Syllabus for

Academic Year  (2024)

To apply relevant knowledge skills and exercise professional judgement in carrying out the role of the accountant relating to governance, internal control compliance and the management of risk within the organization.

Demonstrating effective Communication skills, Commercial acumen, evaluation skills, analytical skills and skepticism in business scenarios. 

Demonstrating effective Communication skills, Commercial acumen, evaluation skills, analytical skills and skepticism in business scenarios. 

Identification, assessment and measurement of risk, Managing, monitoring and mitigating risk, Management and internal control systems, Audit and compliance, Internal control and management reporting, IT systems security and control, Cyber security.

Identification, assessment and measurement of risk, Managing, monitoring and mitigating risk, Management and internal control systems, Audit and compliance, Internal control and management reporting, IT systems security and control, Cyber security.

Professionalism, ethical codes and the public interest, Applying Ethical principles, Ethical dilemmas, Ethical threats & their mitigation, Fraud and Bribery and corruption

Professionalism, ethical codes and the public interest, Applying Ethical principles, Ethical dilemmas, Ethical threats & their mitigation, Fraud and Bribery and corruption

Stakeholder analysis, Organizational social responsibility, Sustainability, Reporting to stakeholders, Integrated Reporting

Stakeholder analysis, Organizational social responsibility, Sustainability, Reporting to stakeholders, Integrated Reporting

Qualities of leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and organizational culture, Elements of culture, Cultural Web in organization’s

Qualities of leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leadership and organizational culture, Elements of culture, Cultural Web in organization’s

Agency, Governance scope and approaches, The board of directors, Public sector governance

Agency, Governance scope and approaches, The board of directors, Public sector governance

2. S. Rao Vallabhaneni (2012). Corporate Management, Governance and Ethics Best Practices.

3. Tricker, R. I., & Tricker, G. (2014). Business ethics: A stakeholder, governance, and risk approach. Routledge.

4. Hayward, A. (2019). The business guide to effective compliance and ethics: Why compliance isn't working-and how to fix it. New York: Kogan Page

2. Sadgrove, K. (2015). The complete guide to business risk management (Third Edition.). England: Gower

3. Prof. Rajinder Kaur and Prof. Rashmi Aggarwal. Ethics and Corporate Governance. Thomson Reuters

4. Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics.

●       Written Examinations consists of:

▪         Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks   (2 hours duration)

▪         End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

●       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

●       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper. 

The course has been designed to impart knowledge of reporting process of companies’ transactions

Professional behaviour and compliance with accounting standards, Ethical requirements of corporate reporting and the consequences of unethical behaviour, Social responsibility

Professional behaviour and compliance with accounting standards, Ethical requirements of corporate reporting and the consequences of unethical behaviour, Social responsibility

The applications, strengths and weaknesses of an accounting framework, Critical evaluation of principles and practices

The applications, strengths and weaknesses of an accounting framework, Critical evaluation of principles and practices

Performance reporting, Non-current assets, Financial instruments, Leases, Segment reporting, Employee benefits, Income taxes, Provisions, contingencies and events after the reporting date, Related parties, Share-based payment, Reporting requirements of small and medium-sized entities (SMEs).

Performance reporting, Non-current assets, Financial instruments, Leases, Segment reporting, Employee benefits, Income taxes, Provisions, contingencies and events after the reporting date, Related parties, Share-based payment, Reporting requirements of small and medium-sized entities (SMEs).

Group accounting including statements of cash flows, continuing and discontinued interests, Changes in group structures, foreign transactions and entities.

Group accounting including statements of cash flows, continuing and discontinued interests, Changes in group structures, foreign transactions and entities.

Financial reporting in specialized, not-for-profit and public sector entities, entity reconstructions 

Financial reporting in specialized, not-for-profit and public sector entities, entity reconstructions 

The effect of changes in accounting standards on accounting systems, proposed changes to accounting standards

The effect of changes in accounting standards on accounting systems, proposed changes to accounting standards

The creation of suitable accounting policies, analysis and interpretation of financial information and measurement of performance

The creation of suitable accounting policies, analysis and interpretation of financial information and measurement of performance

Environmental and social reporting, convergence between national and, international reporting standards, current reporting issues

Environmental and social reporting, convergence between national and, international reporting standards, current reporting issues

2. Ferris, K. R. (1996). Financial Accounting and Corporate Reporting: A Case Book. Chicago: Irwin.

3. Young, S. D. (2015). Corporate financial reporting and analysis: A global perspective (3rd ed.). New Delhi

4. David Young and Jacob Cohen (2013). Corporate Financial Reporting and Analysis (3^rd edition) Wiley

2. Gupta, A. (2009). Financial Accounting for Management: An Analytical Perpective (3rd ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Publications.

3. CA Vinod Kumar Agarwal, Corporate Financial Reporting

●       Written Examinations consists of:

▪         Mid Semester Exam – 50 Marks   (2 hours duration)

▪         End Semester Exam – 100 Marks (3 hours duration)

●       A student should secure a minimum of 40% Marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

●       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 Marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper. 

The course provides comprehensive look on organization by focusing on tactical, functional and operational level of the organization. The course outlays organizational leadership and senior consultancy, advisory capabilities and relevant professional skills.

Introduction to Strategy, Concepts of Strategy, Types and levels of Strategy, Mission/Vision statement

Introduction to Strategy, Concepts of Strategy, Types and levels of Strategy, Mission/Vision statement

Environmental issues, Competitive forces, The internal resources, capabilities and competences of an organization

Environmental issues, Competitive forces, The internal resources, capabilities and competences of an organization

Competitive Advantage, Strategic management models, Suitability, acceptability, feasibility

Competitive Advantage, Strategic management models, Suitability, acceptability, feasibility

Finance function, Financial analysis and decision-making techniques, Cost and management accounting

Finance function, Financial analysis and decision-making techniques, Cost and management accounting

Cloud and mobile technology, Big data and data analytics, E- business: value chain

Cloud and mobile technology, Big data and data analytics, E- business: value chain

Enabling success: organizing, enabling success: disruptive technologies, enabling success: talent management, enabling success: performance excellence, Managing strategic change, Innovation and change Management, Leading and managing projects

Enabling success: organizing, enabling success: disruptive technologies, enabling success: talent management, enabling success: performance excellence, Managing strategic change, Innovation and change Management, Leading and managing projects

2. Dr. K Govind Bhat (2011), Strategic Management, Himalaya Publishing House.

3. Haberberberg, A., & Rieple, A. (2008). Strategic Management: Theory and Application. New Delhi: Oxford University Press

4. Business Policy and Strategic Management – P. Subba Rao, Himalaya Publishing House

2. Dr. Rajiv M. Gupte, Prof. Anand N. Linaye (2018), Strategic Management, Himalaya Publishing House

3. Balwani, N. (2002). Strategic Management and Business Policy. New Delhi: Excel Books

4. Strategic Management – N.K Shree Varahan, Rinky Rajwani, Jeet. D. Joshi, HPH

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks   (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper. 

This subject deals with investment analysis and portfolio management. Students are taught investment process, functioning of security markets, valuation of bonds, equity and risk management. Students are trained on fundamental analysis, technical analysis and efficient market hypothesis. In addition, portfolio theories and asset pricing models are discussed

Micro and macroeconomic concepts, Investment objectives, Process, Constraints, Investment strategy, investment v/s speculation, Arbitrage, Types of investors, Investment avenues

Micro and macroeconomic concepts, Investment objectives, Process, Constraints, Investment strategy, investment v/s speculation, Arbitrage, Types of investors, Investment avenues

Concept of risk and return, Measurement, Classification of Risks, Diversification, Statistical tools used in risk management, Techniques of risk mitigation, beta coefficient.

Concept of risk and return, Measurement, Classification of Risks, Diversification, Statistical tools used in risk management, Techniques of risk mitigation, beta coefficient.

