Dibrugarh University Dibrugarh 786004 Fax = 0373 - 2370323, E-mail : ddle_dibrugarhuniversity@yahoo.in @ Directorate of Open and Distance Learning “y Website: www.dodl.dibru.ac.in Ph, 0373-2370207(0) No, DUDODLII974753 Date: 22.02.2019 To ‘The Controller of Examinations ife Dibrugarh University Sub: Intimation regarding syllabus of M.Com, of DODL, D.U. for the academic session 2018-19. Sir, Please find enclosed herewith the syllabus of M.Com. under DODL, D.U. for the academic session 2018-19 onwards along with the new incorporation as under: 1. Course 106- Strategic Management (for Previous Year) 2. Course 206(A)- Human Resource Development (for Final Year) 3. Course 206(B)- Security Analysis and Portfolio Management(for Final Year) . ‘As recommended by the 145" Meeting of the Post Graduate Board (Emergent) held on 18.09.2017 vide Resolution No. 01. the syllabus was approved by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Dibrugarh University under report to the Academic Council which has been reported and ratified at the 112" Meeting of Academie Council (Special) held on 26.10.2017 vide Resolution No. 7(i) t Forwarded for favour of your kind consideration and needful, please. 7 fe pen (Dr. Deba Pallav Rajkhowa) Director, DODL, D.U. Memo No.: DU/DODL/19/4754-4762 dtd: 22.02.2019 Copy to. 1) The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Dibrugarh University for his kind information. 2). The Registrar, Dibrugarh University: for information, 3) The Dean, Commerce and Management Science, Dibrugarh University for information. 4) The Head, Dept. of Commerce, Dibrugarh University for information and needful action. 5) ot. Registrar (Academic), Dibrugarh University for information and needful action. 6) Asstt. Director (Academic), DODL, D.U. for information and needful action. 7). Ms. Jasprit Kaur, Asstt. Prof. in Commerce. DODL, D.U. for information and needfl action. 8). System Administrator (EDPS), Dibrugarh University for information and needful action. 9). Office file. x \\. ; wn} (Dr. Deba Pallay Rajkhowa) Director. Directorate of Open and Distance Learning Dibrugarh UniversityCOM: 106- STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT BLOCK 1: INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. No. of Units: 4 Introduction to Management & Strategy, Relevance of strategic management for an Organization, The SM Process, Strategic Management in India, Explanation of a Case let. BLOCK 2: ENVIRONMENT AND STRATEGY. No. of Units: 3 Organization Environment (Characteristics And Dimensions), External Environment, Political Environment, Economic Environment, Technological Environment, Socio-cultural Environment, Environmental Scanning, Synthesis of External & Intemal Factors, BLOCK 3: STRATEGIC ANALYSIS: MODELS & TECHNIQUES No. of Units:4 [Rtoduction, Forecasting Models, Strategic Models, Economic Models, Simulation Models, Decision Support Models, Sensitivity Analysis, Porter's Five Forces Theory, Portfolio Evaluation, McKinsey's 7S Framework, Contemporary Strategic Thoughts (Blue Ocean and Red Ocean Strategies) BLOCK 4: STRATEGY FORMULATION: CHOICE AND ANALYSIS No. of Units: 4 Steps for Making Strategic Choice, Strategy Formulation, Tools and Techniques, Decision Stages, Subjective Factors in Strategic Choice, Diversification, Integration, Merger, Takeover and Joint Strategies, Corporate Turnaround, Disinvestment and Liquidation, Functional Strategies, Generic Competitive Strategies ~ Cost Leadership, Differentiation Focus, Value ‘Chain Analysis, Benchmarking BLOCK 5: STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION No. of Units: 4 Nature of Strategy Implementation, Models of Strategic Implementation, Business Process Management, Resource Allocation, Reverse Engineering, Strategy Evaluation, Feedback Control SystemCOM: 206 (A)HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 1: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT No. of Units: 4 Concepts, benefits & Pre-requisite of HRD, Distinction between HRM and HRD, HRD Practices in India, HRD Structure, Culture and Climate, HRD as a System, HRD Audit, HRD and Organizational Effectiveness, Approaches to Evaluate the HR function BLOCK 2: STRATEGIC HRD No. of Units: 4 Role of Strategic HRD, Objectives of Strategic HRD, Components and Principles of Strategic HRD, Quality of Work Life (QWL), Approaches and Techniques of QWL, Job enrichment, Quality Circles. BLOCK 3: CHANGE MANAGEMENT No. of Units: 4 Introduction, Challenges before the HR manager, Responding to change, Effect of Competition on HRM, Retention Strategy, Techniques of Continuous Improvement. BLOCK 4: INTERNATIONAL HRM No. of Units: 4 Concepts and dimensions of International HRM, Comparison between domestic HRM and Intemational HRM, Intemational HR Activities, Cross Cultural Issues, The Expatriate Problems, Repatriation Process. BLOCK 5: RECENT TRENDS IN HRM No. of Units: 3 Total Quality Management (TQM), Human Resource Empowerment (HRE), Employee Leasing, Moon Lighting by Employees, Dual Career Groups.COM: 206 (B) - SECURITY ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT BLOCK 1: INVESTMENT: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK No. of Units: 4 Investment Environment: Investment vs Speculation, Investment Process and Categories, Markets and their Functions, Institutional investors and Changing Market, Investment alternatives, Money and Market Instruments: Bonds, Equities, Mutual Funds; Derivatives; Life Insurance. BLOCK 2: RISK AND RETURN No. of Units: 3 Technical analysis: Macro-Economic Analysis, Industry analysis & Technical analysis — basic premises. BLOCK 3: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: RISK AND RETURNS. No. of Units: 4 Fundamentals of portfolio: Introduction to portfolio management, Time, Value & Money, Risk & Return. BLOCK 4: PORTFOLIO AND PRICING MODELS No. of Units: 4 Portfolio Creation: Modern portfolio theory, Bond valuation, Asset allocation & Portfolio design. BLOCK 5: MUTUAL FUND OPERATIONS ‘No. of Units: 4 Taxes and Investments, Rewards per unit of risk, Excess return and losses.