CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES 1 Programmes MSc (Behavioural Science) MSc (al Studies) MSc (Strategic Management) MA (Economics) 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 a 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 is offered trimester-wise with twelve core courses and six open electives. Each course will earn four credits. Core and elective courses will be offered in a staggered manner and will have to be completed within the maximum duration of the programme. Open electives will be offered from the second 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 Dissertation / Project) 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 (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 ) Dissertation / Project) 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 Core 9 al transitions and change management Elective 1 Mental health promotion Elective 2 Managerial Psychology
5 6 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 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) Dissertation / Project) 1 Core 1 Introduction to al Studies Core 2 Environmental Economics, 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 Elementary Education and Core 9 Advanced Research Methods Elective 1 Research Methodology Elective 2 Consumer Behaviour Elective 3 Corporate Governance and 5 Core 10 Management of Social Welfare and Non Governmental organizations Core 11
Project planning and management 6 Core 12 Dissertation/ project Elective 4 Population and Elective 5 Corporate Social Responsibility and Elective 6 Organizational Behaviour 12 Core Courses 6 Elective Courses 72 Credits Programme Overview 3. MSc (Strategic Management) 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. 1 Core 1 Accounting for Decision Making Courses and Credits Core Courses Electives Courses Hours Credits (12 Core courses including a Dissertation / Project) (6 Elective courses ) 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
4. MA (Economics) Programme Overview The MA Economics programme 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 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 ) Dissertation / Project) 1 2 3 Core 1 Microeconomic theory and applications Core 2 Statistics and Computer Applications Core 3 Advanced Mathematical Economics Core 4 Macroeconomic theory and policy Core 5 Econometrics Elective 1 Economics of Banking and Insurance Core 6 Research Methodology for Applied Economics Core 7
4 5 6 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 (Dissertation/ project) Elective 2 Economics of Labour Markets Elective 3 Economics of Industrial Organization Elective 4 Economics of Gender. 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 ) Dissertation / Project)
1 2 3 4 5 6 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 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 Fees Structure Course wise PROGRAM Offering Department MSc Behavioraul Science Psychology Course title Type Fees 1 Neuroscience of behaviour Core Rs.5000 Career Planning and Core Rs.5000 Organisational Dynamics and change Core Rs.5000 2 Mental health at the workplace Core Rs.6000 Economic and consumer behaviour Core Rs.6000 Mental health promotion Elective Rs.5000 3 Behavioural research - 1 Core Rs.6000 Social, cultural and family dynamics Core Rs.5000 Managerial Psychology Elective Rs.5000 4 Psychology of Health and Wellness Core Rs.5000 al transitions and change management Core Rs.5000 Behavioural decision making Elective Rs.5000 5 Behavioural research - 2 Core Rs.6000 Human - Machine Interface Core Rs.6000 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. Elective Rs.5000 6 Dissertation Core Rs.7000 Peace, Conflict and Mediation strategies Elective Rs.5000 Goals and motivations for Individuals and teams Elective Rs.5000
PROGRAM Offering Department MSc Strategic Management Professional Studies Course title Type Fees 1 Accounting for Decision Making Core Rs.7000 Quantitative Techniques for Managers Core Rs.7000 Strategic Management Core Rs.7000 2 Financial Management Core Rs.7000 MIS and Business Analytics Core Rs.7000 Organizational Behaviour Elective Rs.7000 3 Managerial Economics Core Rs.7000 International Business Management Core Rs.7000 Ethics, Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership Elective Rs.7000 4 Corporate Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions Core Rs.7000 Human Resource Management Core Rs.7000 Organizational and Change Management Elective Rs.7000 5 Research and Strategic Communication Tools Core Rs.7000 Marketing Management Core Rs.7000 Leadership and Strategic Management Elective Rs.7000 6 Dissertation Core Rs.7000 Business and Corporate Law Elective Rs.7000 Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation Elective Rs.7000
PROGRAM Offering Department MSc al Studies Social Work Course title Type Fees 1 Introduction to al Studies Core Rs.5500 Environmental Economics, Energy and Sustainable Core Rs.6000 Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Practice Core Rs.5500 2 Social Hazards and Core Rs.6000 al Economics Core Rs.6000 Research Methodology Elective Rs.5500 3 Public Law and Policies for Core Rs.6000 Economic, Gender and Sustainability Core Rs.5500 Consumer Behavior Elective Rs.5500 4 Universaliasation of Elementary Education and Core Rs.5500 Advanced Quantitative techniques Core Rs.5500 Corporate Governence and Elective Rs.5500 5 Management of Social Welfare and Non Governmental organizations Core Rs.5500 Project planning and management Core Rs.5500 Population and Elective Rs.5500 6 Dissertation Core Rs.7000 Corporate Social Responsibility Elective Rs.6000 Organizational Behavior Elective Rs.5500
Offering PROGRAM Department MA Economics Economics Course title Type Fees 1 Microeconomic Theory and Applications Core Rs.6000 Statistics and Computer Applications Core Rs.7000 Advanced Mathematical Economics Core Rs.6000 2 Macroeconomic Theory and Policy Core Rs.6000 Econometrics Core Rs.7000 Economics of Banking and Insurance Elective Rs.5000 3 Research Methodology for Applied Economics Core Rs.6000 Economics of Growth and Core Rs.6000 Economics of Labour Markets Elective Rs.5000 4 International Economics -Theory and Policy Core Rs.6000 Public Finance and Policy Core Rs.6000 Economics of Industrial Organization Elective Rs.5000 5 Operations Research Core Rs.6000 Applied Financial Economics Core Rs.6000 Economics of Gender Elective Rs.5000 6 Dissertation Core Rs.6000 International Finance Elective Rs.6000 Regional and Urban Economics Elective Rs.5000
Offering PROGRAM Department MA Education L&M Education Course title Type Fees 1 Psychological Foundations of Education Core Rs.6000 Philosophical Perspectives in Education Core Rs.7000 Methodology of Educational Research Core Rs.7000 2 Psychology of Learning and Instruction Core Rs.6000 Sociological Foundations of Education Core Rs.7000 Pedagogical Practices Elective Rs.5000 3 Educational Policy and Administrations Core Rs.6000 Statistics in Educational Research Core Rs.6000 School and Higher Education in India Elective Rs.5000 4 Evaluation Methods in Education Core Rs.7000 ICT in Education Core Rs.6000 Contemporary Issues in Education Elective Rs.5000 5 Educational Leadership and Management Core Rs.7000 Curriculum Design and Instruction Core Rs.6000 Guidance and Counselling. Elective Rs.5000 6 Dissertation Core Rs.7000 Teacher Education and Professional Elective Rs.6000 Education for Special Children Elective Rs.6000