Fundamental analysis – Economic, Industry and Company analysis, Technical analysis - Charting tools, Dow theory, tools of technical analysis, market structure, market indicators, Efficient market Hypothesis - Random walk, Forms of efficiency, Techniques for measuring efficiency, Empirical tests

Fundamental analysis – Economic, Industry and Company analysis, Technical analysis - Charting tools, Dow theory, tools of technical analysis, market structure, market indicators, Efficient market Hypothesis - Random walk, Forms of efficiency, Techniques for measuring efficiency, Empirical tests

Concept, Bond valuation, Bond duration, Equity valuation, two stage and three stage models

Concept, Bond valuation, Bond duration, Equity valuation, two stage and three stage models

Introduction, Portfolio theories, Portfolio risk management through diversification, Measuring portfolio efficiency, Markowitz model, Sharpe portfolio optimization model, Capital asset pricing model (CAPM), Arbitrage pricing theory

Introduction, Portfolio theories, Portfolio risk management through diversification, Measuring portfolio efficiency, Markowitz model, Sharpe portfolio optimization model, Capital asset pricing model (CAPM), Arbitrage pricing theory

Overview, Calculating and averaging returns, Abnormal Performance and Risk Adjustments, Market Timing, Performance measures - Sharpe, Jensen, Treynor Model. Portfolio Revision and Management Tactical asset allocation, Portfolio optimization, Factor models of returns, Active-passive management

Overview, Calculating and averaging returns, Abnormal Performance and Risk Adjustments, Market Timing, Performance measures - Sharpe, Jensen, Treynor Model. Portfolio Revision and Management Tactical asset allocation, Portfolio optimization, Factor models of returns, Active-passive management

2. Ronald. J. Jordan and Donald E. Fischer. (2013) Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, 6th edition, Pearson

3. M. Ranganathan and R. Madhumathi. (2012) Security Analysis And Portfolio Management, 2nd edition, Pearson

2. Bodie, Kane and Marcus. (2013) Investment Analysis, 10th edition, Tata McGraw Hill

3. Rustagi R P. (2013) Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, 4th edition, Sultan Chand and Sons Educational Publishers, New Delhi

4. Frank K. Reilly and Keith C. Brown. (2002) Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning Publishers

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks   (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper. 

This course looks at a new enterprise from a different perspective. The enterprise has already established its viability and is on a growth pattern. The planning of the enterprise and its growth pattern is closely looked at. Monitoring of the appraisal of the business as it grows is part of this process. Finally, we look at the dynamics of financing and when to financiers look to exit the business.

Introduction, importance and significance, Entrepreneurial Development - world perspective, Concept of entrepreneurship development, Evolution and growth - stages. Theories entrepreneurship Concept of Entrepreneur, Intrapreneur, Entrepreneurship and Manager, Attributes and Characteristics of successful entrepreneur, Developing entrepreneurial culture. Qualities of a successful entrepreneur.

Developing economy with reference to self-employment, Successful Entrepreneurs case studies: Dhirubhai Ambani, Aditya Birla - background, growth as an entrepreneur, Case studies on entrepreneurial development in India planning and organizing and Entrepreneurial Venture: Life Cycle of and Entrepreneurial Venture; Business Research and Planning; Tools and Techniques to know the feasibility of a Venture; Steps in Planning and Organizing and Entrepreneurial Venture.

Nature and Development of Entrepreneurship, Definition of Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurial Decision Process, Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development, Entrepreneurial Careers and Education.

Risk Reduction Strategies for New Entry Exploitation, where to look for Growth Opportunities, Penetration Strategies, Market Development Strategies, Product Development Strategies, Diversification Strategies, Turnaround strategies.Tactical Planning in Small Businesses

Improving organizational processes through Balance Score Card, driving performance, aligning Functional strategies and business strategy, Impact of Organizational Behaviour in small businesses, Managing Human Resources, designing reward systems, Measuring Individual performance, Operations Management in Small Business; Manage short-time assets; Techniques to manage and improve the operations of your business; Total Quality Management in Small Businesses. Growth Through New Products and New Customers, determine how to best manage the portfolio of new products. Tactical Planning in  Small Businesses, improving organizational processes through Balance Score Card,  driving performance, Aligning Functional strategies and business strategy, Impact of Organizational Behaviour in small businesses, Managing Human Resources, designing reward systems, Measuring Individual performance, Operations Management in Small Business; Manage short-time assets; Techniques to manage and improve the operations of your business; Total Quality Management in Small Businesses. Growth Through New Products and New Customers, determine how to best manage the portfolio of new products.

Students are evaluated for each course on the basis of written examination and continuous internal assessment. Each paper carries maximum of 100 marks and is evaluated as follows:

The aim of the course is to equip students with the knowledge of emerging commodities derivatives trading practices in India. Further, the regulatory framework of these markets will also be highlighted. 

Meaning, History and Origin, Elements of a Derivative Contract, Types of Derivatives, Types of Underlying Assets, Participants in Derivatives Market, Application of derivatives for risk management and speculation 

Meaning, History and Origin, Elements of a Derivative Contract, Types of Derivatives, Types of Underlying Assets, Participants in Derivatives Market, Application of derivatives for risk management and speculation 

Models of pricing futures- Cost of Carry model, expected price Theory and Normal Backwardation theory models, Beta Management of Stock portfolios, Interest rate swaps-Pricing and valuation, Arbitrage using Futures on stocks and Indexes, Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs)

Models of pricing futures- Cost of Carry model, expected price Theory and Normal Backwardation theory models, Beta Management of Stock portfolios, Interest rate swaps-Pricing and valuation, Arbitrage using Futures on stocks and Indexes, Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs)

Options Contract Specifications, Terminologies, Call Option, Put Option, difference between Futures and Options, Trading of Options, Valuation of Options Contract, Factors Affecting Option Premium, Payoff Charts and Diagrams for Option Contract, Basic Understanding of Option Strategies- strategies such as Straddle, strip, strap and strangle. Spread strategies such as call spread, put spread, butterfly spread, condor spread, iron butterfly and iron condor. Options Valuation - Binominal Model for valuation, Black and Scholes Model, Put call parity model of valuation

Options Contract Specifications, Terminologies, Call Option, Put Option, difference between Futures and Options, Trading of Options, Valuation of Options Contract, Factors Affecting Option Premium, Payoff Charts and Diagrams for Option Contract, Basic Understanding of Option Strategies- strategies such as Straddle, strip, strap and strangle. Spread strategies such as call spread, put spread, butterfly spread, condor spread, iron butterfly and iron condor. Options Valuation - Binominal Model for valuation, Black and Scholes Model, Put call parity model of valuation

Introduction to Commodities Markets: Meaning, History and Origin, Types of Commodities Traded, Structures of Commodities Market in India, Participants in Commodities Market, Trading in Commodities in India, Commodity Exchanges

Introduction to Commodities Markets: Meaning, History and Origin, Types of Commodities Traded, Structures of Commodities Market in India, Participants in Commodities Market, Trading in Commodities in India, Commodity Exchanges

Meaning and concept, SEBI guidelines, trading mechanism, learning mechanism role of NSCCL, settlement mechanism, types of settlement, accounting and taxation aspect of derivatives trade.

Meaning and concept, SEBI guidelines, trading mechanism, learning mechanism role of NSCCL, settlement mechanism, types of settlement, accounting and taxation aspect of derivatives trade.

2. Yadav Surendra S, Jain PK, Foreign exchange markets: understanding derivatives and other instruments

3. Hull John C. - Options, Futures and other derivatives

4. Patrick Boyle, Jesse McDougall (2018). Trading and Pricing Financial Derivatives – A guide to Futures, Options and Swaps. (2^nd Edition)

2. Bhalla V K - Financial Derivatives

3. Neil.C.Schofield, Commodity Derivatives Markets and Applications, Wiley

4. John C Hull (2017). Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives, Global Edition.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks   (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper. 

This course exposes students to the fundamental concepts of planning process for a new venture creation and basic strategy of communication in new ventures.

Business Plan and Execution, Review Business Plan, VMOSA, The Scope of Entrepreneurship Research, New Venture options – New business, buy an existing venture, franchisee, Lean Start-up, assessing entrepreneurial behaviour, starting a new venture as a corporate entrepreneur,  Steps to develop startup’s corporate culture, Organizational Development in startups.

