CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY PG PROGRAMS 1 Proposed Programmes MSc (al Studies) MA (Economics) MSc (Strategic Management) MSc (Behavioural Science) MA (Educational leadership and Management) 2 Eligibility Candidates applying for the above programmes must possess a recognised undergraduate degree with minimum 50 percent marks. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience. Individual programmes may stipulate additional preferences. The duration of the programme shall be minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 4 years with one year extension given to students upon payment of an extension fee. 3 Admission process Admission will be based on qualifying examination marks and a Personal Interview. Programme Structure 3.1 The programme will offer twelve core courses of four credits each and six open electives of four credits each. A total of 18 courses (72 credits) have to be completed to secure the degree. The core courses under the parent programme will be offered in a staggered manner trimester-wise: with three in the first trimester, two each in the second to fifth
trimester and a dissertation in the final trimester. The open electives will be offered from the second to the fifth trimester: one each in trimester two to five and two in the final trimester. 3.2 Candidates can take electives offered by any of the five programmes. However they are not permitted to take more than two electives offered by one programme including their parent programme. 4 Tabular format of Courses and Credits Core Electives Hours Credits (12 Core courses including a 6 Electives, one each in trimester two to five and two in the final trimester. 1 Core 1 Core 2 Core 3 2 Core 4 Core 5 Elective 1 3 Core 6 Core 7 Elective 2 4 Core 8 Core 9 Elective 3 5 Core 10 Core 11 Elective 4 6 Core 12 (Dissertation/ Project) Elective 5 Elective 6 12 Core courses 6 Electives 72 Credits 5 Programme Fees The candidates shall pay a programme fee of INR 20,000.00 for the programme. Subsequently they will register for individual courses by paying between INR 5,000 - INR7, 000 depending on the course.
6 Evaluation methods are decided by the respective course instructors offering the course and made known to the candidate at the commencement of the course. Continuous assessment will be conducted by the course instructors as per the University guidelines and final competency exam will be conducted by the Office of Examinations. Results and grades will be made available to the students within two weeks of completion of the course. Candidates who fail a course have to re-register for the same course offered later by paying requisite fee. 7 Class timing: Classes will be held on all week days from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM and from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on all Saturdays. 8 Attendance: Minimum required attendance for each course will be 85 percent. 9 Completion of the programme: A student will be deemed to have completed the programme if he/she has passed minimum 18 courses amounting to 72 credits inclusive of the mandatory core courses of the programme. 1. MSc (Strategic Management) Programme Overview The Master of Science in Strategic Management provides a strong analytical approach to management, focusing on developing critical thinking in relation to managerial economics and its relevance in organizations and strategy. The programme combines Strategic Management Concepts, Principles and Models, International Business Strategy, Corporate Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Human Resource Management and other relevant courses. Students will learn analytical skills rather than mere description, making this programme unique. The programme will develop necessary talents to achieve lasting career success in a rapidly changing world. Courses and Credits Core Courses Electives Courses Hours Credits (12 Core courses including a (6 Elective courses )
1 Core 1 Accounting for Decision Making Core 2 Quantitative Techniques for Managers Core 3 Strategic Management Concepts, Principles & Models 2 Core 4 Financial Management Core 5 MIS and Business Analytics 3 Core 6 Managerial Economics Core 7 International Business Strategy 4 Core 8 Corporate Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions Core 9 Human Resource Management 5 Core 10 Research and Strategic Communication Tools Core 11 Marketing Management 6 Core 12 (Dissertation/ project) Elective 1 Strategic Thinking and Innovation Elective 2 Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership Elective 3 Organizational and Change Management Elective 4 Leadership and Strategic Management Elective 5
Business and Corporate Law Elective 6 Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation 12 Core Courses 6 Elective Courses 72 Credits 2. MSc (al Studies) Programme Overview The Master of Science in al Studies seeks to address critical developmental gaps in India and South Asia and create capacity and resources to meet the emerging needs for sustainable development. that is sustainable is of central importance in the agendas of numerous organizations ranging from corporations to NGOs, UN agencies, bi-lateral organizations, political parties, local government and international funding agencies. Students who opt for this programme will gain first-hand knowledge and skills to engage with rising issues such as global warming, limited energy resources, population growth and the rise of newer economies. Students will interact with international experts on themes that are of relevance world over. The programme will employ pedagogies such as problem-based learning, case studies and field visits. Courses and Credits Core courses Electives courses Hours Credits (12 Core courses including a (6 Elective courses) 1 Core 1 Introduction to al Studies Core 2 Environmental Economy, Energy and Sustainable Core 3 Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Practice 2 Core 4 Social Hazards and
