About Department
Introduction
The Department of Business Administration was established in the year 1986-87 by the UGC sanction order and AICTE approval. The Department is a life member of Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS). The Department offers two years (Four Semesters) regular course in Business Administration with an annual intake of 40 students. The first two semesters of the curriculum provides basic knowledge on business management including development of skills required by professional managements. First year covers core papers such as Principles and Practices of Management, Organisational Behaviour, Quantitative Methods, Managerial Economics, Accounting for Managers, Computer Application, and so on. Second year covers basically elective or specialization papers in the areas of Finance, Marketing, and Human Resource. Twenty core papers and eight elective papers of 100 marks and 4 credits each are taught in depth. For practical exposure, the students undergo summer internship programme (100 marks) of 6-8 weeks duration in different business organizations after the end of the first year. The Department also focuses on the objective of the doctoral research i.e. Ph. D in Business Administration and encourages original research in different aspects of management. We regularly organize seminars, conferences, alumni meet, workshops, and invited talks.
Objective of the Course
The objective of the MBA Course is to educate students from multi-disciplinary back ground with business management practices and managerial skills such as optimal decision making, problem solving, team work, leadership, etc. in a fast changing, highly competitive and uncertain corporate world. The students are encouraged for active participation in the class room, seminar presentations, case studies, group discussions, quizzes, business games, etc.
The students are motivated for entrepreneurship development for self-employment and employment generation. At the end of the course, the students are well prepared to become professional manager and make a career in private sector, public sector and government sector to achieve their individual as well as organisational goals effectively. Some students qualify UGC NET/ JRF to pursue research on business management area and to join teaching profession. The Alumni of the Department are well placed in reputed organizations in India and abroad.
Faculty Members of the Department:
The Department is equipped with highly qualified and experienced faculty members as given below.
Sl. No | Name of the Faculty | Designation | Specialisation | Contact No |
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1 | Prof. Satyanarayan Pathi | Professor | Finance and General Mgt. | 9437579877 |
2 | Prof. Susant Kumar Baral | Professor | Finance and General Mgt. | 9439421751 |
3 | Dr. Nihar Ranjan Misra | Reader | Marketing and General Mgt. | 9437187266 |
4 | Dr. Suman K. Chaudhury | Placement Officer | Finance and General Mgt. | 9437400402 |
5 | Dr. Sunil Kumar Pradhan | Asst. Professor | Marketing and General Mgt. | 9437962191 |
Process of recruitment of other seven vacant positions has already been started and will be filled up soon.
Master Degree (M.B.A.)
About Course Programme
The objective of MBA Course is to educate students from multi-disciplinary back ground with business management practices and managerial skill development such as optimal decision making, problem solving, team work, leadership, etc. in a fast changing, highly competitive and uncertain corporate world. The students are encouraged for active participation in the class room, seminar presentations, case studies, group discussions, quizzes, business games, etc. Twenty core subjects and eight elective subjects of 100 marks each are taught in depth. For practical exposure, the students undergo summer internship programme (100 marks) of 6-8 weeks duration in different business organisations after the end of the first year. The students are motivated for entrepreneurship development for self-employment and employment generation. At the end of the course, the students are well prepared to become professional manager and make a career in private sector, public sector and government sector to achieve their individual as well as organisational goal effectively. Some students qualify UGC NET/ JRF to pursue research on business management area and to join teaching profession.
How to Enter into the Course Programme
ADMISSION PROCEDURE: As prescribed by the Chairman, Orissa JEE. Admission Test is conducted by BPUT. The admission is done only on the basis of the entrance test. No group discussions or interviews are conducted for the purpose.
Curriculum / Syllabi
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Class Schedule
Academic Calendar of the University: 1st June to 31st May
Academic Time Table: 10.30 A.M. to 4.30 P.M.
Ph.D.
About Course Programme
The main objective of the Doctoral Research is to encourage original work in different aspects of management and to develop scholars who go on to contribute towards its growth through teaching and research. The Industry as well as the various Government Agencies has approached the Faculty for carrying out research in specific problem areas. The subjects covered include a wide variety of areas such as Marketing, Financial, Human Resource and Organizational Dimensions of Modern Industry & Business.
How to Enter into the Course Programme
A Master's Degree in the relevant discipline with at least 55% of marks or an equivalent grade and 50% of marks or an equivalent grade for SC & ST and Physically challenged candidates of Berhampur University /Institution recognized by the University/UGC. The registration will be allowed in the subject in which the course will be carried out. Provided that college teachers and professionals with 15 years of experience can be allowed to register for Ph. D. with at least 48% of marks at Master's level provided that that they qualify the URET. The details of Ph.D regulations of Berhampur University can be downloaded from the University website.
