Departments

Courses

Department of Languages

The Department of Languages has been in existence since the inception of the College. The Department now comprises two languages – Hindi, an Indian language and one Foreign language – French. Hindi has been in the curriculum since 1938 and French which had been offered from 1927–1929 was added once again in 1946.

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Department of Tamil

Tamil is offered as a Part I component at the undergraduate level to all students in the first four semesters. The acquisition and honing of communication skills is given due importance in framing the curriculum.

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B.A. History

The Department of History has been functioning since 1915. The Department has a magnificent history of over 106 years with competent and notable faculty members including the founder Principal Ms. Eleanor McDougall. The History Department provides learning opportunities for students to develop the skills needed to engage in historical research and analysis and to engage with the present by exploring and interpreting the past. The Department cultivates in its students the skills they will need to become critical and independent thinkers and citizens, thus imparting the skills necessary for full participation in society.

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B.A. English

The Department of English, established in the year 1962, offers B. A. English and has 15 faculty members and 175 students as on date. With its objective to create and nurture intellectual curiosity, creative imagination and social consciousness, the Department offers a variety of courses with theoretical and practical components in English Language and Literature (both traditional and modern) Media Studies, Graphic Design & Layout, Personality Enrichment, and Theatre.

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B.Sc. Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics was established in the year 1925, maintaining a high standard of education, promoting excellence and fostering critical thinking.

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B.Sc. Physics

Physics was taught at the intermediate level when the college was founded in 1915. The Department of Physics became a Major department in 1953 and introduced the postgraduate programme under the self-financed scheme of the college in 1999. The Department was honoured with the Star College status from 2015 to 2019 by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

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B.Sc. Chemistry

Chemistry often referred to as the Central Science, plays a pivotal role in all aspects of physical & biological sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and allied health disciplines.

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B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology

The Department began to offer a B.Sc degree programme in Botany from the year 1921 under Branch V, but since 2000, the programme is being offered as Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology. Since then both conventional areas of study and recent developments in the study of plant life have been incorporated into the curriculum.

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B.Sc. Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology

The Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology caters to the challenging demands of the learners in the emerging field of Biotechnology by developing an inclusive learning environment. The Department began as an offshoot of Natural Science and started functioning as a full-fledged independent unit in the year 1922 offering Zoology at Major and Ancillary levels. In the year 1982, the Department introduced new, innovative need-based courses in the curriculum utilising the freedom given under Autonomy.

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B.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics (General Stream)

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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B.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics (Vocational Stream)

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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M.Sc. Home Science - Foods & Nutrition

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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M.Sc. Home Science - Food Service Management and Dietetics

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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M.Phil. Home Science - Foods & Nutrition

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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M.Phil. Home Science - Food Service Management and Dietetics

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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Ph.D. Home Science

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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B.Sc. Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science was one of the first in the University of Madras to offer B.Sc. Computer Science in the aided stream in 1987, to empower young women for the digital era. The Department offers a well balanced curriculum consisting of hardware, software and application oriented courses. The syllabus is revised at regular intervals to keep pace with recent advancements in technology.

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B.Sc. Psychology

The subject of Psychology is both interesting and valuable. Psychology is a tremendously diverse field-psychologists specialise in many different aspects of behaviour and cognition. Psychology embodies not only a body of knowledge but is also a way of looking at and understanding the world around us. 

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M.Sc. Applied Psychology (with specialisation in Organisational Behaviour / Counselling & Psychotherapy)

M.Sc. Applied Psychology is offered with two specialisations- Counselling & Psychotherapy and Organisational Behaviour. The programme balances theoretical understanding, applied knowledge and relevant skill building. Students apply classroom learning through internships, projects and case studies in schools, hospitals and organisations.

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M.Phil. Psychology

The Department of Psychology gained the status of a research department in 2002, with the introduction of the M.Phil. programme.  The M.Phil. programme focusses on developing a strong research culture where culturally relevant and ethically validated research is carried out in both basic and applied aspects of Psychology.

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Ph.D. Psychology

The Department commenced the Ph.D. programme (part-time and full-time) in 2005, under the leadership of Dr. Sheela Julius, former Head of the Department.

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Courses

Department of Languages

The Department of Languages was established in 1998 with the commencement of the Self-Financed stream of the college and was bifurcated on October 1, 2014. It offers Hindi and French as Part I Languages for all I UG programs and for II B.A. and B.Sc. programs. Additionally, these languages are offered as Non-Major Electives for UG programs and as Skill-Based courses for PG programs.

