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STUDENT HANDBOOK
Bachelor of Business Administration
FY BBA
(Batch 2016-2019)
[2016-19] SCMS(P)
PAGE No.
CONTENT
02
Vision and Mission
Objectives 03
List of Holidays 04
Academic Calendar 05
Programme Structure 07
Course Content 24
Code of Conduct 85
To build the department as a center of excellence for imparting high quality management
education at the undergraduate level, thus empowering the students for an early entry into the
corporate world.
gender.
To foster thinking minds that are sensitive to societal needs and issues thus making them
good human beings and responsible members of society.
To stimulate in students an interest in research and initiate them into research methodologies.
LIST OF HOLIDAYS
Faculty of Management
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Pune
Academic Calendar 2016 – 17
2016 – 19 (FY) /2015 – 18 (SY)/ 2014 – 17 (TY)
All dates are tentative indications and are subject to change with or without prior notice
Community work and Guest Lectures will be a regular activity for which attendance is compulsory.
The schedule for the same will be notified as required.
7. MEDIUM OF English
INSTRUCTION
11. ASSESSMENT All internal courses will have 100% component as internal
evaluation at the institute level. All external courses will have 40%
internal component and 60% external component [University]
examination.
12. STANDARD OF The assessment of the student for each examination is done, based
on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10
PASSING
corresponding to O (outstanding). For all courses, a student is
required to pass both internal and external examination separately
with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P.
Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of
passing will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to
the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of
maximum of 10 CGPA for the programme.
13. AWARD OF DEGREE Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) will be awarded at the
end of semester VI by taking into consideration the performance of
all semester examinations after obtaining minimum4.00 CGPA out
of 10 CGPA.
Annexure A
Semester I
Catalog
Internal External Total
Course Course Code Course Title Credits
Marks Marks
Code
Introduction to Business
T2233 020621101 4 40 60 100
Studies
T2111 020621102 Business Accounting 4 40 60 100
Principles of
T6156 020621103 4 40 60 100
Microeconomics
T2495 020621104 Business Communication 2 20 30 50
T2202 020621105 Business Mathematics 2 20 30 50
T2340 020621106 Business Entrepreneurship 4 40 60 100
T3219 020621107 Elements of IT 4 40 60 100
T2263 020621108 Organizational Behavior 4 40 60 100
Total 28 280 420 700
Note:
Students will be required to do Part A courses relating to IIC component of the Floating Credit Program–
during this semester the marks of which will be reflected in Semester IV.
Semester II
Catalog
Course Internal External Total
Course Course Title Credits
Code Marks Marks
Code
T2668 020621201 Management Accounting 4 40 60 100
T6157 020621202 Macroeconomic Theory 4 40 60 100
Corporate Governance and
T2783 020621203 2 20 30 50
Ethics
Human Resource
T2264 020621204 4 40 60 100
Management
T2205 020621205 Business Statistics 4 40 60 100
Fundamentals of
T2465 020621206 4 40 60 100
Marketing
Core Environmental
T2484 020621207 4 40 60 100
Studies
Total 26 260 390 650
*Integrated Disaster Letter
T4005 020621208 Management - - -
Grade
Note:
Students will be required to do Part B courses mentioned under IIC component of the Floating Credit
Program– during this semester, the marks of which will be reflected in Semester IV
Semester IV
Catalog
Course Internal External Total
Course Course Title Credits
Code Marks Marks Marks
Code
Core Courses
Global Business
T2781 020621401 Environment 4 40 60 100
Summary
Guidelines
1. A student is required to complete 150 credits to qualify for a Bachelor’s degree.
2. All Core Courses are compulsory whereas the student has to choose Elective Courses from
Semester III.
3. An Elective Course will be offered subject to enrolment of a minimum of 20 students.
4. At the end of the third year, the student would have gained 150 credits, viz.,
82 credits from23core courses
2 credits from Internships in the Corporate Sector [which the students would be doing during
their summer vacations after Semester IV and earn the credits in Semester V]
54 credits from18 Elective Courses and
12 floating credits
5. The 12 floating credits which would be earned from IIC, Service Learning Course and Liberal
Arts component spread across Semester I to Semester IV will be reflected in Semester IV.
Semester I
Core Courses
Credit 4
UG
Number of Credits: 4
Level: 2
Learning Objective(s):
1. Understand the role of business in the economy and its social obligation to the community.
2. Understand the Activities related to trade and commerce.
3. Acquire knowledge, understanding and skill in business and management.
4. Understand and comprehend trade and auxiliaries to trade and various kinds of services
offered by each.
