Khwaja Yunus Ali University

Founder: Dr. M. M. Amjad Hussain

Semester: Fall - 2018

Department of Business Administration

Program: MBA/EMBA
Syllabus
(1st year & 1st Semester)
Fall - 2018

Program Semester Duration Total Credit

EMBA 04 16 Months 45
MBA 06 24 Months 66
MBA (Regular ) 03 12 Months 39

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 Class Routine:
Course code Course Name Time Room Course Teacher

MGT – 501 Introduction to 8:30 am – 10:30 am 118 (All MBA teachers/Leader

(Orientation the Program: Prof. Dr. M. A. Mannan )
Class)

At the end of the (Orientation) session the students should be able to :

 Familiarize themselves with the faculty members.
 Collect course contents / study guides / routine / list of text books / flowcharts / instructional
objectives.
 Quote the rules and regulations concerning the conduct on of whole course (attendance,
active participation )
MGT – 501 Principles of 8:30 am – 10:30 am 118 Mr. A. Z. Talukder (AZT)
Management
MAT – 503 Business 10:30 am– 12:30 pm 118 Harun-or-Rashid
Mathematics (HOR)
ACT – 507 Principles of 2:00pm – 4:00pm 118 Md. Monowar Uddin Talukdar
Accounting (MMUT)
BUS – 511 Business 4:00pm – 6:00pm 118 Prof. Dr. M. A. Mannan (AM)
Communication

Syllabus:
Principles of Management
MGT 501
Course title Principles of Management
Course code MGT 501
Status Foundation Course
Prerequisites None
Credit hours 3 Credits, Total 15 lectures & Per lecture 2 hours
Teaching Methods Lectures, small group discussions, presentations, workshop, individual
activity, group activity etc.
Class Attendance & Performance 10%
Quiz & Class Test 10%
Method of Evaluation & the Assignment & Case Studies 10%
Break of Marks Viva-voce 10%
Final Exam. 60%
Total =100%
Course Mentor Md. Aminuzzaman Talukder, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business
Administration, KYAU, Cell: 01712-04 02 03
The course aims at introducing with various aspects of basic knowledge and
concept about Management which will help the students to develop their
understanding and competence as manager or an aspiring manager. It will also
Course Synopsis help the students to know the fundamental principles and theories about
Managerial mechanism that will explore what managers do and the way in
which manager have pursued their objectives more importantly. The course is
designed to help improving performance as a future manager and to increase

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 understanding of what good manager does to adjust and adapt in the changing
corporate world.

1. Introduction: Management, Resources of Organization, Tools of MGT, Management Functions, scope

of MGT, Objectives, Administration VS Managements, Principles Management Process, Managerial
roles, Leader Vs. Manager, Kinds of managers and their functions, Qualities of Managers, Managerial
Skill, MGT science or art, Importance. Managements Science, Scientific Management etc.

2. Planning & Decision making: Definition, Steps in planning, importance of planning/purposes. Types of
plan. Limitations of planning, making planning effective, SWOT, Decision its types, Decision making
process, MBE, MBO and implementing plans.

3. Environmental, Social responsibility And Ethical context: Environment, Kinds of environment,

Organizational culture, Social responsibility, Ethics, Managerial Ethics, Domain of Managerial Ethics.
Global challenge of MGT.

4. Organizing & Staffing: Definition, Elements of Organizing, organization, Formal & Informal
organization, Departmentalization, Span of management, Factors of Span of MGT, Delegation of
authority, Centralization, Decentralization. Line & staff authority.

5. Directing & Leadership: Definition, Directing process, Definition of Leadership, Features of leadership,
Qualities of leader, Trait approach to leadership, leadership styles, Managerial grid.

6. Motivation: Definition, Motivation, Framework, Theory of motivation, Needs theory, Two factors theory,
X Y theory, Motivating factors. Techniques, Importance etc.

7. Change Management: Managing change, Managers and changing environment, managing work group.

8. Controlling: Definition, Purposes, Steps of control, Characteristics, Control Process, Resistance and
overcoming resistance to control, Budget, Budgetary Control etc.

Book References:
SL Books name Authors’ name Edition Year Publishers
no.
1. Management Principles and Ricky W. Griffin 11th 2018-19 Nelson education Ltd.
Practices
2. Management-A global Harold Koontz & 10th 2014-15 McGraw Hill Inc
Practices Heinz Weihrich
3. Management J. A. F. Stoner & 6th 2015-16 Prentice Hall of India
D.R. Gilbert
4. Management S. P. Robins & M. 9th 2015-16 Prentice Hall of India
Coulter
5. Fundamentals of MGT Dr. A. A. Khan 12th 2017-18 Abir Publications

