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Semester 3 and 4 forms the second year and you are likely to study the following papers.

Core 9: Business mathematics

Set theory, ratio, eelments and types of sets, operations on sets, proportion and variables, Permutation and combination, Algebra, Binominal theorem, Exponential and logirathmic, Geometric, Differential calculus, Interest and annuity in business, Maxima and minima in business.

Core 10: Logistics and supply chain management

Logistics evolution, Value chain, Inventory carrying, ware housing, material handling, order processing, transportation, issues and challenges.

Core 11: Banking theory, law and practice

Commercial banking, e-banking, collecting banker, opening bank accounts.

Core 12: Business law

Business law, legality of concept, void contracts, contingent contracts, contract of agency, sale of goods and indemnity.

Core 13: Corporate accounting

Values in good will, issues in accounting, accounting principles, Holding companies, liquidation.

Core 14: Business policy and environment

Dimensions of business, Global environment, organizational environment, Organizational analysis and social environment.

Semester 4 includes the following core papers.

Core 15: Business statistics and operations research

Measures of variation, Analysis of time series, graphs and diagrams, Karl pearsons correlation, Hypothesis testing, LPP formulation.

Core 16: Marketing practice

Marketing functions and orientation, marketing environment, consumer behaviour, marketing mix and recent trends in marketing.

Core 17: Principles of management

Management principles and classification, planning, meaning, sets, types, objectives, authority, responsibility, delegation, decentralization, power, leadership, motivation and communication in business.

Core 18: Special accounts

Valuation of goodwill and shares, Accounting for mergers, holding companies, banking company accounts and insurance company accounts.

Core 19: Company law

Share capital, membership, prospectus and secretary

Core 20: Security analysis and portfolio management

Understanding investment and scope, Company analysis components, portfolio management and capital market theory.

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