Pedagogy:
Pre-learning: Nil
VII Directing 6
Meaning and Importance
Elements of Direction:
Supervision – meaning and importance
Motivation – meaning and importance of motivation.
Leadership – meaning, importance, qualities of a good leader
and Managerial Grid, Management v/s Leadership
Communication –formal and informal communication and
barriers to effective communication.
VI Staffing 6
Meaning, need and importance of staffing
Steps in staffing process
Recruitment – meaning and sources.
Selection – meaning and process.
Training and Development – meaning, need and distinction, Methods
VII Controlling 4
Meaning and importance
Relation between planning and controlling
Steps in the process of control
Books Recommended
Objective:
1. To understand the basic concepts of accounting;
2. To ensure that the students are able to prepare and understand the financial statements like
Profit and loss account, Balance Sheet;
Course Outline
9 Introduction to IFRS 1
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Methodology:
The teaching method in the classroom would comprise of lecturing, explaining, questioning as well
as collaborating. The teacher will lecture in each preplanned session of an hour’s duration on the
subtopic of the syllabus assigned for the day according to the teaching plan. He or She can
demonstrate the phenomenon with real life examples. As supportive aids the teacher can use various
audio visual tools like power point presentation, white board etc. As recapitulating exercises
questioning can be a part of the session. The teacher will also play the role of the facilitator of
learning by collaborating amongst the students in team work such as project assignments, group
discussions etc.
Books Recommended
1. Mr.M.C.Shukla&T.S.Grewal -Fundamentals of Accounting
2. Principles & Practice of Accounting - Mr.Ghosh, Banerjee and Bansal.
3. Book keeping and Accountancy by L.N. Chopade and D.H. Choudhary
4. Book-keeping & Accountancy by M.G Patkar
5. Book-keeping and Accountancy by Dr.Mahajan, Dr.Kulkarni, Dr.MrsVenkataRamani
Dr.MrsChadda
6. A textbook of Book-keeping and Accountancy by Dr S. S. Alurkar, V. S. Nargund,Dr
SP Nadgauda and S. Y. Patanka
(UG/PG): UG
Number of Credits: 4
Level: 3
Learning Objective(s):
1. The students should be able to illustrate the different market conditions through the concepts of
Economics
2. The student should be able to interpret the different market conditions from the practical point of
view.
3The student should also be able to analyze the forecasting of demand of different products.
Pedagogy:
Every topic will be briefly introduced in class by the instructor; main points of study will be
highlighted with the help of PowerPoint presentations followed by discussions on the material
provided in class or through email. Relevant articles/ case studies will be circulated wherein there
will be group discussions and debates in class.
Method of Instruction:
1. Lecture
2. Class Discussions/ Debates
3. Case Studies
4. Videos
5. Articles/ Research Papers
Course Outline
Learning Outcomes:
Books Recommended
9. Baumol W.J.(1982) Economic Theory and operations Analysis, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi.
10. Green H.A.G.(1971) Consumer theory, P
11. Keat, Paul G/Young, Philip K.Y/Sreejata Banerjee, Managerial Economics, Pearson
Publications.
12. MC Guigan/Moyer/Harris, Managerial Economics Applications, Strategy and Tactics,
Cengage Publications
(UG/PG): UG
Number of Credits: 2
Level: 3
Learning Objective(s):
Pedagogy:
1. Class room lectures
2. Interactive Discussions
3. Case lets
4. Practice Group Discussions, Presentations, etc
5. Games and Activities
6. Audio and Video Sessions
Pre-learning:
Course Outline
Books Recommended
Class Tests
Group Discussions
Extempore and Presentations
Assignments and Projects
(UG/PG): UG
Number of Credits: 2
Level: 3
Learning Objective(s):
To comprehend basic concepts in mathematics
To comprehend the application of mathematics in business
To capitalize on the power of computers in executing mathematical
operations
Pedagogy: Classroom lectures and laboratory sessions.
Course Outline
Ratio, Proportion and Variation
Ratio-Continued Ratio, Inverse Ratio, Proportion-Continued
Proportion, Direct Proportion, Basic concepts of Variation – Inverse
1 4
Variation, Joint Variation, Simple problems related to the applications
of Ratio and Proportion to Business, Percentage – Computation of
Percentages
Profit, Loss, Commission and Brokerage
Terms and Formulae, Trade discount, Cash Discount, Problems
2 involving cost price, selling price, marked price, cash discount, trade 7
discount, Introduction to Commission and Brokerage, Problems on
Commission and Brokerage
Sets, Functions and Matrices
Functions- Definition, Functions specific to Business and Economics
(Cost function, Profit function, Revenue function, Demand function,
Average Cost function, Average Revenue function)
3 8
Introduction to Matrices, Types of Matrices, Matrix Algebra,
Determinants, Inverse of a matrix using Adjoint Method and
Elementary Row Operations, Solving Homogeneous System of Linear
Equations using Matrices, Applications of Matrices to Business
Permutations and Combinations
Fundamental Principle of counting. Introduction to Permutations and
Combinations.
