Where You Want to Be

WHERE YOU WANT TO BE.

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Founder Arutchelvar Dr. N.Mahalingam 04 The Vision, Mission, Values 05 At the Helm 05 Message from the President 06 KCLAS Facts 08 Learning Experience 09 KCLAS Vision 2025 09 Program Portfolio 10 Learning Compass 11 KCLAS Future Centre 14 The Campus 16 Life at KCLAS 22 Department of Human Excellence 30 Building Leadership 32 Pursuing Excellence 34 International Partnerships 36 Pathway to a Promising Future 38 School of Commerce 43 School of Management 53 School of Visual Communication 59 School of Psychology 65 School of Political Science 73 School of English 79 School of Mathematics 87 School of Social Work 93 School of Fine Art 99 School of Economics 103 Admission Process 109 Documents to be submitted for admission 110 Kumaraguru College of Technology 111 KCT Business School 112 Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture 113 Forge 114 Sakthi Excellence Academy 116 Social Consciousness and Outreach 118 Namma Coimbatore 120 Kumaraguru Towards a Sustainable Ecosystem 122 Campus Map 123 3

04 05 05 06 08 09 09 10 11 14 16 22 30 32 34 36 38 43 53 Welcome to 59 65 73 KCLAS 79 KINDLE your dreams 87 CHOOSE what to learn 93 TEAM UP with clubs and forums 99 PERFORM in sports and arts EXPLORE global opportunities 103 EARN indelible memories 109 ENJOY cool and vibrant ambience 110 GAIN life experience 111 112 113 114 116 118 120 WHERE YOU WANT TO BE 122 Learn, Experience and Evolve. 123 4

Founder ARUTCHELVAR Dr.N.MAHALINGAM

Arutchelvar Dr. N Mahalingam was the Founder Chairman of Sakthi Group, 6,000 crore industrial conglomerate operating in sugar, automobiles, finance, distilleries, power and logistics. Dr. N. Mahalingam was a philanthropist, educationalist and a politician. He established a number of educational institutions and is known for his support to various spiritual and cultural organisations.

He was born on 21 March, 1923 in an agriculture family at Pollachi to P.Nachimuthu Gounder, who started the Sakthi Group in 1921 by diversifying his traditional business of hiring out bullock carts to starting passenger transport services. Nachimuthu Gounder’s only son Dr. N.Mahalingam joined the business in 1943 and helped grow the business to its He received the Padma Bhushan award current level. He was the founder of many from the Government of India in 2007 for educational institutions, from schools to his contributions to the nation in the field of colleges. Some of his educational institutions Trade and Industry. His other honors include are Kumaraguru College of Technology, Honorary Consul from the Government of Nachimuthu Polytechnic College, Mahalingam Mauritius during 1989 to 1992 and a number College of Engineering, NGM College, of other recognition and awards. Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture and in his vision started Kumaraguru College of Liberal The enigmatic life merged into the light on Arts and Science in 2018. October 2, 2014, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Until the last moment, He held several important positions and Dr. NM was doing what he believed and played major roles fostering the development envisioned talking about Saint Vallalar’s of agricultural, industrial, human resource philosophy. Throughout his life Dr. NM carried and institutional development at the State the twin torches of Gandhian values and and National levels. He served as a Member Vallalar's way of life and his life is a pathway to of Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu from lead a life of consciousness. 1952 to 1967 and was on the Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission for two terms. His social Your vision. and humanitarian considerations took his journey beyond the boundaries of industries Our path. and scholarly tenets he nurtured. The Vision, Mission Values 5 Mission KCLAS is dedicated to offer noteworthy educational experience that expands intellectual horizons to build empowered and conscience students. Vision Become a progressive research focused institution that instills passion for life-long learning and mould young people to impact the world. Values

Respect Sincerity Progressive Passionate Where you want to be

At the Helm They are the stewards of Kumaraguru Institutions who with their strategic vision steer the college to new horizons.

Dr. B. K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar Dr. M. Manickam Chairman Vice Chairman

Shri. M. Balasubramaniam Shri. M. Srinivaasan Correspondent Treasurer

Shri. Shankar Vanavarayar Dr. Vijila Kennedy Joint Correspondent Principal 6 Education is a process of awakening into the world of knowledge, experience and transformation leading into a life of inspiration and impact. The Kumaraguru campus strives to be an epicenter and ecosystem that instigates and imbibes core academics with experiential opportunities to learn. It is a space where tradition and modernity blends and growing with extraordinary opportunities of multidisciplinary, extra curricular and creative experiences is the culture. Kumaraguru is a place where values are inculcated, character is key, environment is celebrated and people are respected. Societal concern is central to the purpose and Kumaraguru works to equip for a successful career ahead and also builds one for a holistic and happy progressive life ahead.

