M.Sc. Biotechnology

A very brief overview of the programme :

Biotechnology has emerged as one of the most prominent branches of science. It has become an inevitable part of industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Food & Beverages, etc., as well as the R & D divisions of Health Care, Nutrition, and Environmental Conservation.  The Biotechnology course is designed to equip the students with comprehensive knowledge on tools and techniques employed in Agriculture and Industry in addition to formal classroom teaching, well-planned lab sessions, interactive tutorials, exposure to experimental tools used in the biotechnology industry and research is provided through a carefully designed industry-centric curriculum.  Students develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as well as scientific aptitude through this course.

Eligibility Criteria for admission to the programme: Candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Life Science/Agriculture/Pharmacy/Chemical Engineering/Medicine/Veterinary/ Dairy/Fisheries/Horticulture/Forestry from any University recognized by UGC/ICAR/AICTE/Medical Council with an aggregate minimum of 55% (50% in case of SC/ST) or equivalent grade. Scheme & Credit pattern (semester-wise) of the programme Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology Credits to be earned	76
Core papers	51 credits
Soft core	21 credits
Open elective paper*	04 credits

*Open elective shall be entirely from different discipline of study Credit matrix for the Master’s Degree Program in Biotechnology

Credits to be earned	I	II	III	IV	Total Credits
Hard Core	14	14	14	09	51 credits
Soft Core	06	06	06	03	21 credits
Open elective	-	04	-	-	04 credits
Total	20	24	20	12	76

Semester-I

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L   T    P	Total Credits
1		Molecular Cell Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
2		Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCHC	3 1 0	4
3		Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
4		Practical IA (Techniques in biology& Fundamentals of                                 Biochemistry)	FCHC	0 0 2	2
5		Practical IB (Molecular Cell Biology/Genetics /Microbiology)	FCHC	0 0 2	2
Soft Core (Any ONE)
1		Genetics	FCSC	3 0 0	3
2		Microbiology	FCSC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practicals) :16 credits ,1 Softcore: 03 credits	19 CREDITS

NOTE ADD ON COURSE: Interested students can opt for more than “ONESOFT CORE(THEORY)”.

II Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L   T    P	Total Credits
1		Molecular Biology	FCHC	4 0 0	4
2		Genetic Engineering	FCHC	4 0 0	4
3		Practical IIA: (Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering  )	FCHC	0 0 2	2
4		Practical IIB: (Molecular Diagnostics /Food and Environmental Biotechnology/ Bioprocess technology )	FCHC	0 0 2	2
Soft Core (Any TWO )
1		Molecular Diagnostics	FCSC	3 0 0	3
2		Food and Environmental Biotechnology	SC	3 0 0	3
3		Bioprocess technology	SC	3 0 0	3
4		Biotechnology and its applications (For other discipline students)	OE	4 0 0	4
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals) :12credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits 1 Open elective :04 credits	22 CREDITS

III Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L   T    P	Total Credits
1		Plant Biotechnology	HC	3 1 0	4
2		Animal Biotechnology	HC	3 1 0	4
3		Immunology	FCHC	3 1 0	4
4		Practical-III: Plant Biotechnology. Animal Biotechnology &Immunology	HC	0 0 4	4
Soft Core (Any TWO)
1		Natural products & Drug discovery	SC	3 0 0	3
2		Biostatistics & Bioinformatics	SC	3 0 0	3
3		Genomics& Proteomics	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (3 theory + 1 practical’s) :16 credits ,2Softcore: 06 credits	22 CREDITS

IV Semester

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern L   T    P	Total Credits
1		Project Work	HC	0 0 10	10
Soft Core (Any One)
1		Molecular plant pathology	SC	3 0 0	3
2		Stem cell & regenerative medicine	SC	3 0 0	3
3		Research Methodology	SC	3 0 0	3
TOTAL CREDITS 1 Hard Core  :10 credits ,1 Softcore: 03 credits	13 CREDITS

• Additional Soft cores

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M.Sc. Microbiology Overview of the programme

The M.Sc. Microbiology course of the University of Mysore is approved by the University Grants Commission. The syllabus is designed to provide a holistic insight into the subject by experts of the University and was adopted for teaching in the Centre. The Department is well furnished and provided with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The Department has highly qualified and experienced faculty for the students to learn and experiment, hands on, with techniques of great relevance to current day bio industries. Besides, the Centre also invites eminent Scholars, Scientists and Professors from UOM, CFTRI, DFRL and other institutions for special lectures to enlighten students on most recent developments in the subject. The students are also encouraged to take part in scientific seminars, group discussions and quiz competitions apart from the other extra curricular activities. Our students have won prizes in intercollegiate essay, debate and music competitions.

Eligibility criteria for admission

B.Sc. with Microbiology as one of the Major/ Optional subjects from University of Mysore or any other University equivalent thereto; 45% for general category and 5% relaxation for SC/ST students.

It is mandatory for admission that the applicant appears in the “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore.

Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System

SCHEME OF THE STUDY

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE

M.Sc. MICROBIOLOGY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters	Hardcore		Softcore		Open elective		Total
	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits
I semester	06	20	01	03	-	-	06	23
II semester	04	12	01	03	1	04	07	19
III semester	05	16	02	06	-	-	07	22
IV semester	1	06	02	06	-	-	03	12
Total	16	54	06	18	1	04	23	76

 

Minimum Credits for Hard Core	42
Minimum Credits for Soft Core	16
Minimum Credits for Open Elective	04
Minimum Total Credits	76

Semester-I 

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern					Total Credits
				L		T		P
1		Bacteriology	HC	3	1		0		4
2		Virology	HC	3	1		0		4
3		Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3	1		0		4
4		Molecular Cell Biology	FCHC	3	1		0		4
5		Practical IA (Techniques in Biology & Bacteriology & Virology)		0	0		2		2
6		Practical IB (Molecular Cell Biology & Environmental Microbiology)		0	0		2		2
		Soft Core (Any one)
7		Environmental Microbiology	SC	3	0		0		3
8		Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCSC	3	0		0		3
TOTAL CREDITS 6 Hard Core (4 theory + 2 practicals) :20 credits 1 Softcore: 03 credits									23 CREDITS

*Note: For students those who wish to have more than one softcore, Bridge course/Add-on course (theory) will be provided.

Semester-II

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
				L	T	P
1		Molecular Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
3		Genetic Engineering	FCHC	3	1	0	4
4		Practical IIA: (Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering)		0	0	2	2
5		Practical IIB: (Microbial Physiology)		0	0	2	2
		Soft Core (Any one)
6		Microbial Physiology	SC	3	0	0	3
7		Molecular Diagnostics	FCSC	3	0	0	3
8		Microbial Diversity	OE	3	0	4
TOTAL CREDITS 4 Hard Core (2 theory + 2 practicals):12 credits 1 Softcore: 03 credits 1 Open elective :04 credits							15+4=19 CREDITS

Semester-III

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern					Total Credits
				L		T		P
1		Medical Microbiology	HC	3	1		0		4
2		Immunology	FCHC	3	1		0		4
3		Food Microbiology	HC	3	1		0		4
4		Practical-IIIA: Immunology & Medical Microbiology & Food Microbiology (Research Paper Presentation)		0	0		2		2
5		Practical-IIIB Genetics & Mycology		0	0		2		2
		Soft Core (Any Two)
6		Genetics	SC	3	0		0		3
7		Mycology	SC	3	0		0		3
8		Genomics and Proteomics	SC	3	0		0		3
TOTAL CREDITS 5 Hard Core (3 theory + 2 practical) :16 credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits									22 CREDITS

Semester-IV

Sl No	Code	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern					Total Credits
				L		T		P
1		Project Work	HC	0	1		5		6
2		Agricultural Microbiology	SC	3	0		0		3
3		Industrial Microbiology	SC	3	0		0		3
TOTAL CREDITS 1 Hard Core (PW): 06 credits 2 Softcore: 06 credits									12 CREDITS

Grand Total Credits: 76

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M.Sc. Botany

Eligibility criteria for admission:

Candidates possessing a B.Sc. with Botany as a Major /Optional subject and degree from UGC recognized  University. Candidates applying for admission to M.Sc. Botany must be a graduate and must have obtained a minimum of 45% (40% in case of SC/ ST and Category-I candidates).

Scheme & Credit pattern Credit Based Choice Based Continuous Evaluation Pattern System

SCHEME OF THE STUDY

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE

M.SC.  BOTANY DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters	Hardcore		Softcore		Open elective		Total
	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits
I semester	03	14	02	08	-	-	05	22
II semester	03	12	02	06	1	04	06	22
III semester	03	12	01	04	-	-	04	16
IV semester	2	12	01	04	-	-	03	16
Total	11	50	06	22	1	04	18	76

 

First Semester   Credits:22
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course/ Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 10051	Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology and Plant Pathology	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 10052	Phycology, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes  and  Gymnosperms	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 10053	Systematics  of Angiosperms	2:1:3*	6
4	SOFT CORE 10054**	Fungal Biology and Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE 10055**	Algal Biology and Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
6	SOFT CORE 10056**	Lichenology and Mycorrhizal Technology	2:1:1	4
7	SOFT CORE 10057**	Phytopathology	2:1:1	4
*Field Study/Tour: The student shall undertake a field trip for a minimum of 2-3 days and shall submit the herbaria and tour report for evaluation-2 credits. The practical component(P) includes Practical-1 credit and submission of tour report and herbaria includes 2 credits: hence 1+2=3 credits. Hence the hard core paper   Systematics  of Angiosperms will get total 6 credits. **Any two soft core papers shall be studied.

 

Second Semester  Credits: 18
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course / Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 20051	Reproductive Biology of Angiosperms and Plant Morphogenesis	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 20052	Cell Biology and Genetics	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 20053	Plant Breeding and Evolutionary Biology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE 20054*	Plant Anatomy and Histochemistry	2:0:1	3
5	SOFT CORE 20055*	Ethno-Botany and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)	2:0:1	3
6	SOFT CORE 2.3*	Economic Botany	2:0:1	3
7	OPEN ELECTIVE 2.1	Medicinal Plants	3:1:0	4
** Any two soft core papers shall be studied.