4 3
Permutation of ‘n’ dissimilar objects taken ‘r’ at a time (with or without
repetition), Restricted permutations and circular permutations.
Combination of ‘r’ objects taken from ‘n’ objects, Applications.
Differentiation and Integration
Differentiation-Differentiation of simple algebraic functions,
Applications of Differentiation to Business and Economics,
Maximization of Profit functions, Minimization of Cost functions,
Calculation of Marginal Revenue and Marginal Cost, Use of Partial
5 8
Differentiation for calculating Price and Demand Elasticity,
Integration-Integration of simple algebraic functions, Applications of
Integration to Business and Economics Problems, Calculation of
Consumer surplus and Producer surplus by using Definite Integration
Books Recommended:
o Business Mathematics: Qazi Zameeruddin, Vijay K Khanna, S K Bhambri, Vikas Publication
o Business Mathematics: S P Rajgopalan, R Sattanathan, TMH
o Thukral.J.K (2006) Mathematics, 4th Edition, TAXMANN’S, New Delhi.
o Dikshit .A and Jain. J.K (2005) Business Mathematics, 1st Edition, Himalaya Publishing
House, Mumbai.
o Rayarikar A.V. and Dixit P.G (2006), Business Mathematics and Statistics, 4th Edition, Nirali
Prakashan, Pune.
o S.C. Gupta (2004), Fundamentals of Statistics, 6th Edition, Himalaya Publishing House,
Mumbai.
Learning Objective(s):
After finishing the course ,the students will be able
To have an insight about the lives of different entrepreneurs
To outline qualities and comprehend the concept of entrepreneurship To describe various
support system in the country.
To discuss various processes involved in entrepreneurial venture
Pedagogy:
1. Lectures( AV )
2. Case Studies, Workshops
3. Industry Interactions and visits
Course Outline
I Introduction to Entrepreneurship 15
Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneur
Entrepreneurial Attributes and Characteristics
Types of entrepreneurs
Concept of evolution of Entrepreneurship
Leadership and Management
Effective Communication
Entrepreneurial Culture
Entrepreneurship Development Programmes- its impact.
Small Scale Industries ( SSI )
II Definitions & Classifications 15
Procedures to start a SSI – Licensing- Registration- Financing
Industrial Estates- Concept & Infrastructure for small business units
Compliances – Government Procedures
Entrepreneurship Development Agencies (EDA)
Government: Incentives, Subsidies, Grants, EOU, Fiscal and Tax
Concessions.
District Industries Centre(DIC), National Small Industries Corporation,
Small Industries Development Organization(SIDO),
Small Industries Service Institutes(SISI), Entrepreneurship Development
Institute Of India(EDII), National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Development (NIESBUD), National Entrepreneurship
Development Board(NEBD).
Entrepreneurial Venture :
Challenges, Successes , Failures & Turnarounds
IV Case Studies on – Specific to rural, Social Women , Regional entrepreneurs 15
Books Recommended:
a. Entrepreneurship -Theory and Practice by Raj Shankar
b. Entrepreneurial Development and Small Business Enterprises-by Poornima Charantimath
c. ‘Dynamics of Entrepreneurship Development and Management’ Himalaya publishing house
d. Khanka.S (2007) ‘Entrepreneurial Development’ S. Chand & Company Ltd. Desai .Vasant
(2008)
Suggested Evaluation Methods: Assignments, Projects, Written tests, MCQs , Case Analysis
Learning Objective(s):
Overall basic knowledge in computer fundamentals.
Basic knowledge in database and networks
Pedagogy:
Presentation slides
Lab Sessions
Books Recommended
1. Henry F. Korth and Abraham Silberschatz, S. Sudarshan, Database System Concepts, 3rd
edition, McGraw-Hill, 1997.
Fundamentals of Computers- V. Rajaraman, Prentice hall India
Introduction to Computers: Peter Norton (latest edition)
Course Outline
Pedagogy:
1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Case let
4. Experiential exercises
Pre-learning: Nil
Course Outline
Books Recommended
1. Aswathappa.K (2012) Organizational behavior: Text, Cases and Games.10thed Himalaya
Publishing House
2. Parikh.M and Gupta.R(2010) Organizational Behaviour. New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill
3. Robbins, S.(1991) OrganisationalBehaviour: Concepts, Controversies and Applications. 13th
ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall
4. Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2008). Essentials of organizational behavior (9th ed.). Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
5. Kinicki, A. & Kreitner, R. (2006) Organizational Behavior: key concepts, skills, & best
practices. 2nd edition. McGraw Hill.