Concept Planning, Feasibility Analysis, Planning the launch of venture, Designing the business, SWOT, PESTEL, Formulating strategy,  Industry and market analysis,  Porter’s five forces, potential strategies to position venture successfully Opportunity creation and recognition, Feasibility Analysis, Risk analysis, Lean start-up strategy, strategies for achieving/sustaining competitive advantage, Tools for identifying resource requirements and building capabilities, Designing the business model for competitive advantage, strategic  partnerships, Resource building.

Business idea, Opportunity Recognition, Product Planning and Development Process, Establishing Evaluation Criteria, Idea Stage, Concept Stage, Product Stage, Test Marketing Stage, Creativity, Innovation and entrepreneurship, Techniques for improving the creative process, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurial leadership characteristics.

Elevator Pitches for make-it-or-break-it meetings, reviewing sample elevator pitches of successful startups, and Practical exercise on How to write an effective elevator pitch? Professional persona pitch: Building your professional persona, Creating a unique and authentic elevator pitch. Perfecting pitch.  How write an official resume for business plan and other communication materials. The resume snapshot should briefly describe the venture, then highlight elements of the entrepreneur's background that support the venture and enhance his/her credibility. Mission Statement and Vision Statement defining process.

Brand Messaging for Early-stage Startups, Developing initial brand strategy, case studies of successful and failed startups. Customer segments, competitors, and community stakeholders might shape communication strategy. Findings must be based on research, with no generalizations or stereotypes. Target Customer Research: Analyzing target customers, how do target customers communicate? What media target customers primarily consume? Who influences target customers? How they communicate (i.e., the language they prefer in writing or speaking). Rationale for selecting target segment(s). How tell a story that resonates with your target audience. Employer Brand Management: attract the right employees, interns. Competing Brands Analysis: Identifying top five competitors, direct or indirect, and conducting in-depth analysis. Evaluating competitors branding communication, what media and messages they use

How startups can leverage the power of social media, how to build a social media plan, how to enhance the ability to connect with stakeholders, Online tools - Adobe Marketing Cloud for Creativity and Design strategy.  Startup Branding Collaterals: Startup branding, preparing start-up collateral package - hands on approach. 

2. Koturu Balaji, Prabha V (2017). Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Himalaya Publishing House

3. Radha, Entrepreneurial Development

2. Mohanty – Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, Prentice Hall of India

3. Jing Zhou and Christina E. Shalley and Michael A. Hitt (2015). The Oxford Handbook of Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks   (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper. 

This course will examine the way in which business and society make an assessment of, control and transfer risk. The goal of this course is to engage students in active discovery of risk management principles. This course focuses on the ways in which businesses and society assess, control, and transfer risk. This process, known as the risk management process, is becoming an increasingly important tool in the management of business and personal financial health. An effective and efficient enterprise risk management program leads to knowledge and control of costs and an improved bottom line. An effective risk management program will reduce losses, and improve financial performance and employee morale.

Concept, Risk and Uncertainty, Sources and Types of Risk, Information Technology Risk, Upside and downside risks, Risk arising from internal and external sources, Risk arising from international operations, Strategic and Operational Risks, Impact of business risk, Identify and assess the impact upon the stakeholders involved in business risk.

Concept, Risk and Uncertainty, Sources and Types of Risk, Information Technology Risk, Upside and downside risks, Risk arising from internal and external sources, Risk arising from international operations, Strategic and Operational Risks, Impact of business risk, Identify and assess the impact upon the stakeholders involved in business risk.

Enterprise Risk Management – COSO ERM Frameworks, Risk Register, Risk Strategy – Formulation and features, Risk Management Cycle – Identify Risks, Assess Risk, Quantification, Risk mapping, Risk response, Implement and Allocate resources, Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities, Monitoring of Controls, Risk reporting, Gross Risk and Net Risk, Review, Evaluating Risks Management Strategy, ISO 31000 Risk Management Checklist.

Enterprise Risk Management – COSO ERM Frameworks, Risk Register, Risk Strategy – Formulation and features, Risk Management Cycle – Identify Risks, Assess Risk, Quantification, Risk mapping, Risk response, Implement and Allocate resources, Risk Management Roles and Responsibilities, Monitoring of Controls, Risk reporting, Gross Risk and Net Risk, Review, Evaluating Risks Management Strategy, ISO 31000 Risk Management Checklist.

Meaning of Strategy, Levels of Strategy, Strategic Planning Process – Risk of Formal Planning, Emergent Strategies, Logical Incrementalism, Approaches to Strategic Planning - Traditional approach, Market-led approach, Resource-based approach, Key Risks, Strategic Analysis and choice – Product Market Strategy, Ansoff matrix and risks, Acquisition and its risks, Competitive Strategy – Cost Leadership, Differentiation, Focus Strategy and its risks, Joint methods of expansion and its risks, Stress testing, Scenario Planning, Game theoretical approaches to strategic planning. Reputational Risk - Societal, Environmental and Ethical considerations, Management of Reputational Risk.  

Meaning of Strategy, Levels of Strategy, Strategic Planning Process – Risk of Formal Planning, Emergent Strategies, Logical Incrementalism, Approaches to Strategic Planning - Traditional approach, Market-led approach, Resource-based approach, Key Risks, Strategic Analysis and choice – Product Market Strategy, Ansoff matrix and risks, Acquisition and its risks, Competitive Strategy – Cost Leadership, Differentiation, Focus Strategy and its risks, Joint methods of expansion and its risks, Stress testing, Scenario Planning, Game theoretical approaches to strategic planning. Reputational Risk - Societal, Environmental and Ethical considerations, Management of Reputational Risk.  

Evaluation of risk associated with governance, Risk Management Function, Independent Assessment of the Risk Governance Framework, Risk Management disclosures in India, Descriptive and evaluation of framework for board level consideration of risk, OECD Guidelines for corporate governance, Internal Controls and Risk Management, COSO model of internal controls.

Evaluation of risk associated with governance, Risk Management Function, Independent Assessment of the Risk Governance Framework, Risk Management disclosures in India, Descriptive and evaluation of framework for board level consideration of risk, OECD Guidelines for corporate governance, Internal Controls and Risk Management, COSO model of internal controls.

Understanding Credit Risk, Components of Credit Risk, Measurement of credit risk in Banking Transactions and Factors affecting Credit Risk, Types of Credit Facilities, Classification of Assets, Evaluating and Managing credit risk, Quantitative and Qualitative techniques of Credit Risk Management, Credit Scoring Methods.

Understanding Credit Risk, Components of Credit Risk, Measurement of credit risk in Banking Transactions and Factors affecting Credit Risk, Types of Credit Facilities, Classification of Assets, Evaluating and Managing credit risk, Quantitative and Qualitative techniques of Credit Risk Management, Credit Scoring Methods.

2. John J Hampton, ‘Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management: How Top Companies Assess Risk, Manage Exposure, and Seize Opportunity’

3. John Fraser, Betty J Simkins, ‘Enterprise Risk Management’

2. Fundamental of Risk Management, Paul Hopkins, KoganPage

3. Study Text of CA Final Course – Risk Management.

Students are evaluated for each course on the basis of written examination and continuous internal assessment. Each paper carries maximum of 100 marks and is evaluated as follows:

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks   (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper. 

To familiarize the students with social entrepreneurship theories,Impact Innovation and sustainability of a social enterprise.

What are the origins of entrepreneurship? Exploring the entrepreneurship theories and the evolution of social entrepreneurship. The need to solve societal problems through entrepreneurship. Why Charity is not always a solution, and the resources at the bottom of the pyramid.

Before exploring with the entrepreneurial mindset, it is important to understand the social cost of the problem at hand. Why does the problem exist in the first place? What is the root cause of the problem and what is currently being done to resolve it? Multiple case studies will be looked with the intent of looking at both current solutions which may be working or falling short. Most importantly it will be important to find out what is working and what is not and why.

Social entrepreneurs look to create change. How do go about doing this? How does a business model look for a social enterprise? Who invests in a social enterprise? How does Corporate Social Responsibility and Government Funding go hand in hand with Social enterprise.

