AKTU Employability & Career Planning (BMBF352) Syllabus PDF – MBA (Banking & Financial Services) 3rd Semester
Employability & Career Planning BMBF352
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Syllabus — Employability & Career Planning
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(IT IS A MANDATORY NON-CREDIT COURSE. STUDENT MUST COMPLETE AND QUALIFY IT AS A PART OF THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM)
Course Objectives
- Develop self-awareness, leadership qualities, and professional competencies required for managerial success.
- Enhance communication, analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills for business environments.
- Strengthen employability through career planning, aptitude development, presentation skills, and placement readiness.
- Foster ethical leadership, teamwork, corporate professionalism, and social responsibility.
- Prepare students for successful careers through experiential learning, industry interaction, and reflective professional development. Course Content and Activities
| Sl. No. | Course Content | Activities / Exercises |
| 1 | Self-Leadership and Personality Development | SWOT Analysis, Johari Window Exercise, Goal Setting Workshop, Reflective Journal |
| 2 | Career Planning and Goal Setting | Career Vision Mapping, Career Interest Inventory, Individual Development Plan (IDP), Skill Gap Analysis |
| 3 | Professional Communication and Interpersonal Skills | Business Communication Exercises, Public Speaking, Elevator Pitch, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Negotiation Activities, Group Discussion |
| 4 | Aptitude and Reasoning | Quantitative Aptitude Practice, Logical Reasoning Exercises |
| 5 | Analytical Skills | Data Interpretation Exercises, Online Assessment Practice |
| 6 | Business Presentation Skills | Presentation Design, Storytelling Techniques, Data Visualization, Presentation and Analysis of Latest Business and Economic Developments |
| 7 | Executive Presentation | Team Case Presentation with Recommendations to Management Panel, Boardroom Meeting Simulation, Extempore/Impromptu Speaking |
| 8 | Critical Thinking and Decision Making | Case Analysis, Decision Tree Exercise, Business Simulation, Fishbone Diagram, Six Thinking Hats |
| 9 | Managerial Dilemma Simulation | Activities on Conflicting Priorities (Cost vs. Quality, Speed vs. Accuracy, Profit vs. Sustainability), Ethical Decision-Making Scenarios |
| Sl. No. | Course Content | Activities / Exercises |
| 10 | Resume Building and Personal Branding | Resume Writing Workshop, LinkedIn Profile Development, Personal Branding, Video Resume |
| 11 | Placement Readiness | Aptitude Test, Group Discussion, Mock Interview |
| 12 | Time Management and Personal Effectiveness | Time Audit, Priority Management Exercises, Productivity Tools, Stress Management Techniques, Work–Life Balance Activities |
| 13 | Corporate Immersion | Industry Expert Lecture, Alumni Interaction, Industrial Visit |
| 14 | Social Innovation and Leadership Challenge | Community Service Activity, ESG Case Study, Policy Design Exercise |
| 15 | Career Portfolio Presentation | A presentation on Learning Outcomes and Career Reflection. |
Assessment Guidelines a. Class Test (CT)-20 Marks: Based on Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and General Employability Skills as written tests. b. Teacher Assessment (TA)-10 Marks: Based on attendance, classroom participation, punctuality, and active engagement in activities. c. Practical Sessional (PS)-70 Marks: Based on communication skills, professionalism, career portfolio preparation and presentation, resume/CV development, mock interview performance, and overall career readiness.
Suggested Learning Resources
- Covey, Stephen R.; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; Simon & Schuster.
- Carnegie, Dale; How to Win Friends and Influence People; Simon & Schuster.
- Goleman, Daniel; Emotional Intelligence; Bantam Books.
- Cottrell, Stella; Critical Thinking Skills; Palgrave Macmillan.
- Carnegie, Dale; The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking; Pocket Books.
- Tracy, Brian; Eat That Frog!; Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
- Harvard Business Review; HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations; Harvard Business Review Press.
- Reynolds, Garr; Presentation Zen; New Riders.
- Booth, Wayne C., Colomb, Gregory G., & Williams, Joseph M.; The Craft of Research; University of Chicago Press.
- World Economic Forum; The Future of Jobs Report (Latest Edition).
- Daily news especially on business, economics and industry trends.
Course Outcomes
| CO | Course Outcome Statements | Bloom's K-Level |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Demonstrate self-awareness, professional ethics, leadership qualities, and interpersonal effectiveness in managerial contexts. | K3: Applying |
| CO2 | Apply communication, analytical, presentation, and reasoning skills to solve professional and managerial problems. | K3: Applying |
| CO3 | analyse business situations using critical thinking, decision-making tools, and managerial judgment. | K4: Analysing |
| CO4 | Evaluate career opportunities, organizational expectations, and professional development strategies for employability. | K5: Evaluating |
| CO5 | Develop a comprehensive career portfolio demonstrating professional competencies, industry readiness, lifelong learning, and personal branding. | K6: Creating |
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