6. Luthans, F. (2005) Organisational Behaviour. 10thed. McGraw Hill
7. Newstrom, J. & Davis, K.(1989) Organizational behavior: readings and exercises. 8 th ed.
New York: McGraw Hill.
8. Udai Pareek, (2004)“Understanding Organisational Behaviour”, 1sted, Oxford University
Press,
Semester II
Core Courses
Credit 4
Learning Objective(s):
Students should be able to define and apply the concepts of national income and money and also
interpret how and why the value of money changes over time.
Students should be able to relate the reasons behind the different growth rates of the different
countries and why some countries are rich and why some countries are poor.
Students should be able to write the occurrence of the trends of business cycles and its
importance for the country
Pedagogy:
Every topic will be briefly introduced in class by the instructor; main points of study will be
highlighted with the help of PowerPoint presentations followed by discussions on the material
provided in class or through email. Relevant articles/ case studies will be circulated wherein there
will be group discussions and debates in class.
Method of Instruction:
1. Lecture
2. Class Discussions/ Debates
3. Case Studies
4. Videos
5. Articles/ Research Papers
Learning Outcomes:
Students can calculate National Income and related problems .
The students relate to the reasons behind the different growth rates of the different countries
and why some countries are rich and why some countries are poor.
Students can understand the occurrence of the trends of business cycles and its importance for
the country
Course Outline
Books Recommended
1. To introduce students to the basic theoretical framework of corporate governance and various
ways it can be ensured.
2. To introduce and emphasize the basics of Business Ethics
Learning Out comes :
1. At the end of the course students will have a broad understanding of governance and ethics
related aspects within a corporate atmosphere.
Pedagogy:
7. Lecture
8. Case Study
9. Projects/Assignments
Pre-learning: Nil
Books Recommended
1. Harvard Business Review on Corporate Governance. (2000), Harvard Business School Press.
2. Adrian Davies. 1999. A Strategic Approach to Corporate Governance. Gower Publishing
Limited.
3. Anthony Williams. 2007. Corporate Governance: Who will Guard the Guardians? Jaico
Publishing House.
4. Darryl Reed and Sanjoy Mukherjee. 2004. Corporate Governance, economic Reforms, and
Development: The Indian Experience. Oxford University Press
5. N Gopalsamy. 1998. Corporate Governance: The New paradigm. Wheeler Publication.
6. Ram Charan. 2005. Boards that Deliver: Advancing Corporate Governance from Compliance
to Competitive Advantage”. Jossey-Bass.
7. SM Dewan, 2006. Corporate Governance in Public Sector Enterprises. Pearson Longman.
8. Vasudha Joshi. 2004. Corporate Governance: The Indian Scenario. Foundation Books Pvt.
Ltd.
9. Larcker, D. & Tayan, B. Corporate Governance Matters. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson,
2011.
10. Baker, H.K. & Anderson, R., eds. Corporate Governance: A Synthesis of Theory, Research,
and Practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons, 2010.
11. Clarke, T. & Branson, D. The SAGE Handbook of Corporate Governance. Thousand Oaks,
CA: Sage, 2012.
12. Leblanc, Richard & Gillies, James, Inside the Boardroom: How Boards Really Work and the
Coming Revolution in Corporate Governance. Toronto: Wiley, 2005.
13. Monks, R.A.G. & Minow, N. Corporate Governance, 5th ed. Boston: Wiley & Sons, 2011.
14. Vinnicombe, A., et al., eds. Women on Corporate Boards of Directors: International Research
and Practice. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar, 2008.
Articles:
3. Bonn, I., & Pettigrew, A. “Towards a dynamic theory of boards: An organisational life cycle
approach.” Journal of Management and Organization, 15(1), 2009: 2.
4. Carter, D. A., D’Souza, F., Simkins, Betty J. and Simpson, W. Gary, “The Gender and Ethnic
Diversity of US Boards and Board Committees and Firm Financial Performance.”
Corporate Governance: An International Review, 18(5), 2010, 396-441.
5. Dalton, D.R., & Dalton, C.M. In press. “Board of directors: A collision of theories and
collapsing applications,” in R. Fredrick and J. R. Boatright, eds., A Companion to business
ethics. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
6. Erakovic, L. & Overall, J. “Opening the ‘black box’: Challenging traditional governance
theorems.” Journal of Management and Organization, 16(2), 2010: 250.
