The Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) is a three-year undergraduate degree that prepares students to understand how businesses and organisations actually work, and how to manage people, money, marketing, and operations in a practical way. It is designed for students who are curious about business, leadership, entrepreneurship, and modern workplace skills, and for parents who want a professional yet affordable management pathway after Class 12.
Across six semesters, BMS builds a strong foundation in core areas like Principles of Management, Business Economics, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Business Law, and Organizational Behaviour, along with quantitative subjects such as Business Statistics and Operations Research. Many colleges also include emerging areas like Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship Development, and Business Communication to match current industry expectations.
Compared to a traditional BCom, BMS is more focused on management, decision-making, and soft skills such as problem-solving, presentation, teamwork, and leadership. Students often work on case studies, projects, internships, and presentations that mirror real corporate scenarios, which helps them build confidence and job readiness. The degree also allows for specializations in areas like Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics, or Digital Marketing in higher semesters, depending on the college.
After completing BMS, graduates can either start working in roles like management trainee, business development executive, marketing executive, HR coordinator, operations executive, or analyst, or pursue higher studies such as MBA, PGDM, MMS, or specialised master’s programs. The degree suits students who enjoy working with people, are comfortable with numbers and communication, and want a flexible career path across sectors like IT, banking, e‑commerce, FMCG, startups, consulting, and family business. For parents, BMS offers a balanced mix of theory, practical exposure, and career options, making it a strong stepping stone into the world of management and business
Year 1: Foundations of business and management
In the first year, the focus is on giving students a clear base in how organizations and markets work. Typical subjects include:
Principles of Management
Business Economics (Micro & Macro)
Financial Accounting
Business Mathematics and/or Business Statistics
Business Communication / English
Computer Applications in Business or Information Technology for Management
These subjects help students understand basic concepts of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, while also learning how to read financial statements and communicate in a professional manner.
Year 2: Core functional areas
The second year goes deeper into different functions of management and adds law and behaviour-related subjects. Common subjects are:
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behaviour
Cost Accounting or Management Accounting
Business Law / Corporate Law
Environmental Studies or Business Environment
Quantitative Techniques / Operations Research
At this stage, students start working on case studies and small projects that connect theory with real business situations, such as analysing marketing strategies or HR policies.
Year 3: Specialisation, strategy, and application
The final year usually focuses on strategic and application-based learning and may allow students to choose electives or a specialization track (for example, Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics, or Digital Marketing). Typical subjects include:
Strategic Management
Entrepreneurship Development / Small Business Management
Financial Management
Operations Management / Supply Chain Basics
Research Methodology / Business Research
Electives such as: Digital Marketing, Services Marketing, Investment & Portfolio Management, Compensation Management, Training & Development, International Business, Retail Management, Business Analytics, etc.
Most colleges also require a project report or dissertation and/or an internship in the final year, where students study a company or market problem and present their findings. This project helps them apply classroom learning to real data and organisational situations, and it is often valued by recruiters during placements.
Overall, the BMS curriculum grows from basic concepts in Year 1 to functional understanding in Year 2 and strategic, specialised learning in Year 3, ensuring that a student gradually becomes ready for both jobs and higher studies in management.
SALARY RANGE
per annum
Ashoka University
Bengaluru
Cambridge College
Bengaluru
