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