Lucknow University MBA (International Business) Notes & Study Material – 2025 Syllabus (Free PDF)
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International Business is dynamic. It requires understanding cross-border trade, complex regulations, and global economic shifts. To help you master this, we have compiled comprehensive, exam-oriented PDF notes that cover the entire syllabus effective from the 2023-24 session.
Whether you are decoding Foreign Exchange Arithmetic or mapping out International Logistics, Lunotes.in provides the resources you need to secure top grades.
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1️⃣ MBA (IB) Semester 1 Notes (Foundation)
Establishing the managerial groundwork with a global perspective.
IMS(CC)-101: Principles of Management | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Taylor & Fayol’s Theories, McKinsey 7-S Framework, Planning & Decision Making.
IMS(CC)-102: Quantitative Techniques for Business | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Correlation, Regression, Probability Distribution, Matrices.
IMS(CC)-103: Financial and Management Accounting | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: IFRS, Ratio Analysis, Cash Flow Statements, Marginal Costing.
IMS(CC)-104: Marketing Management | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: STP Strategy, Product Life Cycle, Pricing Strategies, Viral Marketing.
IMS(CC)-105: Managerial Economics | [👉 Download PDF]
* *Key Topics:* Demand Elasticity, Market Structures (Monopoly/Oligopoly), National Income, Inflation.
IMS(VC)-101: Human Resource Management (HRM) | [👉 Download PDF]
IMS(FNC)-111: IT Skills (Non-Credit) | [👉 Download PDF]
2️⃣ MBA (IB) Semester 2 Notes (Core Functions)
Deepening functional knowledge and research capabilities.
IMS(CC)-201: Organisational Behaviour | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Perception, Attribution Theory, Group Dynamics, Leadership Models (Fiedler/Hersey-Blanchard).
IMS(CC)-202: Financial Management | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Capital Budgeting, WACC, Dividend Theories (Walter/Gordon), Working Capital.
IMS(CC)-203: Legal Aspects & Business Environment | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Contract Act 1872, Sale of Goods Act, WTO, GST Framework.
IMS(CC)-204: Production & Operations Management | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Plant Location, JIT, EOQ, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management.
IMS(CC)-205: Research Methods for Business | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Research Design, Sampling Techniques, ANOVA, SPSS, Report Writing.
IMS(CC)-206: Management Information Systems (MIS) | [👉 Download PDF]
IMS(VNC)-201: Business Ethics & Corporate Governance | [👉 Download PDF]
3️⃣ MBA (IB) Semester 3 Notes (Specialization Phase)
Focusing on global trade, logistics, and foreign exchange.
🔹 Core Subjects
IMS(CC)-301: Innovation and Entrepreneurship | [👉 Download PDF]
IMS(IB)-301: International Business (Domain Core) | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: UNCTAD, WTO, Regional Integration (EU/NAFTA/ASEAN), Tariff & Non-Tariff Barriers.
IMS(ID)-301A: Business Analytics | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Data Visualization, Data Mining, R-Studio, Sentiment Analysis.
IMS(IN)-301: Summer Internship Project Guide | [👉 Download PDF]
🔹 IB Electives (Select Your Subjects)
IB(EL)-301A: Foreign Exchange Management | [👉 Download PDF]
Focus: Spot & Forward Rates, Arbitrage, Fisher Effect, Purchasing Power Parity.
IB(EL)-301B: International Economics | [👉 Download PDF]
Focus: Heckscher-Ohlin Model, Balance of Payments, FDI Theories.
IB(EL)-301C: International Marketing | [👉 Download PDF]
Focus: Digital Analytics, International Consumer Behaviour, Global Branding.
IB(EL)-301D: International Logistics Management | [👉 Download PDF]
* *Focus:* Air & Ocean Transport, Liner vs Tramp, Incoterms, Port Trust.
4️⃣ MBA (IB) Semester 4 Notes (Advanced Global Strategy)
Mastering MNC management, export procedures, and AI.
🔹 Core Subjects
IMS(CC)-401: Strategic Management | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: Porter’s 5 Forces, SWOT, Corporate Restructuring, Strategy Implementation.
IMS(IB)-401: International Financial Management | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: GDRs, International Leasing, Currency Swaps, Political Risk Analysis.
IMS(ID)-401A: Artificial Intelligence in Business | [👉 Download PDF]
Key Topics: AI Ethics, Machine Learning in Marketing, Future of Work.
🔹 IB Electives (Select Your Subjects)
IB(EL)-401A: Export-Import Procedure & Documentation | [👉 Download PDF]
* *Focus:* Letter of Credit (L/C), Bill of Lading, ECGC Schemes, Custom Clearance.
IB(EL)-401B: India’s Foreign Trade | [👉 Download PDF]
Focus: India’s BOP, Trade Relations (US/China/EU), Foreign Trade Policy.
IB(EL)-401C: International Business Environment | [👉 Download PDF]
Focus: Cultural Dimensions, Cross-Border Mergers, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
IB(EL)-401D: Management of MNCs | [👉 Download PDF]
Focus: Organizational Design of MNCs, Joint Ventures, Japanese vs US Management Styles.
🌟 Why Use Lunotes for MBA (IB)?
Code-Specific Organization: We organize notes by the official IMS codes (e.g., IB(EL)-401A) so you never study the wrong topic.
Complex Topics Simplified: Subjects like Foreign Exchange Arithmetic and Export Documentation can be tough. Our notes break them down with step-by-step examples.
Updated for 2023-24 Syllabus: We adhere strictly to the “Effective from Session 2023-2024” curriculum updates.
❓ MBA (IB) Student FAQs
Q: Do these notes cover the numericals for Foreign Exchange Management? A: Yes, the PDF for IB(EL)-301A includes solved examples for Cross Rates, Arbitrage, and Forward Rate calculations.
Q: Where can I find the Summer Internship Project (SIP) format? A: The notes for IMS(IN)-301 include the official guidelines and a sample structure for your SIP report.
Q: Are the notes for the “French/German” foreign language course available? A: We provide basic grammar and vocabulary guides for IMS(FL)-333 to help you clear the non-credit requirement.
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