Unit1
Unit 1
Self-Leadership and Personality Development SWOT Analysis, Johari Window Exercise, Goal Setting Workshop, Reflective Journal
Syllabus
15 unitsUnit2
Unit 2
Career Planning and Goal Setting Career Vision Mapping, Career Interest Inventory, Individual Development Plan (IDP), Skill Gap Analysis
Unit3
Unit 3
Professional Communication and Interpersonal Skills Business Communication Exercises, Public Speaking, Elevator Pitch, Active Listening, Conflict Management, Negotiation Activities, Group Discussion
Unit4
Unit 4
Aptitude and Reasoning Quantitative Aptitude Practice, Logical Reasoning Exercises
Unit5
Unit 5
Analytical Skills Data Interpretation Exercises, Online Assessment Practice
Unit6
Unit 6
Business Presentation Skills Presentation Design, Storytelling Techniques, Data Visualization, Presentation and Analysis of Latest Business and Economic Developments
Unit7
Unit 7
Executive Presentation Team Case Presentation with Recommendations to Management Panel, Boardroom Meeting Simulation, Extempore/Impromptu Speaking
Unit8
Unit 8
Critical Thinking and Decision Making Case Analysis, Decision Tree Exercise, Business Simulation, Fishbone Diagram, Six Thinking Hats
Unit9
Unit 9
Managerial Dilemma Simulation Activities on Conflicting Priorities (Cost vs. Quality, Speed vs. Accuracy, Profit vs. Sustainability), Ethical Decision-Making Scenarios Sl. No. Course Content Activities / Exercises
Unit10
Unit 10
Resume Building and Personal Branding Resume Writing Workshop, LinkedIn Profile Development, Personal Branding, Video Resume
Unit11
Unit 11
Placement Readiness Aptitude Test, Group Discussion, Mock Interview
Unit12
Unit 12
Time Management and Personal Effectiveness Time Audit, Priority Management Exercises, Productivity Tools, Stress Management Techniques, Work–Life Balance Activities
Unit13
Unit 13
Corporate Immersion Industry Expert Lecture, Alumni Interaction, Industrial Visit
Unit14
Unit 14
Social Innovation and Leadership Challenge Community Service Activity, ESG Case Study, Policy Design Exercise
Unit15
Unit 15
Career Portfolio Presentation A presentation on Learning Outcomes and Career Reflection.
Practical Work
- Course Credit: Nil Total Hours: 30 (IT IS A MANDATORY NON-CREDIT COURSE. STUDENT MUST COMPLETE AND QUALIFY IT AS A PART OF THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUM)
- Assessment Guidelines
- a. Class Test (CT)-20 Marks: Based on Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, and General Employability Skills as written tests. b. Teacher Assessment (TA)-10 Marks: Based on attendance, classroom participation, punctuality, and active engagement in activities. c. Practical Sessional (PS)-70 Marks: Based on communication skills, professionalism, career portfolio preparation and presentation, resume/CV development, mock interview performance, and overall career readiness.
Course Objectives
- Develop self-awareness, leadership qualities, and professional competencies required for managerial success.
- Enhance communication, analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills for business environments.
- Strengthen employability through career planning, aptitude development, presentation skills, and placement readiness.
- Foster ethical leadership, teamwork, corporate professionalism, and social responsibility.
- Prepare students for successful careers through experiential learning, industry interaction, and reflective professional development. Course Content and Activities Sl. No.
Course Outcomes (COs)
After completion of the course student will be able to:
- CO1Demonstrate self-awareness, professional ethics, leadership qualities, and interpersonal effectiveness in managerial contexts. K3: Applying
- CO2Apply communication, analytical, presentation, and reasoning skills to solve professional and managerial problems. K3: Applying
- CO3analyse business situations using critical thinking, decision-making tools, and managerial judgment. K4: Analysing
- CO4Evaluate career opportunities, organizational expectations, and professional development strategies for employability. K5: Evaluating
- CO5Develop a comprehensive career portfolio demonstrating professional competencies, industry readiness, lifelong learning, and personal branding. K6: Creating
Suggested Learning Resources
- Covey, Stephen R.; The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; Simon & Schuster.
- Carnegie, Dale; How to Win Friends and Influence People; Simon & Schuster.
- Goleman, Daniel; Emotional Intelligence; Bantam Books.
- Cottrell, Stella; Critical Thinking Skills; Palgrave Macmillan.
- Carnegie, Dale; The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking; Pocket Books.
- Tracy, Brian; Eat That Frog!; Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
- Harvard Business Review; HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations; Harvard Business Review Press.
- Reynolds, Garr; Presentation Zen; New Riders.
- Booth, Wayne C., Colomb, Gregory G., & Williams, Joseph M.; The Craft of Research; University of Chicago Press.
- World Economic Forum; The Future of Jobs Report (Latest Edition).
- Daily news especially on business, economics and industry trends.
Official AKTU syllabus
This subject is on page 14, 15 of the original AKTU PDF.