HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
DCM 200 - Academic Communicative English 1 (03 Credits)
This course is a freshman-level English composition course. Students will be expected to competently express themselves via the written word, show a basic understanding of grammatical usage, and apply basic reference skills.
DIT 103 Computer Applications (03 Credits)
This course provides hands-on training in the use of commercially available software application packages such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, and Internet browsers.
DBM 100 Business Mathematics (03 Credits)
It covers number theory, linear and quadratic equations, techniques for solving word problems in a variety of practical areas, functions and graphing, lines, parabolas and systems, matrix algebra and an introduction to probability and statistics.
DCM 201 Academic Communicative English 2 (03 Credits)
This course will help the student gain proficiency in expository writing. The concentration is on basic writing techniques, forms and logical argument. Completion of this course should allow the student to perform the types of writing necessary for success in all fields of academic endeavor.
DCM202 Introduction to Sociology (03 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the discipline of sociology, which is the study of human social behavior and human societies. This course is designed to identify basic concepts and characteristics of human societies and cultures; develop a sociological insight into the relationship between the individual and society; provide an overview of the basic social institutions of family, education, the economy, work, and political life.
DCM203 Introduction to Psychology (03 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the fundamental areas of psychology, including personality, motivation, intelligence, behavior, perception and learning, and human development.
DCM204 Introduction to Business (03 Credits)
This course provides a detailed introduction to concepts, methods, activities and philosophy of business in the world today. It covers contemporary trends in business, while introducing the student to the language, principles and environment of business.
DCM205 Accounting 1 (03 Credits)
This course is an introduction to the basics of accounting. It is designed to summarize the basic nature of the accounting profession; define and apply financial and managerial accounting terms; analyze, record and report transactions for service and merchandising businesses; and summarize basic financial and managerial accounting concepts and principles.
DCM 206 Introduction to Finance (04 Credits)
This course covers the essential elements of modern financial management. It is especially designed for students in the Business Administration curriculum and those with a concentration in Finance.
DCM 207 Macro & Micro Economics (06 Credits)
This course introduces the business student to principles essential to understanding basic macro & micro economic problems, specific macro & micro economic issues and the policy alternatives available for dealing with them. The student will gain an understanding of broad economic factors affecting the global economy.
DCM 208 Leadership (04 Credits)
This course is designed to help students acquire an understanding of how leadership is practiced, while gaining insight and information to enhance their own leadership skills. A number of self-assignments are provided to help the student to achieve the maximum personal and professional growth from this course.
DCM 209 Basic Management (03 Credits)
This course introduces students to contemporary principles of management. Emphasis is upon the practical considerations of planning, organizing, decision-making, leading and controlling in modern organizations. The course covers each managerial function in detail, while illustrating historic perspectives and today’s approach to management.
DCM 210 Accounting 2 (03 Credits)
This course is a continuation of the basics of accounting. This course is designed to analyze, record and report transactions for service, merchandising and manufacturing businesses; explore the accounting implications for partnership and corporations; use cost information to support operating decisions and strategic decisions regarding products, customers and technology; and summarize basic financial and managerial accounting concepts and principles.
DCM 211 Marketing (04 Credits)
An introduction to marketing covering marketplace, market analysis, the marketing mix and topics such as consumer behavior, market influences, market research, product, price and marketing plans.
DCM 212 Organizational Behavior (03 Credits)
This course introduces students to contemporary principles of organizational behavior. It focuses on the importance of human dynamics in modern organizations. The course covers individual behavior, group processes and organizational dynamics from both the management and employees perspectives.
DCM 213 Management Accounting (04 Credits)
Meaning, Scope, Objectives and limitation of management accounting; Distinction between: Financial accounting and Management accounting, Cost accounting and Management accounting; Role of management accounting in decision making; Cost analysis: Absorption and Variable costing, Understanding about cost behavior, Fixed, Variable and Semi–variablecost. Fund flow and Cash flow Analysis: Concept of fund, Meaning of flow of fund, Techniques and preparation, uses and limitation of fund flow statement.
Cash Flow Statement: Meaning, Preparation, uses, and Limitations of Cash Flow Statement
DCM 214 Business Law (04 Credits)
This course introduces U. S. business law through a brief look at: how the law developed; the legal system in the United States; court systems; criminal and civil law. The course covers important areas of business law, such as contracts, sales, commercial paper, agency and employment law, business organizations, property, and bailment.
DCM 215 Retail Management (04 Credits)
This course provides the student with the insights and skills needed to gain an understanding of Retail Management from the perspective of the modern retailer.
DCM 216 Human Resources Management (04 Credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of human resource management and its role in business including: employment, training, performance management, compensation, and providing a safe, ethical and fair environment.
DCM 217 Sales Planning & Operations (04 Credits)
The goal of the Sales Management course is to examine the elements of an effective sales force as a key component of the organization's total marketing effort. Production management and its relationship to marketing, finance, and accountingfunctions are described. Forecasting demand, aggregate planning, inventory planning and control, and scheduling provide the basis for linking strategic plans to the production plan. Other topics discussed include: quality control, product and process design, facility location and layout, productivity improvement, and project management
DCM 218 Business Statistics (03 Credits)
This course introduces students to the concepts, techniques and application of statistics. Emphasis is on the practical considerations of using statistics to support decision-making in modern organizations. The course will cover a wide range of statistical applications used in business environments.
DCM 219 Advertising and Promotion (04 Credits)
This course provides students an opportunity to gain an understanding of advertising and other mass communications marketing practices: common business activities and terminology, perspectives applied when taking the optimal approach to decisions, plus descriptions and rationales of common practices (which are often far from optimal). The class itself places emphasis on developing students' abilities to express their analysis and recommendations in class discussion, essay exams and written assignments.
DCM 220 Small Business Enterprise (04 Credits)
After studying this course, the students would be able to build on personal as well as external resources with a view to successfully launching and subsequently managing their enterprises. They would have not only a definite idea as to which support/ developmental agency to look up and for what purpose, but also the necessary know-how.
DCM 221 Business Strategy (04 Credits)
A series of business cases and materials dealing with a variety of problems confronting general management. These cases were selected to illustrate the major areas of managerial concern: Environmental opportunities and constraints; Formulation of business policy; Organization for business activities.
DCM 222 Project / Industrial Training (04 Credits)
A capstone project requiring the student to integrate all that has been learned into a major project of the student’s choice.
Course Fees : Rs. 10,000/= Per Module
Total Course Fees : Rs. 260,000/= |