Leadership--What are the characteristics of social entrepreneurs’ leadership? What are the traits of a social entrepreneurship? Are social change and entrepreneurship at odds with each other? Can a social change initiative be run like an efficient enterprise?

How are social entrepreneurs funding their enterprises? How is the enterprise sustaining itself financially? Which tools are available to measure the impact and effectiveness of social enterprises? Social entrepreneurs are innovators who create change. How do they create and spread this innovation and change? Are there any differences between a social enterprise and another enterprise?

2. Systems thinking for social change: David Stroh

3. Mitt Nowshade Kabir (2019). Knowledge – Based Social Entrepreneurship: Understanding Knowledge Economy, Innovation and the Future of Social Entrepreneurship

2. Edited by Alain Fayolle, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director, Entrepreneurship Research Centre, EMLYON Business School, Ecully, France and Harry Matlay, Global Independent Research, Coventry, UK

3. Madhukar Shukla. Social Entrepreneurship in India: Quarter Idealism and A Pound of Pragmatism. Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks   (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper.

Course Description: This course examines the basic tenets and therapeutic processes that characterize various theoretical approaches to counselling/psychotherapy. The models are clustered according to the four major forces in psychology: Psychodynamic (Psychoanalytic, Adlerian); Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural (Behavioural, Cognitive-Behavioural, Reality); Humanistic (Existential, Person-Centred, Gestalt); and Contextual/Systemic (Feminist, Family Systems, Multicultural). Emphasis is placed on critical analysis of the various approaches as well as self-reflection in relation to values, beliefs, assumptions about human nature, and worldview.

Meaning, goals, the importance of counselling and guiding, levels of helping, qualities of an effective counsellor, Assessment, ethics, Building, working, and terminating counselling relationship

Meaning, goals, the importance of counselling and guiding, levels of helping, qualities of an effective counsellor, Assessment, ethics, Building, working, and terminating counselling relationship

Meaning, goals, the importance of counselling and guiding, levels of helping, qualities of an effective counsellor, Assessment, ethics, Building, working, and terminating counselling relationship

Psychoanalytic therapy; Jungian Psychotherapy;  Adlerian Psychotherapy

Psychoanalytic therapy; Jungian Psychotherapy;  Adlerian Psychotherapy

Psychoanalytic therapy; Jungian Psychotherapy;  Adlerian Psychotherapy

Existential Therapy; Rogerian Person-centered Therapy; Gestalt Therapy. Behaviour Therapy; CBT; REBT; Reality Therapy. 

Existential Therapy; Rogerian Person-centered Therapy; Gestalt Therapy. Behaviour Therapy; CBT; REBT; Reality Therapy. 

Existential Therapy; Rogerian Person-centered Therapy; Gestalt Therapy. Behaviour Therapy; CBT; REBT; Reality Therapy. 

Family therapy, Solution focused therapy, Narrative therapy and Feminist therapy

Family therapy, Solution focused therapy, Narrative therapy and Feminist therapy

Family therapy, Solution focused therapy, Narrative therapy and Feminist therapy

Corey, G. (2015). Theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy (10th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Thomson-Brooks/Cole.

Sharf, R.S. (2011). Theories of psychotherapy and counselling: Concepts and cases (5th Ed.).

Ivey, A.E., Ivey, M.B., & Simek-Morgan, L. (2006). Counseling and psychotherapy: A multi-cultural perspective (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Miltenberger,R.G.(2015). Behavior modification: Principles and procedures (6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.

Course Description: This course is an introduction to organizational behavior.  Course mainly covers the behavior of people in the organizational setting and develops the understanding from individual to group to organizational level factors with the help of the case studies. Course covers theories and researches done in the area of organizational behavior. For this course, in addition to readings from the textbook, students will read journals related to the topics dealt and discuss the findings in the class.

Course Objectives: This course aims to 

• Develop an understanding of behavior at work settings.
• Develop an understanding of individual and group level behavior.
• Understand the effect of employees’ behavior on the organizational level factors.
• Develop research skills and ability to apply the findings in an organizational setting.

Defining organizations and organizational behavior; A historical background for modern organizational behavior; Theoretical frameworks; Micro and macro perspectives; Organizational Culture; Models of organizational behavior; Contributing disciplines to OB.

Defining organizations and organizational behavior; A historical background for modern organizational behavior; Theoretical frameworks; Micro and macro perspectives; Organizational Culture; Models of organizational behavior; Contributing disciplines to OB.

Defining organizations and organizational behavior; A historical background for modern organizational behavior; Theoretical frameworks; Micro and macro perspectives; Organizational Culture; Models of organizational behavior; Contributing disciplines to OB.

Social perception and attribution, managerial implications of social perception; Impression formation and its management; Process of stereotype formation and managerial challenges and recommendations of stereotypes at the workplace; Attitude- Definition, work attitudes, changing attitudes; Values- Organizational values and work values; Job satisfaction- Influences, outcomes and consequences; Organizational citizenship behavior; Organizational commitment- Outcomes.

Social perception and attribution, managerial implications of social perception; Impression formation and its management; Process of stereotype formation and managerial challenges and recommendations of stereotypes at the workplace; Attitude- Definition, work attitudes, changing attitudes; Values- Organizational values and work values; Job satisfaction- Influences, outcomes and consequences; Organizational citizenship behavior; Organizational commitment- Outcomes.

Social perception and attribution, managerial implications of social perception; Impression formation and its management; Process of stereotype formation and managerial challenges and recommendations of stereotypes at the workplace; Attitude- Definition, work attitudes, changing attitudes; Values- Organizational values and work values; Job satisfaction- Influences, outcomes and consequences; Organizational citizenship behavior; Organizational commitment- Outcomes.

Learning: Theories and its organizational applications- Reward systems (Pay, Recognition & Feedback) and Behavioural Performance Management/OBM; Personality:  Personality determinants, type and trait theories (“Big Five” personality traits & MBTI), Personality- Job fit theory, personal effectiveness; Motivation concepts and applications: Content, Process and Contemporary theories of work motivation. Managing work motivation.

Learning: Theories and its organizational applications- Reward systems (Pay, Recognition & Feedback) and Behavioural Performance Management/OBM; Personality:  Personality determinants, type and trait theories (“Big Five” personality traits & MBTI), Personality- Job fit theory, personal effectiveness; Motivation concepts and applications: Content, Process and Contemporary theories of work motivation. Managing work motivation.

Learning: Theories and its organizational applications- Reward systems (Pay, Recognition & Feedback) and Behavioural Performance Management/OBM; Personality:  Personality determinants, type and trait theories (“Big Five” personality traits & MBTI), Personality- Job fit theory, personal effectiveness; Motivation concepts and applications: Content, Process and Contemporary theories of work motivation. Managing work motivation.

Foundations of Group behavior- Nature of groups; Dynamics of informal groups, dysfunctions of groups and teams; Understanding teams and teamwork: Types of teams, team building, effectiveness and cohesiveness; Individual and Group Decision making: Models and styles of decision making, decision making biases, Group DM techniques, Creative DM techniques.

Foundations of Group behavior- Nature of groups; Dynamics of informal groups, dysfunctions of groups and teams; Understanding teams and teamwork: Types of teams, team building, effectiveness and cohesiveness; Individual and Group Decision making: Models and styles of decision making, decision making biases, Group DM techniques, Creative DM techniques.

Foundations of Group behavior- Nature of groups; Dynamics of informal groups, dysfunctions of groups and teams; Understanding teams and teamwork: Types of teams, team building, effectiveness and cohesiveness; Individual and Group Decision making: Models and styles of decision making, decision making biases, Group DM techniques, Creative DM techniques.

Theories and styles of leadership; Modern theoretical processes in leadership.

Practicum- Leadership Preference Scale.

Theories and styles of leadership; Modern theoretical processes in leadership.

Practicum- Leadership Preference Scale.

Theories and styles of leadership; Modern theoretical processes in leadership.

Practicum- Leadership Preference Scale.

Luthans, F. (2017). Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach. Mc-Graw Hill.

Morgan,C.T., & King, R.A. (1986). Introduction to Psychology. New Delhi : Tata McGraw Hill.