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 Business Mathematics
MAT 501
Course title Business Mathematics
Course code MAT 501
Status Core Course
Prerequisites None
Credit hours 3 Credits, Total 15 lectures & Per lecture 2 hours
Teaching Methods Lectures, small group discussions, presentations, individual activity, group activity
etc.
Class Attendance & Performance 10%
Quiz & Class Test 10%
Method of Evaluation & Assignment & Case Studies 10%
the Break of Marks Mid Term Exam. 30%
Final Exam. 40%
Total =100%
Course Facilitator Md. Harun-or-Rashid, Lecturer, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
KYAU, Cell: 01722-894880
The course is designed to teach the mathematical concepts and principles of
multivariate calculus, vector, Set, Geometry and matrix algebra, differential
equations and their applications in business and economics. The course involves
concept understanding, problem formulation and solution and graphing.
Course Synopsis The course will begin with the review of basic notions of the Set, functions,
continuity, limits, derivatives and their properties and applications.
At the end of the course, students will be able to apply their mathematical skills to
various business problems for the optimal solutions.

1. Set: Definition of a set, Types of set, Operations on sets and Business application.

2. Function: Definition of function, variables, domain and range of a function and problem solved.

3. Continuity: Definition, mean value theorem.

4. Limit: Definition, left and right hand limit and problem solved

5. The straight lines: Rectangular co-ordinates, Distance between two points, Centroid of a triangle, Area of a
triangle, The straight line and standard from of its equation, General equation of straight line, angle between
straight line and problem solved

6. Matrix: Definition, Types of matrix, Matrix operations, Transpose of matrix, Algebraic matrix, Application of
matrix in business decisions.

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7. Differentiation and Use in Business Problems: Introduction, derivatives of a function , Some standard
derivatives, a power function, the sum of a function, Maxima and minima, Partial derivatives, Application of
differentiation in business.

8. Integration and Use in Business Problems: Some standard formulas of integration, Fundamentals rules of
integration, integration by parts, definite integrals, numerical integrals and Business applications of integration.

Books Recommended:
Text Books:
1. Business mathematics- Dr. Md. Rafiqul islam and Mohammad Osman Gani, CBO Publication
2. Differential Calculus – B.C.Das and B.N.Mukherjee , U.N.Dhur &Sons Private LTD, Kolkata
3. Integral Calculus -– B.C.Das and B.N.Mukherjee, U.N.Dhur &Sons Private LTD, Kolkata

Reference Books:

1. D.C. Sancheti and V.K. Kapoor, Business Mathematics.

2. Jamir Uddin, Business Mathematics.
3. Raghavachari, M.; Mathematics for Management; Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New
Delhi.
4. Bajracharya, B. C.; Business Statistics and Mathematics: M. K. Publishers and Distributors, Kathmandu.
5. Kolham, B.; Busy, R. C.; Ross, S. C.; Discrete Mathematical Structures: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New
Delhi.

Principles of Accounting
ACT 507
Course title Principles of Accounting
Course code ACT 507
Status Foundation Course
Prerequisites None
Credit hours 3 Credits, Total 15 lectures & Per lecture 2 hours
Teaching Methods Lectures, small group discussions, presentations, workshop, individual
activity, group activity etc.
Class Attendance & Performance 10%
Quiz & Class Test 10%
Method of Evaluation & the Assignment & Case Studies 10%
Break of Marks Viva-voce 10%
Final Exam. 60%
Total =100%
Course Instructor Md. Monowar Uddin Talukdar, Lecturer, Dept. of Business
Administration, KYAU, Cell: 01718650131
The objective of this course on Basic Accounting is to develop students'
Course Synopsis understanding of accounting process and appreciation of conceptual
framework for the same, in order to create their abilities to apply such

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 concepts and principles in preparing accounts and relevant financial
accounting statements.

1. Accounting: The Language of Business: Purpose and Nature of Accounting Information - Uses and Users of
Accounting Information.

2. Conceptual Framework for Financial Accounting: First Level: Basic Objectives; Second Level: Qualitative
Characteristics of Accounting Information - Relevance (predictive value and feedback value), Reliability
(verifiability, representational faithfulness, and neutrality), Comparability and Consistency; Basic Elements of
Financial Statements: Third Level: Operational Guide Lines ¸GAAP, Basic Assumptions, Principles, and
Constraints.

3. The Accounting Process: Double-Entry Recording Process; Accounting Equation - Effects of Transactions
on the Accounting Equation.

4. The Accounting Cycle: Steps of the Accounting Cycle - Identification and Recording of Transactions and
Other Events - Journalize, Posting to the Ledger, Preparation of Trial Balance, and Finalization of Accounts.

5. Accounting System and Special Journals: Control Accounts and Subsidiary Ledgers: Control Accounts -
Subsidiary Ledger Accounts - Subsidiary Ledger. Special Journals: Advantages of Special Journals - Cash
Receipts Journal, Sales Journal, Purchases Journal, Cash Payments Journal, and General Journal.