Video
1. Projects
2. Research paper review and presentation
Benchmark
1. Harvard University
http://archive.summer.harvard.edu/courses/syllabi/32881/mgmt_s_5018_2012.pdf
2. Georgia Tech University
http://ile.gatech.edu/files/Courses/Mgt4803_Corporate_Governance_spring2013.pdf
3. CIMA
http://www.cimaglobal.com/Documents/Student%20docs/cert-level/C05_guide_v3.pdf
4. LSE
http://www.lse.ac.uk/study/summerSchools/summerSchool/courseoutlines/law/LL135-
2013.docx
Learning Objective(s):
1. To define the objectives, scope and functions of HRM
2. To differentiate between HRM and Personnel Management
3. To enumerate the qualities of HR managers
4. To list steps in the recruitment and selection process
5. To name and describe the main sources of internal and external sources of recruitment
6. To apply the knowledge of job analysis process
7. To assess the training needs
8. To distinguish between the evaluations of employee training programmes
9. To reconcile the pros and cons of using different performance appraisal tools
10. To explain and illustrate the problems to avoid in appraising performance
11. To describe the role of HRM in various Quality assurance techniques
Course outline
Pedagogy:
1. Lectures
2. Caselet
3. Presentations
4. Role Play
Pre-learning:
Nil.
Books Recommended
1. Written Test
2. Presentations
3. Projects/Assignments
Pedagogy:
1. Classroom lectures
2. laboratory sessions
Books Recommended
o Statistics for Management: T N Srivastava and Shailaja Rao
o Statistical Tools for Managers using MS Excel: D.P. Apte
o Fundamentals of Statistics, Gupta S.C. (2004), Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.
Learning Objective(s):
1. The objective of this paper is to identify the basic concepts of marketing.
2. To give the students an understanding of the marketing elements and marketing process.
Pedagogy:
Case Studies.
Industry / Field Visits.
Assignments.
Projects.
Workshops.
Pre-learning:
None.
Course Outline
S.No Topic Hours
1 Introduction 2
Nature, Scope and Importance of Marketing
Basic Concepts of Marketing and Marketing Environment
2 Types of Marketing 4
Features & importance of Tele Marketing, E-Marketing, Service
Marketing, Rural Marketing
Suggestions for Improvement of Rural Marketing
3 Analyzing Consumer Markets; Cultural, Social, Personal factors; 8
Psychological processes: Motivation, Perception, Learning and
Memory; Five Stage Buying Decision Process Model; decision making
based on level of involvement and brand differentiation; Methods of
profiling buying decision process
Analyzing Business Markets; Organisational buying, business buying
process, stages in buying process, B to B customer relations
4 Market Segmentation & Marketing Research 8
6 Price 5
Meaning, Importance and Objective
Factors Affecting Pricing, Pricing Policies
7 Place 8
Marketing Channels: Retailing, Wholesaling, Warehousing and Physical
Distribution.
Conceptual Introduction to Supply Chain Management & Customer
Relationship Marketing
8 Promotion Mix 8
Personal Selling, Advertising, Sales Promotion, (push versus pull
strategy)
Publicity and Direct marketing
Recent Trends in Promotion and Advertising
9 Introduction to IMC. 4
10 Sales Management 4
Recruiting, training, compensating, motivating, compensating sales
force
Structuring sales force
11 Contemporary trends in marketing 3
Books Recommended
1. Kotler / Koshy / Keller / Jha [ 2009 ] – Marketing Management – A South Asian Perspective,
13th Ed. – Pearson Education ( Reference Book)
2. Kotler Philip, Marketing Management Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control, Prentice
Hall, New Delhi (2008)
3. Kotler Philip / Armstrong Gray [ 2006 ] – Principles of Marketing - 11th Ed. – Pearson
Education .
4. CZINKOTA/Kotabe/Mercer [1997] – Marketing management Blackwell Busines.
5. Boyd/Walker/Larreche [1995] – Marketing management -2nd Ed.- Irwin Pub.
6. Etzel/Walker/Stanton [2004] – Marketing – 13th Ed.-TMH
7. Fundamentals of Marketing (Mc Graw Hill) , Stanton William J
8. Marketing Management: Planning, implementation and Control, Ramaswamy V.S. and
Namakumari S
9. Gary Armstrong, Michael Harker, Philip Kotler and Ross Brennan, Marketing: An
Introduction, Financial Times Prentice Hall (2009)
10. Greg W. Marshall, Mark Johnson, Marketing Management, McGraw-Hill Higher Education
(2009)
Learning Objective(s):
1. This course will reinforce and expand on student knowledge of both physical and life science
by applying them to environmental concepts.
