The integrated Bachelor of Science-Master of Science programme is a 5 year (10 semesters) dual degree course offering flexible curricular structures to enable creative combinations of various disciplines of science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, life sciences) along with multidisciplinary exposure in the field of Data Science & AI/ Management/Finance/Economics/Education/ Journalism & Mass media.
It is a unique student-centric programme designed in accordance with NEP 2020. It incorporates fully flexible choice-based credit system and multiple exit options, so that learners can select their learning trajectories and choose their own paths in life according to their talents and interests.
The vision of the programme is to prepare professionals/researchers with unique skill sets in interdisciplinary science and technology. The 4-year bachelor’s degree in science (BS) with one-year extension (MS) would provide the opportunity to experience the full range of holistic and multidisciplinary education. Depending on their interest, students can choose major and minor across disciplines. Students can choose any one of the following multidisciplinary courses for their fifth year of BS-MS Data science & Artificial Intelligence , Management , Finance , Economics , Education , Journalism & Mass media along with the major Science subject.
Students would be provided with opportunities for internships, startups and projects so that they may actively engage with the practical aspects of their learning and improve their employability across the globe.
The programme emphasises on conceptual understanding rather than rote learning. It focuses on developing critical thinking to encourage logical decision-making and innovation; ethics and human & constitutional values, and life skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, and resilience. This may help students in their journey of entrepreneurship.
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