MBA Subjects and Syllabus in India 2023 - List of Subjects MBA Courses Offer

Updated On: October 17, 2023 11:44 am IST

This article will help you get details regarding the MBA subjects and syllabus. You can know about all the major topics which will be taught to you in the two year MBA degree. It must be noted that the syllabus of MBA will differ from college to college.

Table of Contents

List of MBA Subjects
MBA Syllabus: Semester-wise Syllabus of MBA Courses
MBA Subjects for Entrance Exams
Faqs

MBA subjects cover core topics such as Business Law, Entrepreneurship, and many more. MBA or Master of Business Administration is one of the most popular master's degree programs in India as well as abroad. The program opens the gates to many employment opportunities for students. Candidates who are pursuing the MBA program learn a lot about the various subjects in the curriculum. MBA is a 2-year degree course.

The first-year curriculum for all the top MBA colleges in India will be the same for all the specializations While the second year of the program will cover topics based on the MBA specialization opted for by the candidates. Students are also provided with a range of electives subjects which they can choose as per their interest. The subjects and specializations differ from college to college. The syllabus of MBA is designed to inculcate leadership and entrepreneurial qualities in a candidate while also providing them with knowledge about various subjects related to businesses in their stream. This article will cover all the major subjects and also the syllabus which will be covered in the MBA program.

List of MBA Subjects

All the core and elective subjects available in the curriculum of the 2 year MBA program are listed below for your reference:

S.No.	MBA Core Subjects
1	Accounting and Financial Management
2	Business Economics
3	Corporate Finance
4	Human Resource Management
5	Leadership and Entrepreneurship
6	Management of Change
7	Management Theory and Practice
8	Managing for Sustainability
9	Marketing Management
10	Research Methods
11	Strategic Management

Following is the table of elective subjects taught in MBA courses.

S.No.	MBA Elective Subjects
1	Accounting Systems and Processes
2	Advanced Studies in Industrial Relations
3	Auditing
4	Business and Corporations Law
5	Business Economics
6	Communication in Business
7	Corporate Finance
8	Current Developments in Accounting Thought
9	Customer Behaviour
10	Financial Accounting
11	Financial Accounting 2
12	Financial Markets and Instruments
13	Financial Planning
14	Global Marketing
15	Human Resource Management
16	ICT Project Management
17	ICT Project Management
18	Integrated Marketing Communications
19	International Human Resource Management
20	Investments Analysis
21	IT Infrastructure Management PG
22	IT Management Issues
23	IT Management Issues
24	IT Risk Management
25	IT Risk Management
26	Leadership - A Critical Perspective
27	Management Accounting for Costs and Control
28	Management of Change
29	Managing for Sustainability
30	Managing Project and Service Innovation
31	Organizational Behaviour
32	Research Methods
33	Strategic Human Resource Development
34	Taxation 1
35	Training and Development Environment

MBA Syllabus: Semester-wise Syllabus of MBA Courses

The syllabus of the MBA program will vary from college to college. You can take a look at some of the common topics in the syllabus of MBA program given below:

Syllabus of MBA

Semester 1

S. No.	Syllabus
1	Business Communication & Presentation Skills
2	Business Research Methodology
3	Business Statistics
4	Excel Spreadsheet Modelling
5	Finance for Non-Finance
6	Financial Reporting and Analysis
7	Joy of Management
8	Macro Economics & Policy
9	Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
10	Marketing of Products and Services
11	Micro-Economics
12	Operation Research
13	Organizational Behaviour

Semester 2

S. No.	Syllabus
1	Bringing Ideas to Market
2	Costing Products and Services
3	Data Science Using R and Python
4	Human Resource Management
5	Indian Banking and Financial Markets
6	Indian Economy in the Global Context
7	Managing Financial Resources
8	Managing Operations and Supply Chain
9	Managing Stakeholders and Legal Processes
10	Project Management
11	Strategic Management
12	Synthesizing and Analyzing Data using R

Semester 3

S. No.	Syllabus
1	Analyzing and Mitigating Risk
2	Applied Business Research
3	Business Model and Intellectual Property
4	Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
5	Leveraging IT for Business
6	Management of Design
7	Problem Solving and Consulting Skills

Semester 4

S. No.	Syllabus
1	Applied Business Research Project
2	Capstone Simulation
3	Ethics and Indian Ethos
4	Integrated Decisions Making
5	Leadership Development
6	Project Study

MBA Subjects for Entrance Exams

The MBA Syllabus for several entrance exams is quite similar and consists of several topics that are asked every year. Mentioned below is the table depicting the MBA syllabus for entrance exams.

Quantitative Aptitude
Number Systems,	LCM and HCF	Percentage Calculation
Probability	Geometry	Trigonometry
Ratio and Proportion	Linear and Quadratic Equations	Binomial Theorem
Profit and Loss	Simple And Compound Interest	Speed, Time, And Distance
Data Interpretation
Bar Graphs	Line Graphs	Pie Chart
Tables	Column Graph	Venn Diagrams
	Logical Reasoning
Arrangements	Prepositions	Data Arrangement and Puzzles
Logical Sequence, Matching & Connections	Number & Letters Series	Clocks & Calendars
Blood Relations	-	-
Verbal Ability
Grammar Usage	Reasoning	Sentence Correction
Fill in the blanks	Idioms	Paragraph Summary
Facts/Inferences	Meaning-Usage Match	Synonyms & Antonyms
Current Affiars and GK
Constitution	Government Laws	History/Geography/Economics
World Leaders	Science	Trade
States & Capitals	World Summits	Famous People & Achievements

Candidates are recommended to choose colleges for MBA admission wisely. The curriculum of the college should be updated and cover all the latest topics. There are some colleges which are following the same curriculum since its establishment and which might not train the students as per the demand of the current industry. Besides this, there are many other things which should be kept in mind while applying for MBA admission. The articles provided below can assist you with the same.

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FAQs

What is the syllabus of MBA?

The syllabus of MBA contains all the topics that will be taught to the students in the next two years

Is the syllabus of MBA same for all the colleges?

No, the syllabus of MBA will be different for all the colleges

What are the important topics of MBA syllabus?

Some of the important topics of the MBA syllabus are Corporate Finance, Marketing Management, Business Economics and Financial Planning

How can I check the syllabus of MBA?

The syllabus of MBA will be updated on the official website as well as on the information brochure of the college

Will the syllabus vary for all the specializations of MBA?

The first semester of all the MBA specializations remains the same for first semester. The second and third semester will cover topics depending on the specialization chosen by you.

What MBA subjects are in Human Resource Management ?

The most common topics included in the MBA syllabus of HR are Organizations, Managing People, Managing Redundancy, HRM in the Service Sector, Performance Management, and Fundamentals of HRM.

What MBA subjects are in second semester?

MBA syllabus for the second semester includes subjects like Bringing Ideas to Market, Costing Products and Services, Data Science Using R and Python, Human Resource Management, Indian Banking and Financial Markets, etc.

What MBA subjects are in third semester?

MBA syllabus for the third semester includes subjects like Analyzing and Mitigating Risk, Applied Business Research, Business Model and Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility, Leveraging IT for Business, etc.