 

Third Semester Credits: 16
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course /Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 3.1	Biochemistry and Plant Physiology	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 3.2	Molecular Biology	2:1:1	4
3	HARD CORE 3.3	Plant Biotechnology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE  3.1*	Molecular Genetics of Plants	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE  3.2*	Molecular Plant Pathology	2:1:1	4
6	SOFT CORE 3.3*	Plant Propagation and Plant Breeding	2:1:1	4
7	SOFT CORE 3.4*	Phyto-chemistry and Herbal Technology	2:1:1	4
8	OPEN ELECTIVE 3.1	Plant Propagation Techniques	3:1:0	4
* Any one soft core courses/papers shall be studied.

 

Fourth Semester Credits: 16
No.	Course/Paper Code	Title of the Course /Paper	Hrs/Week L:T:P	Credits
1	HARD CORE 4.1	Ecology, Conservation Biology and Phytogeography	2:1:1	4
2	HARD CORE 4.2	Project Work *	0:0:8	8
3	SOFT CORE  4.1*	Seed Technology	2:1:1	4
4	SOFT CORE  4.2*	Seed Pathology	2:1:1	4
5	SOFT CORE  4.3*	Bio -Analytical  Techniques	2:1:1	4
6	OPEN ELECTIVE 4.1	Plant Diversity and Human Welfare	3:1:0	4
	*Project Work: The student shall undertake a Project Work in the Department or in any other University or Institute under the guidance of a Research Supervisor and shall submit a Project Report duly signed by Student and Research Supervisor for Evaluation.

Total Hard Core credits to be earned by the students = 50 

Total Soft Core credits to be earned by the students=22

Student has to earn 4 credits from minimum of 4 credits from open Electives = 04

Total number of credits required for qualifying M.Sc. Botany Course = 76  

Semester- Wise Credit  Pattern

I Semester   =      22  (HC- 14 + SC-08)

II Semester =       18  (HC- 12 + SC-06)

III Semester =      16  (HC- 12 + SC- 04)

IV Semester=       16  (HC- 12 + SC-04)

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M.Sc. Biochemistry

Eligibility:

1. Eligibility is as prescribed by the University of Mysore regulations for PG admission.
2. Students of Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) degree from any UGC recognized Universities with Chemistry or Biochemistry as one of the majors/Optional
3. For general category- minimum 45% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
4. For SC/ST category- 40% marks in Chemistry/ Biochemistry
5. Students with bachelor degree from Foreign Universities will apply through equivalence committee of University of Mysore.

The applicant has to take “Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE)” for the current year conducted by the University of Mysore or as applicable and marks obtained shall be filled in the college application form.

Course Structure

OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION (OBE)

Minimum Requirements

Semesters	Hard Core (HC)		Soft Core (SC)		Open Elective (OE)		Total
	Number of Papers	Credits	Number of Papers	Credits	Number of Papers	Credits	Number of Papers	Credits
I semester	6	19	01	03	-	-	7	22
II semester	4	11	02	05	01	04	7	20
III semester	4	12	02	08	-	-	6	20
IV semester	1	10	01	04	-	-	2	14
Total	15	52	06	20	01	04	22	76

A Candidate has to earn a minimum of 76 Credits for successful completion of a Master degree.
Additional 18 Credits (76 + 18 = 94 Credits) shall acquire an add-on Proficiency Diploma.

Credits to be earned for Successful award of M.Sc. degree in Biochemistry

	Minimum Required	Obtained
Minimum Credits from Hard Core	42	52
Minimum Credits from Soft Core	16	20
Minimum Credits from Open Elective	04	04
Minimum Total Credits	76	76

I Semester

Sl. No.	Title of the Paper	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
			L	T	P
1	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Techniques in Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
3	Molecular Cell Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
4	Bioorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry	HC	3	0	0	3
5	Practical 1A Experiments in Biological techniques and Bioorganic chemistry & Tour Report (Laboratory Visit and Tour Report)	HC	0	0	2	2
6	Practical 1B Experiments in Cell Biology, Genetics and Bioinorganic chemistry & Seminar	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any One to be selected)
7	Genetics	FCSC	3	0	0	3
8	Membrane Biology	SC	3	0	0	3
TOTAL CREDITS: 22  6 Hard Core (HC): 19 Credits; 1 Soft Core (SC): 03 credits

II Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
			L	T	P
1	Molecular Biology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Enzymology	HC	3	0	0	3
3	Practical 2A: (Experiments in Molecular Biology and Energy Metabolism; Laboratory visits and Tour report)	HC	0	0	2	2
4	Practical 2B: (Experiments in Enzymology and Research Paper presentation)	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any 2 - 4 to be selected)
5	Metabolism of Lipids	SC	3	0	0	3
6	Metabolism of Carbohydrates	SC	3	0	0	3
7	Endocrinology	SC	3	0	0	3
8	Dissertation – Review of Literature	SC	0	0	2	2
	Open Elective papers offered for students of other disciplines
	OE: Biology for Non-biologists	OE	2	2	0	4
	OE: Nutrition in Health and Disease	OE	2	2	0	4
9	Students of M.Sc. Biochemistry can opt from OE courses offered by non-science Master programs (minimum requirement 4 credits)
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 21 , 4 Hard Core (HC): 11 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 06 credits; 1 Open elective (OE): 04 credits

III Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
			L	T	P
1	Immunology	FCHC	3	1	0	4
2	Metabolism of Amino Acids and Proteins	HC	3	1	0	4
3	Practical-3A: Experiments in Immunology and amino acid metabolism. Study tour and tour report.	HC	0	0	2	2
4	Practical 3B: Experiments in Metabolism and Review of Literature.	HC	0	0	2	2
	Soft Core (Any 2 - 4 to be selected)
5	Metabolism of Nucleic Acids	SC	3	1	0	4
6	Research Methodology, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics	SC	3	1	0	4
7	Human Physiology with clinical relevance	SC	3	1	0	4
8	Internship	SC	0	0	4	4
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 20 4 Hard Core (HC): 12 Credits; 2 Soft Core (SC): 08 credits

IV Semester

Sl. No.	Course	Course Type	Credit Pattern			Total Credits
			L	T	P
1	Research Project Work, Report and Viva Voce	HC	0	0	10	10
	Soft Core (Any 0 - 4 to be selected)
2	Clinical Biochemistry	SC	3	1	0	4
3	Biotechnology	SC	3	1	0	4
4	Plant Biochemistry	SC	3	1	0	4
5	Human Nutrition	SC	3	1	0	4
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 10 1 Hard Core (HC): 10 Credits

LTP: Lecture, Tutorial, Practical FCHC: Foundation Course Hard Core; FCSC: Foundation Course Soft Core.

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 Master of Commerce

The M.Com is a full time 4 semester course.  The curriculum is designed by considering the requirements of the industries. In the last one decade of existence of the department our students have made a mark in their academic activities and careers.

Eligibility for Admission:

The candidate who has passed B.COM/BBM/BBA of University of Mysore or any other recognized university considered as equivalent there to, with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination. A relaxation of 5% is available for SC/ST and Cat-I candidates. Intake is limited to 60 seats in a year.

The candidates seeking admission to M. Com programme have to write the Post Graduate Entrance Examination conducted by the University of Mysore every year.

DOS IN COMMERECE

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

(TO BE IMPLEMENTED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20)

MASTER OF COMMERCE (M.Com)

 

COURSE STRUCTURE AND SYLLABUS MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED FOR M.Com Degree

I – IV Semesters	Hard Core Course		Soft Core Course		Open Elective Course		Total
	Number s	Credit s	Number s	Credit s	Number s	Credit s	Number s	Credit s
	11	44	8	32	1	4	20	80

MINIMUM CREDITS TO BE REGISTERED BY A STUDENT IN A NORMAL PHASE TO SUCESSFULLY COMPLETE M.Com DEGREE IN FOUR SEMESTERS

Semesters	Hard Core Course		Soft Core Course		Open Elective Course		Total
	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits
I	4	16	1	4			5	20
II	3	12	1	4	1	4	5	20
III	2	8	3	12			5	20
IV	2	8	3	12			5	20
Total	11	44	8	32	1	4	20	80

I SEMESTER

Sl.No.	Title of the Course	Hard Core/ Soft Core/ Open Elective	Number of Credits
			L	T	P	Total
HC01	Advanced Accounting	HC	3	1	0	4
HC02	Financial Management	HC	3	1	0	4
HC03	Marketing Management	HC	3	1	0	4
HC04	Human Resource Management	HC	3	1	0	4
SC01	International Business Environment	SC	3	1	0	4
SC02	Statistics for Business Decisions	SC	3	1	0	4
SC03	Advanced Auditing	SC	3	1	0	4

II SEMESTER

Sl. No.	Title of the Course	Hard Core/ Soft Core/ Open Elective	Number of Credits
			L	T	P	Total
HC05	Organizational Behaviour	HC	3	1	0	4
HC06	Corporate Governance	HC	3	1	0	4
HC07	International Business	HC	3	1	0	4
SC04	Capital Market Instruments	SC	3	1	0	4
SC05	Services Marketing	SC	3	1	0	4
SC06	Portfolio Management	SC	3	1	0	4
SC07	Management Information System	SC	3	1	0	4
OE01	Stock Markets and   Investment Decisions	OE	3	1	0	4
OE02	Management of Enterprises	OE	3	1	0	4