Kreitner, R. & Kinicki, A. (2008). Organizational Behaviour. Tata McGraw  Hill.

Pareek, U. (2007). Understanding Organizational Behaviour. Oxford University Press.

This course provides an understanding to the Indian and transpersonal psychological concepts. Transpersonal psychology is a field of psychology that integrates the spiritual and transcendental aspects of the human experience with the framework of modern psychology. Indian psychology is an approach to psychology that is based on ideas and practices that developed over thousands of years within the Indian subcontinent. Better understanding of the concepts in these two fields enables the students to diversify their professional psychological practice through eclectic approach.

Transpersonal Psychology: definition and scope, trends, way forward; Contributions of other disciplines and theories: Parapsychology, Anomalistic Psychology, Anthropology, Psychotherapy, Neuroscience; Contribution of theorists in brief: William James, Carl Jung, Michael Washburn, Roberto Assagioli, Abraham Maslow, Ken Wilber

Transpersonal Psychology: definition and scope, trends, way forward; Contributions of other disciplines and theories: Parapsychology, Anomalistic Psychology, Anthropology, Psychotherapy, Neuroscience; Contribution of theorists in brief: William James, Carl Jung, Michael Washburn, Roberto Assagioli, Abraham Maslow, Ken Wilber

Transpersonal Psychology: definition and scope, trends, way forward; Contributions of other disciplines and theories: Parapsychology, Anomalistic Psychology, Anthropology, Psychotherapy, Neuroscience; Contribution of theorists in brief: William James, Carl Jung, Michael Washburn, Roberto Assagioli, Abraham Maslow, Ken Wilber

Transpersonal Psychology: definition and scope, trends, way forward; Contributions of other disciplines and theories: Parapsychology, Anomalistic Psychology, Anthropology, Psychotherapy, Neuroscience; Contribution of theorists in brief: William James, Carl Jung, Michael Washburn, Roberto Assagioli, Abraham Maslow, Ken Wilber

Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs): OBE, NDE, Flow, Peak Experiences, Mystical Experiences; Altered States of Consciousness (ASCs): History, Types

Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs): OBE, NDE, Flow, Peak Experiences, Mystical Experiences; Altered States of Consciousness (ASCs): History, Types

Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs): OBE, NDE, Flow, Peak Experiences, Mystical Experiences; Altered States of Consciousness (ASCs): History, Types

Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs): OBE, NDE, Flow, Peak Experiences, Mystical Experiences; Altered States of Consciousness (ASCs): History, Types

Transpersonal approaches in religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism, Judaism, Christian Mysticism, and Shamanism

Transpersonal approaches in religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism, Judaism, Christian Mysticism, and Shamanism

Transpersonal approaches in religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism, Judaism, Christian Mysticism, and Shamanism

Transpersonal approaches in religions: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sufism, Taoism, Judaism, Christian Mysticism, and Shamanism

Indian philosophy: Astik and Nastik traditions; Scope and subject matter, Methods of study: Pramanas; Consciousness: Taxonomy, perspectives (darshanas); Mind-Body complex; Self and Personality

Indian philosophy: Astik and Nastik traditions; Scope and subject matter, Methods of study: Pramanas; Consciousness: Taxonomy, perspectives (darshanas); Mind-Body complex; Self and Personality

Indian philosophy: Astik and Nastik traditions; Scope and subject matter, Methods of study: Pramanas; Consciousness: Taxonomy, perspectives (darshanas); Mind-Body complex; Self and Personality

Indian philosophy: Astik and Nastik traditions; Scope and subject matter, Methods of study: Pramanas; Consciousness: Taxonomy, perspectives (darshanas); Mind-Body complex; Self and Personality

Cognition: jnana yoga, cognitive deconstruction; Emotion: bakthi yoga, rasa, applications; Volition: karma yoga, applications

Cognition: jnana yoga, cognitive deconstruction; Emotion: bakthi yoga, rasa, applications; Volition: karma yoga, applications

Cognition: jnana yoga, cognitive deconstruction; Emotion: bakthi yoga, rasa, applications; Volition: karma yoga, applications

Cognition: jnana yoga, cognitive deconstruction; Emotion: bakthi yoga, rasa, applications; Volition: karma yoga, applications

Rao, K. R. & Paranjpe, A. C. (2016). Psychology in the Indian Tradition. New Delhi, India: Springer.

Mann, R.D. (1984). The Light of Consciousness: Explorations in Transpersonal Psychology. New York: Sunny Press.

Ferrer, J. N. (2002). Revisioning Transpersonal Theory: A Participatory Vision of Human Spirituality. Albany, New York: State University of New York Press.

Course Description:

Health psychology is the study of psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness, and healthcare. It is concerned with understanding how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness. 

Course Objectives: The course aims to help students to:

●      To familiarize the concepts of psychological aspects of health.

●      To identify the complex interactions of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors of human health and disease.

●      To comprehend human development as progressing through different stages.

Health psychology: Definition, Need, aim and future of health psychology; Aims and future of the

biomedical model of health; Biopsychosocial model in health Psychology- Health inequalities: sex,

geographic location, Medical interventions and behavior.

Health psychology: Definition, Need, aim and future of health psychology; Aims and future of the

biomedical model of health; Biopsychosocial model in health Psychology- Health inequalities: sex,

geographic location, Medical interventions and behavior.

Health psychology: Definition, Need, aim and future of health psychology; Aims and future of the

biomedical model of health; Biopsychosocial model in health Psychology- Health inequalities: sex,

geographic location, Medical interventions and behavior.

 Health belief model, attribution theory for heath related outcomes, self-affirmation theory, self

deterministic theory, transtheoretical theory of behavior change, HAPA, Protection Motivation theory,

Theory of Reasoned action and theory of Planned behavior; Health enhancing behaviour – exercise,

maintaining a healthy diet, food habits, weight control. Health compromising, Characteristics of health

compromising behavior: obesity, eating disorder

 Health belief model, attribution theory for heath related outcomes, self-affirmation theory, self

deterministic theory, transtheoretical theory of behavior change, HAPA, Protection Motivation theory,

Theory of Reasoned action and theory of Planned behavior; Health enhancing behaviour – exercise,

maintaining a healthy diet, food habits, weight control. Health compromising, Characteristics of health

compromising behavior: obesity, eating disorder

 Health belief model, attribution theory for heath related outcomes, self-affirmation theory, self

deterministic theory, transtheoretical theory of behavior change, HAPA, Protection Motivation theory,

Theory of Reasoned action and theory of Planned behavior; Health enhancing behaviour – exercise,

maintaining a healthy diet, food habits, weight control. Health compromising, Characteristics of health

compromising behavior: obesity, eating disorder

Addiction, factors involved in learning addictive behaviour; Stages of substance abuse; Interventions

to promote cessation; Stress: Coping with stress: nature of coping, coping strategies, measuring

coping, social support, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) – Nature of CHD; Women and CHD;

Cardiovascular reactivity, hostility and CHD, Depression and CHD; Hypertension – An overview –

Stress and Hypertension; Personality and Hypertension. Diabetes: PCOD-PCOS.

Addiction, factors involved in learning addictive behaviour; Stages of substance abuse; Interventions

to promote cessation; Stress: Coping with stress: nature of coping, coping strategies, measuring

coping, social support, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) – Nature of CHD; Women and CHD;

Cardiovascular reactivity, hostility and CHD, Depression and CHD; Hypertension – An overview –

Stress and Hypertension; Personality and Hypertension. Diabetes: PCOD-PCOS.

Addiction, factors involved in learning addictive behaviour; Stages of substance abuse; Interventions

to promote cessation; Stress: Coping with stress: nature of coping, coping strategies, measuring

coping, social support, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) – Nature of CHD; Women and CHD;

Cardiovascular reactivity, hostility and CHD, Depression and CHD; Hypertension – An overview –

Stress and Hypertension; Personality and Hypertension. Diabetes: PCOD-PCOS.

 Nature of pain; Early pain theories - including psychology in theories of pain; the gate control theory of

pain; The role of psychosocial factors in pain perception; The role of psychology in pain treatment;

Psychological intervention to manage pain; Pain control techniques – pharmacological, surgical and

sensory; Managing pain – biofeedback, relaxation technique, hypnosis, acupuncture, distraction,

guided imagery.