Curriculum / Syllabi
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Course Schedule
Pre Ph.D course work normally starts from January onwards. This consists of two papers namely Research Methodology and Basics of Management.
D.Litt.
About Course Programme
As per the University Guidelines
How to Enter into the Course Programme
People
Dr. Susant Kumar Baral
Head
MBA, UGC NET (Management), Ph. D
Email:hod[dot]mba[at]buodishal[dot]edu[dot]in
Home Page | Publication
Dr. Susant Kumar Baral (b. 1964), MBA (Univ. of Poona), UGC NET (Mgt.), Ph. D. (Berhampur Univ.) is presently working as Professor & Head, PG Department of Business Administration and Dean, Management and Business Studies, Berhampur University. Prof. Baral is the Coordinator, Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA); Deputy Coordinator, Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE- World Bank Funded Project); Member, Regulation Committee; Member, Academic Council, and Convener, Ethical Audit Committee, etc. The areas of specialization are Finance and General Management. After qualifying UGC NET on Management during 1989-90, he joined as Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University in 1991. After being awarded Doctoral Fellowship by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi on salary protection and lien, he completed his doctoral research from Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar during 1996-98 and was awarded Ph. D in Business Administration from Berhampur University in 2001. The first paper of his doctoral research has been adjudged as Best Paper (Primary Capital Market) by UTI Institute of Capital Market, Navy Mumbai in 1997 (cash award of Rs 10000). He has been short-listed for Fulbright Post Doctoral Research Fellowship by the US Educational Foundation in India for the period 2002-03. (One among three candidates short-listed among all B-Schools in India). He has been invited as the only scholar delegate from India to participate in the Seventh Annual Conf. on "Evolving Structures in Securities Markets" for CEOs of stock markets and regulators by the Georgetown University, Washington DC and the NASDAQ International during 20-21 September 2001 (all expenses borne by the Organizers). He has presented research paper entitled "Anomalies in IPO Market" in the 2000 FMA European Conference at Edinburgh during 24-26 May 2000 organised by Financial Management Association International (FMA), Florida, USA, London School of Business and University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He has presented research paper entitled "Primary Market Crisis in India: Lesson for Emerging Markets" in the 1999 Eleventh PACAP/FMA Finance & Banking Conf. at Singapore during 8-10 July 1999 by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Financial Management. Association International (FMA), Florida, USA. He has presented research papers in international and national conferences/ seminars inside India. He has participated in many FDPs, Workshops, and other training programmes. He has 29 years of teaching and research experience. He has published many research papers in international and national journals and authored books. He has guided research scholars. He has developed MBA CBCS Curriculum 2020 and Pre-Ph. D Course Work 2020, etc.
Has served various Academic and Administrative responsibilities as Head, Department of Business Administration (2013-15); Member, Academic Council, Regulation Committee, Senate, DRC, DRDC; Superintendent, PG Hostels; Superintendent, Examinations; etc. Organised International Seminar and Alumni Meet (2015), International Lecture Series (2015), etc. He is a life member of Association of Indian Management Schools,All India Commerce Association, All India Accounting Association, Orissa Commerce Association.
Dr. Sunil Kumar Pradhan
Lecturer
M.B.A, M.F.T (Master of Foreign Trade), Ph.D (Mgmt), UGC NET (Mgmt)
Email:sunilsunita123[at]gmail[dot]com
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Dr.Sunil Kumar Pradhan (b.1975) MBA, MFT, Ph.D, UGC NET (Management), is a distinguished scholar in the field of Marketing & International Business. He has been conferred with his Ph.D degree by Berhampur University in 2009. A commitment to excellence in teaching is the hallmark of his life. His superior academic credentials have put him in a status as exemplary and a role model in management .He has published 25 research papers in different journals and magazines of National and International repute. His extraordinary methodology and ability to teach is well accredited. He has innate curiosity and his passion for management and industry is unique in style. His experience in this vast field is unparallel. He has engaged number of students in cutting edge research. He has participated and presented 30 papers in various National and International conferences, seminars, symposia and workshops. His area of interest on research covers Advertising Management, Brand Management, Sales & Distribution Management, Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Research. Under his able guidance, 3 Ph.D research scholars have been awarded. To his credit Dr.Pradhan has 20 years of teaching experience, 3 years Industry experience along with research experience. At present Dr. Pradhan is working as Assistant Professor, Dept. of Business Administration, Berhampur University, Berhampur,Odisha.
