The Honours programme in Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM), formerly offered as the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), has been reimagined for the rapidly changing world and the impact of fast-paced technological advancements on business. This version of our undergraduate programme in management is more rigorous and interdisciplinary, combining scientific thinking with management principles. The programme combines management education with scientific thinking, analytical methods, digital technologies, and interdisciplinary learning to equip students to navigate increasingly complex organisational and societal challenges.

Business and industry have been changing dramatically over the last three decades, driven by disruptive, fast-paced technological developments, including rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, scientific discoveries, calamity-related upheavals (such as the recent pandemic), unforeseen changes in global politics, and the emergence of novel business models. The BSM (Honours) programme is designed to prepare graduates to become successful professionals in this VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world. This unique programme brings together management, science and liberal arts education to equip our young students with the methods and practice to build a successful career.

The programme helps develop a sound foundation in management principles, provides an opportunity to learn about its interface with technology and data, and helps build a decision-making mindset and ability. It builds critical thinking, analytical, communication, and integrative abilities (the ability to connect disciplines and their contexts). Applying knowledge to solve real-world problems, building strong abilities to communicate one’s ideas, and learning to work effectively in teams and lead them are skills that our ENABLE pedagogy builds in our students. The programme is global in its reach and learning and local in its understanding of the context of decision-making.

The BSM course includes completing the School and Programme core (or required courses) and pursuing a Major (a field of specialisation from domains such as Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, or Business Analytics). The programme creates pathways to learn about management and society (through courses in humanities and social sciences) as well as about innovations (through courses and projects in technology, data science, and even biology). This holistic learning experience comprises an understanding of theories behind management principles, practical insights and exposure to industry, and a doing orientation through projects and internships. The programme culminates in a capstone project in which students work in interdisciplinary teams on a real problem or an undergraduate thesis.

Our graduates work with some of the best corporations in India and the world. They go on to attend graduate programmes at some of the most prestigious institutions in India and around the world, or to start their own enterprises. Some go back and grow their family businesses. The programme provides a solid foundation for entering other professional activities, including the civil services.

Ahmedabad University has an MoU with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) in the UK, enabling students to pursue the ACCA qualification alongside their undergraduate degree. On this track, students are granted an exemption from 9 of the 13 papers required for ACCA certification for completing certain coursework at Ahmedabad University. The exempted papers are embedded in our curriculum, and students can complete the remaining 4 of 13 concurrently with their undergraduate degree. Over 150 students have enrolled in ACCA at Ahmedabad University and are pursuing rewarding careers in accountancy, finance, and management, both in India and globally. The ACCA qualification will not only give students an option to pursue an international qualification but also open up the best employment opportunities for them both in India and abroad.

The Programme (BSM course) admits students who have completed Class 12 or equivalent in any discipline and have a passion for their chosen Major. Some Majors may require prior preparation in certain areas. Please check the section on Majors.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a strong foundation in management knowledge and apply concepts, theories, and analytical methods to address contemporary organisational and business challenges
• Integrate perspectives from management, technology, data, the sciences, and the social sciences to analyse complex problems and develop innovative and contextually relevant solutions
• Communicate ideas, analyses, and recommendations effectively through written, oral, and visual forms while working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Apply critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and digital technologies to make evidence-based managerial decisions in dynamic and uncertain environments
• Evaluate managerial decisions from ethical, social, environmental, and sustainability perspectives, demonstrating responsibility towards organisations, society, and the broader global community
• Demonstrate leadership, adaptability, and a commitment to lifelong learning in responding to emerging opportunities and challenges in business and society