Chronic and terminal illness: Cancer, Diabetes, Spinal cord injuries, Management of chronic and

terminal illness. Women and health: Miscarriage, pregnancy and menopause. Men and health:

Prostrate cancer, Men and risk taking behavior, help seeking.

 Nature of pain; Early pain theories - including psychology in theories of pain; the gate control theory of

pain; The role of psychosocial factors in pain perception; The role of psychology in pain treatment;

Psychological intervention to manage pain; Pain control techniques – pharmacological, surgical and

sensory; Managing pain – biofeedback, relaxation technique, hypnosis, acupuncture, distraction,

guided imagery.

Chronic and terminal illness: Cancer, Diabetes, Spinal cord injuries, Management of chronic and

terminal illness. Women and health: Miscarriage, pregnancy and menopause. Men and health:

Prostrate cancer, Men and risk taking behavior, help seeking.

 Nature of pain; Early pain theories - including psychology in theories of pain; the gate control theory of

pain; The role of psychosocial factors in pain perception; The role of psychology in pain treatment;

Psychological intervention to manage pain; Pain control techniques – pharmacological, surgical and

sensory; Managing pain – biofeedback, relaxation technique, hypnosis, acupuncture, distraction,

guided imagery.

Chronic and terminal illness: Cancer, Diabetes, Spinal cord injuries, Management of chronic and

terminal illness. Women and health: Miscarriage, pregnancy and menopause. Men and health:

Prostrate cancer, Men and risk taking behavior, help seeking.

Shelley, E. T. (1986). Health Psychology. New York: Random House.

Ogden, J. (2012). Health Psychology. McGraw hill Foundation.

This course introduces the field of aviation psychology by providing an overview of human factors in aviation safety. Students will be exposed to a range of specialized topics like CRM, aviation medicine, cognitive ergonomics, and will be exposed to abroad array of psychological issues faced in the aviation context, which helps to improve safety in the industry.

Meaning and scope of aviation psychology. Role of aviation psychologists. Current issues and relevance, Crew resource management- Communication, Workload Management, Decision-making, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Team Management, Stress Management; Professional bodies and safety enforcing agencies.

Meaning and scope of aviation psychology. Role of aviation psychologists. Current issues and relevance, Crew resource management- Communication, Workload Management, Decision-making, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Team Management, Stress Management; Professional bodies and safety enforcing agencies.

Meaning and scope of aviation psychology. Role of aviation psychologists. Current issues and relevance, Crew resource management- Communication, Workload Management, Decision-making, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Team Management, Stress Management; Professional bodies and safety enforcing agencies.

Human factors; Models on human factor; Human Information Processing; Situation Awareness; Mental Workload and Stress; Teamwork and Sense-making; Pilot checklists.

Human factors; Models on human factor; Human Information Processing; Situation Awareness; Mental Workload and Stress; Teamwork and Sense-making; Pilot checklists.

Human factors; Models on human factor; Human Information Processing; Situation Awareness; Mental Workload and Stress; Teamwork and Sense-making; Pilot checklists.

Occupational Health and Human Physiology (relevant to human factors), Health and Pathology in the Aviation Environment.

Occupational Health and Human Physiology (relevant to human factors), Health and Pathology in the Aviation Environment.

Occupational Health and Human Physiology (relevant to human factors), Health and Pathology in the Aviation Environment.

Psychological issues of aviation employees: Psychological stress, post-traumatic stress reactions following aircraft disasters, psychiatric disorders and syndrome among pilots; 

Emotions at workplace, psychological assessments and reporting of crew mental health.

Psychological issues of aviation employees: Psychological stress, post-traumatic stress reactions following aircraft disasters, psychiatric disorders and syndrome among pilots; 

Emotions at workplace, psychological assessments and reporting of crew mental health.

Psychological issues of aviation employees: Psychological stress, post-traumatic stress reactions following aircraft disasters, psychiatric disorders and syndrome among pilots; 

Emotions at workplace, psychological assessments and reporting of crew mental health.

Martinussen, M. & Hunter, D. R. (2017). Aviation Psychology and Human Factors. CRC Press

This undergraduate course will be a comprehensive introduction to human neuropsychology structured to provide students with a basic understanding of the relationship between brain and behavior. Topics covered will include foundations of neuropsychology, structure of the nervous system, functional specialization of the brain, cognitive functions, and assessments of brain disorders.

Course Objectives: This course aims to

• Understand the fundamental concepts of neuropsychology.
• Gain knowledge about the organization of the nervous system.
• Familiarize about the structure of brain systems and associated cognitive functions.
• Integrate all principles towards the understanding of brain disorders 

Definition, Nature and scope of clinical neuropsychology. Functions of Neuropsychologists. History, Branches of Neuropsychology. Methods of study of research in neuropsychology-Neurohistology, Radiologic Procedures, Electrophysiologic Procedures, Imaging of Brain metabolism, Magnetic Imaging. Ethical issues in research.

Definition, Nature and scope of clinical neuropsychology. Functions of Neuropsychologists. History, Branches of Neuropsychology. Methods of study of research in neuropsychology-Neurohistology, Radiologic Procedures, Electrophysiologic Procedures, Imaging of Brain metabolism, Magnetic Imaging. Ethical issues in research.

Definition, Nature and scope of clinical neuropsychology. Functions of Neuropsychologists. History, Branches of Neuropsychology. Methods of study of research in neuropsychology-Neurohistology, Radiologic Procedures, Electrophysiologic Procedures, Imaging of Brain metabolism, Magnetic Imaging. Ethical issues in research.

Introduction to developmental psychology; Brain development; Neuropsychology of mental development; Neuropsychology of developmental abnormalities; Neuropsychology of remediation of children.

Introduction to developmental psychology; Brain development; Neuropsychology of mental development; Neuropsychology of developmental abnormalities; Neuropsychology of remediation of children.

Introduction to developmental psychology; Brain development; Neuropsychology of mental development; Neuropsychology of developmental abnormalities; Neuropsychology of remediation of children.

Cerebral Specialization; Neuropsychology of Memory; Neuropsychology of Attention and Executive Functioning; Neuropsychology of Emotion; Neuropsychology of Language; Neuropsychology of Consciousness.

Cerebral Specialization; Neuropsychology of Memory; Neuropsychology of Attention and Executive Functioning; Neuropsychology of Emotion; Neuropsychology of Language; Neuropsychology of Consciousness.

Cerebral Specialization; Neuropsychology of Memory; Neuropsychology of Attention and Executive Functioning; Neuropsychology of Emotion; Neuropsychology of Language; Neuropsychology of Consciousness.

Schizophrenia; Dementia: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease; Anxiety and mood disorders.

Schizophrenia; Dementia: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease; Anxiety and mood disorders.

Schizophrenia; Dementia: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease; Anxiety and mood disorders.

Practice of neuropsychological assessment; Basic concepts, Neuropsychological examination procedures; Neuropsychological assessment interpretation; important neuropsychological tests.

Practice of neuropsychological assessment; Basic concepts, Neuropsychological examination procedures; Neuropsychological assessment interpretation; important neuropsychological tests.

Practice of neuropsychological assessment; Basic concepts, Neuropsychological examination procedures; Neuropsychological assessment interpretation; important neuropsychological tests.

Zillmer, E.A., Spiers, M.V. & Culbertson (2008). Principles of Neuropsychology (2nd ed.), Wadsworth: Cengage Learning.

Blackmore, S. (2003). Consciousness: An introduction. London: Hodder & Stoughton.

Course Description: This course in sports psychology aims at apprising students about the basic concepts related to applying psychological principles in sports. This course will also help students to develop an in-depth understanding about sports person’s situations, demands, and problems and will enable them to design intervention programs for them. 

Course Objectives: This course aims to 

• Understand the scope and perspectives of sports psychology.
• Understand the cognitive and social psychological dimensions in sports.
• Understand the effect of arousal, anxiety and stress on performance.
• Create interventions for sports persons.