6. Preparation of Worksheet: Unadjusted Trial Balance - Adjustments - Prepaid Expenses, Unearned Revenue,
Accrued Liabilities or Expenses, Accrued Assets or Revenues, Estimated Items (uncollectible and depreciation),
Inventory and Related Accounts, Closing Entries, Post-Closing Trial Balance, Reversing Entries; Using a
Worksheet to Prepare Financial Statements.

7. Financial Statements for Merchandise Operations: Income Statement - Importance of Income statement,
Limitations of Income Statement, Preparation of Income Statement: Single-Step, Multiple-Step. Balance Sheet -
Usefulness of the Balance Sheet, Limitations of the Balance Sheet, Preparation of Balance Sheet.

Book References:

1. Weygandt, Kieso & Kimmel - “Accounting Principles”, 12th Edition.

2. Needles & Anderson – “Principles of Accounting”, 4th Edition.
3. Pyle & Larson – “Fundamentals of Accounting Principles”, 12th Edition.
4.Kieso, Weygandt, & Warfield- “Intermediate Accounting”, 16th Edition

Business Communication
BUS- 511
Course Title Business Communication
Course Code BUS- 511
Status Foundation Course
Pre-requisites None
Credit hours 3 Credits, Total 15 Classes of 2.00 hours duration for each

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 Teaching Short duration lectures, Small group discussions, Presentations, Individual activities,
methods Group activities, etc.
Class attendance & performance 10%
Methods of Quiz & class test 10%
evaluation and Assignment & case studies 10%
break of Marks Viva-voce 10%
Final examination 60%
Total 100
Course Prof. Dr. M. A. Mannan. Dean- School of Business & Professor, Department of
Facilitator Business Administration, KYAU. Cell: 01714-115478, 01729-098615
The course is designed to give students a comprehensive view of communication, its scope
and importance in business and the role of communication in establishing a favorable
environment of business outside the firm as well as an effective internal communication
Course Synopsis
systems. Topics include : theory and process of communication; Barriers to effective
communication; Communication skills; Written communication; Oral Communications;
Effective business meetings; Business reports: preparatory steps to writing reports, purpose
and scope, features, Importance and Types of reports, structure of reports, elements of style;
Oral presentation. Common business abbreviations and acronyms; Use of commercial
terms.

1. Introduction to Communication: Nature-Scope- Principles of communication- Business and social

communication- Barriers to communication.

2. Different Methods of Communication: Verbal- Non-verbal & Electronic communication.

3. Different Perspective of Communication: Down word-Upward-Horizontal-Diagonal-External- Internal

Formal-Informal / Grapevine - Intrapersonal-Interpersonal-Personal-Organizational-Group and Public
Communication.

4. The Communication Process: Essential elements-One-way versus two-way communication-Different models

of the communication process.

5. Communication Networks: Types - Selection of networks.

6. Organizational Communication: Intra & inter organizational communication - Tools of internal

communication - Memorandums- Office orders- Circulars- Inter-organizational communication- Business and
job letters- Writing an application letter- Preparing a CV/ Resume.

7. Mass Communication: Importance - Media of mass communication- Mass communication in the business
enterprises of Bangladesh.

8. Meetings: Types of meetings- Writing notice- Agenda & minutes - Convening and conducting meetings- Points
of information- Points of order- Motions.

9. Report Writings: Informal and analytical reports- Planning business reports- Preparatory steps of writing
reports - Writing the final reports - Documenting reports.

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10. Commercial Terms and Abbreviations: Various Business Pacts, Institutions & Organizations: National &
International- CCAT, WTO, WB, IDA, IFC, IMF, ADB, SAFTA, EFTA, EEC, NAFTA etc. - their brief history,
perspectives and activities.

Books Recommended:
Text Books:
1. A course in communication skills- Leo Jones and Richard Alexander. Cambridge University Press, Students
Books.
2. Business Communication Systems and Applications. Betty R. Ricks and Kay F. Gow: John Wiley & Sons,
USA.1987
3. Business Communication- Sathya Swaroop Debasish, Bhagaban Das. PHI Learning Private Limited, New
Delhi, India. 2012

Reference Books:
1. Prof. M. Omar Ali : Business Communication- Theory and Application: Brothers’ Publication
2. Rajendra Pal, J.S. Korlahalli: Essentials of Business Communication: Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi, India.
2016
3. M. Masudur Rahman and others: Business Communication (Latest Edition).
4. Basic Business Communication - Raymond V. Lesikar, John D. Petit (JR), Maree E. Flately (7th Ed.)
5. Bovee, Thil and Schatzman: Business Communication Today
6. Raymond V I, Lesikar, John D. Peit Jr.: Report writing for Business
7. M. Mario, Kenneth Stewart and R. Lyn Clark: Business English and communication
8. Varinder Kumar, Bodh Raj: Business Communication Skills: Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.

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