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BBA Business Analytics

  • BBA Business Analytics

    Business Analytics is very essential in today’s corporate sector. This specialization not only provides a thorough grounding in areas of analytics, modeling, predictive analytics, and quantitative techniques but also thoroughly grounded in the framework of liberal studies to provide insights into human and organisation dynamics.

  • Program Objectives
    • Observe and interpret data sets to uncover potential opportunities.
    • Apply best practices to analyze, evaluate and recalibrate large sets of data to achieve optimal decisions.
    • Apply business theories and concepts to practical problems and analyze corporate data for a variety of business purposes at top consultancy firms.
    • Build models for projects and business plans based on predictive analysis, operative environment and business aims.
  • Course Curriculum

    BBA Business Analytics
    (2020-23 Admission Batch)
    Under CBCS Pattern

    COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE TYPE OF COURSE CREDIT
    SEMESTER I
    BBABA-1.1 Effective Communication Skills AEC-I 3
    BBABA-1.2 Quantitative Methods-I GEC-I 6
    BBABA-1.3 Financial Accounting CC-I 6
    BBABA-1.4 Principles of Management CC-II 6
    BBABA-1.5 Management Information Systems (MIS) GEC-II 6
    BBABA-1.6 PDCR-I SEC-I 0
    Total Credit in Semester-I 27
    SEMESTER II
    BBABA-2.1 Communication for Business SEC-II 3
    BBABA-2.2 Organizational Behaviour CC-III 6
    BBABA-2.3 Managerial Economics CC-IV 6
    BBABA-2.4 Principles of Marketing CC-V 6
    BBABA-2.5 Environmental Studies AEC-II 3
    BBABA-2.6 PDCR-II SEC-III 3
    Total Credit in Semester-II 27
    SEMESTER III
    BBABA-3.1 Quantitative Methods-II GEC-III 6
    BBABA-3.2 Data Visualization and EXCEL GEC-IV 6
    BBABA-3.3 Research Methods CC-VI 6
    BBABA-3.4 Data Base Management System CC-VII 6
    Total Credit in Semester-III 24
    SEMESTER IV
    BBABA-4.1 Data Mining and Warehousing CC-VIII 6
    BBABA-4.2 Introduction to Business Analytics CC-IX 6
    BBABA-4.3 Financial Management CC-X 6
    BBABA-4.4 Entrepreneurship SEC-IV 3
    Total Credit in Semester-IV 21
    SEMESTER V
    BBABA-5.1 Statistical Data Modelling Using R CC-XII 6
    BBABA-5.2 Cyber Law AEC-III 3
    BBABA-5.3 HRM and HR Analytics DSE-I 6
    BBABA-5.4 Strategic Management CC-XII 6
    BBABA-5.5 Summer Project CC-XIII 6
    Total Credit in Semester-V 27
    SEMESTER VI
    BBABA-6.1 Big Data Analytics CC-XIV 6
    BBABA-6.2 Supply Chain Analytics DSE-II 6
    BBABA-6.3 Fianancial Analytics DSE-III 6
    BBABA-6.4 Marketing Analytics DSE-IV 6
    Total Credit in Semester-VI 24
    Total Credit 150
  • Regulation

    The BBA Business Analytics, under CBCS, a three year full-time professional Degree Programme, shall have six semesters. After successful completion of the six semesters, a BBA Business Analytics Degree will be awarded to qualified students.

    Duration: The duration of the programme shall be 3 years with 6 semesters. Odd semester is from July to December (i.e. 1st , 3rd , 5th semester) and even semester is from January to June (i.e. 2nd , 4th , 6th semester). The examination shall be held tentatively in the month of December and May for odd and even semesters respectively.

    Span Period: No students shall be admitted as a candidate for the examination for any part/s or semester/s after the lapse of six years from the date of admission to the first semester of the BBA Business Analytics programme

    Semester wise no. of Papers and Credits

    Semester No. of Papers Credit
    SEM-I 5 24
    SEM-II 5 26
    SEM-III 5 26
    SEM-IV 5 28
    SEM-V 5 28
    SEM-VI 5 26
    TOTAL 30 158

    Eligibility Criteria for Admission: The candidate should have passed +2 Examination of C.H.S.E., Odisha or its equivalent in any discipline with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. The selection would be based on the career and written test with equal weightage.

    Attendance: A student has to secure a minimum of 75% of attendance in each paper of a Semester to be permitted to sit for the Semester examination. In case a candidate is unable to acquire the stipulated attendance at the end of any Semester, he/she shall not be allowed to appear the end semester examination of that semester.