History, Nature, and Scope of sports psychology; Recent perspectives - Issues of race, gender and sexual orientation in sports; Role of a sports psychologist

History, Nature, and Scope of sports psychology; Recent perspectives - Issues of race, gender and sexual orientation in sports; Role of a sports psychologist

History, Nature, and Scope of sports psychology; Recent perspectives - Issues of race, gender and sexual orientation in sports; Role of a sports psychologist

Trait theories; Resilience and mental toughness; Social learning theory; Nature of Attitudes; Measures; Theories of motivation; Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; Self-efficacy; Counterfactual thinking.

Trait theories; Resilience and mental toughness; Social learning theory; Nature of Attitudes; Measures; Theories of motivation; Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; Self-efficacy; Counterfactual thinking.

Trait theories; Resilience and mental toughness; Social learning theory; Nature of Attitudes; Measures; Theories of motivation; Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; Self-efficacy; Counterfactual thinking.

Groups and teams; Social facilitation; Negative effects of team leadership; Leadership; 

Aggression; Theories of aggression; Reduction of Aggression; Aggression, injury, and addictive behaviors.

Groups and teams; Social facilitation; Negative effects of team leadership; Leadership; 

Aggression; Theories of aggression; Reduction of Aggression; Aggression, injury, and addictive behaviors.

Groups and teams; Social facilitation; Negative effects of team leadership; Leadership; 

Aggression; Theories of aggression; Reduction of Aggression; Aggression, injury, and addictive behaviors.

Definitions of arousal, anxiety and stress; Factors inducing anxiety and stress; Relationship between arousal and performance; Burnout, overtraining & overreaching; Retirement; Drug abuse in sport and exercise.

Definitions of arousal, anxiety and stress; Factors inducing anxiety and stress; Relationship between arousal and performance; Burnout, overtraining & overreaching; Retirement; Drug abuse in sport and exercise.

Definitions of arousal, anxiety and stress; Factors inducing anxiety and stress; Relationship between arousal and performance; Burnout, overtraining & overreaching; Retirement; Drug abuse in sport and exercise.

Cognitive and behavioral interventions: Relaxation, Self- talk, Hypnosis, Imagery; Psychological Skills Training; Classifying skills; Stages of skill acquisition.

Cognitive and behavioral interventions: Relaxation, Self- talk, Hypnosis, Imagery; Psychological Skills Training; Classifying skills; Stages of skill acquisition.

Cognitive and behavioral interventions: Relaxation, Self- talk, Hypnosis, Imagery; Psychological Skills Training; Classifying skills; Stages of skill acquisition.

      Horn, T. S (Ed) (1992). Advances in sports psychology. Herman Kinetics.

Mohan, J. (1996) Recent Advances in sports psychology. Friends

Murphy, E. (1995) Advances in sports psychology. Human Kinetics.

Murphy, S. M. (1995) Sports psychological interventions. Herman Kinetics.

Richard H. Cox. (2007) Sport psychology. McGraw Hill.

Weinberg, R. S. & Gould, D. (2007) Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Humans Kinetics.

Qualitative research is a process of scientific inquiry that seeks an in-depth understanding of psychological phenomena within their natural setting. This course provides a practical application of qualitative research methods. Different methods of collecting qualitative data and analysing them will be discussed in this course.

Grounded theory, Phenomenological approach, Narrative approach, Discourse analysis, and Ethnography

Grounded theory, Phenomenological approach, Narrative approach, Discourse analysis, and Ethnography

Grounded theory, Phenomenological approach, Narrative approach, Discourse analysis, and Ethnography

Different models of qualitative data analysis: Data Analysis Spiral, Thematic analysis, Narrative analysis, Discourse analysis, Content analysis; Issues of Credibility and trustworthiness: validation strategies; Reporting Qualitative data

Different models of qualitative data analysis: Data Analysis Spiral, Thematic analysis, Narrative analysis, Discourse analysis, Content analysis; Issues of Credibility and trustworthiness: validation strategies; Reporting Qualitative data

Different models of qualitative data analysis: Data Analysis Spiral, Thematic analysis, Narrative analysis, Discourse analysis, Content analysis; Issues of Credibility and trustworthiness: validation strategies; Reporting Qualitative data

Creswell, J.W. (2007). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches. Sage.

In this course, students are expected to design a research study on any topic in relation to psychology. A faculty would be allotted as a guide from the department. Students are required to consult their research guides twice every week and formulate their research.

CO mapped to Unit 1: CO1 and CO2

Research proposal; Introduction, Review of Literature, Methods.

CO mapped to Unit 1: CO1 and CO2

Research proposal; Introduction, Review of Literature, Methods.

CO mapped to Unit 1: CO1 and CO2

Research proposal; Introduction, Review of Literature, Methods.

American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Course Description: Students have to undertake internship in any of their interested sector during the fourth semester vacation of the course. Students will be attached to various agencies where they will be trained and supervised in acquiring skills competencies. They will be mentored by a supervisor at the department also. Students have to periodically meet their supervisors and submit a report at the end of their practicum period. The format of the report and the type of cases to be presented will be decided by the Department Council.

Course Objectives: This course aims to 

• Gain hands-on experience in various subfields of psychology.

• Witness various ethical guidelines in practice.

• Explore areas of interest in psychology.

Working in various organizational setups for a period of 30 days (one month)

Working in various organizational setups for a period of 30 days (one month)

Working in various organizational setups for a period of 30 days (one month)

Course Description: The course aims at equipping the students to enhance themselves and the focus is on inculcating domain expertise, knowledge of global Perspective, team building and initiative that are aligned with graduate attributes and echo our university motto (excellence and service).

Course objectives:

• The course provides scope to improve skills of students.
• It equips the students with skills to adapt and excel to working environment.
• It equips the students with skills to be as individual with global perspective
• It equips the students with skills to be taking imitative and be in charge

 Emphasis to apply the expertise in other disciplines, Scope Analyses

 Emphasis to apply the expertise in other disciplines, Scope Analyses

 Emphasis to apply the expertise in other disciplines, Scope Analyses

 Assessing international practices and adapting best practices

 Assessing international practices and adapting best practices

 Assessing international practices and adapting best practices

 Peer recognition, Group Dynamics  

 Peer recognition, Group Dynamics  

 Peer recognition, Group Dynamics  

 Incubation Cell, Citizen Journalism

 Incubation Cell, Citizen Journalism

 Incubation Cell, Citizen Journalism

Evaluation rubric/s:

The course is designed to provide advanced auditing standards to ensure due diligence. This course is designed to enable students to analyze, evaluate and conclude on the assurance engagement and other audit and assurance issues in the context of best practice and current developments

Engagement acceptance, audit risk and planning, evidence and reporting

Engagement acceptance, audit risk and planning, evidence and reporting

Engagement acceptance, audit risk and planning, evidence and reporting

International regulatory frameworks for audit and assurance services (International Standards in Auditing and other related standards) - Money laundering – money laundering offences-risk based approach- acceptable guidance- Laws and regulations – ISA 250 – Consideration of laws and regulations in an audit of financial statements

International regulatory frameworks for audit and assurance services (International Standards in Auditing and other related standards) - Money laundering – money laundering offences-risk based approach- acceptable guidance- Laws and regulations – ISA 250 – Consideration of laws and regulations in an audit of financial statements

International regulatory frameworks for audit and assurance services (International Standards in Auditing and other related standards) - Money laundering – money laundering offences-risk based approach- acceptable guidance- Laws and regulations – ISA 250 – Consideration of laws and regulations in an audit of financial statements

Fundamental principles- Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants – The conceptual framework- current issues surrounding ethics - Fraud and error- ISA 240 (the auditor’s responsibilities relating to fraud in an audit of financial statements) – Auditor’s liability- limiting auditor’s liability- the expectation gap

Fundamental principles- Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants – The conceptual framework- current issues surrounding ethics - Fraud and error- ISA 240 (the auditor’s responsibilities relating to fraud in an audit of financial statements) – Auditor’s liability- limiting auditor’s liability- the expectation gap

Fundamental principles- Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants – The conceptual framework- current issues surrounding ethics - Fraud and error- ISA 240 (the auditor’s responsibilities relating to fraud in an audit of financial statements) – Auditor’s liability- limiting auditor’s liability- the expectation gap