We in Kumaraguru and its wonderful campus await daily in glee to learn, transform and impact one another and together!

- Shankar Vanavarayar President, Kumaraguru Institutions 7 KCLAS Facts

Established in 2018 5 Diploma Programs Affiliated to Bharathiar University 1 Certificate Program 26 faculty with an average 11.2 years of experience Multidisciplinary Learning 64% of faculty with PhD Cognitive, Social and Emotional Skill 9 Undergraduate Programs Values and Attitude Enrichment 1 Post Graduate Program Career Centre 1 Post Graduate Diploma Program Ease, the Counselling Centre 9 Unveiling a distinct 5 Diploma Programs liberal arts learning experience 1 Certificate Program Multidisciplinary Learning KCLAS has developed the academic programme based on building the 21st Century skills - Model of Cognitive, Social and Emotional Skill Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and World Economic Forum (WEF). To thrive in today’s innovation- driven economy, workers need a different mix of skills than in the past. In addition to foundational skills Values and Attitude Enrichment like literacy and numeracy, they need competencies like collaboration, creativity and problem-solving Career Centre and character qualities like persistence, curiosity and initiative. Changes in the labour market have Ease, the Counselling Centre heightened the need for all individuals, to have these skills. In countries around the world, economies run on creativity, innovation and collaboration. Skilled jobs are more and more centred on solving unstructured problems and effectively analysing information.

KCLAS focuses its academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular initiatives to enhance the students’ skills.

KCLAS Vision 2025

KCLAS is an agile, vision driven and outcome-based Institution, which combines velocity and adaptability with stability and efficiency. The vision 2025 encourages multidimensional approaches to achieving significant goals in six strategic priority areas. 1. Deep and Diverse Intellectual Pursuits: Offer diverse programs in the emerging areas of studies with deep disciplinary knowledge and a broad multidisciplinary approach. Every program offered at KCLAS will have high-quality enrichment courses and experiences with an interdisciplinary approach. Offer exposure and experiences to students to develop curiosity UG Programmes and critical thinking. overview I Year - Foundation 2. Research with Impact: Create a good interdisciplinary research culture Focuses on self- and intellectual community that promotes professional growth and benefits awareness, industry and society. Encourage originality, significance, and rigor in research critical thinking, with the highest standards and integrity. communication skills 3. Leadership and Faculty: Build a talent pool of outstanding teachers, and fundamental researchers, and artists in academic areas. Foster an exciting intellectual domain knowledge. environment through dialogue and engagement. II Year - Exploration 4. Transformative Student Experience: Provide a liberal arts experience, and Building leadership fully equip diverse students to be contributing members of the industry and skills and a broader society through enriching learning environment for holistic development. knowledge & 5. Local, National and Global Engagements: Advance meaningful and exposure in the major mutually beneficial relationships with business, government, the social area and beyond. sector, Academia, and the local community. We will be globally and nationally connected with academic institutions through sustained III Year - Integration engagements in teaching and research. Apply their knowledge and skills, working in 6. World Class Learning Resources: Develop sustainable and state of the art interdisciplinary ways facilities and learning resources to support the Vision of KCLAS to solve problems. 10 Program Portfolio of KCLAS

Undergraduate Programs (3 Years)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) B.Com Professional Accounting (B.Com PA) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) B.Sc Mathematics B.Sc Psychology B.A English Literature B.Sc. Visual Communication B.A Political Science B.A Economics

Postgraduate Program (2 Years)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

PG Diploma Program (1 Year)

Visual Effects (VFX)

Diploma Programs (6 Months)

Diploma in Journalism Diploma in Design Thinking Diploma in Positive Psychology Diploma in Data Analytics

Program (1 Year) Diploma in Bharatanatyam

Certificate Program (3 Months) Certificate Program in Campus Sustainability KCLAS Learning Compass 11

KCLAS Learning Compass is based on The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) framework that sets out aspirational vision for the future of education. The Learning Compass 2030 defines the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that learners need to fulfil their potential and contribute to the well-being of their communities and the planet. It provides points of orientation towards the future we want: individual and collective well-being. The metaphor of a learning compass was adopted to emphasize the need for students to learn to navigate by themselves through unfamiliar contexts. 12 KCLAS Learning Approach

Disciplinary Subject- specific knowledge, Knowledge Interdisciplinary Integrated and connected Knowledge Epistemic Thinking and actioning like Procedural practitioner | Learning to learn and do

Critical, Creative, Systems thinking, Cognitive & Metacognitive Problem solving | Empathy, Skills Emotional and Social Self-efficacy, Responsibility and Physical and Practical Collaboration Sports, Artistic, Life, Technology skills Understanding self and purpose Personal Indigenous knowledge and values Values & Local Shared social and Institutional Values Attributes Societal Values Transcending geographical, Global spiritual and generations