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Department of Tamil

The Department of Tamil (Shift-II) was started in 1998. The Tamil Department offers Tamil to all the first year UG students and second year B.A (Corporate Economics) and B.Sc (Visual Communication & Psychology) students under Part I. Under Part IV, NME courses are offered by the Department. From the year 2017 onwards Skill Based Courses (Tamil Soft Skill – Basic, Tamil Soft Skill – Advanced, Tourism in Tamil, Tourism and Tamil Culture, Folklore- I, Folklore- II) are offered for postgraduate students. The Tamil Department has two full time staff and four guest lecturers.

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M.A. English

The M.A. Degree programme in English was started in the year 2013. In keeping with the vision of the college, the PG Department of English aims at providing relevant education to students and attempts to enhance analytical and critical thinking skills among students. The Department offers foundational English courses and skill based courses for the first and second year undergraduate students of other departments. Foundational English courses are designed keeping in mind the varied levels of language competency of the students.

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B.Com. (General - Sec A)

The Department of Commerce, established in 1998, recently celebrated 25 years of remarkable growth and achievement. Over the years, the department has continuously revised its curriculum, ensuring it stays relevant and robust, laying a strong foundation in core areas of commerce. Emphasizing both theoretical and practical knowledge, the department offers skill development courses, industry-focused assignments, and ICT-enabled projects that align with current trends.

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B.Com. (General - Sec B)

This programme was started in 2015, catering to the demands of the students who want to pursue this degree. The academic structure of this programme is meticulously planned to enrich the students with a strong foundation in Accounting and the accounting software Tally, and in Management, Marketing, Law, Finance, Banking, Taxation, Entrepreneurship and Economics.

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B.Com. (Accounting & Finance)

The Department of Commerce was started in the year 1998 under the self-financed section. It offers a gamut of specialisations in its undergraduate courses which provides the needed impetus to students’ interests.

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B.Com. (Computer Applications)

The Department of Commerce with Computer Applications was started in the year 2009 with dedicated staff and 50 students. This programme offers specialisation in computer and business related courses as computers play a vital part in the recent and emerging fields.

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B.Com. (Honours)

The Department of Commerce – B.Com (Honours) was established in 2012. B.Com (Honours) programme offers a mix of commerce related subjects such as Accounting, Management, Marketing, Research and Business Analytics that have relevance in the national /global context, and paves the way for the educational success of the students. In a quest for academic excellence, the Department has built a cutting edge curriculum through industry academic interface that provides optimal learning opportunities for students. A team of qualified and dedicated teachers ensure the holistic development of every student, mentoring them to face the challenges of a dynamic business environment.

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M.Com. (General)

Postgraduation in Commerce is one of the prudent options for students after their undergraduation in Commerce / Business Administration / Corporate Economics. The degree offers a plethora of career opportunities in the fields of Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Education, Human Resource, Marketing, Research, etc.

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B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship (Awaiting affiliation)

The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Corporate Secretaryship program at Women's Christian College is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in accounting, law, secretarial practices, tax and related fields. Core papers and elective papers like Accounting, taxation, Business law, Economics, Research Methodology and Business environment engage students in dynamic and holistic learning. This program aims to groom students to become proficient in managing administrative and compliance aspects within corporate entities. The curriculum of B. Com (Corporate Secretaryship) is structured in a way that the students acquire in-depth knowledge in corporate affairs. It provides a platform for the students to pursue Company Secretaryship as a profession. The comprehensive curriculum design bestows excellent career opportunities to explore new vistas in the present competitive corporate arena. Students will have the opportunity to participate in internships, workshops, and seminars conducted by professionals from the corporate sector, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. In addition to academic rigor, the program emphasizes the development of soft skills, communication abilities, and ethical values, nurturing well-rounded professionals capable of making meaningful contributions to the corporate world. With curriculum that supports service learning and student centric approach provide students an enriching learning experience. With world class academics, practical exposure and holistic development initiatives, the course aims to nurture future leaders who will uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in the corporate world.

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B.B.A.

The Department of Business Administration was established in 1998 to create and nurture management leaders. It has since focussed on the holistic development of students through an exclusive academic structure, industry interactions, entrepreneurial training, and value education. The Department is supported by a team of faculty members who are committed to high standards in academics.