2. It will provide another option for students interested in studying science.
3. It also helps to create environmental awareness among the students by protecting and
conserving the environment.
4. This can make a student a globally responsible citizen.
Pedagogy:
1. Class room teaching
2. PPT presentations , Documentaries and Videos
3. Field Visit and study of local issues.
Pre-learning:
12th with Environment Science as one of the subject
Environmental Pollution
Définition, Causes, effects and control measures of: -
Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Marine Pollution,
Noise Pollution
Thermal Pollution
Nuclear Hazards
Solid Waste Management: Causes, effects and control measures of
urban and industrial wastes.
Role of an individual in preventive of pollution
Pollution case studies
Disaster management: Floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides
Social Issues and the Environment
From unsustainable to sustainable development
Urban problems related to energy
Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management
3 Resettlement and rehabilitation of people, its problems and concerns – 15
Case studies
Environmental Ethics: Issues and possible solutions
Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion
Nuclear accidents and holocaust
Case Studies
Wasteland reclamation
Consumerism and waste products
Environment Protection Act
Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act
Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act
Wildlife Protection Act
Forest Conservation Act
Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation
Public awareness
Human Population and the Environment
Population growth, variation among Nations
Population explosion – Family Welfare program
Environment and human health
Human Rights
Value Education
HIV/AIDS
Women & Child Welfare
4 15
Role of Information Technology in Environment and Human health
Case Studies
Field Work
Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-
river/forest/grassland/hill/mountain
Visit to a local polluted site – Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural
Study of common plants, insects, birds
Study of simple eco-systems – ponds, river, hill slopes, etc
Books Recommended
Students are also requested to refer and go through following Monthly and Fortnightly
Terra Green by TERI, National Geographic, Down to Earth by Centre for Science and
Environment.
CODE OF CONDUCT
This code of conduct is drawn in line with Symbiosis International University guidelines and the
students are required to comply with it in letter and spirit.
1) Dress Code
As per the guidelines of Symbiosis International University the student dress should befit the
institute that they represent and reflect the stature and the class of Symbiosis. They shall not be
permitted to wear revealing clothes. The appearance of the students at all times on campus
should be neat and tidy with well-kept hair.
The following will be the dress code to be followed by the students:
Monday and Tuesday: Uniform prescribed by the Centre
For Boys- T-Shirts or Kurta with full jeans. (Low waist jeans are not allowed)
For Girls -T-Shirts or Kurti with full jeans. (Low waist jeans are not allowed),
SalwarKameez, Churidar kurta.
For boys and girls Torn /Patched jeans are not permitted.
Note: Students have to be in Uniform for Guest lectures, Workshops, Industry visits and
Examination (Internal and External), Presentations and any other Formal functions.
Students not adhering to the above dress code willnot be allowed to attend classes& will forfeit the
attendance for the classes missed.
2) Attendance
Every student must have actually attended minimum 75% of the total number of lectures conducted
in the class by the faculty. The student will not be eligible to appear for the examination if he/she
fails to put in the required attendance.
The concession in attendance is meant to take care of medical leave and leave on personal grounds
including the demise of immediate family.
No attendance will be granted for any illnesses. However in extreme cases, the expert opinion of
Symbiosis Centre of Health Care and the Director’s discretion will prevail
a) The student must report about the sickness to the institute and Medical Officer on
telephone/Mail.
b) For leave up to 3 days: If the person takes treatment from a private doctor, then he/she has to
submit the leave application with medical certificate to SCMS-PUNE may at the discretion of
the Head accept it or require the student to have it authenticated from SCHC.
c) For Local students: In case the medical leave is likely to extend for a period of more than
three days, then it is mandatory for the students to be present in person or to inform on
telephone to SCHC as the case may be about the sickness. Sanction of leave for more than
three days will have to be obtained before the fourth day itself and not at the time when the
student comes back to college. Continuation of sick leave beyond three days will have to be
notified to SCHC.
d) For outstation students: In case the student is admitted to a hospital or has fallen sick during
his visit home or is so incapacitated, it is obligatory for him/her to send a medical certificate
issued by the doctor treating him/her and giving details of his/her medical condition by fax.
