Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)

Course Overview:

The Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) is an undergraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of management principles, business operations, and strategic decision-making. The course aims to develop leadership skills, managerial competencies, and practical business knowledge.

Duration:

The BMS program typically spans three years, divided into six semesters.

Average Fees:

The average fees for the BMS program range from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

  • University-Specific Examinations: End-of-semester exams conducted by the respective universities.

  • Competitive Exams (optional): Some institutions may require entrance exams or consider scores from national or state-level entrance exams for admission.

Syllabus (Semester-Wise Structure):

1st Year:

Semester 1:

  • Principles of Management

    • Introduction to management theories

    • Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling

  • Business Economics

    • Microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts

    • Economic theories and their application

  • Financial Accounting

    • Basics of financial accounting

    • Preparation and analysis of financial statements

  • Business Statistics

    • Statistical methods and techniques

    • Data analysis and interpretation

Semester 2:

  • Organizational Behavior

    • Study of human behavior in organizations

    • Motivation, leadership, and team dynamics

  • Marketing Management

    • Principles and strategies of marketing

    • Market research and consumer behavior

  • Business Communication

    • Effective communication in business settings

    • Business writing and presentations

  • Information Technology for Management

    • Use of IT in business operations

    • Introduction to management information systems

2nd Year:

Semester 3:

  • Financial Management

    • Principles of financial management

    • Capital budgeting and financial analysis

  • Human Resource Management

    • Recruitment, training, and performance management

    • Employee relations and labor laws

  • Operations Management

    • Production and operations planning

    • Quality management and supply chain management

  • Business Law

    • Legal aspects of business operations

    • Contracts, company law, and commercial regulations

Semester 4:

  • Strategic Management

    • Strategic planning and implementation

    • Competitive analysis and business strategies

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    • Principles of entrepreneurship

    • Innovation and new venture creation

  • International Business

    • Global business environment

    • International trade and investment

  • Corporate Governance

    • Principles of corporate governance

    • Ethical and legal issues in business

3rd Year:

Semester 5:

  • Project Management

    • Project planning and execution

    • Risk management and project evaluation

  • Business Research Methods

    • Research methodology and techniques

    • Data collection and analysis

  • Management Information Systems

    • Advanced IT systems for management

    • Data management and decision support systems

  • Elective I (e.g., Financial Services, Retail Management)

Semester 6:

  • Business Strategy

    • Advanced strategic management concepts

    • Strategy formulation and implementation

  • Leadership and Change Management

    • Leadership theories and practices

    • Managing organizational change

  • Elective II (e.g., Digital Marketing, Supply Chain Management)

  • Internship/Project Work

    • Practical experience through industry internships or research projects

Top 10 Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):

  1. Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), Delhi University

  2. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

  3. Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Noida

  4. Christ University, Bangalore

  5. Amity University, Noida

  6. Jain University, Bangalore

  7. Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bangalore

  8. Symbiosis International University, Pune

  9. Loyola College, Chennai

  10. Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala:

  1. St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Kozhikode

  2. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

  3. The Cochin College, Kochi

  4. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

  5. Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha

  6. Government College, Mananthavady

  7. Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam

  8. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery

  9. Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore (Kerala Campus)

  10. Farook College, Kozhikode