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

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

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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

Contact Us

B.S. Programme Office
IIM Sambalpur
Basantpur
Sambalpur-768025 (Odisha)
Email for admission-related queries: bs.admissions@iimsambalpur.ac.in
WhatsApp: +91 7327014789