The MBA programme has been designed for talented professionals wishing to develop their knowledge of management. To be taught through a mixture of interactive seminars, lectures, case studies and group work, the programme will provide a comprehensive grounding in business fundamentals. To infuse innovativeness in the design of the programme, focus will be on areas of particular interest, for example Finance, Strategy, Marketing, Human Resources Event Management , Entrepreneurship etc , through careful selection of the varied range of electives, consulting projects and special interest groups. Group project work will be an important collaborative work as this is where classroom learning meets practical application. Consulting with both local and international companies will be arranged so that the students gain a unique insight into real-life business issues. Liaison with national and international companies will be fostered to harness decent placements for the pass outs. The Programme will be launched by the University in the academic year 2010-11. The admission will be based upon the performance of the students in the Entrance Test, followed by group discussion and personal interview.
This programme has been designed to provide industrial perspective on IT with focus on distributed real time systems, software-engineering for embedded systems, wireless and wired real-time communication systems, IT security in embedded systems, real-time image processing and sensor fusion, modern control approaches, industrial development processes and strategies. Special emphasis will be on hands-on experiences by participating in research projects. As envisaged in the Central Universities Act 2009, collaboration of other established Central Universities will be sought for running the programme. Although the IT industry in the State is not well developed but it has a tremendous potential of growth. The geo-climatic condition offers an ideal location for setting up the IT industry. The development of this industry would help the State economy to solve the current problems of unemployment, weak industrial base, poor accessibility and small market. Presently the growing telecommunication and banking sector of the State can act as placement quarter for the graduates of the programme. The Programme will be offered from 2010-11 academic year and the admission will be based upon the performance of the students in the Entrance Test conducted by the University.
Postgraduate programme in English Language and Literature has been designed for those who have the love for the subject and want to learn more. Further this programme will be a preparation for further postgraduate qualifications such as the PhD., but for many people the choice to take such a discipline may act as an opportunity to study in further detail the areas of English Literature that have interested them the most. Graduates with an MA in English Language and Literature will be highly skilled in research competencies, possessing a range of both subject-specific and transferable skills of analysis, argument, and research. Studying a postgraduate programme in English Literature provides evidence of sensitivity to language, the capacity for independent thought, strong personal motivation and the ability to synthesize both complex and wide-ranging kinds of information. Add to it, the job prospects are decent in the universities and degree colleges in the country. The Programme will be launched by the University in the academic year 2010-11. The admission will be based on the performance of the students in the Entrance Test conducted by the University.
The Central University of Kashmir is launching an innovative Post Graduate Program in Convergent Journalism from the academic session 2011 under the School of Media Studies. While the previous two centuries will be remembered for the advent of different technologies, the current century will go down the annals of history for the convergence of technologies, ideas, ideologies and cultures. Just like other spheres of life, in journalism too, convergence is taking place at the levels of technology, media ownership and the presentation and packaging of news. The main objective of this course is to produce skilled and trained journalists for all the four streams of journalism who are committed to the issues of ethics, social relevance and human rights. The syllabus of the course is designed to equip the students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in any of the above mentioned streams of journalism as reporters, news writers, copy editors and producers.
The Post Graduate Programme in Economics under School of Social Sciences provides an opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge in the main areas of Economics and current affairs in the field related to Finance, Budget and Accounting. This Programme provides an opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge of advanced economic theories with a view to develop analytical skills for applying these theories to current economic problems in India and abroad. The programme aims at - Course aims Provide instruction and rigorous training in economics and the relevant methods of mathematical economics and econometrics research in this area; Develop your powers of inquiry, critical analysis and logical thinking, and your ability to apply theoretical knowledge to current issues of policy and practice in economics Encourage initiative, independent learning, awareness of analytical and theoretical approaches in the field of economics, exposure to recent research and the state-of-the-art tools in applied work in economics Train you in research methods and core skills in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, mathematical economics, problem-solving, written and oral expression, communication and presentation skills Enable you to apply advanced research skills to a relevant research area either in economics or econometrics, via course units and a research project Equip you with the intellectual apparatus and practical skills necessary for an economist working in private or public organizations
The Objective of this 2 years M.A/M.Sc. programme in Mathematics is to enhance the mathetical knowledge and skill of students to an international level. The programme is designed to equip the students with advanced knowledge level of training in increasingly competative international market. The students on sucessful completion of the programme should be able to handle responsible position in any public sector organizations or to pursue a fruitful career in research and teaching in Mathematics. It is anticipated that the students of this programme will serve the needs of financial & insurance sectors, banking, information technology and industrail research and development.