III SEMESTER

Sl.No.	Title of the Course	Hard Core/ Soft Core/Open Elective	Number of Credits
			L	T	P	Total
HC08	Business Research Methods	HC	3	1	0	4
HC09	Operations Research	HC	3	1	0	4
SC08	Entrepreneurship Development	SC	3	1	0	4
SC09	International Human Resource Management	SC	3	1	0	4
SC010	International Financial Management	SC	3	1	0	4
SC11	Project Management	SC	3	1	0	4
SC12	Elective Group A: Business Taxation Paper1:Goods and Services Tax and Customs Duty	SC	3	1	0	4
SC13	Elective Group B: Financial Accounting Paper 1: Accounting for Special Transactions	SC	3	1	0	4
SC14	Elective Group C: Financial Management Paper1: Corporate Restructuring	SC	3	1	0	4
SC15	Elective Group D: Human Resource Management Paper1: Strategic Management of Human Resources	SC	3	1	0	4
SC16	Elective Group E: Management Accounting Paper: Marginal Costing and Decision Making	SC	3	1	0	4

IV SEMESTER

Sl. No.	Title of the Course	Hard Core/ Soft Core/Open Elective	Number of Credits
			L	T	P	Total
HC10	International Accounting	HC	3	1	0	4
HC11	Strategic Management	HC	3	1	0	4
SC17	Foreign Exchange Management	SC	3	1	0	4
SC18	Project Work	SC	3	1	0	4
SC19	Elective Group A: Business Taxation Paper 2: Corporate Tax Law and Planning	SC	3	1	0	4
SC20	Elective Group B: Financial Accounting Paper 2: Contemporary Areas of Financial Accounting	SC	3	1	0	4
SC21	Elective Group C: Financial Management Paper 2: Financial Derivatives	SC	3	1	0	4
SC22	Elective Group D: Human Resource Management Paper 2: Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining	SC	3	1	0	4
SC23	Elective Group E:Management Accounting Paper 2: Cost Management	SC	3	1	0	4

 

ELECTIVE GROUPS:

Any TWO groups from the available electives shall be selected by students at the commencement of the Semester. Once groups have been selected, no change in the selected groups will be allowed later. The department will announce at the end of the second semester, elective groups which will be offered during III and IV semesters depending on the availability of faculty members and the demand for electives.

MINOR PROJECT WORK

A student in the fourth semester shall register for a project work which carries 4 credits. Workload for project work and tutorial class is 1 hour per batch of 4 students per week for the teacher. The students shall do field work and library work in the remaining 3 hours per week. Continuous assessment criteria for project work include:

Component-I (C-1): Periodic Progress and Progress Reports-15Marks

Component-II (C-2): Results of Work and draft report-15 Marks

Component-III (C-3): Final Viva-voce and Project Report Evaluation-70 Marks.

The project Reports evaluation is for 50 Marks and the Viva-voce examination is for 20 Marks

Programme Outcomes

PO1: Enhance the in-depth knowledge on various fields of business and commerce such as Accounting, International Accounting, Financial derivatives, Business Environment, international business, Research Methodology and Tax planning etc.,

PO2: Provide practical knowledge to deal with the day-to-day activities of the business by using the techniques like industrial visit, internship, case study analysis, field visit, role play etc.,

PO3: Inculcate the knowledge of Application of information technology in the field of Commerce.

PO4: Educate the students on business ethics, values and responsibility of business towards society to contribute to the society at large.

PO5: Encourage the students to develop interest in the area of Research.

PO6: Build the strong communication skills and interpersonal skills among the students.

PO7: Build team spirit among the students to face the real-life situations in their career.

PO8: Imparting career enhancement skills by providing training in various competitive exams.

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Certificate and Diploma in E - Commerce

The Department of Studies in Commerce is offering value added Certificate and Diploma in e-commerce programme with the objectives,

• To gain knowledge and understanding the theories and concepts underlying in  e-commerce
• To apply e-commerce theory and concepts to what e-marketers are doing in "the real world".
• To improve familiarity with current challenges and issues in e-
• To prepare students to exploit opportunities in the field of Ecommerce in the corporate sector.

Eligibility: An applicant seeking admission to certificate and diploma course shall have any Degree or equivalent from the recognized university.

Course Structure

Certificate in E-Commerce

Courses	C1 + C2	Final exam Marks	Total Marks	Lecture hour per week	Practical Hour per week	Total No of Credits
I semester
Introduction to E-Commerce	30	70	100	5	-	5
II Semester
World Wide Web  and HTML	30	70	100	4	1	5

Diploma in E-Commerce

Courses	C1 + C2	Final exam Marks	Total Marks	Lecture hour per week	Practical Hour per week	Total No of Credits
I semester
Introduction to E-Commerce	30	70	100	5	-	5
II Semester
World Wide Web  and HTML	30	70	100	4	1	5
III semester
E- CRM and Branding	30	70	100	5	-	5
IV Semester
Visual Programming	30	70	100	4	1	5

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MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION (MCA)

The MCA programme is accredited by AICTE.