Multi-Disciplinary Learning - Open Classes

Model Offered Every Semester | Students Choose one Master Class | 3 days Classroon Learning + 2 days field visit | KCLAS Certificate

Sphere of Practical and Creative Exploration (SPACE)

KCLAS offers a unique opportunity for its Action Labs of SPACE students to experience liberal arts education through SPACE. • Hands-on Projects • Events • Conversations • Exhibition • On-line Courses • Designs • Entrepreneurship Action Lab • Hackathon • Research Action Lab • Workshop • Social Design Action Lab • Master Class • Literary Action Lab • Conference • Visual Design Action Lab • Boot camps • Fine Arts Action Lab • Professional Progression Action Lab 13 Outcomes of SPACE

• Business Action Lab : Start-Ups, Family Business Growth, New product/ service development , Business Surveys

• Research Action Lab : Industry Survey and Reports, Conference Presentations in premier Institutions/ in global arena, Publications in journals, Popular Articles , Blogs

• Visual Art Action Lab : Creations of photography for top magazines, graphic design, illustration, industrial design, advertising and videography for organizations, animation, short films for TV, Popular YouTube channels

• Fine Art Action Lab : Production and city level performance of Dance, music, drama. City/ State level exhibitions of produced painting, pottery, conceptual art, sculpture, design

• Literary Action Lab : Creation and publications of short stories, poetry, theatre scripts, translation of popular novels, media stories and columns

• Social Design Action Lab : Social entrepreneurship, Social and environmental problem solving through innovation and technology

• Professional Avenue : Completion of CA/ CS/ACCA/CMA/ Civil Services

Agile Education Canvas at KCLAS KCLAS EDGE+

KCLAS focuses on building Knowledge, Skills and Values required for KCLAS EDGE the future industry and society through KCLAS Core, KCLAS Edge and KCLAS Edge+.

KCLAS CORE KCLAS Core is the fundamental disciplinary knowledge that is the foundation of an undergraduate education. This gained through learning the courses designed by Bharathiar University which is the affiliating University of KCLAS. KCLAS Core Prescribed KCLAS Edge offers the value addition to all students who are Academic Courses for all enrolled with the Institution. It enhances and enriches the interdisciplinary knowledge, builds future skills and nurtures the KCLAS Edge Value added values of personal and global values. Liberal Arts Education for all

KCLAS Edge+ are choice based high value additions for highly KCLAS Edge+ High Value add aspirational students of who KCLAS who aspire to transform their learning and experiences for competencies by exploring, engaging and deep diving into their Aspirational students domain or in their futuristic goals. KCLAS Future Centre

KCLAS offers continuous and progressive career support for students in three pathways– progression to graduate education in India or abroad, employment or entrepreneurship.We provide resources, programs, events and services to help students to establish appropriate career goals and to identify pathways and strategies to achieve those goals.The services of Future Centre includes career decision making through self assessment, resume cover letter writing, job or higher education selection preparation, connecting with organizations and universities and Graduate education guidance.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Discover yourself Explore Options Skill Building Profiling of individual student’s Explore Options Professional Skill Building • Values Career Options • Soft Skills • Interests Occupational Research • LSRW • Skills Industry Research • Aptitude And creation of individual • Group Discussions and cluster profiles

Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Career Decision Get Focused Take Action Employment Employment Employment • Industry Readiness • E-Portfolio/ Resume • Job search Tools • Career Choices • Aptitude • Research Employers • Readiness for selection • Group Discussion • Attending Interviews • Mock Interviews • Research Employers Masters Masters • Attending Interviews • Applying for Universities • Decide Domain • Preparation for exams • Decide Location/ Masters • SoP/ References Universities • Applying for Universities • Applications • Mapping the selection • Preparation for exams process • SoP • Preparation for Exams Family Business • Applications • Business Plan for expansion/ Diversification Family Business Family Business • Project/ Internship • Discussion with parents for • Business Plan for growth plans expansion/ Diversification

Faculty V.Saravana Prasad, D Parthiban Selvam, MFC(Master of Finance & Control) MSW, Human Resource Management, Lead – Corporate Relations Trainer

The Campus

Kumaraguru has a sprawling campus of 150 Acres. Four academic blocks and an administrative block constitute more than one fourth of the campus area. Playgrounds for various sports enfolds 23 acres. The magnificence of this green canopy is great with the infrastructure for academic excellence, general facilities and four signature buildings such as Ramanandha Adigalar Auditorium, Jyothi Nilayam, Gnana Sabai and Temple.

Infrastructure for Academic Excellence Labs Laboratories in general circumvent the communication breakdown between theory and practice. Labs in Kumaraguru do this in the highest order with advanced laboratories, skilled technicians and ingenious academicians who help students to build the bridge between knowing and doing. A real world environment is created for the students to practice to deal with the nature of problems faced by the society and thereby are trained to apply their knowledge in real life scenarios.