Quality control (firm-wide) ISQC International Standards on Quality Control 1 – quality control for firms that perform audits and reviews of financial statements and other assurance and related services engagements- Elements of a system of Quality control. Applying ISQC1 proportionately with the nature and size of the firm. Advertising, tendering and obtaining professional work and fees. Professional appointments- Terms of audit engagements

Quality control (firm-wide) ISQC International Standards on Quality Control 1 – quality control for firms that perform audits and reviews of financial statements and other assurance and related services engagements- Elements of a system of Quality control. Applying ISQC1 proportionately with the nature and size of the firm. Advertising, tendering and obtaining professional work and fees. Professional appointments- Terms of audit engagements

Quality control (firm-wide) ISQC International Standards on Quality Control 1 – quality control for firms that perform audits and reviews of financial statements and other assurance and related services engagements- Elements of a system of Quality control. Applying ISQC1 proportionately with the nature and size of the firm. Advertising, tendering and obtaining professional work and fees. Professional appointments- Terms of audit engagements

Planning and conducting an audit of historical financial information 1. Planning, materiality and assessing the risk of material misstatement – ISA 300 (Planning an audit of financial statements- ISA 315 (Identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement through understanding the entity and its environment)- ISA 330 (the auditor’s response to assess the risks) – Audit risk, risk of material misstatement- Business risk approach- ISA 320 (materiality in planning and performing an audit) ISA 520 (Analytical procedures) 2. Evidence and testing considerations- ISA 500 (Audit evidence) ISA 530 (Audit sampling) – ISA 510 (Initial audit engagements- opening balances) ISA 230 (Audit documentation) ISA 550 (related parties) ISA 402 (Audit considerations relating to an entity using a service organization) 3. Audit procedures and obtaining evidence- Matters relating to specific accounting issues- importance of financial reporting standards- audit of deferred tax- audit of inventories- financial instruments- audit of revenue- audit of leases- audit of retirement benefits – ISA 540 (Auditing accounting estimates including fair value accounting estimates and related disclosure) 

Planning and conducting an audit of historical financial information 1. Planning, materiality and assessing the risk of material misstatement – ISA 300 (Planning an audit of financial statements- ISA 315 (Identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement through understanding the entity and its environment)- ISA 330 (the auditor’s response to assess the risks) – Audit risk, risk of material misstatement- Business risk approach- ISA 320 (materiality in planning and performing an audit) ISA 520 (Analytical procedures) 2. Evidence and testing considerations- ISA 500 (Audit evidence) ISA 530 (Audit sampling) – ISA 510 (Initial audit engagements- opening balances) ISA 230 (Audit documentation) ISA 550 (related parties) ISA 402 (Audit considerations relating to an entity using a service organization) 3. Audit procedures and obtaining evidence- Matters relating to specific accounting issues- importance of financial reporting standards- audit of deferred tax- audit of inventories- financial instruments- audit of revenue- audit of leases- audit of retirement benefits – ISA 540 (Auditing accounting estimates including fair value accounting estimates and related disclosure) 

Planning and conducting an audit of historical financial information 1. Planning, materiality and assessing the risk of material misstatement – ISA 300 (Planning an audit of financial statements- ISA 315 (Identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement through understanding the entity and its environment)- ISA 330 (the auditor’s response to assess the risks) – Audit risk, risk of material misstatement- Business risk approach- ISA 320 (materiality in planning and performing an audit) ISA 520 (Analytical procedures) 2. Evidence and testing considerations- ISA 500 (Audit evidence) ISA 530 (Audit sampling) – ISA 510 (Initial audit engagements- opening balances) ISA 230 (Audit documentation) ISA 550 (related parties) ISA 402 (Audit considerations relating to an entity using a service organization) 3. Audit procedures and obtaining evidence- Matters relating to specific accounting issues- importance of financial reporting standards- audit of deferred tax- audit of inventories- financial instruments- audit of revenue- audit of leases- audit of retirement benefits – ISA 540 (Auditing accounting estimates including fair value accounting estimates and related disclosure) 

Completion, review and reporting 1. Subsequent events and going concern ISA 560, ISA 570 2. Completion and final review – Overall review of financial statements ISA 580 (Written representations) ISA 710 (Comparative information- corresponding figures and comparative financial statements), ISA 720 (Auditors responsibilities relating to other information’s) 3. Auditor’s reports- ISA 700 (Forming an opinion and reporting on financial statements) ISA 701 (Communicating KAM in the independent auditor’s report) ISA 705 (Modifications to the opinion in the independent auditor’s report) ISA 706 (Emphasis of Matter paragraphs and Other Matter paragraphs in the independent auditor’s report) 4. Reports to those charged with governance and management – ISA 260 (Communication with those Charged with Governance) ISA 265 (Communicating deficiencies in internal control to those Charged with Governance)

Completion, review and reporting 1. Subsequent events and going concern ISA 560, ISA 570 2. Completion and final review – Overall review of financial statements ISA 580 (Written representations) ISA 710 (Comparative information- corresponding figures and comparative financial statements), ISA 720 (Auditors responsibilities relating to other information’s) 3. Auditor’s reports- ISA 700 (Forming an opinion and reporting on financial statements) ISA 701 (Communicating KAM in the independent auditor’s report) ISA 705 (Modifications to the opinion in the independent auditor’s report) ISA 706 (Emphasis of Matter paragraphs and Other Matter paragraphs in the independent auditor’s report) 4. Reports to those charged with governance and management – ISA 260 (Communication with those Charged with Governance) ISA 265 (Communicating deficiencies in internal control to those Charged with Governance)

Completion, review and reporting 1. Subsequent events and going concern ISA 560, ISA 570 2. Completion and final review – Overall review of financial statements ISA 580 (Written representations) ISA 710 (Comparative information- corresponding figures and comparative financial statements), ISA 720 (Auditors responsibilities relating to other information’s) 3. Auditor’s reports- ISA 700 (Forming an opinion and reporting on financial statements) ISA 701 (Communicating KAM in the independent auditor’s report) ISA 705 (Modifications to the opinion in the independent auditor’s report) ISA 706 (Emphasis of Matter paragraphs and Other Matter paragraphs in the independent auditor’s report) 4. Reports to those charged with governance and management – ISA 260 (Communication with those Charged with Governance) ISA 265 (Communicating deficiencies in internal control to those Charged with Governance)

Professional and ethical developments -  Other current issues- current developments in auditing standards, business practices, emerging technologies and their impact on the audit.

Professional and ethical developments -  Other current issues- current developments in auditing standards, business practices, emerging technologies and their impact on the audit.

Professional and ethical developments -  Other current issues- current developments in auditing standards, business practices, emerging technologies and their impact on the audit.

2. Advanced Audit and Assurance, BPP Publications

3. CA G. Sekar, CA B Saravana Prasath - Advanced Auditing

4. ACCA – P7 Advanced Audir and Assurance (INT): Study Text

2. Knechel, W. R. (2017). Auditing: Assurance & risk (4th ed.). London: Routledge.

3. CA Surbhi Bansal – Auditing and Assurance.

·       Written Examinations consists of:

§  Mid Semester Exam – 50 marks   (2 hours duration)

§  End Semester Exam – 100 marks (3 hours duration)

·       A student should have secured minimum 40% marks in the ESE to pass in that paper.

·       In aggregate for each paper, for internal and end semester put together, at least 40 marks out of 100 must be secured to pass in that paper. 

To apply the knowledge strategic management accounting techniques different business contexts

Introduction to strategic management accounting, Performance management and control of the Organization, Changes in business structure and management accounting, Effect of Information Technology (IT) on strategic management accounting, Other environmental and ethical issues

Introduction to strategic management accounting, Performance management and control of the Organization, Changes in business structure and management accounting, Effect of Information Technology (IT) on strategic management accounting, Other environmental and ethical issues

Introduction to strategic management accounting, Performance management and control of the Organization, Changes in business structure and management accounting, Effect of Information Technology (IT) on strategic management accounting, Other environmental and ethical issues