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MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION (MCA) – 2 Years

M.C.A. was started in the year 1999. It is a four semester full-time programme. The programme is approved by University Grants Commission and affiliated to the University of Mysore. MCA programme is accredited by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Programme Outcomes:

The Postgraduates will be able to:

• PO 1: Use emerging tools, techniques and skills necessary for computing in the real world.
• PO 2: Identify, formulate and solve complex computing problems to achieve substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of mathematics, computing sciences, and relevant domains.
• PO 3: Analyse problems, suggest appropriate solutions and justify propositions for effective decision making in the professional field.
• PO 4: Develop strong critical thinking skills to assess why certain solutions might not work and to save time in coming up with the right approach in the field of computing.
• PO 5: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques and latest Information Technology tools to forecast an outcome by utilizing data that is available.
• PO 6: Understand and assess societal, environmental, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing practices.
• PO 7: Develop and imbibe the principles of ethics and values in profession.
• PO 8: Communicate effectively and efficiently as an individual, and as a member, or leader to present the technical knowledge in multi-disciplinary settings.
• PO 9: Study and review literature, reports prepare documentation and make inferences to design better systems.
• PO 10: Recognize and realize the need for, and develop an ability to engage in lifelong learning.

Course Type

Hard Core

Soft Core

Open Elective

LIST OF HARD CORE COURSES

Sl.No	Course Title
1.	Mathematical Foundations for Computer Applications
2.	Advanced Computer Networks
3.	Data Structures and Algorithms
4.	Operating System
5.	Software Engineering
6.	Object Oriented Programming with Java
7.	Python Programming
8.	Simulation and Modeling
9.	Major Project Work

LIST OF SOFT CORE COURSES

Sl.No	Course Title
1.	Data Communication and Networks
2.	Database Management System
3.	Cloud Computing
4.	System Analysis and Design
5.	Web Technologies
6.	Cryptography and Network Security
7.	Theory of Languages and Automata
8.	Probability and Statistics
9.	Fundamentals of Internet of Things
10.	Mobile Application Development with Android
11.	Linux Programming
12.	Information Retrieval
13.	Big Data Analytics
14.	Machine Learning
15.	Advanced Java
16.	Management Information Systems
17.	Business Intelligence
18.	Entrepreneurship Development
19.	Communication Skills
20.	Professional Ethics and Human Values
21.	Cyber security

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

Candidates possessing a degree of University of Mysore, or of any other University, equivalent there to and complying with the eligibility criteria:

• Passed BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree. OR Passed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University).
• Admission to MCA course shall be open for candidates who have passed the Bachelor degree examinations with not less than 50% of the marks in the aggregate of all the years of the Degree examinations. However, in the case of candidates from Karnataka belonging to SC/ST and Category-I, the aggregate percentage of marks in the qualifying examinations shall not be less than 45%.
• Provided that for admission to MCA, the candidate shall have passed Bachelor Degree with not less than 50% of marks with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Science / Computer Programming / Computer Application / Business Mathematics / Business Statistics as one of the optional or electives at degree level.
• Provided further that in respect of candidates who have studied and passed one of the subjects specified in the first provision in the Pre-university course with 50% of marks in that subject shall also be considered for admission.
• However, in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST and Category-I, 45% of marks in that subject shall also be considered for admission.

Candidates seeking admission to the MCA programme have to write one Eligibility tests :

• For admission under Government Quota
  • Candidates should appear in the PGCET conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority (https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ ).
• For admission under Management
  • Candidates should appear in either in the PGCET conducted by KEA (https://cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/) or the KMAT conducted by KPPGCA (https://kmatindia.com/ ), or both.

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MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION (MCA) – 3 Years (2019-20 batch)

A candidate has to earn a minimum of 112 credits, for successful completion of a Master’s degree with a distribution of credits for different courses as given in the following table.

Course Type	Credits
Hard Core	60
Soft Core	A minimum of 40, but not exceeding 48
Open Elective	A minimum of 4, but not exceeding 12

Lateral entry students must earn a minimum of 76 credits, for successful completion of a Master’s degree with a distribution of credits for different courses as given in the following table.

Course Type	Credits
Hard Core	40
Soft Core	A minimum of 28, but not exceeding 32
Open Elective	A minimum of 4, but not exceeding 8

Every course including project work, practical work, field work, seminar, self study elective should be entitled as hard core or soft core or open elective by the BoS concerned.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE [M.Sc. (CS)]

The M.Sc. (Computer Science) course is approved by the University of Mysore. It is a four semester programme. The department is well-equipped with state–of-the-art laboratory and highly qualified faculty members.

Programme Outcomes:

The Postgraduates will be able to:

• PO 1: Apply the theoretical knowledge of Mathematics to design and develop models to solve real-time problems.
• PO 2: Apply skills learnt in emerging technologies to construct and implement software systems of varying complexities.
• PO 3: Communicate and engage effectively with diverse systems, processes and people to construct computer based solutions to problems.
• PO 4: Recognize the need for and develop effective communication skills to engage in continuing professional development.
• PO 5: Demonstrate the understanding of the concepts learnt relating to professional, ethical, legal, and social issues and responsibilities in real-life.
• PO 6: Develop strong programming skills to implement research projects.

