Swami Sahajanand College of Commerce & Management

(Affiliated to Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University)

(Only self-finance institution recognized under UGC 2(f) & Accredited Grade 'B' by NAAC)

Plot No. 639, ISCON Mega City, Nr. M. K. Bhavnagar University Karyalay, Bhavnagar-364002

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List of Online Certificate Programmes Offered:

Principles of Management

Innovation Management

Time Management

Financial Management

Basics of Human Resource Management

Basics of Supply Chain Management

Economics for Business

Social Entrepreneurship

Tourism and Travel Management

Preamble:

Your online study partners….

During and in the post-Covid period, the institute has begun offering the

following online certificate courses to acquaint students from other

disciplines and from the relevant discipline. The courses are graded on the

basis of assignment and two essays. Each course is of 10 credits and two

months duration (1 credit equal to 3 hours per week). A student can

register in maximum three courses simultaneously.

An online certificate is a great way for students to enhance their education.

Every year, thousands of students choose to pursue this type of program,

which may be available in a range of different fields.

So just what is an online certificate? This type of program allows students

to obtain qualifications in a certain area without spending the amount of

time required for a traditional degree. An online certificate can help

students learn whenever they have free time by offering coursework,

reading assignments, and other educational materials over the Internet.

This makes it an excellent choice for those who wish to study outside of a

physical classroom.

An online certificate can allow students to pursue a variety of career paths.

Many employers prefer candidates with educational credentials, and a

certificate can provide an edge to those who are seeking competitive

positions. Additionally, an online certificate can provide an excellent

foundation for further study, should a student choose to continue his or her

education. This type of program is a great way to further both professional

and academic goals.

If you think you'd like to earn an online certificate, there are numerous

programs available. To get started, search for your program below and

contact directly the institute.

Eligibility:

Students who have passed class 12th in any discipline are eligible. Courses

are offered for all students who have enrolled in any stream of any college.

Grading:

A – More than 85%

B - 75% to 85%

C- 60% to 74%

D- 50% to 59%

F – Fail Less than 50%

Rules & Regulations:

Students can select one course or more than one course as per their

choice.

Duration for each course will be of 30 hours.

Sessions will be conducted on every Saturday and Sunday as well as after

working hours and even evening sessions too.

80% attendance in online mode is mandatory

Certificate will be issued after the successful completion of the course.

Application forms and information booklet are also available from the

institute as well as on website.

Registration Fees: Rs. 100/- (For single Course)

Brief Outline of the Syllabus:

Principles of Management

Nature & Scope of Management: Meaning of Management Significance & Objective of

Management Management as a process Management as Profession Management V/S

Administration-Levels of Management.

Planning: Meaning Definitions Nature of Planning-Importance of Planning Planning

Premises Constraints in planning Planning process Types of plans

Organizing: Definition Process Principals Meaning of delegation Need and advantage of

delegation Meaning of Centralization & Decentralization, Forms of organization

Motivation: Meaning, Importance of Motivation Theories- Motivation Maslow’s,

Herzberg’s & McGregor’s Theories

Leadership: Meaning and Importance, Leadership Styles Autocratic Participative Free

rein styles Meaning & Importance of Communication Principles of Effective

Communication Barriers to effective communication Controlling & Importance of

Control System Controlling Process

Innovation Management

Innovation & Creativity - Innovation: Concept, characteristics, Importance, Principles of

innovation, Process of Innovation. Creativity: Concept of creativity, Creativity process,

Hurdles to creativity.

Innovation Management - Concept, Scope, Characteristics, Evolution of Innovation

management, Significance, Factors influencing innovation

Tools for Innovation- Creativity thinking: Traditional v/s Creative thinking, Individual

creativity Techniques: Meditation, Self-awareness, & Creative Focus Group Creative

Techniques: Brain storming, Off The Wall Thinking & Thinking Hats method.

Areas of Innovation- Product Innovation: Concept, packaging and positioning

innovation; Process Innovation: Concept, requirement & types: Benchmarking-TQM-

Business Process Reengineering

Time Management

Introduction to Time Management Meaning, characteristics, objectives of Time

Management Significance of Time Management Ingredients of Time Basic principles

Typical Time Wasters Office environment Meetings – Telephone calls Visitors – Poor

delegation Inability to say “No” Internet – Televisions Emotional blocks to Time

Management

Time Management Tools Ways to overcome Time Wasters Planning Components and

Time Management – objective, policy, programmes, schedule, strategies TIME TECH

System Budget – best tools for Time Management

Application of Time Management Learning Time Management Practical Experience and

games on; Goal Setting Prioritizing Weekly plan Creative Time Management ideas

Financial Management

Introduction: Meaning, Importance, Scope, Goals / Objectives of Financial Management

Profit maximization, Wealth maximization, Finance Functions- Traditional approach,

Modern approach (Executive & Routine Finance Functions), Role & Responsibilities of

modern financial manager.

Financial Planning: Meaning & Nature of financial planning, Characteristics of sound

financial plan, Importance of Financial Planning, Factors affecting Financial Planning,

Limitations of Financial Planning.