Dr. Suman Kalyan Chaudhury
Placement Officer
M. Com .,MBA., PGDPM&IR, LLB , Ph.D, D.Litt.
Email:sumankalyan72[at]gmail[dot]com
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Dr Suman Kalyan Chaudhury joined as Placement Officer in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University in 2011. He did his Ph. D from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar in 2002 and got his D.Litt. Degree in 2019 from F.M. University, Balasore. His areas of interest are Finance, Accounting and Entrepreneurship Development. He is an ardent researcher who has successfully guided scholars leading to award of 10 Ph. D thesis and 01 M. Phil thesis. He is also the author of 04 text books and edited 46 volumes published by reputed publishing houses. Added to this, he has published nearly 100 articles in various national and international journals of repute in academia. To his credit, he has a personification of 20 years of teaching experience, 10 years of research experience and industry experience of more than 3 years. He has participated and presented research papers in more than 80 international/national/regional conferences, seminars, Workshops etc. He has visited Nepal for presenting a paper at 3rd International Conference during 27th to 29th March 2015. Further, Dr. Chaudhary is a life Member of All India Commerce Association, All India Accounting Association and all Odisha Commerce Association. As a person, he is very much accessible by one and all and amicable with students and colleagues alike. He is a blessed combination of Teacher, Researcher, Friend, and Guide who has touched many lives in his own impeccable way.
Dr. Nihar Ranjan Mishra
Reader
MBA, Ph. D., LL. B.
Email:nrmisramba[at]gmail[dot]com
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Nihar Ranjan Misra, an M.B.A. from Berhampur University with First Class First position in 1990, joined the Faculty of Business Administration, Berhampur University as Lecturer in 1993.Did his Ph.D. in Business Administration from B.U. in Consumer Behaviour. His area of specialization is marketing and area of vested interest is H.R.D. and General Management. With more than 27 years of teaching, guiding and research experience, presently placed as Reader in the department of Business Administration, B.U. has published research articles in many National and International Journals. Guided Ph.D Scholars and more than 200 dissertations. Did his FDP on Business Economics and Decisions from ICFAI, Hyderabad in 1995 and FDP on Banking and Financial Services through ICICI Bank, Mumbai in 2007. Have completed UGC sponsored Orientation and Refresher Courses from IISW & BM, Kolkata, Pondicherry University and Annamalai University. Participated in many International and National Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and presented papers. Delivered Lectures as Keynote Speaker, Resource Person and Chief Speaker in Conferences, Management Institutions, SBI, Dept. of Posts and Public functions. Has served various academic and Administrative responsibilities viz. Head, Department of Business Administration(2015-17) Course Coordinator of Banking and lnsurance Management (2008-16), MBA(DE-Mode) (2015-17), Retail Management(2007), Chairman Board of Studies, Member: Academic Council, Regulation Committee, Senate, DRC, Cultural Coordinator, Superintendent, PG Hostels, Superintendent Examinations, Secretary-Sports Council, OIC-Press, Member of various Committees: Admission, Discipline, Research Publication, Residential Committee, Local Inquiry Committee, Foundation Day and Convocation of B.U., Editor of University Golden Jubilee Souvenir, Department Journal Strategy and Newsletter Innovision. Developed MBA CBCS curricula, Banking and Insurance curricula and regulation. Organised International Conference (2016) and Inter University Central Zone Youth Festival as Convener (2014) and Workshops on Entrepreneurship. An Examiner (External) for Ph.D. Evaluation of other University and for project viva-voce of Management Institutions. Dr. Misra is a life member of Orissa Commerce Association and a Past President of Rotary Club of Berhampur Silk City, R.I. Dist.3262.
Dr. A.K.Sahu
Professor
M.Com., MBA, Ph.D
Email:anilsahumbabu1960[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in
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Prof. Anil Kumar Sahu Joined as Reader in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University in 1999 and subsequently he promoted to Professor in the year 2007. He did his Ph.D from Berhampur University, Berhampur in 1993. His areas of interest is Human Resource Management and General Management. He has successfully produced 7 Ph.D and one D.Litt Scholar in the area of Management . He is the editor of 03 books and published in a reputed publisher. Added to this, he has published nearly 30 articles in various national and international journals of repute in academia. To his credit, he has poses 34 years P.G. teaching experience and 15 years of research experience from the beginning of his professional career. He has participated and presented papers in more than 25 different international and national/regional conferences/seminars/Workshops. He is a member of All Odisha Economic Association and all Odisha Commerce Association. As a person.