Admission Criteria For M.Sc.(CS)

The candidates who have passed B.Sc. with Computer Science/Computer Applications/Vocational computer Applications/Computer Maintenance/Computer Systems as an optional course/BCA with minimum 45% marks in cognate subject and should have also studied Mathematics as a major or a minor subject are eligible (relaxed to 40% of SC, ST and Category 1 Candidates). The candidates should have also studied Mathematics as a major or a minor subject in their B.Sc./BCA degree. The definition of the minimum percentage is as prescribed by the University of Mysore from time to time.

Candidates seeking admission to the M.Sc. programme have to write the Post Graduate Entrance Examination conducted by the University of Mysore (URL : uni-mysore.ac.in)

Scheme and Syllabus for M.Sc.(Computer Science) - 2019-20

I Semester

Sl No	Course Title	Type	Credit Pattern [ L : T : P ]
01	Discrete Mathematical Structures	HC	3:1:0
02	Advanced Data Structures	HC	3:1:0
03	Data Communication	HC	4:0:0
	Soft Core Courses (Choose at most 2 Courses)
01	Java Programming	SC	3:0:1
02	Operating Systems	SC	3:1:0
03	Principles of Programming and Problem Solving	SC	3:0:1
04	Communication Skills	SC	4:0:0
05	Computer Architecture	SC	4:0:0
06	Numerical Algorithms	SC	4:0:0

II Semester

Sl No	Course Title	Type	Credit Pattern [ L : T : P ]
01	Design And Analysis of Algorithms	HC	2:1:1
02	Computer Networks	HC	3:1:0
03	Data Base Management Systems	HC	3:0:1
	Soft Core Courses (Choose at most 2 Courses)
01	System Software	SC	3:0:1
02	Computer Graphics	SC	2:1:1
03	Professional Ethics and Values	SC	3:1:0
04	Pattern Recognition	SC	3:1:0
05	Web Technologies	SC	3:0:1
	World Wide Web	OE	2:2:0

III Semester

Sl No	Course Title	Type	Credit Pattern [ L : T : P ]
01	Theory of Languages	HC	3:1:0
02	Python Programming	HC	3:0:1
03	Software Engineering	HC	3:1:0
	Soft Core Courses (Choose at most 2 Courses)
01	Artificial Intelligence	SC	3:1:0
02	Digital Image Processing	SC	3:0:1
03	C# Programming	SC	3:0:1
04	Android Programming	SC	3:1:0
05	Big Data Analytics	SC	3:1:0
	E-Commerce	OE	3:1:0

IV Semester

Sl No	Course Title	Type	Credit Pattern [ L : T : P ]
01	Dissertation	HC	0:2:10
	Soft Core Courses (Choose at most 2 Courses)
01	Compiler Construction	SC	3:1:0
02	Advanced Data Base Management System	SC	2:1:1
03	Data Mining	SC	3:1:0
	Office Automation	OE	2:2:0

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MBA Programme Structure and Syllabi Minimum Credits required for MBA Degree

I to IV Semesters	Core Course (C)		Foundation course (F)		Elective Course (E)		Total
	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Number	Credits	Numbers	Credits
	16	62	04	06	07	21	27	89

Minimum Credits to be registered by a student in a normal phase to successfully complete MBA degree in four semesters

Semesters	Core Course (C)		Foundation course (F)		Elective Course (E)		Total
	Numbers	Credits	Numbers	Credits	Number	Credits	Numbers	Credits
I	06	23	01	01	00	00	07	24
II	05	20	02	04	00	00	07	24
III	03	10	01	01	03	09	07	20
IV	02	09	00	00	04	12	06	21
Total	16	62	04	06	07	21	27	89

Semester - I

Sl.No	Title of the Course	Core/Foundation	L:T:P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Management Theory and Practices	Core	3 : 0 : 1	4	5
02	Organizational Behaviour	Core	3: 0 : 1	4	5
03	Corporate Economics	Core	3 : 0 : 1	4	5
04	Accounting for Managers	Core	3 : 1 : 0	4	5
05	Business Communication	Core	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
06	Statistics for Management	Core	3 : 0 : 1	4	5
07	Computer Applications in Management	F	0 : 0 : 1	1	2
08	Skill Development Program-1	F	0 : 0 : 1	1	2

A Student shall choose any one Foundation Course

Semester - II

Sl.No	Title of the Course	Core/Foundation	L:T:P	CREDIT	Teaching hour per week
01	Marketing Management	Core	3:0:1	4	5
02	Human Resource Management	Core	3:0:1	4	5
03	Corporate Finance	Core	3:0:1	4	5
04	Business Research Methods	Core	3:0:1	4	5
05	Operation Management	Core	3:0:1	4	5
06	Legal aspects of Business	F	2:0:1	3	4
07	Operations Research	F	2:0:1	3	4
08	Management Information Systems	F	2:0:1	3	4
09	Skill Development Program-2	F	0:0:1	1	2

Any one foundation course from the available foundation courses (Legal aspects of Business, Management Information Systems, and Operations Research) shall be selected by the student along with the foundation course Skill Development Program-2, at the commencement of second semester. The department council/ affiliated college will announce at the beginning of the second semester, any two or more foundation courses which will be offered during second semester depending upon the availability of faculty and the demand for foundation courses. The minimum number of students opting for a foundation course should be 20.