Studio Lab

Seminar halls There are four seminar halls named after the legends of India, Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Sir C.V Raman, Sir Visvesvaraya and Swami Vivekananda. These halls are lively with lectures and seminars almost on all days. Mahatma Gandhi Central Library 17

Mahatma Gandhi Central Library Mahatma Gandhi Central Library has been specially crafted to inspire an introspective learning experience. With large, open spaces, niches for collaborative work, creatively designed work platforms and an infusion of natural and architectural aesthetics, the centre will unfold new learning paths for everyone—student, scholar, researcher, teacher, visitor or just a curious mind. It is housed in the first floor of Dr. Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan and covers an area of 16945 square feet. The compilation in the library is extensive owning 67598 titles and 107534 volumes and has a subscription to 186 print journals, 8829 online international journals and 59 magazines for scholarly communication. Central library also provides access to printing and e-resources. Open access system is being followed to access the books and journals. 18

Campus Facilities

Food and Dining Medical Assistance Food is an experience. The KORE cafeteria in the KCLAS ensures immediate medical campus that can serve 1000 at a time, provides service and assistance on campus. hygienic, quality, timely and tasty food adding to Aruljothi Medical Center on the campus the living and learning experience of the students, is an eight bedded hospital with two faculty and visitors. This cafeteria is located doctors and nursing assistants. Students opposite B block. To the East side of the campus, requiring special help and treatment is the East Kore cafeteria, located right behind are accompanied to the nearest multi- Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan. This cafe can feed 450 speciality hospitals. individuals at once. Further behind is the Campus Dining that can serve 240 people at every meal.

Bank Karur Vysya Bank has an extension counter on campus with their ATM. Besides, KVB, Axis Bank ATM also function inside the campus.

K Mart K Mart is a retail establishment in Kumaraguru Namma Cafe, K’s Cafe, Munch Box Students campus offering a wide range of consumer goods immensely love these places because the such as clothing, home appliances, cosmetics, chefs and the people who assist in running the sporting goods, books, electronics, stationery, etc. cafeterias do not compromise on the quality and hygiene of the food and the place. These spacious & trendy cafeterias not only sharpen Laundry the taste buds of the students and teachers but This facility is available on the campus for also becomes a meeting place for exchange of all. Services such as washing, drying, steam intellectual, humorous and thought provoking Ironing and dry cleaning are given using conversations. hi-tech steamers.

Transport Services The college has a fleet of buses, vans and cars to transport students and staff from different places, in and around Coimbatore. This associated smart stay of Kumaraguru These buses operate along different routes is situated at a distance of 2 kilometers starting at 6:30 am from different locations. from the campus. This exclusive men’s stay Currently, there are 8 buses and 6 mini buses provides home for an affluent living with 68 at service. rooms. Boys Hostel 19

Hostel There are 6 blocks for men students and 3 blocks for women students accommodating 2335 men in 445 rooms and 987 women in 329 rooms in their respective blocks. Rooms are allocated on a triple sharing basis. Both the divisions are equipped with their own dining area, washrooms, lobby, terrace, etc.

Vallalar Maiyam and Sarada Maiyam are the facility centres for men and women student residents of Kumaraguru. These centres provide a roof for a TV hall, access to wifi, recreation room and K’s cafe to enable the residents experience a home away from home.

Hostel Dinette Kumaraguru's resident dining is considered the kitchen of their second home as it lives up to the expectations and standards of the student residents and their parents. The residents are served a tasty, healthy and a home like vegetarian food, three times a day. Residents are given a membership to use this facility. The smooth functioning of the dining is assured by a team of members who work under the leadership of the manager.

M.Gateway

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Signature Structures on the Campus

Ramanandha Adigalar Auditorium This air-conditioned auditorium accommodates 1400 audience. The classic stage and fine acoustics adds to the significance of the events held here. This place is widely utilised to host notable large and events.

Temple The temple of Lord Ganesha at the main entrance of the college gives a promising start to each day. Presence of the Almighty gives a spiritual and an emotional support. Jyothi Nilayam It is the hospitality suite of Kumaraguru known for its ambiance. Jyothi Nilayam, inspired by the classical South Indian courtyard style homes is built to the wishes of our founder Arutchelvar Ayya. With an area of about 24,000 Square feet, this centrally located guest facility is an addition to the architectural beauty of Kumaraguru. A spacious central courtyard is nested by the Jyothi shrine with 14 guest rooms, conference room, a guest lounge and the dining hall. The guest facility plays host to important events and special guests.

