St. Xavier’s College offers one of the best BBA programmes in the state. It is meant for students who are motivated, disciplined, ready and eager to move ahead in the business world. It may sound a little too far fetched but our students appreciate that they learn theory as well as practical applications. It is based on the premise that the true mark of learning is not just what you know but what you can do with what you know. Our priority is to provide students a top-notch curriculum where emerging business leaders can build on their professional experiences and successfully contribute to their firms. This innovative programme is facilitated by multi-media learning environment enriched by face-to-face faculty mentoring and coaching. Ultimately, students will be able to demonstrate mastery of more than 30 business competencies—the skills that employers are looking for today.

The curriculum implemented in 2006 was as per the then existing curriculum of the Calcutta University. However, post autonomy, as per recommendation of the Board of Studies, greater emphasis was given to Mathematics and Economics. The syllabus continues to be as per the erstwhile Calcutta University course. The BBA programme is an honours course with specialisation in three disciplines, Financial Management, Marketing Management and Human Resource Management. The department only offers specialisation in the first two disciplines.

The syllabus framed under the autonomous structure is possibly unique, given the core values it imparts in terms of intellectual depth, leadership skills and social awareness. The curriculum is flexible and broad & it offers students the opportunity to develop an academic programme that is tailored to their interests. The syllabus is contemporary and consists of 27 compulsory courses, four specialisation from any of the three elective groups. It lays strong emphasis in connecting theory and applications. In the various courses key concepts are covered and then students are exposed to how they are played out in real business situations using case studies. We strongly believe that effective English communication skills are a must and thus the programme includes 100 marks, equally spread over two semesters, of Business Language and Communication. The programme also provides adequate exposure to information technology. Each course is divided into modules and appropriate weightage is given, in terms of credits, based upon content and teaching hours.

After the experience that we gathered in conducting the programme for the first three years, after autonomy, it was felt that some amount of revision was required. The curriculum and syllabus was, therefore, revised after consultation with subject experts, both from Calcutta University and the industry. The revised programme, made applicable from July 2009 (i.e. the academic session 2009-12), consist of 28 compulsory courses and 4 specialisation papers from any of the elective groups.

In order to further strengthen the skills of the students and to expose them real business situations, the programme mandatorily requires the completion of the following: (i) term paper of 100 marks in Semester-IV, and (ii) an internship in the third year leading to the project work and comprehensive viva of 200 marks in Semester – VI. Internship, project and viva give students an edge over other undergraduate courses. It enriches them and adequately exposes them to real world situations.

Student’s attendance in class room lectures are closely monitored. Continuous internal assessment ensures students participation in classroom activities. Assignments have made the students more involved. Student’s seminars have ensured that the presentation and public speaking skills are adequately nurtured. Weaker students are offered tutorial classes. Under the semester system subject matter is intensively covered. Besides, the semester system also ensures that student progress is gradual and is not hampered by the burden of the syllabus. However, given the diverse range of subjects covered by the course, may be there is scope for further improvement and streamlining.

Students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular & extra curricular activities. The exposure students gain from outreach programmes, involvement in NCC and NSS activities help them in their overall development. Students have also shown a lot of interest in writing articles and paper presentation. This has also helped them in accumulating their non-academic credits.

Students have also performed well in various all India competitive examinations like CAT, XAT, and MAT. A few students even got placed through campus placements. Many students have also gone abroad for higher studies. The students of the department also bring out the departmental magazine, X-ecutive. The hugely successful and popular departmental fest, Xavier Management Convention (XMC), is held every year in March. We sincerely believe that unless students are involved, they possibly feel left out. But the dedication shown by our faculty members is also praise worthy.

Since its introduction in 2002 under the University of Calcutta, the BBA program has evolved substantially. Today the program offered at St. Xavier’s College is possibly unique given the core values it imparts in terms of Intellectual Depth, Leadership Skills and Social Responsibility. St. Xavier’s approach to management education aims at the holistic formation of future leaders with unmatched professional competence and a strong ethical perspective.

The curriculum is flexible and broad and gives students the opportunity to develop an academic program that is tailored to their ambitions and interests. The college offers specialization in three areas: Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Human Resource Management.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the of the BBA program is to provide high quality education in management and prepare students

·        To join industry, business and non-profit organizations

·        Seek entrepreneurial venture

·        Pursue higher education in management

OVERVIEW

This prestigious program in management leading to a BBA degree is spread over three years and consists of six semesters, each approximately of six months duration. The program consists of 27 compulsory courses, and 4 specialization papers from any of the three elective groups totaling to 130 credits.

At St. Xavier’s we believe theory is important, but it is of little value if students don't know their practical application. The program therefore lays strong emphasis in connecting theory and application. In the various courses key concepts are covered and then students are exposed to how they are played out in real business situations using case studies. To further strengthen this, students are mandatorily required to undertake

·        Term paper of 100 marks in semester IV

·        An internship in the third year leading to the project work and comprehensive viva of 200 marks in semester VI

COURSE STRUCTURE

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