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M.A. Human Resource Management

The Department of Management Studies was established in 2007 and offers a two-year Postgraduate Degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) with an intake of 40 students. It is offered to all streams of students irrespective of their subject specialisation. The course trains the students to apply strategic HR practices within a corporate context towards the management of an organisation’s most valued assets – the employees working there.

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Bachelor of Computer Applications

The Department was established in the year 1999 and it offers a 3-year degree programme in Computer Applications. The programme is designed to meet the demand for well-qualified computer professionals. The curriculum focusses on providing a strong foundation in all technical aspects of computers applications. The Department aims to impart quality education matching strides with technological advancements and globalisation, and strives to instill the moral values and principles to mould students to be better citizens of our society.

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B.Sc. Information Technology

The Bachelor degree in Information Technology is a three year undergraduate course that was introduced in the year 2016 with the objective of producing IT professionals of global standards, and to utilise and fulfill the requirements created by the booming IT industry.

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M.Sc. Information Technology

The Department of Information Technology was started in the year 2001 initially as a Masters programme in Information Technology. M.Sc. Information Technology is an intensive, practice oriented course. It provides an opportunity for non-computing graduates to develop key specialist skills for a career in computing and to improve their communication skills.

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M.Sc. Computer Science and Technology

The five year integrated PG Degree Programme in Computer Science and Technology, was introduced in the year 2001.

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M.Phil. Computer Science

The M.Phil Degree Programme in Computer Science was introduced in the year 2018. The designed Syllabi effectively imparts sound knowledge in Computer Science and their applications in relevant fields with the latest technologies thus motivating candidates to do research with proper baseline.

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Ph.D. Computer Science

The Department was recognized as a research hub for awarding Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science on October 3rd, 2019. This initiative is aimed at fostering women’s participation in advanced research, encouraging them to explore innovative approaches to develop systems that positively impact society. The Ph.D. program focuses on meeting the demands of modern technological advancements, with research thrust areas including Data Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Image Processing. This prestigious program offers a rewarding pathway for students dedicated to solving complex challenges through scientific inquiry, contributing meaningfully to societal progress.

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B.A. Corporate Economics

The Department of Corporate Economics offers a globally relevant and locally beneficial education in Economics. Our core subjects cover various branches of Economics, Accounting, Mathematical Methods, Statistics and Management. Students can also choose from a variety of electives such as Econometrics, Managerial Economics, Economics of Development and Gender, Environmental Economics and Mathematical Economics & Game Theory. Through an array of Workshops, Industrial Visits, Awareness Programs and Service-Learning projects, the Department delivers Whole Person Education, to equip the students to choose from a wide range of career options. The graduates of B.A. Corporate Economics are eligible to join MSc Economics, M.A Economics, MBA and M.Com. Our former students are now Charted Accountants (CA), Cost and Management Accountants (CMA) Company Secretaries (CS), Professors in Economics and Commerce, Lawyers and freelancers in various fields. We boast of our alumnae serving as Research Analyst in International Monetary Fund, Analysts in World Bank, Barclays, Accenture, Ernst & Young and many more.

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B.Sc. Visual Communication

In the year 2003, the Department was started with the objective to impart media education to students and to meet the demands of the digital era. Under Autonomy, the Department introduced innovative, need-based courses that help students to get hands-on experience with a focus on blending art and technology to communicate ideas and information.

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B.Sc. Psychology

The Department of Psychology (Shift II) established in 2020, follows the same course profile and syllabus that is offered in Shift 1. It aims to provide psychological knowledge to empower students with self-understanding and interpersonal skills to add meaning and depth to one’s life as well as to achieve success in life and career. Students are motivated through activities like guest lectures and workshops supplementary to the subject.

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M.Sc. Mathematics

The Postgraduate Department of Mathematics was started in August 2009. Since then the Department has been maintaining the highest standards of education, promoting excellence and fostering critical thinking. In response to the emerging trends in higher education, the Department offers a variety of innovative courses in Pure and Applied Mathematics as well as in interdisciplinary streams. Over the years, the Department has made an impact in society by their contributions in various fields through teaching, research, and industrial collaborations.

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M.Sc. Physics

The PG Department of Physics was established in 1999 to facilitate an environment to inculcate academic and research skills to students and has grown in leaps and bounds over these 20 years. Originally the programme was affiliated to the Madras University till 2005 during which the students had bagged various university ranks in consecutive years.