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Gnana Sabai Arutchelvar Ayya was an ardent follower of Vallalar Perunthagai and believed in the oneness of God in the form of a Jyoti. A space is created in the Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan to function as a meditation centre, named “Gnana Sabai”. It is situated over an area of 2260 square feet. With a serene atmosphere, Gnana Sabai remains open for anyone who wants to practice mental stillness and relaxation through meditation. The centre is designed to offer an ambiance for one to indulge in mindfulness and connect with the inner self. An eternal Jyoti will light the meditation centre which symbolises that God is one. 22 Life @ KCLAS

PUTTING STUDENTS FIRST

KCLAS strives to augment the quality of life of the students by sowing the seeds of quest for Knowledge, Character and Transformation. In the campus there are opportunities galore to hallmark their individuality and are respected, mentored along with great networking and possibilities. An epitome of excellence, this campus makes them individuals of dignity and helps them become what they want to be.

A student’s life at KCLAS is largely taken care by Office of Student Affairs. It is a one - stop connection for all student needs and creates the best possible college life for each student. The team of people here ensure that the students are heard, answered and they strike neutrality. They recognize that every student is unique and kindle the right spark that keeps them highly charged and motivated from within for life.

With this they also work for the development of an engaged community comprising of students, faculty, parents and alumni where meaningful and authentic exchanges are valued. They facilitate programmes that foster the progress of students in personal well- being, personality development, extra curricular, co curricular and curricular activities. Addressing grievances is an art of sensitivity and this team performs this art at its best, leading to a meaningful long term relationship with students, parents, faculty and alumni. 23

Clubs

Arts The art forms such as fine arts, music and dance are given a salient space, with clubs of their own - Fine arts club, Dance club, Music club and Drama troupe. These clubs create opportunities for the admirers of dance, music, drawing, painting, embroidery, ornament crafting etc., to unveil their skills Social and the creator in them. The activities, Youth Red Cross club, Red Ribbon club, workshops and initiatives that happen in the club are woven to develop the Volunteer Blood Donation club, Gandhian creator's creativity, aesthetic sense and the Youth Movement, Vivekananda Youth intellectual content, further. The beauty of Movement, Nature club, Rotaract club, Road identifying, developing and sharpening such Safety Patrol, Manavalakalai Mandram - these skills is that, it doesn't stop with fine arts, clubs in the college are dedicated to the grass music and dance alone. They disseminate root work in the society. They become the into other areas of their life, thereby making foundation of such social exposures to most them significantly conspicious. students. This is where they see, hear and feel some of the most hard realities of life of people next door and they also rise up to realise their social responsibilities. Literary Clubs named Sahitya, Qubate, Humor and Nature Tamil Mandram is a promising platform A club for nature loving community in KCT for the students to cultivate a passion was started in the year 2009. The club for literature, creative writing, quizzing, engages its members in eco-activities, thus debating, etc. Through their journey in moulding their lifestyle to live in harmony these clubs, students become independent with nature. This club inculcates a sense of thinkers, learn to have opinions, stage self - discipline and promotes leadership them, become inquisitive about opinions excellence in every member. The KCT Nature of others, explore other facets of their own Club is backed up by a team of eco-warriors in personalities and become speakers and the planning and execution of its activities. writers of conscience. 24

Ease, Student Wellbeing Centre

EASE, Kumaraguru Well-Being Centre will create a strong support system which acts as a scaffolding for the students to withstand all the stresses of today’s modern world and emerge victorious from various challenges. EASE aims to promote proactive and holistic mental health and wellbeing for all the internal stakeholders of Kumaraguru. Specifically, EASE raises awareness about the mental health continuum, reduces stigma associated with mental illness, promotes help seeking behaviors and emotional well- being practices, and guides individuals who needs support. The focus of EASE will be Emotional Well-Being – (Happiness, Mindfulness, Positive Thinking and Resilience to cope with the wide variety of situations that are encountered in one’s life Physical Well-Being - Eating for Health, Exercise routines, Correcting Nutritional Deficiencies which can also help prevent many diseases, boost our emotional well-being, and limit the number of health challenges we have to deal with in our lives. Social Well-Being - Building social skills, like gratitude, kindness, and communication. Social skills make it easier for individuals to have positive interactions with others, helping to feel less lonely, angry, or disconnected.

Student Mentoring Benefits for the Mentee Student mentoring programs are designed • Gain practical advice, encouragement to help students succeed in College. Faculty and support as role models and mentors connect with students, both face to face and virtually to • Learn from the experiences of others encourage, listen, making suggestions, and • Increase your social and academic take the student to events, activities, or the confidence mentor's place of employment to help the student learn about a career and consider • Become more empowered to make further education. Every faculty is assigned decisions with 10-15 students whom they mentor. • Develop your communication, study and personal skills • Develop strategies for dealing with both personal and academic issues • Identify goals and establish a sense of direction • Gain valuable insight into the next stage of after College • Make new friends across year groups 25 26 Involving in a physical activity is a point of crux where the individual is moulded for a holistic wellbeing and in KCLAS, the holistic well being of each student is assured also through sports and other forms of physical activities.