 Semester - III

Sl.No	Title of the Course	Core/ Foundation/ Elective	L:T:P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Strategic Management	Core	3:0:1	4	5
02	Entrepreneurship & Quality Management	Core	2:0:2	4	4
03	Elective 1	E	2:0:1	3	4
04	Elective 2	E	2:0:1	3	4
05	Elective 3	E	2:0:1	3	4
06	Business Familiarization Report	Core	0:0:2	2
07	Skill Development Program-3	F	0:0:1	1	2

Electives: Marketing Management - Group - I

Sl.No	Title of the Course	Elective	L:T:P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Consumer Behavior	Elective – I	2:0:1	3	4
02	Sales and Logistics Management	Elective – II	2:0:1	3	4
03	Advertising and Sales Promotion Management	Elective – III	2:0:1	3	4

Electives: Group - II

Sl.No	Title of the Course	Elective	L:T:P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Strategic Financial Management	Elective – I	2:0:1	3	4
02	Financial Markets and Service	Elective – II	2:0:1	3	4
03	Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management	Elective - III	2:0:1	3	4

 Electives: Group - III

Sl No.	Title of the Course	Elective	L : T : P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
1	Personal Growth & Interpersonal Effectiveness	Elective – I	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
2	Organizational Change & Development	Elective – II	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
3	Training & Development	Elective - III	2 : 0 : 1	3	4

 Electives: Group - IV

Sl No.	Title of the Course	Elective	L : T : P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
1	Fundamentals of CSR	Elective – I	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
2	Social Development Issues and Challenges	Elective – II	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
3	Corporate Governance and Ethics	Elective - III	2 : 0 : 1	3	4

 Electives: Group - V

Sl No.	Title of the Course	Elective	L : T : P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
1	Tourism Management	Elective – I	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
2	Global Tourism Geography	Elective – II	2 : 1 : 0	3	4
3	Hotel Operations & Management	Elective - III	2 : 1 : 0	3	4

 Semester - IV

Sl.No	Title of the Course	Core/Elective	L:T:P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Event Management	Core	1:0:2	3	5
02	Elective 4	E	2:0:1	3	4
03	Elective 5	E	2:0:1	3	4
04	Elective 6	E	2:0:1	3	4
05	Elective 7	E	2:0:1	3	4
06	Project	C	0:0:6	6

Electives: Group - VI

Sl.No	Title of the Course	Elective	L:T:P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Brand Management	Elective - IV	2:0:1	3	4
02	Industrial Marketing	Elective - V	2:0:1	3	4
03	Services Marketing	Elective - VI	2:0:1	3	4
04	International Marketing	Elective - VII	2:0:1	3	4

Electives: Group - VII

Sl.No	Title of the Course	Elective	L:T:P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Merger and Acquisition	Elective - IV	2:0:1	3	4
02	Derivatives	Elective - V	2:0:1	3	4
03	International Finance	Elective - VI	2:0:1	3	4
04	Taxation	Elective - VII	2:0:1	3	4

Electives: Group - VIII

Sl No.	Title of the Course	Elective	L : T : P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Strategic Human Resource Management	Elective - IV	3 : 0 : 0	3	3
02	Industrial Labour Legislation	Elective - V	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
03	Industrial Relations	Elective - VI	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
04	Managing Knowledge Workers	Elective - VII	3 : 0 : 0	3	3

Electives: Group - IX 

Sl No.	Title of the Course	Elective	L : T : P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Brand Management	Elective - IV	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
02	International Business and CSR	Elective - V	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
03	Sustainability & Stakeholder Management	Elective - VI	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
04	Industrial Relations	Elective - VII	2 : 0 : 1	3	4

Electives: Group - X 

Sl No.	Title of the Course	Elective	L : T : P	Credit	Teaching hour per week
01	Travel Agency & Transport Management	Elective - IV	2 : 0 : 1	3	3
02	International Tourism	Elective - V	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
03	Tourism Planning & Development	Elective - VI	2 : 0 : 1	3	4
04	Meeting, Incentive, Conference & Exposition (MICE) Tourism	Elective - VII	2 : 0 : 1	3	3

  *L = Lecture – 1 hour of lecture per week in a semester  = 1 Credit
S/T/FW = Seminars/Tutorials/Field Work – 2 Hours of seminars/tutorial /field work per week    in a semester  = 1 Credit
P = Practicals – 2 hours of practicals per week in a semester = 1 Credit
** Elective Groups:

Any one group from the available Elective Groups shall be selected by a student at the commencement of III Semester. Once a group has been selected, no change in the selected group will be allowed later in the fourth semester. The Department will announce at the end of the second semester, any one or more Elective Groups which will be offered during III and IV semesters depending upon the availability of faculty members and the demand for elective groups. An Elective Group can be offered if there are minimum ten students opting for that group.

***A student shall register for Business Familiarization Report in third semester which carries 2 credits. In the fourth-semester project work must be carried out for preparing the final project work report which carries 6 credits.

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