Capital Budgeting: Meaning, Nature, Features, Significance, Process, Types of Capital

Budgeting Decisions, Rationale, Techniques of Capital Budgeting

Management of Working Capital: Meaning, Types of Working Capital, Significance,

Factors affecting working capital requirement, Estimation of Working Capital

requirements- Operating Cycle method with example & Forecasting of Net Current

Assets method with example, Sources of Working Capital

Basics of Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management: Concept, Evolution, Objectives, Importance, Functions.

Human Resource Planning: Concept, Process, Job Analysis, Job Description and Job

Specification Recruitment, Selection and Employee Training, Recruitment: Concept,

Sources, Selection: Definition, Procedure, Employee Training: Meaning, Techniques- On-

the-Job and Off-the-Job Promotion, Transfer and Absenteeism, Promotion: Meaning,

Policy, Types and Basis, Transfer: Meaning, Types, Policy, Demotion: Meaning, Causes,

Absenteeism: Concept, Causes Compensation and Performance Appraisal,

Compensation: Concept, Objectives, Factors , Types of Wages, Performance Appraisal:

Meaning, Process, Traditional Methods: Paired Comparison, Checklist Method, Modern

Method: MBO and 360 Degree Method

Economics for Business

Elasticity of Demand Price elasticity – Methods, types and Uses–Income elasticity –

concept and uses- Cross elasticity –Concept, Types and Uses, Promotional Elasticity and

its Uses. Demand Forecasting Demand Forecasting -Meaning, categories, purpose of

forecasting. Steps involved in demand forecasting, determining scope of a forecasting

exercise, determinants of demand forecasting, methods of demand forecasting- opinion

poll method:1) Consumers’ survey methods 2) Sales force opinion methods 3) Experts’

opinion method. Statistical Methods: 1) trends projection methods a) Fitting trend line

by observation b) Least square liner regression c) Time series analysis d) Moving

average and annual difference e) Exponential Smoothing f) ARIMA method

Indifference Curve Approach Indifference curve Approach – Properties. Marginal rate of

Substitution, Budget Line, Consumer’s Equilibrium, Application and Uses of Indifference

Curve- Negotiation Principle (Edgeworth Box Diagram), Subsidy in Cash Vs.Kind.

Production Function Concept and meaning of Production function. Iso-cost: Concept,

Effects of change in total outlay and factor prices on Iso cost line –Iso quant- properties,

principle of marginal rate of Technical substitutions -Least cost combination - law of

variable proportion with the help of TPP,APP and MPP, law of return to scale with the

help of Iso - quants.

Basics of Supply Chain Management

Conceptual foundation Introduction, Generic Types of SCM, Importance of SCM,

Objective of SCM, SCM Skills Supply chain strategies Relationship Matrix, Competitive

and Supply Chain Strategy, SCOR Model Structure, Cycle View of Supply Chain Process

Managing Supply Chain Drivers of Supply Chain Performance, Reverse Supply Chain V/s

Forward Supply Chain, Components of Inventory Decision Designing Supply Chain

Network Components of Pricing Decisions, Obstacles of SCM, Factors Influencing

Distribution Network, Impact of E-Business on Customer Service, Frame work for

network Design Decision

Social Entrepreneurship

Fundamentals of Social Entrepreneurship: Concept of Social entrepreneur &

entrepreneurship - Evolution - Need - Major Functions - Difference between Social and

Commercial entrepreneurs - Areas of social entrepreneurship

Women Entrepreneurship: Concept - Functions - Problems – Promotional measures

adopted by the central government for the Development of women entrepreneurship in

India - Role of women associations

Rural Entrepreneurship: Concept - Need - Problems - NGO & Rural entrepreneurship

Development of rural entrepreneurship in India,

Trends in Social Entrepreneurship - Major challenges - Major opportunities - Global

trends in social entrepreneurship – Contributions

Tourism and Travel Management

Definition & Growth of tourism, Evolution History of Tourism: Present Status of

Tourism in India the 4A’s of tourism –Attraction, Accessibility, Accommodation &

Amenities

Types of Tourism, Various Motivators Holiday, Social & Cultural, MICE Religious,

Visiting Friends & Relatives, Sports, Political, Health, Senior Citizen, Sustainable

Tourism. Alternative Tourism – Eco Tourism, Agro Rural Tourism. Impact of Tourism –

Economic, Social, Cultural, Political & Environment.

Travel Agency Meaning & Definition of Travel Agent. Types of Travel Agent – Retail &

Wholesale. Functions of Travel Agent, Provisions of Travel Information, Ticketing,

Itinerary Preparation, Planning & Costing, Settling of Accounts, Liaisons with Service

Providers, Role of Travel Agent in promotion of Tourism.

Travel Formalities & Regulation Passport – Definition, issuing authority, Types of

Passport, Requirements for Passport. Visa - Definition, issuing authority, Types of Visa,

Requirements for visa. Health Regulation – Vaccination, Health Insurance, Economic

Regulation – Foreign Exchange.