Sports Academics achievements and sporting excellence are synchronous in KCLAS. The sports facilities on the campus is conducive to any kind of sports.

Outdoor In the sprawling ground of 23 acres various sports activities such as, Football, Hockey, Cricket, Basket ball, Volley Ball, Ball badminton, Kabaddi, Tennis, Handball, Kho-Kho, Throw ball and outdoor Gymnasium find their enthusiastic players. This sports ground goes through regular maintenance to support and encourage the sportsmen and sportswomen of the college. Indoor 27

Martial Arts Badminton courts The Hall of Martial Arts of KCLAS trains the Dr. Arumugam Study centre houses six students on a variety of martial art forms such as badminton courts. It attracts a lot of players Wushu, Karate, Silambam, Fencing and Boxing. and has seen a large number of great players. Performing martial arts prepares the students’ mind and body for a self paced steady growth. Yoga The beauty of students getting trained in yoga Yoga, an alternative medicine for health and and martial arts while studying here is that, they fitness, is open to students who wish to learn are able to strike a mental balance with a series the art of being in the pink of physical and of academic activities they go through and their mental health. The impact of putting themselves performance reflects this. through this has been highly positive and rewarding and thus the college makes the best Yoga training possible for the students. the KCLAS population and others various kinds of Yoga programs year round to experience the goodness and benefits of Yoga practice.

Dr. N.Mahalingam Chess Academy Chess is considered a game of critical thinking and creative problem solving. Dr. N.Mahalingam Chess Academy bolsters the skills of the chess Kraft talents in the college through chess coaching The gym named KRAFT resonates a healthy camps, practice sessions and tournaments, mind in a healthy body. The significance of making them prodigies. KRAFT is that it is in-door and spreads over an area of 2400 sq ft. The gym equipments are well tested, maintained and adhere to the international standards. This in-door unit is separate for men and women users.

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Resident Life Life in the campus of Kumaraguru is delightful! KCLAS resident halls are an integral part of the college campus and strives to make the students' living and learning experience as seamless as possible. Living on the campus puts the students within walking distance of campus resources including classes, office of faculty, dining, recreation facilities, sports fields and the library.

“The place full of life and zeal! The place that taught me how to sustain at various circumstances! The hostel life at KCLAS is rich with spaces facilitating knowledge gaining, fun and socialization. The vast hostel campus gives us a home-like comfort and the food also makes us miss homemade food a little less. The warmth of our friends and seniors makes it a better place to reside!”

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“Hostel is an important part in the life of college students where a lot of memories are created. Life at hostel was totally different from my expectation. I met new friends where we shared our joys and sorrows. Also having an understanding warden made my stay at hostel comfortable. The college always tries to do its best by conducting meetings in which students can share their opinions. The hostel also provides facilities like gym to keep ourselves physically engaged and 24/7 Wi-Fi for educational purposes. The hostel will always provide one with many values and teach one to be independent.” Richa Abraham Psychology, 1st year 30

Department of Human Excellence

The Department of Human Excellence functions with a mission to impart knowledge on ethics, Indian culture, spiritual principles and values in a modern idiom to the youth through a scientific and rational approach. It offers a one-credit mandatory course on values for all UG programmes.

Mahatma Gandhi Study Centre

The centre focuses on a generous education on Gandhian principles through lectures and programmes. These inspirational lectures, aiming to pass down the values and thoughts of this great leader, are open to students, faculty and others. Mahatma Gandhi study centre has a vivid collection of Gandhian books and a photo gallery that leaves the viewer amazed and indebted to the Father of the Nation. The centre also reaches out to social work through its Gandhian Youth Movement wing.

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Swami Vivekananda Study Centre

Vivekananda Study Centre ‘Arise, awake and stop not until your goal is reached’ - Swami Vivekananda.

He has been a way of life for many across the world for over 12 decades and his preachings have been a path to transformation. Vivekananda Study centre aims at bringing the evolution of responsible citizens by adhering to the aim of building a nation with responsible citizens. It is achieved through clear objectives. The centre’s activities revolve around creating an enlightened youth, empowering them, channelling their energy towards character building and thereby enriching the nation. 32 Building Leadership

At the heart of every moment that leads to a revolution, there are connecting strings of stories that tie people from different walks of life together - stories of heroes, stories of love, compassion and need. And it is from these stories that communities build up to support each other, stories from the blood and nerve of strong communities. Shakespeare shaped thinking of mankind for centuries with meaningful fables. And in KCLAS, this is what drives us.