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M.Sc. Chemistry

The PG Department of Chemistry, ever since it was established in 2007, has carried out the tradition of excellence in maintaining high-quality teaching. In the quest of academic excellence, the Department is dedicated to provide the best quality and up-to-date education to its students. The curriculum of the Department aims to provide holistic development to the students. The Core and Core Electives are designed to impart in-depth knowledge in Chemistry on par with academic and industrial requirements.

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M.Phil. Chemistry

The Department has received M.Phil recognition in 2017. The faculty members of the Department are expanding their research expertise in the field of Electrochemistry, Bio-Inorganic Chemistry and Nanocatalysis. For the past three years the Department has also collaborated with International Institutions like National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taiwan and Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Taiwan for research and internship training programmes and a few students have undergone funded internship training programmes in renowned Institutions in India as well.

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M.Sc. Biotechnology

The Department of Biotechnology was started in the year 2000, under the University of Madras, in pursuit of academic excellence. Starting with 16 students in its first year, in the last two decades the Department has successfully graduated 18 batches of postgraduate students. The present student strength is 26 per batch. The Department obtained autonomous status in the year 2005.

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M.Phil. Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field constantly evolving, requiring sustained rediscovering and reinventing keeping in mind the challenges in life sciences. As an academic and research department, The Postgraduate and Research Department of Biotechnology should effectively enhance student’s academic and research pursuit through the rich experience of the faculty, and state of the art facilities of the Institution.

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Ph.D. Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field constantly evolving, requiring sustained rediscovering and reinventing keeping in mind the challenges in life sciences. As an academic and research department, The Postgraduate and Research Department of Biotechnology should effectively enhance student’s academic and research pursuit through the rich experience of the faculty, and state of the art facilities of the Institution.

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M.A. Communication

Women’s Christian College was the first to start M.A. Communication in 1997, the first of its kind in city colleges. The two year postgraduate course provides advanced level training in Print, Broadcast, Advertising and Public Relations. The curriculum also includes Film Studies, Social Media Dynamics and Online Journal.

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M.A. International Studies

The Department of International Studies was started in the year 2019, offering a two year postgraduate programme in International Studies. M.A. International Studies is a specialised interdisciplinary programme seeking to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skill set pertinent to addressing current global challenges. A tailormade syllabus designed and implemented as per industry requirements engages with topics such as climate change, global health, trade, cyberspace, proliferation, diplomacy, terrorism and development.

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M.Sc Data Science

The two-year PG degree programme in Data Science course was started in the year 2022. M.Sc Data Science has evolved as an important field and is about data gathering, analysis and decision-making. It is about finding patterns in data, through analysis, and making future predictions to increase the revenue in any business organization. There are several employment opportunities and after successful completion of M.Sc Data Science students can employed directly in companies as Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Machine Learning Scientist, Applications Architect, Enterprise Architect, Data Architect, and Data Engineer.

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Master of Social Work (Awaiting affiliation)

The Department of Social Work (MSW) is set to commence in 2024 (subject to University approval). This two-year program, open to students from all academic backgrounds, offers specializations in Medical and Psychiatry, and Community Development. The course emphasizes both practical and theoretical training, featuring weekly fieldwork with diverse communities, rural camps for group living practice in the first year, and study tours in the second year for cultural adaptation. Observation visits to NGOs, medical settings, and industries expand the students' understanding of various specializations. The program also focuses on personal development through practical skill laboratories and fine arts training, and provides hands-on research training. Upon completion, students undertake internships and block placements, gaining experience in at least five different settings each semester, making placement an integral part of the curriculum.

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B.Sc. Computer Science with Data Science (Awaiting affiliation)

The BSc Computer Science with Data Science programme aims to impart quality education in par with the technology advancements and strives to help students to gain exposure to the recent trends in the IT industry and thereby expand their horizons to handle Data analysis. The Course provides the foundation on recent technologies needed for the students to work in top-notch roles such as Data Analysts, Data Scientists, etc to facilitate the professional development of the students. The course profile is designed in such a way that they upskill the students not just academically but provide them a whole person development.

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Department of Languages

The Department of Languages has been in existence since the inception of the College. The Department now comprises two languages – Hindi, an Indian language and one Foreign language – French. Hindi has been in the curriculum since 1938 and French which had been offered from 1927–1929 was added once again in 1946.

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Department of Tamil

Tamil is offered as a Part I component at the undergraduate level to all students in the first four semesters. The acquisition and honing of communication skills is given due importance in framing the curriculum.

