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

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. Designed in line with NEP 2020 guidelines, this four-year degree offers exit options after each year and enables students to explore the intersections of corporate strategy, policy design, law, economics, and sustainability. Graduates will be well-equipped to contribute across sectors including government, private enterprise, non-profits, and global institutions.

Program Objectives

Foster ethical, analytical, and responsible leadership
Build competence in management and policy design.
Encourage innovation in solving social, economic, and public challenges.
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.
Entry-exit flexibility with certificate, diploma, degree, and honours options.
Active student participation in clubs, conclaves, cultural events, and entrepreneurship cells.
Strong industry and policy interface through conclaves and guest lectures.
Multiple exit options in line with NEP: Certificate (1st Year), Diploma (2nd Year), Degree (3rd Year), Honours (4th Year).

Skills gained and career prospects

Curriculum Overview

Programme Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters) Total Credits: 170 The curriculum is designed to blend foundational and advanced learning in business management, public systems, sustainability, and policy frameworks. It includes classroom learning, research projects, internships, and real-world simulations..

Year 1: Semester–I (Foundation)

Sl. No	Course Category	Course Name	Credits
1	Foundation	Political Philosophy & Sociology	4.5
2	Foundation	Foundations of Information Systems	4.5
3	Foundation	Quantitative Techniques I	4.5
4	Foundation	Indian Knowledge Systems	3
5	Foundation	Yoga & Positive Psychology	3
6	Foundation	Oral Communication	3
Total			22.5
Non-Credit course: Workshop on Critical Thinking

Year 1: Semester–II

Sl. No	Course Category	Course Name	Credits
1	Core	Principles of Management	4.5
2	Core	Public Policy: Theories and Practices	4.5
3	Foundation	Principles of Economics	4.5
4	Foundation	Quantitative Techniques II	3
5	Foundation	Fundamentals of Programming	3
6	Foundation	Written Communication	3
Total			22.5
Non-Credit course: Workshop on Design Thinking
Non-Credit course: Summer Internship (NGO)

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

Sl. No	Course Category	Course Name	Credits
1	Core	Evaluation & Analysis of Public Policy	4.5
2	Core	Financial Accounting & Analysis	3
3	Core	Principles of Marketing	3
4	Core	Indian Economics	3
5	Core	Operations Management	3
6	Core	Business Regulation & Policy	3
7	Core	Research Methodology	3
Total			22.5
Non-Credit course: Workshop on Business Simulation

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

Sl. No	Course Category	Course Name	Credits
1	Core	Social Responsibility & Business Ethics	4.5
2	Core	Corporate Finance	3
3	Core	Strategic Management	3
4	Core	Taxation & Public Finance	3
5	Core	Human Behaviour in workplace	3
6	Core	Policy Design & Milestone	3
7	Core	Development Economics	3
Total			22.5

Year 3: Semester–V (Specialised and focused)

Sl. No	Course Category	Course Name	Credits
1	Core	Sustainability and ESG	4.5
2	Core	Game theory for Management & Public Policy	3
3	Core	Project Consulting	3
4	Core	Digital Marketing & Branding	3
5	Core	Entrepreneurship	3
Any 2
6	Elective	Elective 1	3
7	Elective	Elective 2	3
Total			22.5
Non-Credit course: Workshop on Personal Branding

Year 3: Semester–VI (Specialised and focused)

Sl. No	Course Category	Course Name	Credits
1	Core	International business & economics	4.5
2	Core	Business Analytics	3
3	Core	Personal finance	3
4	Core	Behavioural Economics	3
5	Capstone	Business Plan or Policy Memo	3
Any 2
6	Elective	Elective 3	3
7	Elective	Elective 4	3
Total			22.5

Tentative electives for Semester 5 & Semester 6
1	Elective	Platform business	3
2	Elective	Financial Markets & Institutions	3
3	Elective	Health Economics & Policy	3
4	Elective	Supply Chain Management	3
5	Elective	Indian Polity, Constitution, and Social Justice	3
6	Elective	Decision Science	3
7	Elective	Change & Conflict Management	3
8	Elective	Strategic Marketing	3
9	Elective	Agriculture Economics & Policy	3
10	Elective	Energy Economics & Policy	3
11	Elective	Consumer Behaviour	3
12	Elective	Business History	3

Year 4: Semester–VII (Research)

Sl. No	Course Category	Course Name	Credits
1	Research	Quantitative analysis & Econometrics	4.5
2	Research	Marketing Research & Analytics	4.5
3	Research	Emerging Tech & AI	4.5
4	Research	Qualitative Research	3
5	Research	Economic Reasoning & Policy Research	3
Total			19.5

Year 4: Semester–VIII (Research)

Sl. No	Course Category	Course Name	Credits
1	Research	Dissertation	15.5
Total			15.5

Exit Options Available After Each Year

Year	Exit Option	Award
1	Certificate	Certificate
2	Diploma	Diploma
3	Degree	B.S. Degree
4	Honours	B.S. (Hons.)

(a) 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.
Must have passed English language examination in Standard X/SSC and Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examinations.
Must have a valid Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2025 score in General Aptitude and English subject (mandatory for all applicants).

Relaxation for Reserved Categories

Relaxation to Reserved Category – Reserved Categories (EWS, SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD):
A 5% relaxation in Class 10th and Class 12th aggregate percentage will be provided.
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. However, relaxation in age will be provided as per Govt of India norms for the reserved candidates.

(b) Admission Process

Stage 1: Application & Eligibility

Candidates will be required to submit their applications online through the IIM Sambalpur’s admission portal. All relevant and valid documents must be submitted at the time of application through online portal.

Stage 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

IIM Sambalpur will follow the reservation policy as per the Government of India regulations:

15% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates.
7.5% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
27% of the seats are reserved for Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) candidates.
10% of the seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates.
5% of the seats are reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

Important Dates (Tentative)

Application Start: June 15, 2025
Last date of submission of online application: July 30, 2025
Publication of Result : Tentatively August 18, 2025
Programme Commencement: September 2025

Application Fee

General Category: ₹1000 + Taxes (If any applicable)
SC/ST/PwD Category/OBC-NCL /EWS: ₹500 + Taxes (If any applicable)
The application fee is non-refundable.
Applicants must pay the application fee (as applicable) through the online admission application portal.

Admission Confirmation

Selected candidates will receive a provisional admission offer through email.
To confirm their admission, candidates must pay the first instalment of the program fee within the stipulated deadline.
Failure to pay the fee by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the offer and the extension of the offer to the next eligible candidate on the merit list.

Fee Structure

Year	Fall Semester	Spring Semester	Total
First Year	3,71,500	3,31,500	7,03,000
Second Year	3,31,500	3,31,500	6,63,000
Third Year	3,31,500	3,36,500	6,68,000
Fourth Year	3,31,500	2,31,500	5,63,000

The offer acceptance fee of Rs.50,000 will be adjusted against the SEM-I course fee.
Each Semester fee includes Rs. 31,500/- Mess Deposit amount and this amount is subject to vary depending on the service provider’s charges.
Semester 1 Fee includes an amount of Rs 40,000/- refundable caution money to be refunded at the end of the Programme, after adjusting the dues (if any).
Semester 6 fee includes alumni fund contribution.

IIM Sambalpur reserves the right to modify any part of the admission policy and rules including the various criteria and cut offs mentioned at any time till the actual admission process for the batch is completed. Any dispute concerning Admission for the B.S. in Management & Public Policy Programme batch would be subject to jurisdiction of the competent courts within the territorial jurisdiction of city of Sambalpur only