We craft students to become stories of transformation and inspiration and tie them together to deliver an aura and charisma wherever they are. And, the Super60 and the Leadership Council initiatives for students carefully chisels their statue to beauty. Super60 is a league of aspiring students, trained and mentored for excellence, 33 surpassing ordinary standards. Selection of students for this tailor made programme focuses on testing their level of perseverance, diligence over the academic scores. The Super60 programme, hands-down helps these self-motivated and visionary individuals to transform and make an impact on the society.

Leadership Council is an advisory body comprising student presidents of all academic departments, heads of student clubs, sports captains and NCC student officers. The purpose of the council is to facilitate students in curricular, co- curricular and extracurricular activities and resolve student issues. The council works with the management of KCLAS to make the student experience in the campus holistic. They also contribute to decisions based on institution’s reformation. 34

Pursuing Excellence

Kumaraguru Achievers Award The extraordinary achievements of the students of various categories and career domains are recognised every year with Kumaraguru Achievers Award. The outstanding performers of the passing out batches are awarded for their work in academics, sports, research and innovation. The Best Outgoing Student of the Year award is the most prestigious student recognition in Kumaraguru. Students are recognised for their hard work, dedication and achievement. The various endowment awards sponsored by Industries, Alumni and other Patrons are also given away to the students. Best volunteers of various Clubs, Forums and Organizations in Kumaraguru are also recognised.

KCLAS Scholarships

Generous Scholarships are available for students entering into KCLAS or progressing in the programs pursued at KCLAS. Scholarship are given in the form of (1) tuition fee waiver (full/ partial) (2) sponsorship for optional benefits.

KCLAS Merit Scholarship KCLAS Sports Scholarship Merit scholarships are given to Sports scholarships are awarded to students who have achieved in students based on their performance National / International levels. in sports in the National/International levels.

KCLAS SEED KCLAS MG Award KCLAS offers a marque scholarship These are awarded to students who called Scholarship for Equal Education excel in academics during the period and Development (SEED). Objective of of study. SEED is to offer complete education support to aspirational students from challenging socio-economic status and equip them to engage in meaningful professions and contribute to their well-being. In 2018-19, seven students received scholarship for an amount of Rs.13.4 Lakhs and in 2019-20, 14 students for an amount of Rs. 28.77 Lakhs 35

Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship for KCLAS Meritorious Students of Batch 2018 Meritorious students are awarded the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship, every year. The Scholarship was ideated by Arutchelvar Dr.N Mahalingam who valued the pursuit of merit, perseverance and achievement greatly in students and was keen on nurturing these attributes in them. This year 1075 students received the Scholarship for excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities and a sum of Rs.1.10 Cr. Is awarded to the students. The parents of award winning students are also invited to be a part of this prestigious Scholarship awarding event. Kumaraguru has been encouraging similar talents for over 10 years by conferring 800 million Rupees to almost 8000 students through Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships. 19 Students of Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science of Batch 2018 were awarded Rs.10, 000/- each.

B.Com Professional Accounting - 12 | B.Sc Visual Communication - 03 | BBA - 03 B.A English Literature - 01 36 International Partnerships

The international Programmes at Kumaraguru are aimed at broadening the scope of education, creating opportunities for higher education and research and enhancing the career potentials of students. Working with partners in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, KCLAS offers the following opportunities:

• Short term academic courses in partner universities • Summer Immersion Programmes • International Internships • Global Volunteering

International Associations

USA Northern Illinois University Rochester Institute of Technology GERMANY Texas Tech University RWTH Aachen University UINITED KINGDOM Leeds University ISRAEL University of Birmingham Tel Aviv University

MALAYSIA

Swinburne University of Technology NEW ZEALAND Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation Ara Institute of Canterbury

TAIWAN SINGAPORE National Dong HWA University Management Development Institute 37 38

Pathway to a Promising Future

The Office of Career Development helps the students lay a clear road map to their future. Students, from the onset of their journey at Kumaraguru, are taken through a carefully engineered process of preparation for a smooth take off after their education in college. This pathway gives them a leverage of time, to choose their cup of tea. In summary, the programmes in this unique process aim at imparting the right tools and techniques to strengthen their capabilities in three core areas; self-awareness, clarity and employability. Underpinning these capabilities empower them to create new opportunities of their own, utilize the existing ones, accelerate their growth and reach newer heights of success. To name a few, there are programmes on career guidance that are directed towards creating opportunities for the students to become acquainted to a wide range of occupational and educational opportunities, programmes on soft skills development that are designed to help them develop a cutting-edge personality.

Students find their future in the following pathways.

Higher Education

India / Overseas Foreign Languages For those students who aspire to deepen With education and businesses expanding their knowledge through a masters degree globally, being able to handle a foreign in a National or an International university, language helps the student meet diversity. prior to a career, the college offers guidance. To support this, KCT facilitates classes on Japanese and French languages, on campus.