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B.A. History

The Department of History has been functioning since 1915. The Department has a magnificent history of over 106 years with competent and notable faculty members including the founder Principal Ms. Eleanor McDougall. The History Department provides learning opportunities for students to develop the skills needed to engage in historical research and analysis and to engage with the present by exploring and interpreting the past. The Department cultivates in its students the skills they will need to become critical and independent thinkers and citizens, thus imparting the skills necessary for full participation in society.

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B.A. English

The Department of English, established in the year 1962, offers B. A. English and has 15 faculty members and 175 students as on date. With its objective to create and nurture intellectual curiosity, creative imagination and social consciousness, the Department offers a variety of courses with theoretical and practical components in English Language and Literature (both traditional and modern) Media Studies, Graphic Design & Layout, Personality Enrichment, and Theatre.

Learn more

B.Sc. Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics was established in the year 1925, maintaining a high standard of education, promoting excellence and fostering critical thinking.

Learn more

B.Sc. Physics

Physics was taught at the intermediate level when the college was founded in 1915. The Department of Physics became a Major department in 1953 and introduced the postgraduate programme under the self-financed scheme of the college in 1999. The Department was honoured with the Star College status from 2015 to 2019 by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.

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B.Sc. Chemistry

Chemistry often referred to as the Central Science, plays a pivotal role in all aspects of physical & biological sciences, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and allied health disciplines.

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B.Sc. Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology

The Department began to offer a B.Sc degree programme in Botany from the year 1921 under Branch V, but since 2000, the programme is being offered as Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology. Since then both conventional areas of study and recent developments in the study of plant life have been incorporated into the curriculum.

Learn more

B.Sc. Advanced Zoology & Biotechnology

The Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology caters to the challenging demands of the learners in the emerging field of Biotechnology by developing an inclusive learning environment. The Department began as an offshoot of Natural Science and started functioning as a full-fledged independent unit in the year 1922 offering Zoology at Major and Ancillary levels. In the year 1982, the Department introduced new, innovative need-based courses in the curriculum utilising the freedom given under Autonomy.

Learn more

B.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics (General Stream)

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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B.Sc. Home Science - Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics (Vocational Stream)

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

Learn more

M.Sc. Home Science - Foods & Nutrition

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

Learn more

M.Sc. Home Science - Food Service Management and Dietetics

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

Learn more

M.Phil. Home Science - Foods & Nutrition

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

Learn more

M.Phil. Home Science - Food Service Management and Dietetics

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

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Ph.D. Home Science

The Department of Home Science, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, housed in the Mason Block, was started in the year 1942 under the able leadership of Dr. Eleanor D. Mason, an educationist and a visionary. This was a pioneering department to offer Home Science both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, with the main purpose of empowering women by inculcating skills and knowledge required for a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle. Under the umbrella of Home Science, the Department in the 78th year of its establishment offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programmes in the field of Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics.

Learn more

B.Sc. Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science was one of the first in the University of Madras to offer B.Sc. Computer Science in the aided stream in 1987, to empower young women for the digital era. The Department offers a well balanced curriculum consisting of hardware, software and application oriented courses. The syllabus is revised at regular intervals to keep pace with recent advancements in technology.

Learn more

B.Sc. Psychology

The subject of Psychology is both interesting and valuable. Psychology is a tremendously diverse field-psychologists specialise in many different aspects of behaviour and cognition. Psychology embodies not only a body of knowledge but is also a way of looking at and understanding the world around us. 

Learn more

M.Sc. Applied Psychology (with specialisation in Organisational Behaviour / Counselling & Psychotherapy)

M.Sc. Applied Psychology is offered with two specialisations- Counselling & Psychotherapy and Organisational Behaviour. The programme balances theoretical understanding, applied knowledge and relevant skill building. Students apply classroom learning through internships, projects and case studies in schools, hospitals and organisations.

Learn more

M.Phil. Psychology

The Department of Psychology gained the status of a research department in 2002, with the introduction of the M.Phil. programme.  The M.Phil. programme focusses on developing a strong research culture where culturally relevant and ethically validated research is carried out in both basic and applied aspects of Psychology.

Learn more

Ph.D. Psychology

The Department commenced the Ph.D. programme (part-time and full-time) in 2005, under the leadership of Dr. Sheela Julius, former Head of the Department.

