The integrated Bachelor of Science-Master of Science programme is a 5 year (10 semesters) dual degree course offering flexible curricular structures in order 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 total flexible choice based credit system and multiple exits 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 preparing 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 the interest, students can choose major and minor across disciplines. Students can choose any one of the following multidisciplinary tracks for their fifth year of iBS-MS :-- [ Science , Data science & Artificial Intelligence , Management , Finance , Economics , Education , Journalism & Mass media ].
Students would be provided with opportunities for internship, startups and projects so that they may actively engage with the practical aspects of their learning and improve their employability across globe.
The programme emphasis 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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