BA LLB (Bachelor of Law) is a five-year integrated programme with exit option at B.A. Level, offered under School of Legal Studies, Department of Law. Students aspiring to build a career in law can choose for this course, after passing 10+2 examination. Undergraduates in the field of law are imparted comprehensive knowledge about the Indian Pedal Code. Law undergraduates should complete compulsory internship at the end of the course, at various law firms. A degree in law, especially the BA LLB course provides myriad career opportunities. There are excellent job prospects for law graduates. The LLB prepares you for a wide range of careers in business and industry, as well as the traditional careers of barrister or solicitor in private practice. After the completion of the LLB degree the students can choose for profession in one of the two fields in law as a civil lawyer or criminal lawyer. They can also find the jobs in the public and private sector organizations.
There is a growing realization among students about the study of modern India languages that are an expression of the cultural traditions and the linguistic richness of the country in particular and South East Asia in general. Among these languages, Urdu occupies important place as it is an embodiment of richest traditions and the composite culture of India. It is but natural that Central University of Kashmir, located in the State of Jammu & Kashmir which has Urdu as its official language, should provide opportunities for study of this language to all the students who come from various parts of the country. To impart quality education, the Department plans to supplement the teaching learning process with seminars on comparative literature, inter-cultural humanities, linguistics, translation, Philosophy and Aesthetics etc. The Department plans to offer specialization in various classical and modern disciplines.
One of the phenomenally growing contemporary industries is tourism. In order to formalize and augment the professional entrepreneurship in this ever-growing sector and expand the underlying opportunities for potential young people, The Central University of Kashmir, under the School of Business Studies, is launching Masters Programme in Tourism Management from academic session 2012. The aim of the university is to make this programme a pioneer of higher learning in tourism and also a trend setter at the national level with emerging knowledge, embodying innovative training techniques in its curriculum. The university is poised to put in place dynamic, experienced and multi-disciplinary faculty to ensure high quality teaching of the courses. The syllabus of the programme has been designed to equip the students with the skills and knowledge essential for carving a successful career in diverse fields of tourism. The department is committed to consistently recast the programme to blend it perfectly with changing industry requirements.
The Central University of Kashmir is launching a post graduate programmed in Education (M.A Education) from the academic session 2012 under the school of Education. The aim of the programme is to build a community of students who possesses a sound theoretical base in the discipline of Education and are able to analytically examine and evaluate the acquired knowledge and apply the same in their respective fields. The candidate on completion of the courses are expected to acquire sufficient skills to act as middle level managers in various educational setups besides developing a research orientation for conducting research in the field of Education and Educational Management. The programme will strive to produce effective and thinking individuals who are rooted in tradition and equipped for future & who can pursue a wide range of careers in diverse fields .
Department of Politics, a newly established in the Central University of Kashmir in the School of Social Sciences in 2013, has the benefit and privilege of having on its staff some of the very young and dedicated teachers.It has an intake capacity of 30 students for its present programme of M. A. Political Science. Its major goal is to promote Teaching, Research, and Excellence in the understanding of different core areas of the Discipline that includes Political theory, Political Thought, Comparative Politics, International Politics, and Politician India and across South Asia.
Apart from this the Department aims at strengthening of the intercommunity, inter-regional and international relations with the objective of promoting peace and goodwill across the world. It provides an opportunity to the students to acquire advanced knowledge in the main areas of Politics and contemporary debates and discourses in the fields of foreign policy, international relations, good governance, peace and conflict, state politics and the like.
The M.A. Political Science Programme provides a platform for students to acquire the power of inquiry, critical analysis and logical thinking for developing a culture of mutual tolerance and reconciliation across the communities. Being a theoretically innovative Department it encourages methodological and intellectual pluralism and provides an opportunity to students interested in learning about the political world around them that helps in seeking career options in government and related fields.
As political structures and processes have profound effects on the distribution of resources necessary for human life, on the degree of autonomy that human beings enjoy as they pursue their lives, and on people’s capacities to live free from the threat of violence and Politics being at the heart of human life, this is what we study in the department and this is what we also teach. It is expected that the department will create a distinguished history of educating and shaping leading figures in academia, politics, the media and public life, both in India and abroad.