Learn more

Department of Languages

The Department of Languages was established in 1998 with the commencement of the Self-Financed stream of the college and was bifurcated on October 1, 2014. It offers Hindi and French as Part I Languages for all I UG programs and for II B.A. and B.Sc. programs. Additionally, these languages are offered as Non-Major Electives for UG programs and as Skill-Based courses for PG programs.

Learn more

Department of Tamil

The Department of Tamil (Shift-II) was started in 1998. The Tamil Department offers Tamil to all the first year UG students and second year B.A (Corporate Economics) and B.Sc (Visual Communication & Psychology) students under Part I. Under Part IV, NME courses are offered by the Department. From the year 2017 onwards Skill Based Courses (Tamil Soft Skill – Basic, Tamil Soft Skill – Advanced, Tourism in Tamil, Tourism and Tamil Culture, Folklore- I, Folklore- II) are offered for postgraduate students. The Tamil Department has two full time staff and four guest lecturers.

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M.A. English

The M.A. Degree programme in English was started in the year 2013. In keeping with the vision of the college, the PG Department of English aims at providing relevant education to students and attempts to enhance analytical and critical thinking skills among students. The Department offers foundational English courses and skill based courses for the first and second year undergraduate students of other departments. Foundational English courses are designed keeping in mind the varied levels of language competency of the students.

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B.Com. (General - Sec A)

The Department of Commerce, established in 1998, recently celebrated 25 years of remarkable growth and achievement. Over the years, the department has continuously revised its curriculum, ensuring it stays relevant and robust, laying a strong foundation in core areas of commerce. Emphasizing both theoretical and practical knowledge, the department offers skill development courses, industry-focused assignments, and ICT-enabled projects that align with current trends.

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B.Com. (General - Sec B)

This programme was started in 2015, catering to the demands of the students who want to pursue this degree. The academic structure of this programme is meticulously planned to enrich the students with a strong foundation in Accounting and the accounting software Tally, and in Management, Marketing, Law, Finance, Banking, Taxation, Entrepreneurship and Economics.

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B.Com. (Accounting & Finance)

The Department of Commerce was started in the year 1998 under the self-financed section. It offers a gamut of specialisations in its undergraduate courses which provides the needed impetus to students’ interests.

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B.Com. (Computer Applications)

The Department of Commerce with Computer Applications was started in the year 2009 with dedicated staff and 50 students. This programme offers specialisation in computer and business related courses as computers play a vital part in the recent and emerging fields.

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B.Com. (Honours)

The Department of Commerce – B.Com (Honours) was established in 2012. B.Com (Honours) programme offers a mix of commerce related subjects such as Accounting, Management, Marketing, Research and Business Analytics that have relevance in the national /global context, and paves the way for the educational success of the students. In a quest for academic excellence, the Department has built a cutting edge curriculum through industry academic interface that provides optimal learning opportunities for students. A team of qualified and dedicated teachers ensure the holistic development of every student, mentoring them to face the challenges of a dynamic business environment.

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M.Com. (General)

Postgraduation in Commerce is one of the prudent options for students after their undergraduation in Commerce / Business Administration / Corporate Economics. The degree offers a plethora of career opportunities in the fields of Accounting, Auditing, Banking, Education, Human Resource, Marketing, Research, etc.

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B.Com. Corporate Secretaryship (Awaiting affiliation)

The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Corporate Secretaryship program at Women's Christian College is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in accounting, law, secretarial practices, tax and related fields. Core papers and elective papers like Accounting, taxation, Business law, Economics, Research Methodology and Business environment engage students in dynamic and holistic learning. This program aims to groom students to become proficient in managing administrative and compliance aspects within corporate entities. The curriculum of B. Com (Corporate Secretaryship) is structured in a way that the students acquire in-depth knowledge in corporate affairs. It provides a platform for the students to pursue Company Secretaryship as a profession. The comprehensive curriculum design bestows excellent career opportunities to explore new vistas in the present competitive corporate arena. Students will have the opportunity to participate in internships, workshops, and seminars conducted by professionals from the corporate sector, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. In addition to academic rigor, the program emphasizes the development of soft skills, communication abilities, and ethical values, nurturing well-rounded professionals capable of making meaningful contributions to the corporate world. With curriculum that supports service learning and student centric approach provide students an enriching learning experience. With world class academics, practical exposure and holistic development initiatives, the course aims to nurture future leaders who will uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in the corporate world.

