Minors

Accounting plays a vital role in running a business because it helps one track income and expenditures, ensure statutory compliance, and provide investors, management, and government with quantitative financial information which can be used in making business decisions. Keeping in mind that numbers are used in every area of business and in every industry, we are offering a Minor programme in Accounting.

This Minor programme in Accounting aims at providing the student with a sound knowledge in the basic concepts of accounting so as to complement their existing disciplinary knowledge, enrich their educational experience, enable them to make better financial decisions, and expand their career opportunities.

Finance deals with the methods and means of how companies, individuals, and the governments acquire money (capital) when the need arises and how this capital is managed in the most efficient manner. In order to improve the students’ understanding of the importance and complexity of managing finance in today’s world, a Minor programme in Finance is being offered.

The Minor programme in Finance aims at providing the student with a sound knowledge in the basic concepts of finance so as to complement their existing disciplinary knowledge, enrich their educational experience, enable them to understand about sources and utilisation of capital, and expand their career opportunities. It will also give students an opportunity to learn more about investments and quantitative applications in finance.

Taxation is the most important and effective instrument to activate and mobilise savings in an economy. Taxation is omni-present at global level. A deep understanding of the tax regime helps in developing tax planning strategies which are typically employed to help a business achieve their financial and business goals. This Minor programme in Taxation aims at providing the student with a sound knowledge in the basic concepts of taxation - Direct as well as Indirect, preparation and filing of returns etc. so as to complement their existing disciplinary knowledge, enrich their educational experience and expand their career opportunities.

Banking Services are omnipresent in today’s scenario from individual to organisation level. A deep understanding of Banking and Banking services provides impetus to Financial Literacy in an economy. Banking in the 21st Century brings a whole new set of challenges and opportunities. The rise of the digital age, omni-channel transactions and increasing expectations around customer experience make this field a crucial part of today’s commerce. This minor degree in Banking will give students an opportunity to learn about banking system, its operation , banking services etc.to complement their existing disciplinary knowledge, enrich their educational experience, and expand their career opportunities.

Financial Market is a market where people trade in stocks, debentures, bonds and other financial securities. It plays a crucial and important role in the country’s economy by exchanging financial instruments and financial securities. Such markets act as an intermediary between savers and investors. This minor degree of Financial Market aims to introduces students to the financial system, financial alternatives, financial markets and financial services available in the market to complement their existing disciplinary knowledge, enrich their educational experience, enable them to make better financial decisions, and expand their career opportunities.

Minor Degree Programme in Mass Communication is a four year -duration undergraduate degree course for candidates who wish to build their career in the field of journalism, mass communication, advertising, film production and public relation.

Minor degree in Mass Communication introduces the students to the key concepts and the foundations that define the field of Journalism and Communication. This course will reflect on Media affect with perspective of modern-day challenges in the Global environment. This course will also delve into the role of Technology in Media and its co-relationship with various other streams.

Students who are pursuing major degree in other disciplines like Management, Accounting, Science, Arts and are looking to explore the dynamic field of Mass Communication to give them a better overall perspective.

Bioinformatics and omics are rapidly growing fields that hold immense potential for the future. With the ability to analyze vast amounts of biological data, these disciplines pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, agriculture, and environmental sciences. With the rapid advancements in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, the ability to harness and interpret this wealth of information is crucial. Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to tackle complex biological challenges, driving innovation and contributing to the development of personalized medicine, precision agriculture, and sustainable bioengineering.

By enrolling in the minor programme in Nanotechnology and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of nanotechnology while also acquiring essential knowledge in protecting intellectual property. Graduates of this program will be well-prepared to embrace the opportunities and challenges presented by nanotechnology, ensuring responsible technological advancements and the protection of intellectual property for the benefit of society.

By enrolling in the minor programme in Biotechnology, students from non-science backgrounds will have the opportunity to explore and understand the fascinating world of biotechnology. This interdisciplinary approach will equip students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology, which holds immense potential for the future. From understanding the basics of genetic engineering to exploring the applications of biotechnology in various industries, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how this field can revolutionize healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared to contribute to the development of innovative solutions in biotechnology, driving advancements in personalized medicine, sustainable agriculture, and bioengineering.

Data drives applications across all domains and places itself as a key strategic asset for any organization. Developing and extracting meaningful information from them is more important than ever before. Visual analytics provides a much better understanding of data and use them more effectively. Charts, graphs, and maps are now seen as more impactful ways to communicate complex data and complement analytical interpretations on them.

This course creates an opportunity for learners interested in data visualization and visual analytics to select the best visualization and develop interpretation for the given data set. It enables you to master most plot types like histograms, scatter plots, line plots and bar plots to more complex visualization. The course gives you an opportunity to understand theoretical and mathematical foundations of data analysis and allows you to learn about best practices of data visualization, and also avoiding common pitfalls. The course gives equal importance to hands-on practical exercises by visually exploring real world datasets from the domain of medicine, scientific experiments, finance and other topics of computational sciences. This course is interdisciplinary in nature and can be taken by wide range learners interested in data analysis and visualization.

The Minor Program in embedded systems and IOT is oriented to impart the knowledge of computer hardware. This program has subjects which pave the path for electronics and telecommunication in the first year. And later educating the students with microprocessors and microcontrollers. This will help to develop a good base for studying embedded systems and the internet of things.

The minor in cyber security is designed to help students from all backgrounds achieve this basic understanding. This program will,

• Provides you with knowledge of cyber security skills.
• Provides you with insight into cryptography and its related technologies.
• Provides you with an understanding of cybersecurity risks, threats, and related countermeasures and helps you apply this understanding to develop cyber defense strategies.

The minor in UI/UX design is designed to help students from all backgrounds learn User Interface and User Experience design.

The UI/UX Design Minor introduces students to user experience (UX) design, a rapidly expanding discipline related to the design, development, and testing of products and services. This minor offers both practical and theoretical courses in UX, web, product, and human-centered design across several academic disciplines.

The course is designed to provide the understanding of marketing and advertising concepts to students from different streams and the intricacies of Urban and rural marketing. The course intends to provide a broad understanding of the following:-

• Basic concepts of marketing and marketing in the current times
• Modern marketing concepts, evolution of brand and current trends
• Digital marketing and role of social media in driving the young consumers
• Evolved channels and ideas of marketing a product/brand
• Introduction to the ad-world and mass communication methods
• Impact of visual medium and its acceptance
• Creative ideas and application of tools and techniques to enhance the impact.
• Retail strategies and Rural marketing strategies.

The course intends to give students the edge and confidence to use marketing tools and techniques to better understand the link between product and people. It will also enable them to market themselves and their skill set in their other endeavours.

The course is designed to provide the understanding of management concepts to students from different streams. The course intends to provide a broad understanding of the following:-

• Classical and modern management concepts
• Management theories to resolve modern corporate problem
• Learning from 21st century crisis
• Management of crisis and reducing its impact in the world
• Role of Crisis management teams in preventive and progressive strategy
• Theories of change management

The program will enable the students to apply management concepts in various domains of their curriculum. Leaning is in the form of case studies, class discussion, current development and relevant business and current world problems.

The course enhances the academic capabilities through understanding economic concepts and skills. This minor course finds a number of opportunities related to behavioural economics, public finance, financial economics, business development and infrastructure economics. It expands the knowledge in economics along with your major discipline such as commerce and business studies, computer science, biotechnology and mass media.

This course will enable students to explore life's most intriguing mysteries. They will learn about memory, stress, child development and much more. It is the application of knowledge to understand health issues, relationships, employment, education, etc. Studying psychology helps us while making decisions, stress, and time management.