This may be addressed to the medical officer; SCHC (Fax 020-25678680) indicating the
possibility of medical leave extending beyond three days.
e) Please note that except in the case hospitalization authenticated by SCHC, absence on
medical grounds beyond 25% shall not be condoned i.e. the student is still required to have
75% attendance.
g) No back dated medical leave will be granted to the students on any ground whatsoever.
h) On no account will students be allowed to remain absent for any mid-semester, term-end
examination conducted by the institute or continuous assessment conducted by faculty in
class. The student will be entirely responsible for such absence. This may be detrimental to
the overall performance and results of the student.
i) No student should leave the station without the prior permission (written) of the concerned
authority. Students will also have to take prior permission to remain absent from any activity
of SCMS-PUNE.
j) The students should be punctual in attendance and must be in his/her seat at the
commencement of lectures.
Note: The total number of lectures missed on the grounds mentioned above should not in any case
exceed 25%. Grant of permission does not mean that the absence has been condoned for the purposes
of computing attendance. However, cases under hospitalization may be exceptions.
Since Railway rules prescribe that travel concession will be allowed only for designated vacations,
such concession forms will not be made available for travel in between vacations whatever be the
reason.
a) Students are required to strictly observe the uniform code prescribed and wearing the Identity
cards is compulsory.
b) Students should be punctual in attendance and must be in his/her seat at the commencement
of seminars and workshops.
c) Students are expected to maintain the decorum in the institution and interact meaningfully
with the faculty.
3) Identity Card
Purpose: Symbiosis International University urges students to understand the spirit of wearing of
identity cards and to comply with this rule as it is;
a) Every student of the programme must have an identity card. He/She should always wear it on
person while on campus and should produce it whenever called upon to do so by the
concerned authorities.
b) At the beginning of the year, each and every student of the college should take his/her
Identity Card and Library Card for Home Lending, from the Library. This will be available
two days after he/she produces his/her Identity Card size photographs along with Admission
Receipt and the correctly filled in prescribed form available in the Library.
c) A student is required to collect his/her I- Card within 15 days from the date of admission.
d) The loss of library card and I-card should be reported immediately to the coordinator with an
application.The librarian must also be given the copy of the same and Rs.500/- will be
charged for duplicate library card and Rs. 500/- for duplicate I-card (including tag and
holder).
e) At the time of issuing a book, the Identity Card must be presented along with the Library
card. Without I- Card the reader may be refused the use of the Home Lending facility.
f) Every student entering the Library must present his/her own Identity Card as well as Library
card, otherwise the use of the Library will be denied.
4) Discipline
Any act of indiscipline/insubordination or misbehavior by any student will attract severe penalties /
punishment.
a) Use of mobile phones in the academic block of the institute is strictly prohibited. Violation of
the rule will result in confiscation of the SIM card.
b) Loud/impolite talk/use of unparliamentary language which offends the listener would be dealt
with seriously.
c) Damage to institute & campus property due to negligence/lack of care would attract
punishment and compensation for loss caused.
e) No society or association of the students will be started without written permission of the
concerned authority.
f) No person shall be invited to address or entertain the students of the college, without the
previous written permission of authorities.
g) Consumption or possession of alcohol / drugs and being under their influence while on
campus or at functions is prohibited.
h) Theft, gambling, sexual harassment, physical fights / bouts with each other,
i) Ragging: - Anyone found indulging in ragging in any form within or outside the campus,
shall be instantly expelled from the Symbiosis International University.
c. Dismissal of student: Any student convicted of an offence under penalty for ragging
shall be dismissed from the educational institution and such other educational
institution for a period of five years from the date of order of such dismissal.)
Anti Ragging Committee and squad has been constituted and all Anti ragging
measures have been taken as per UGC norms.
j) Eatables are not permitted in classrooms, computer lab, A/V studio, library and office area.
k) Use of net connectivity for non-academic purpose is not permitted during institute hours.
m) The behavior of the students at all times, within or outside the campus must be above board
and must reflect a sense of responsibility.
n) The admission of a student who had been admitted to the programme / institute based on any
form of misrepresentation of facts, will be cancelled as soon as such misrepresentation
comes to surface no matter at what stage of the programme he / she is studying in. Further, he
/ she will forfeit the tuition fees paid for the programme.
o) Any student misbehaving in class and behaving arrogantly towards the faculty & staff or
fellow students will be severely punished. The nature of punishment will depend upon the
severity of the offence and will be decided by the Director on a ‘case-to-case’ basis.
p) Students are allowed to use the lift that is designated for them and shall not use the lift meant
for the Faculty and VIP’s who visit the campus.
5) Communication to students
6) Grievance Cell
iii) One member of the teaching faculty who will necessarily be a female member.
Procedure:
a) The aggrieved student would submit in writing his /her grievance to the Registrar / Admin
Officeer / Office Superintendent.
b) The Registrar / Admin Officer /Office Superintendent would convene a meeting of members
within ten days of receiving the complaint.
c) Where the Director is not a member of the committee, the report of the committee must be
submitted to him / her within 5 working days of the meeting.
d) The decision taken would be communicated to the student within 3 further working days.
e) Further the student can appeal to the University Grievance Committee (appellate authorities)
within 5 working days.