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B.B.A.

The Department of Business Administration was established in 1998 to create and nurture management leaders. It has since focussed on the holistic development of students through an exclusive academic structure, industry interactions, entrepreneurial training, and value education. The Department is supported by a team of faculty members who are committed to high standards in academics.

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M.A. Human Resource Management

The Department of Management Studies was established in 2007 and offers a two-year Postgraduate Degree in Human Resource Management (HRM) with an intake of 40 students. It is offered to all streams of students irrespective of their subject specialisation. The course trains the students to apply strategic HR practices within a corporate context towards the management of an organisation’s most valued assets – the employees working there.

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Bachelor of Computer Applications

The Department was established in the year 1999 and it offers a 3-year degree programme in Computer Applications. The programme is designed to meet the demand for well-qualified computer professionals. The curriculum focusses on providing a strong foundation in all technical aspects of computers applications. The Department aims to impart quality education matching strides with technological advancements and globalisation, and strives to instill the moral values and principles to mould students to be better citizens of our society.

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B.Sc. Information Technology

The Bachelor degree in Information Technology is a three year undergraduate course that was introduced in the year 2016 with the objective of producing IT professionals of global standards, and to utilise and fulfill the requirements created by the booming IT industry.

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M.Sc. Information Technology

The Department of Information Technology was started in the year 2001 initially as a Masters programme in Information Technology. M.Sc. Information Technology is an intensive, practice oriented course. It provides an opportunity for non-computing graduates to develop key specialist skills for a career in computing and to improve their communication skills.

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M.Sc. Computer Science and Technology

The five year integrated PG Degree Programme in Computer Science and Technology, was introduced in the year 2001.

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M.Phil. Computer Science

The M.Phil Degree Programme in Computer Science was introduced in the year 2018. The designed Syllabi effectively imparts sound knowledge in Computer Science and their applications in relevant fields with the latest technologies thus motivating candidates to do research with proper baseline.

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Ph.D. Computer Science

The Department was recognized as a research hub for awarding Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science on October 3rd, 2019. This initiative is aimed at fostering women’s participation in advanced research, encouraging them to explore innovative approaches to develop systems that positively impact society. The Ph.D. program focuses on meeting the demands of modern technological advancements, with research thrust areas including Data Mining, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, and Image Processing. This prestigious program offers a rewarding pathway for students dedicated to solving complex challenges through scientific inquiry, contributing meaningfully to societal progress.

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B.A. Corporate Economics

The Department of Corporate Economics offers a globally relevant and locally beneficial education in Economics. Our core subjects cover various branches of Economics, Accounting, Mathematical Methods, Statistics and Management. Students can also choose from a variety of electives such as Econometrics, Managerial Economics, Economics of Development and Gender, Environmental Economics and Mathematical Economics & Game Theory. Through an array of Workshops, Industrial Visits, Awareness Programs and Service-Learning projects, the Department delivers Whole Person Education, to equip the students to choose from a wide range of career options. The graduates of B.A. Corporate Economics are eligible to join MSc Economics, M.A Economics, MBA and M.Com. Our former students are now Charted Accountants (CA), Cost and Management Accountants (CMA) Company Secretaries (CS), Professors in Economics and Commerce, Lawyers and freelancers in various fields. We boast of our alumnae serving as Research Analyst in International Monetary Fund, Analysts in World Bank, Barclays, Accenture, Ernst & Young and many more.

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B.Sc. Visual Communication

In the year 2003, the Department was started with the objective to impart media education to students and to meet the demands of the digital era. Under Autonomy, the Department introduced innovative, need-based courses that help students to get hands-on experience with a focus on blending art and technology to communicate ideas and information.

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B.Sc. Psychology

The Department of Psychology (Shift II) established in 2020, follows the same course profile and syllabus that is offered in Shift 1. It aims to provide psychological knowledge to empower students with self-understanding and interpersonal skills to add meaning and depth to one’s life as well as to achieve success in life and career. Students are motivated through activities like guest lectures and workshops supplementary to the subject.

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M.Sc. Mathematics

The Postgraduate Department of Mathematics was started in August 2009. Since then the Department has been maintaining the highest standards of education, promoting excellence and fostering critical thinking. In response to the emerging trends in higher education, the Department offers a variety of innovative courses in Pure and Applied Mathematics as well as in interdisciplinary streams. Over the years, the Department has made an impact in society by their contributions in various fields through teaching, research, and industrial collaborations.