    Classes:

    • Non-practical subjects of 100 marks with 6 credits – 50 lecture classes and 10 tutorial classes
    • Non-practical subjects of 100 marks with 4 credits – 30 lecture classes and 10 tutorial classes
    • Non-practical subjects of 50 marks with 2 credits – 20 lecture classes
    • Practical subject of 100 marks with 6 credits 40 lecture classes and 20 practical classes.
    • Practical subjects of 100 marks with 4 credits 25 lecture classes 15 tutorial classes.
    • Practical subjects of 50 marks with 2 credits 10 lecture classes and 10 practical classes.

    Scheme of Examination:

    • Paper setting norms: Paper setting norms may be incorporated in the policy rules and details will be separately mentioned in ‘ Examination and Evaluation Policy ‘
    • Class Tests/Quizzes/Presentation: There shall be class tests/ quizzes/ presentation etc. for each paper carrying maximum of 10 marks – 5 marks for 100 – 50 marks paper respectively.
    • Mid Semester Examination: The duration of the examination will be of one hour and maximum marks will be 20 for a 100 marks paper and 10 for 50 marks paper. The concerned faculty member should ensure that the coverage prior to mid-term examination is minimum first and second unit of the paper and the questions will be set from the covered units. The questions will be set in such a manner that to answer them knowledge of both the units will be required. If a candidate fails to appear or failed in the mid-term examination, with the permission of the concerned course teacher he/she can appear at the compensatory mid-term examination before the end semester examination. This would be held once only.
    • End Semester Examination: The end semester examination will be held on consecutive days. There will be one sitting per day. The duration of the examination will be 3 hours for a 70 marks and 2 hours for a 35 marks paper.
    • A paper having no practical shall consist of three components as
      (i) Mid-Semester Exam. 20%
      (ii) End-Semester Exam. 70%
      (iii) Continuous evaluation in term of class tests, quizzes, case study and class participation etc. 10%

      NB – However if the concerned teacher of a paper wants he/she can exercise his/her discretion with regard to conduct of mid-semester examination and continues evaluation.

      The papers having practical examinations shall consist of three components as :

      • Mid-Semester Exam.(Theory) 20 %
      • End-Semester exam. (Theory) 50 %
      • Practical Exam. 30 %
    • Odd semester examination (1st, 3rd , 5th ) shall be conducted in the month of December and Even semester (2nd , 4th ,6th ) shall be conducted the month of May.
    • The dates of examination shall be reflected in the Academic calendar.
    • A candidate has to secure at least 5 grade points both in theory and practical separately to pass the paper and 6 CGPA in aggregate in order to pass the examination.
    • Award of Distinction: Students securing 6 CGPA in first attempt shall be awarded BBA Business Analytics with Distinction. Distinction will not be awarded to candidates with back papers.
    • Conduct of Examination: English shall be the medium of instruction and examination.
    • Back/Repeat: A candidate who secures less than 5 grade points in individual paper in odd – even semester may appear the said paper in the following odd/even semester subject a maximum of two times with the span period of the course. However, if a candidate fails in the aggregate, he – she may appear in any paper of that semester to improve the aggregate subject to a maximum of two times within the span period.

    Evaluation System: The semester system of examination will have internal system of valuation with a Board for Conducting Examiners to pass the result.

    Publication of Results: The result will be published within one month from the date of last examination held.

    Grading System: Grade Mark Secured from 10 Points

    Performance Letter Grade Range of Marks Grade Point
    Outstanding ‘ O ‘ 90 – =< 100 10
    Excellent ‘ A+ ‘ 80 – < 90 9
    Very Good ‘ A ‘ 70 – < 80 8
    Good ‘ B+ ‘ 60 – < 70 7
    Above Average ‘ B ‘ 50 – < 60 6
    Average & Pass ‘ C ‘ 40 – < 50 5
    Failed ‘ F ‘ Below 40 0
    Absent ‘ Ab ‘ 0

    N.B. A Candidate has to secure 5 grade points to pass in each of the Papers A transitory letter grade I (carrying points 2) shall be introduced for cases where the results are incomplete. This grade shall automatically be converted into appropriate grade(s) as and when the results are complete. A student’s level of competence shall be categorized by a GRADE POINT AVERAGE to be specified as:

    SGPA – Semester Grade Point Average
    CGPA – Cumulative Grade Point Average
    (a) POINT – Integer equivalent of each letter grade
    (b) CREDIT – Integer signifying the relative emphasis of individual course item(s) in a semester as indicated by the Course structure and syllabus. In addition to the points, the actual mark secured shall also be reflected in the Grade Sheet / Transcript.

    After successful completion of the six semester examination students will be awarded Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (Hons.) with specialization in Finance/Marketing/ Human Resource Management / Operation Research.

    (However, in case of Distinction, a student has to secure 50% of marks in six semesters in one / first chance)

    The regulation is subject to modification as and when necessary. The Syllabus shall remain valid from 2016-17 Admission Batch.