Dr. S.N.Pathi
Professor
M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D., LL.B
Email:satya1961[at]gmail[dot]com
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Dr.Satyanarayan Pathi is a Professor in Finance in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University, Odisha since1999. He received his M.Com and M.Phil, from Berhampur University, Odisha, and Ph.D in Commerce on Agricultural Credit, from Patna University, Bihar, India. Prior to joining in the Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University, he served at different colleges of Odisha as lecturer in Commerce. His research interests include Banking Services, On-line trading on stock & commodities, e-commerce, Management ethics & Spirituality, Six Sigma,TQM and various functional areas of Management. To his credit, he has about 30 research publications on different management topics in the journals of National and International repute along with 26 Research Scholars (22 Ph.D and 04 D.litt) in Business Administration and Six Books. He has published one Text Book "Modern Business Communication", for students of BBA and MBA students. He was the Head of the Department, Coordinator of the Department, Member of Board of Studies of Business Administration, Chairman Board of Studies, Member of Academic Council, Coordinator for Business Administration two years Distance Education Course, Superintendent of different PG. Hostels, Warden PG Hostels, Director DEC. Examiner for OPSC and other Universities, Selection Committee member of different universities and many more. Presently he is the Member Syndicate of Berhampur University. He is a member of various Professional bodies such as All India Commerce Association, All Odisha Commerce Association.
Facilities
Seminar Library
Computing
Laboratories
Student Project Work
At the end of the First year, each student is required to undergo summer training of 4 to 8 weeks duration in any business organization of his/her own cost and risk. Further, each student shall prepare a project report under the guidance of a faculty member of the Department and present the same to the Head/Coordinator of the Department before 15 days of filling up of the University Examination application forms for THIRD SEMESTER. The project report reflects the work done by the candidates in the industry. Hence certificate from the competent person from industry in which the student has undergone summer training has to be enclosed with the project report. Beside the certificate from the guidance who supervised the project.
Industrial Tour
Research
Research Area in the Department
Project Execution in the Departmen
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Publication / Achievement / Credentials
Publication / Achievement / Credentials
Events
6.1 Upcoming Events
Arrangement of one Webinar related to Management topic during November , 2020.
6.2 Past Events
Alumni
B.A. Alumni
Alumni Association
The Department of Business Administration, Berhampur University has taken active steps to form its Alumni. A formal inauguration of the Alumni Meet was held in the year 2003. This had provided synergy to the activities of the Department to a great extent. Students those who have passed from the Department and Students of DEC (MBA) are the members of Alumini. Alumnus of this university has made a website WWW.BUMBA.IN for updating their profile. The details of our alumnus are available in the website given above.
Contact Address -Dr Suman Kalyan Chodhury, Placement Officer
Department of Bustness Administartion, Berhampur University
Tel No-09437400402
Alumni
Name of the Scholar | Name of the Guide/ Guides | Title of the Thesis | Doctoral Degree awarded |
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Aruna Kumar Panda | Dr. Arun Kumar Panda and Prof. Prakash Ch. Mishra | Working capital management in Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Ltd.: An Empirical analysis with reference to Indian Paper Industry | Ph.D Awarded on 11/01/2012 |
Chintamani Prasad Patnaik | Prof. Ashok Kumar Mohanty | A study on provision of microfinance in Gajapati District of Odisha | Ph.D Awarded on 10/02/2012 |
K.V.Somanadh | Prof. Ashok Kumar Mohanty | Tribal consumer behaviour ( Study of consumer behaviour among tribals of Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh ) | Ph.D Awarded on 15/02/2012 |
K.Sasidhar | Prof. Ashok Kumar Mohanty | Attritions in IT sector and the challenges for HR professionals | Ph.D Awarded on 22/02/2012 |
Pradeep Kumar Pattanaik | Prof. Dibakar Panigrahi | Services Marketing in Banking Industry: A case study of State bank of India | Ph.D Awarded on 24/02/2012Rabi Narayan Dash |
Rabi Narayan Dash | Prof. Ashok Kumar Mohanty | Corporate Governance practices in selected public sector enterprises in India | Ph.D Awarded on 07/03/2012 |
Suresh Ch. Pattanaik | Prof. Prasanta Kumar Padhy | A study on prospects and challenges of Pharma marketingPh.D Awarded on 01/09/2012 | Ph.D Awarded on 01/09/2012 |
Siba Prasad Mishra | Prof. Dibakar Panigrahi | The prospects of organised retailing in Orissa: A study of Shoppers behaviour | Ph.D Awarded on 03/10/2012 |
Er. Narayan Tiadi | Prof. S.N.Pathi and Prof. Prasanta Kumar Padhy | Ethical Concerns in HRM: A study of employees perspective in selected organisations | Ph.D Awarded on 06/11/2012 |
Trilochana Nayak | Dr. A.S.C.Patnaik and Prof. Prasanta Kumar Padhy | A study on dealer consumer interface in selected dairy industries | Ph.D Awarded on 04/01/2013 |
Kumuda Chandra Gouda | Dr. Arun Kumar Panda | Transportation Management: An analytical study on passenger train service in East Coast Railway | Ph.D Awarded on 07/01/2013 |
Dr. Susant Kumar Baral
Head
Email : hod[dot]mba[at]buodishal[dot]edu[dot]in