Core 5 al Economics 3 Core 6 Public Law and Policies for Core 7 Economic, Gender and Sustainability 4 Core 8 Universalization of Education and Core 9 Advanced Research Methods 5 Core 10 Management of Social Welfare and Non Governmental organizations Core 11 Project planning and management 6 Core 12 Dissertation/ project Elective 1 Research Methodology Elective 2 Consumer Behaviour Elective 3 Corporate Governance and Elective 4 Population and Elective 5 Corporate Social Responsibility and Elective 6 Organizational Behaviour 12 Core Courses 6 Elective Courses 72 Credits
3. MSc (Behavioural Science) Programme Overview The programme conducted by the Department of Psychology introduces the intricacies of human behaviour, and the genetic, neural and biological bases for human behaviour, and their impact on cognitive and emotional processes. It will explain how we function in interpersonal, social and organisational contexts and introduce methods of research to study human behaviour. Courses and Credits Core Courses Electives Courses Hours Credits (12 Core courses including a (6 Elective Courses ) 1 2 3 4 Core 1 Neuroscience of behaviour Core 2 Career Planning and Core 3 Organisational Dynamics and change Core 4 Mental health at the workplace Core 5 Economic and consumer behaviour Core 6 Behavioural research - 1 Core 7 Social, cultural and family dynamics Core 8 Psychology of Health and Wellness Elective 1 Mental health promotion Elective 2 Managerial Psychology
5 6 Core 9 al transitions and change management Elective 3 Behavioural decision making Core 10 Behavioural research - 2 Core 11 Human - Machine Interface Elective 4 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. (Dissertation/ project) Elective 5 Peace, Conflict and Mediation strategies Elective 6 Goals and motivations for Individuals and teams 12 Core Courses 6 Electives Courses 72 Credits 4. MA (Economics) Programme Overview The MA Economics programme of the Department of Economics in Christ University aims to form students with deep knowledge of economic theory and skill in empirical methodology to form ethically well-grounded students with ability for incisive reasoning. The programme seeks to strike a sound balance between theory and application along with an interdisciplinary dimension and without diminishing the focus on economics. This approach is meant to help students face the dynamic challenges in terms of academics and the market. In line with this approach the programme has a combination of courses related to economic theory, methodology and two streams of specialisations which, on the one hand meet the needs of corporate employment and on the other create the ability of applying economic theory to development problems of the country. More specifically students will be equipped to take up careers in academics, business consulting and analytics, civil society and activist organisations, the public sector and international civil services.
Courses and Credits Core Courses Electives Courses Hours Credits (12 Core courses including a (6 Elective Courses ) 1 2 3 4 5 Core 1 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy Core 2 Statistics and Computer Applications Core 3 Advanced Mathematical Economics Core 4 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy Core 5 Econometrics Core 6 Research Methodology for Applied Economics Core 7 Economics of Growth and Core 8 International Economics - Theory and Policy Core 9 Public Finance and Policy Core 10 Operations Research Core 11 Applied Financial Economics Elective 1 Economics of Banking and Insurance Elective 2 Economics of Labour Markets Elective 3 Economics of Industrial Organization Elective 4 Economics of Gender
6 (Dissertation/ project). Elective 5 International Finance Elective 6 Regional and Urban Economics 12 Core Courses 6 Elective Courses 72 Credits 5. MA (Educational leadership and Management) Programme Overview This programme is aimed at preparing competent and professional educators. Programme will help in developing competency in management and leadership in educational institutions. On completion of the programme the students will understand the nature, purpose and philosophy of education and develop an understanding of the psychology of the learner. They will also develop competency in educational research methodology and developing effective learning resources. Courses and Credits Core Courses Electives Courses Hours Credits (12 Core courses including a (6 Elective Courses ) 1 2 Core 1 Psychological Foundations of Education Core 2 Philosophical Perspectives in Education Core 3 Methodology of Educational Research Core 4 Psychology of Learning and Instruction
3 4 5 6 Core 5 Sociological Foundations of Education Elective 1 Pedagogical Practices Core 6 Educational Policy and Administration Core 7 Statistics in Educational Research Elective 2 School and Higher Education in India Core 8 Evaluation Methods in Education Core 9 ICT in Education Elective 3 Contemporary Issues in Education Core 10 Educational Leadership and Management Core 11 Curriculum Design and Instruction Elective 4 Guidance and Counselling. (Dissertation/ project) Elective5 Teacher Education and Professional Elective 6 Education for Special Children 12 Core Courses 6 Electives Courses 72 Credits