Every aggrieved student has a right to appeal. Such appeals will be made in writing to the Vice
Chancellor.
8) Examination
a) Students are required to strictly observe the dress code prescribed and carrying Identity cards
is compulsory. Students will be sent back if this is not adhered to.
b) Students are expected to carry Hall tickets during examination. In case of loss of Hall Ticket
duplicate will be issued on payment of Rs. 300.
d) Mobile phone and Electronic Smart Watch not permitted in the examination hall.
e) Students should not resort to any unfair practices. Symbiosis International University views
unfair practices during examination very seriously.
f) All the students shall comply with the examination rules as prescribed by the Symbiosis
International University which shall be notified from time to time.
9) Library rules
The following persons will be eligible for making use of the college library.
b) All members of the Teaching staff and Non-teaching staff of the Symbiosis Institutions.
d) Others: - (Only in exceptional cases) The Head and the Librarian may in their personal
discretion allow some other persons to use the Library.
b) The Library Book must be returned on or before the last date stamped on the Due Date
slip, pasted on the first page of the book.
c) On failure of returning books on due dates a fine of Rs.5/- per day will be charged. A fine
of Rs.50/- per day will be charged in case of reference material issued for reading is taken
away by the student.
d) Students should use their own library card, and I-Card. The students should not lend their
library card, and I-Card to others. If they do they will have to suffer the losses incurred in
process of loss, damage, fine etc.
General Rules
a) The Library Attendants at the entrance and the counter are authorized to examine everything
that passes into or out of the library.
b) Students are required to present their own Identity Card and are advised not to keep any
personal items in their Identity Card.
d) Smoking, spitting, eating, loud conversation and similar objectionable practices are forbidden
in or near about the Library or anywhere else within the campus.
e) CD’s or any other accompanying material available with books may be viewed/ used only in
the library.
f) Readers shall not write or mark (by underlining, putting brackets, etc.) on the reading
materials or the Library, property or furniture of the library are to be handled with utmost
care.
Readers’ suggestions
Readers’ suggestions will be appreciated and welcome. Readers desirous of proposing any
title or others types of additions to the materials of library may do so by filling the details of
the “Books Suggestion Form” available with the Librarian.
Note: For the smooth functioning of the Library and for the collective convenience the
Head/Librarian holds the power to suspend the use of the Library to the readers who are found
negligent regarding any of these rules or who fail to cooperate with the Library staff.
Important notices and information regarding the library as well as changes, if any, will be notified
from time to time on the Library Notice Boards.
10) Computer Lab
a) Net connectivity in the computer lab for e-mailing, chatting, browsing or downloading for
personal use during working hours will be considered as misconduct and punitive measures
including monetary or other penalty will be invoked if found guilty.
b) The computer lab has extremely delicate equipments and is a restricted area where entry is
granted with permission from the authorities.
c) Students need to remove footwear before entering the lab and handle the equipment with
caution.
d) Any damage caused due to negligent or unprofessional behavior will result in punitive action
as decided by the institute.
f) The students without identity cards will not be allowed to enter the lab.
g) The students coming for the practical 10 minutes later than their batch time will not be
allowed to enter the lab.
h) The students who wish to do extra practical should take prior permission of the lab faculty.
k) The students are not allowed to do any personal work besides their regular practical.
l) The students should maintain silence in the lab. They should not roam around in the lab.
m) The students should keep their mobiles switched off during practical sessions.
n) They are not allowed to use walkman/ ipod during the sessions.
b) Students should take active part in game, debates, dramatics and such other co-curricular
activities, as they are absolutely essential for the development of the student.
c) Any student allowed to represent the institute in any activity will not do anything, which will
affect the prestige and reputation of the institute. Any student found doing so will be
punished severely and decision given by the Head will be binding and no justification to any
effect will be entertained.
d) Any advance taken by a student towards any activity of the college should be settled with the
accounts assistant/faculty- in -charge within four days from the completion of the activities.
To substantiate the expenses proper receipts must support the statement.
Important Rules:
a) The students are bound by all the rules and regulations made by the institute from time to
time. Any matter not expressly provided for in these rules shall rest at the absolute discretion
of the concerned authority, which also reserves the right of modifying these rules as and
when felt necessary.
b) All disputes pertaining to sale of prospectus, conduct of examinations and admission to the
centre/institute are subject to the jurisdiction of Pune, Maharashtra only.