    Credit Transfer: There shall be a committee consisting of 3 experts from among the faculty of Schools to take appropriate decision on credit transfer in case of equivalent course.

    Unfair means in Examination: Any unfair means adopted by any examinee in any examination conducted by the University shall be punishable as per rules of the University.

    Common Grace Mark Rule: This rule shall be made applicable in case of those candidates who after receiving such grace clear the end-term examination. However, the maximum grace mark is restricted to 2% of the total marks of the semester examination, provided further that the grace mark in any paper shall not exceed 10% of the maximum marks in that subject.

  • Admission Procedure

    The downloaded application form, duly completed and with the required enclosures, should be submitted to the Admission Office, Birla Global University, IDCO PLOT NO -2, Gothapatana, Bhubaneswar 751003, Odisha. Applicants may submit the application form and required documents at the Admission Office personally or by post. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application form is complete in all respects, and is accompanied by the required documents. After filling in the required particulars the applicants should attach the copies of the following Certificates/Documents.

    • Certificates along with Mark Sheets of the qualifying Examinations
    • College Leaving Certificate last attended
    • Conduct Certificate
    • University Registration Number
    • 3 passport size and 2 stamp size photographs

    Final Year students awaiting the declaration of results can apply to appear Admission Test and can also be considered for Admission. However, they have to submit the relevant supportive documents from their respective institutes at the time of admission

  • Minimum Eligibility & Selection Criteria

    Minimum Eligibility

    The Candidate should have passed 10+2 with Minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA. Candidates appearing in final examinations can also apply.

    Selection Criteria

    Students would be admitted to the programme on the basis of merit (Percentage of marks secured in 10th and 10+2/12th Board Examination). Candidate may also be called for Personal Interview, if so desired by the University.

  • Fee Structure

    Academic Fees for BBA Business Analytics

    Course Fee per Semester (INR) No. of Semesters Total Course fee (INR)*
    BBA Business Analytics 80,000 6 4,80,000

    • * The effective course fee will be applicable to students scoring more than 60% throughout their career.
    • Students having higher percentage throughout career will be eligible for higher scholarship. (Click here to view scholarship section)
    • Students are required to maintain consistency in percentage to continue with the scholarship.
    • In addition to this fee, students have to pay the security deposit (15,000 INR) and Medical insurance (3000 INR PA).

    Hostel (Optional)
    Lodging & Boarding expenses (Subject to revision every year)
    Double Occupancy (In Campus)

    Installments 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment 5th Installment 6th Installment
    Due Date 15th June 2021 15th Dec 2021 15th June 2022 15th Dec 2022 15th June 2023 15th Dec 2023
    Lodging (A/C Accommodation) Rs. 35,200.00 Rs. 35,200.00 Rs. 35,200.00 Rs. 35,200.00 Rs. 35,200.00 Rs. 35,200.00
    Boarding Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000
    Laundry Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000
    Total Charges Rs. 74,200.00 Rs. 74,200.00 Rs. 74,200.00 Rs. 74,200.00 Rs. 74,200.00 Rs. 74,200.00

    Triple Occupancy (In Campus)

    Installments 1st Installment 2nd Installment 3rd Installment 4th Installment 5th Installment 6th Installment
    Due Date 15th June 2021 15th Dec 2021 15th June 2022 15th Dec 2022 15th June 2023 15th Dec 2023
    Lodging (A/C Accommodation) Rs. 31,200.00 Rs. 31,200.00 Rs. 31,200.00 Rs. 31,200.00 Rs. 31,200.00 Rs. 31,200.00
    Boarding Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000 Rs. 36,000
    Laundry Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000
    Total Charges Rs. 70,200.00 Rs. 70,200.00 Rs. 70,200.00 Rs. 70,200.00 Rs. 70,200.00 Rs. 70,200.00

    Note:

    • * Two separate Demand Drafts should be made for Lodging & Mess charges respectively as per any one of the options given in the above table.
    • Student should preserve this schedule for timely payment of fees to avoid penalty for late fee deposition.
    • No notice or reminder will be sent to student or his/her parents.
    • No separate letter will be issued for Bank Education Loan.
    • Demand Draft should be made in the name of “BIRLA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY” Payable at Bhubaneswar.

      NAME OF THE ACCOUNT HOLDER – BIRLA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
      BANK NAME – UCO BANK
      ACCOUNT NUMBER – 31090110011430
      IFSC CODE – UCBA0003109
  • Career Opportunities
    • Business Analyst, Data Analyst at reputed core business firms
    • Executive at analytics consultancy firms
    • Data Analyst at financial services firms
    • Analytics practices at IT/Internet/Web consulting firms