Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management and Public Policy at IIM Sambalpur

A Pioneering Undergraduate Programme

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management and Public Policy at IIM Sambalpur is a unique and pioneering undergraduate programme aimed at developing future-ready leaders who understand both business dynamics and the intricacies of public governance. Integrating management science with policy and societal impact, the programme blends interdisciplinary learning with experiential pedagogy.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are designed to foster ethical, analytical, and responsible leadership, build competence in management and policy design, encourage innovation in solving social, economic, and public challenges, and provide real-world exposure through internships, simulations, and research.

Key Highlights

·         Curriculum aligned with the latest industry trends and academic research frontiers

·         Interdisciplinary degree combining management, public policy, and sustainability

·         170-credit curriculum with capstone project and final-year dissertation

·         Courses span marketing, economics, finance, operations, and analytics with a strong foundation in sustainability and policy

·         Real-world exposure through internships with NGOs, corporates, and government bodies

·         Personalized skill development through workshops on critical thinking, design, simulations, and personal branding

·         Capstone project focused on a business plan or public policy memo

·         Electives in areas like health, energy, supply chain, and platform businesses

·         Dedicated research upskilling focus in the final year with dissertation

·         Courses on emerging technologies, AI, and behavioural economics

Program Structure

The program is a four-year degree that offers exit options after each year, enabling students to explore the intersections of corporate strategy, policy design, law, economics, and sustainability. The program curriculum is designed to blend foundational and advanced learning in business management, public systems, sustainability, and policy frameworks.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum includes classroom learning, research projects, internships, and real-world simulations. The program is divided into eight semesters, with a total of 170 credits.

Year 1: Semester-I (Foundation)

·         Political Philosophy & Sociology (4.5 credits)

·         Foundations of Information Systems (4.5 credits)

·         Quantitative Techniques I (4.5 credits)

·         Indian Knowledge Systems (3 credits)

·         Yoga & Positive Psychology (3 credits)

·         Oral Communication (3 credits)

Year 1: Semester-II

·         Principles of Management (4.5 credits)

·         Public Policy: Theories and Practices (4.5 credits)

·         Principles of Economics (4.5 credits)

·         Quantitative Techniques II (3 credits)

·         Fundamentals of Programming (3 credits)

·         Written Communication (3 credits)

Year 2: Semester-III (Core Management & Policy)

·         Evaluation & Analysis of Public Policy (4.5 credits)

·         Financial Accounting & Analysis (3 credits)

·         Principles of Marketing (3 credits)

·         Indian Economics (3 credits)

·         Operations Management (3 credits)

·         Business Regulation & Policy (3 credits)

·         Research Methodology (3 credits)

Year 2: Semester-IV (Core Management & Policy)

·         Social Responsibility & Business Ethics (4.5 credits)

·         Corporate Finance (3 credits)

·         Strategic Management (3 credits)

·         Taxation & Public Finance (3 credits)

·         Human Behaviour in the workplace (3 credits)

·         Policy Design & Milestone (3 credits)

·         Development Economics (3 credits)

Year 3: Semester-V (Specialised and focused)

·         Sustainability and ESG (4.5 credits)

·         Game theory for Management & Public Policy (3 credits)

·         Project Consulting (3 credits)

·         Digital Marketing & Branding (3 credits)

·         Entrepreneurship (3 credits)

·         Electives (6 credits)

Year 3: Semester-VI (Specialised and focused)

o   International business & economics (4.5 credits)

o   Business Analytics (3 credits)

o   Personal finance (3 credits)

o   Behavioural Economics (3 credits)

o   Capstone Business Plan or Policy Memo (3 credits)

o   Electives (6 credits)

Year 4: Semester-VII (Research)

o   Quantitative analysis & Econometrics (4.5 credits)

o   Marketing Research & Analytics (4.5 credits)

o   Emerging Tech & AI (4.5 credits)

o   Qualitative Research (3 credits)

o   Economic Reasoning & Policy Research (3 credits)

Year 4: Semester-VIII (Research)

·         Dissertation (15.5 credits)

Exit Options

The program offers multiple exit options in line with NEP:

·         Certificate (1st Year)

·         Diploma (2nd Year)

·         Degree (3rd Year)

·         Honours (4th Year)

Eligibility Criteria

·         Qualification: Must have either passed their Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination in the year 2024 or 2025, or be currently appearing for Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination, with results expected by June 2025.

·         Min. 70% in Standard X/SSC and Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examinations (General Category); 65% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ PwD and EWS Categories.

Admission Process

Relaxation for Reserved Categories

o   A 5% relaxation in Class 10th and Class 12th aggregate percentage will be provided for Reserved Categories (EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD).

o   Reservation of seats will be as per Government of India’s reservation norms.

Age Limit

- The maximum age for admission is 21 years as on July 31, 2025.

- Relaxation in age will be provided as per Govt of India norms for the reserved candidates.

1. Application & Eligibility: Submit applications online through IIM Sambalpur's admission portal with all relevant documents.

2. Merit List Preparation: The final merit list will be prepared based on the CUET (UG) 2025 Score of General Aptitude and English subject.

Reservation Policy

o   IIM Sambalpur follows the Government of India regulations:

o   15% seats reserved for SC candidates

o   7.5% seats reserved for ST candidates

o   27% seats reserved for OBC-NCL candidates

o   10% seats reserved for EWS candidates

o   5% seats reserved for PwD candidates

Admission Confirmation

o   Selected candidates receive a provisional admission offer via email.

o   Pay the first instalment of the program fee within the stipulated deadline to confirm admission.

o   Failure to pay the fee results in forfeiture of the offer.

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