BBA IN STRATEGY AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS

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Where Strategy Meets Creativity & Business Growth

The world’s top companies are driven by leaders who understand data, technology, markets, and strategy. This program is designed for the students to Think like a Strategist, Work like an Analyst, and Lead like a Manager.
The program transforms the students to future managers who are not only job-ready but industry-relevant, globally competent, and innovation-driven."

about the Program

A BBA from BIBS isn’t just a degree - it’s a launchpad to careers, innovation, and global opportunities. The four-year CBCS-based program, affiliated to Vidyasagar University (NAAC accredited and recognised by UGC & the Ministry of HRD), builds strong analytical, managerial, and technological skills. It transforms students into industry-ready thinkers and future leaders equipped for the demands of the 21st-century business world.

Year 1 – Foundation of Management & Communication

Core Courses (CC)

Ability Enhancement (AECC)

Skill Enhancement (SEC)

Year 2 – Introduction to Specializations

Core Courses (CC)

Generic Electives (GE)

SEC

Year 3 – Strategic Application, Global Perspective & Career Readiness

Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE)

GE

SEC

Year 4 – Global Strategy Integration & Leadership through Capstone Project

DSE

Project Work / Internship

International Immersion

Year 1: Foundation of Management & Communication

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Semester 1

Principles of Management

Business Economics - I (Micro)

Financial Accounting

Business Mathematics

Business Communication

Computer Applications for Business

Environmental Studies

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Semester 2

Business Economics - II

Marketing Management

Organizational Behaviour

Business Statistics

Corporate Grooming & Soft Skills

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Communication Lab

Skill Lab:

Skill Lab: Competitive Exam preparation

Your Journey starts from Year 2

What Makes the Strategy & Business Analytics Pathway Unique

Career-First, Future-Focused Curriculum:

Built for the future economy, the program prepares students for high-demand roles across FMCG, IT, BFSI, Retail, E-commerce, and Consulting—where data-driven strategy is critical.

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Balanced Learning: Strategy + Analytics:

A powerful blend of management foundations, strategic thinking, data literacy, analytics tools, project management, and leadership development—creating well-rounded business decision-makers.

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Early & Continuous Hands-On Exposure:

From the 3rd semester onwards, students work with job-ready tools and technologies, building dashboards, reports, strategy papers, and real-world projects used by global organizations.

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Strong Industry Mentorship & Real-World Application:

Live corporate interactions, strategy workshops, analytics hackathons, and project-based learning across six semesters ensure graduates are industry-ready and portfolio-driven.

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Tools and Technology Covered

Python
Tableau
Power BI
Jira
Ms Project
Google Workspace
Agile
Scrum
Top Career Opportunities

Top Career Opportunities

  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analyst / Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst
  • Strategy Analyst / Junior Strategy Consultant
  • Management Consultant
  • Financial Analyst / Risk Analyst

Strategy & Business Analytics Course Structure

Year 2: FOUNDATION STAGE

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Semester 3

Foundations of Analytics, Strategy & Projects

Introduction to Business Analytics & Data Management

Excel & Business Statistic

Fundamentals of Business Strategy

Project Management Basics (Scope, Tasks, Time, Stakeholders)

Data Visualization (Power BI / Tableau)

Corporate Grooming & Soft Skills

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Communication Lab

Certifications:

Power BI

Excel

Statistics 101

02

Semester 4

Industry Analysis, SQL & Project Execution Basics

Exploratory Data Analysis

SQL for Business

Competitive Strategy

Consumer Insights

Data Storytelling

Project Scheduling & Work Breakdown Structure

Certifications:

SQL

EDA

Tableau

Year 3: SPECIALIZATION & DATA SCIENCE

03

Semester 5

Functional Strategy & Project Management Tools

Predictive Analytics (Regression, Classification, Time series)

Python basics for analytics

Financial & Marketing Strategy

Supply Chain Analytics

Business Intelligence Tools

Project Risk Management & Quality Management

Data-Driven Strategic Decision Making

Certifications:

Python

Python for Data Analysis

Machine Learning with Python

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Semester 6

Strategic Leadership & Decision Intelligence

Exploratory Data Analysis(EDA) using python

Corporate & Growth Strategy

People Analytics

Environment, Society and Governance

Business Research Method

AI tools for Managers

Agile Project Management & Scrum Fundamentals

Ethics & Governance

Certifications:

AI tools for Managers

Agile

Predictive modelling with IBM SPSS

Year 4: INTEGRATION, LEADERSHIP & GLOBAL DECISION-MAKING

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Semester 7

ML Applications + Strategy Execution

Machine Learning Models using Rapid miner , Orange, Knime

OKRs & Balanced Scorecard

Digital Transformation Strategy

Financial Analytics

Marketing Analytics

HR Metrics

Project Budgeting, Procurement & Stakeholder Alignment

8-12 weeks of Internship

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Semester 8

Capstone/Consulting Project

Business Consulting Project with Industry Mentor

Project Portfolio development

Project Scope, Timeline, Deliverables, Stakeholder Meetings, Documentation

our industry Ties

Bengal Institute of Business Studies (BIBS) is one of the best MBA colleges in Kolkata renowned for strong industry connections and outstanding placements year on year. Over 400 esteemed companies, including the Big 4, Asian Paints, Mondelez, Nestle, Google, Himalaya Wellness, Exide, and Voltas, regularly visit the campus for recruitment and offer students top-notch career opportunities.
As one of the top BBA & MBA colleges in Kolkata, we ensure that students gain a competitive edge through exceptional corporate exposure and invaluable networking opportunities. We bridge the gap between academia and industry and empower students to shine in real-world business environments while building lasting professional relationships.

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Corporate Interface

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Mr. Navneet Damani

Head HR – Personal Care Business | ITC

“Keep learning, stay adaptable, and be bold. True leaders shape the future with integrity.”

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Mr. Rajib Moitra

Partner | Deloitte

“Coding will matter less; business skills will matter more.”

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Mr. Sanjay Budhia

Managing Director | Patton Group

“BIBS is doing a phenomenal job by educating students through industry.”

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General M. M. Naravane

Former Chief of the Indian Army

“It was an honour to meet the bright and disciplined students. I wish them all the best for their careers.”

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Mr. Harsh Neotia

Managing Director | Ambuja Realty

“It was a wonderful experience to interact with the students of BIBS.”

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Mr. Manab Ghosh

President | Pidilite Industries

“I liked the BIBS students’ way of interaction with the faculty during the course of my interaction with them.”

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Mr. Samrat Banerjee

CIO | Emami

“Take one actionable step from where you are. Move forward, adapt, and persevere—progress happens one step at a time.”

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Mr. Samrat Banerjee

CIO | Emami

“Take one actionable step from where you are. Move forward, adapt, and persevere—progress happens one step at a time.”

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Mr. Mayank Jalan

CMD | Keventer Agro

“Roll up your sleeves and know the business. It was a refreshing experience to meet the young and enthusiastic batch.”

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Mr. Vinay Ranjan

Director – Personnel & IR | Coal India

“Be clear about your goals and put passion into it along with hard work.”

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Mr. George Thomas

CHRO | MSP Steel

“Manage pressure with clarity, stay curious, and nurture your well-being.”