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M.Sc. Physics

The PG Department of Physics was established in 1999 to facilitate an environment to inculcate academic and research skills to students and has grown in leaps and bounds over these 20 years. Originally the programme was affiliated to the Madras University till 2005 during which the students had bagged various university ranks in consecutive years.

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M.Sc. Chemistry

The PG Department of Chemistry, ever since it was established in 2007, has carried out the tradition of excellence in maintaining high-quality teaching. In the quest of academic excellence, the Department is dedicated to provide the best quality and up-to-date education to its students. The curriculum of the Department aims to provide holistic development to the students. The Core and Core Electives are designed to impart in-depth knowledge in Chemistry on par with academic and industrial requirements.

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M.Phil. Chemistry

The Department has received M.Phil recognition in 2017. The faculty members of the Department are expanding their research expertise in the field of Electrochemistry, Bio-Inorganic Chemistry and Nanocatalysis. For the past three years the Department has also collaborated with International Institutions like National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taiwan and Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU), Taiwan for research and internship training programmes and a few students have undergone funded internship training programmes in renowned Institutions in India as well.

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M.Sc. Biotechnology

The Department of Biotechnology was started in the year 2000, under the University of Madras, in pursuit of academic excellence. Starting with 16 students in its first year, in the last two decades the Department has successfully graduated 18 batches of postgraduate students. The present student strength is 26 per batch. The Department obtained autonomous status in the year 2005.

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M.Phil. Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field constantly evolving, requiring sustained rediscovering and reinventing keeping in mind the challenges in life sciences. As an academic and research department, The Postgraduate and Research Department of Biotechnology should effectively enhance student’s academic and research pursuit through the rich experience of the faculty, and state of the art facilities of the Institution.

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Ph.D. Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field constantly evolving, requiring sustained rediscovering and reinventing keeping in mind the challenges in life sciences. As an academic and research department, The Postgraduate and Research Department of Biotechnology should effectively enhance student’s academic and research pursuit through the rich experience of the faculty, and state of the art facilities of the Institution.

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M.A. Communication

Women’s Christian College was the first to start M.A. Communication in 1997, the first of its kind in city colleges. The two year postgraduate course provides advanced level training in Print, Broadcast, Advertising and Public Relations. The curriculum also includes Film Studies, Social Media Dynamics and Online Journal.

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M.A. International Studies

The Department of International Studies was started in the year 2019, offering a two year postgraduate programme in International Studies. M.A. International Studies is a specialised interdisciplinary programme seeking to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skill set pertinent to addressing current global challenges. A tailormade syllabus designed and implemented as per industry requirements engages with topics such as climate change, global health, trade, cyberspace, proliferation, diplomacy, terrorism and development.

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M.Sc Data Science

The two-year PG degree programme in Data Science course was started in the year 2022. M.Sc Data Science has evolved as an important field and is about data gathering, analysis and decision-making. It is about finding patterns in data, through analysis, and making future predictions to increase the revenue in any business organization. There are several employment opportunities and after successful completion of M.Sc Data Science students can employed directly in companies as Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Machine Learning Scientist, Applications Architect, Enterprise Architect, Data Architect, and Data Engineer.

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Master of Social Work (Awaiting affiliation)

The Department of Social Work (MSW) is set to commence in 2024 (subject to University approval). This two-year program, open to students from all academic backgrounds, offers specializations in Medical and Psychiatry, and Community Development. The course emphasizes both practical and theoretical training, featuring weekly fieldwork with diverse communities, rural camps for group living practice in the first year, and study tours in the second year for cultural adaptation. Observation visits to NGOs, medical settings, and industries expand the students' understanding of various specializations. The program also focuses on personal development through practical skill laboratories and fine arts training, and provides hands-on research training. Upon completion, students undertake internships and block placements, gaining experience in at least five different settings each semester, making placement an integral part of the curriculum.

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B.Sc. Computer Science with Data Science (Awaiting affiliation)

The BSc Computer Science with Data Science programme aims to impart quality education in par with the technology advancements and strives to help students to gain exposure to the recent trends in the IT industry and thereby expand their horizons to handle Data analysis. The Course provides the foundation on recent technologies needed for the students to work in top-notch roles such as Data Analysts, Data Scientists, etc to facilitate the professional development of the students. The course profile is designed in such a way that they upskill the students not just academically but provide them a whole person development.

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