Course Overview
The Diploma in Business Management (DBM) equips students with essential business skills, covering management principles, finance, marketing, and human resources. Ideal for aspiring managers, this program focuses on practical knowledge and strategic decision-making to excel in diverse business environments.
Duration:
1 year (2 semesters)
Syllabus:
The syllabus for the Diploma in Business Management is typically spread across two semesters. Below is an example structure:
Semester 1:
Principles of Management:
Fundamentals of management
Functions of management: Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling
Management theories and leadership styles
Business Economics:
Basic concepts of micro and macroeconomics
Demand and supply analysis
National income, inflation, and monetary policies
Business Communication:
Essentials of business communication
Writing effective business letters, reports, and emails
Public speaking and presentations in a business environment
Financial Accounting:
Accounting principles and preparation of financial statements
Balance sheets, profit & loss accounts
Basic analysis of financial statements
Semester 2:
Marketing Management:
Introduction to marketing and its functions
Marketing mix: Product, price, place, promotion
Consumer behavior and market segmentation
Human Resource Management:
Fundamentals of HRM
Recruitment, training, and development
Performance appraisal and labor laws
Business Law and Ethics:
Business regulations in India
The Companies Act, Contracts Act, and Consumer Protection Act
Ethics in business and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Operations Management:
Basics of production and operations management
Process design, capacity planning, and quality control
Inventory management and supply chain management
Project Work/Internship:
Hands-on project work or internship in a business setting to apply theoretical knowledge.
Average Fees:
₹15,000 to ₹75,000 (varies by institution)
Exams to Attend:
Internal Assessments:
Regular internal assessments involving written tests, presentations, and practicals.
Final Semester Examinations:
End-of-semester exams with both theoretical and practical components.
Professional Certifications (Optional):
Project Management Professional (PMP): Certification that adds value to business management knowledge.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA): Advanced certification for financial management and accounting practices.
Competitive Exams (Optional):
Entrance exams for further studies like MBA (CAT, MAT, XAT, etc.).
Top 10 Institutions in India:
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune
Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad
Amity Business School, Noida
Christ University, Bangalore
SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Indian Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), Delhi
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai
ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad
Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:
Rajagiri Centre for Business Studies, Kochi
SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kochi
Amrita School of Business, Kochi
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Kozhikode
Farook College, Kozhikode
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram
St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Albertian Institute of Management, Kochi