Entrepreneurship Family Business Start ups Entrepreneurship runs in the veins of students Kumaraguru is known among the students who come from a family business background. as a place where the entrepreneurial side of If family business connections exists, a student theirs is tapped and ideas are welcomed with can build on that firm foundation and grow a open hands. The Forge in KCT is where the new business out from the family business. ideas of aspiring student entrepreneurs are Family Business Forum encourages and supports incubated and launched. students in this path through courses, mentoring, peer network and connecting with the family business board. Partnerships and associations with organizations like Family Business Network www.fbn-i.org offers several opportunities for students who aspire to build their own family business. Civil services 39

Students of Kumaraguru also appreciate that their education could also be poured into civil services sector. For the students who aspire to be bureaucrats, the college facilitates classes on UPSC and TNPSC, on campus.

Employment

For those students who want to start their career as a professional in industries, corporates and companies right after their college education, KCLAS offers a competent spread of opportunities through its placement services. 40

Namma Cafe, an eating joint where around 2000 students and faculty visit every day. Kumaraguru’s enterprising student entrepreneurs have ventured into various initiatives, each one of it being their brainchild.

Nigal, the video club that does video production and media coverage for various social events and in-house projects.

Studio KCT, the official photography club of KCT is the path to ponder into photography. The idea is to offer students a way to discover and to learn more about the mysteries of visual perception. It is a sanctuary of young minds who capture moments to memories.

Olipadi, a start-up that meets the reprographic needs inside the campus.

Munch Box, a cafe run by KCT Business School students as an entrepreneurial initiative. 41

SCHOOL OF COMMERCE

COMMERCEBachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce Professional Accounting

Faculty

Dr. Rupa R, MBA, M.Com, M.Phil, PhD Program Leader

Dr. Sumathy N, M.Com, M.Phil, PhD Professor

Dr. Prasanna P, M.Com, PhD Associate Professor

Dr. Sridevi N, M.Com., MBA, M.Phil, PhD Assistant Professor

Dr. Keerthi B S, M.Com., MBA, M.Phil, PhD Assistant Professor

Maheshwari H, MA,M.Com, PGDM. Assistant Professor

Francis Kuraiakose, MA, M.Com, MA, M.Phil Assistant professor BACHELOR OF COMMERCOMMERCE

Eligibility A pass in HSC from Commerce, Accountancy, Maths/ Computer science Stream.

Integrated Programme Pursue professional courses such as CA, CS, CMA (INDIA), CIMA and ACCA

Career Paths The 3-year professional Undergraduate course in Business Management open numerous career options in the corporate world. A graduate in this course has the option of exploring numerous job opportunities in a plethora of sectors like management, marketing, education, finance, sales, and government to name just a few. Bachelor of Commerce

Commerce courses aim at preparing students to take up challenging careers in commerce, finance, taxation, accountancy and other related disciplines of business studies. The Programme imparts strong subject matter expertise by focusing on the learning that includes the knowledge of basic theories, principles, methods and procedures of commerce and accounting. The B.Com & B.Com PA graduates also has opportunities to pursue professional courses such as CA, CS, CMA (INDIA), CIMA and ACCA etc.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II CORE CORE CORE CORE English-I English-II Higher Financial Corporate Accounting-I, Corporate Management Accounting, Computer Applications Accounting-II, Accounting, CORE CORE Commercial Law, in Business, Banking Law Principles of Principles of Financial Principles of Company Law and and Practices, Auditing, Indirect Accountancy, Accounting, Management Secretarial Practice, Cost Accounting, Tax Business Principles of Executive Business Income Tax Law Organization Marketing ALLIED Communication, and Practice ELECTIVE –II & Office Mathematics for Banking Theory ELECTIVE –III Management ALLIED Business ELECTIVE –I Economic ALLIED SKILL BASED ALLIED Analysis SKILL BASED COURSE Statistics for Business SKILL BASED COURSE Agricultural Business Application COURSE Computer Economic of VALUE Software-I SKILL BASED COURSE Business Applications: MS- India EDUCATION Computer Applications Application PowerPoint, MS- Human Rights NON-MAJOR (MS-Word and Software-II Access and Tally VALUE ELECTIVE –I MS-Excel)-Practical –I 9.2 -Practical-II EDUCATION Yoga for Human Environmental Excellence/ Women’s NON-MAJOR SKILL BASED Studies Rights, Constitution of ELECTIVE –I COURSE India. General Awareness Extension Activities. Program Features: Edge – Edge+ Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Field study – All Courses • ICAI (Foundation Level) • Course related Guest lectures • Swayam Courses • Certificate Program on Advanced Excel • National Economic Talent Exam • Study visits to Companies • National Study visit – Cochin port Sem 1 • On-line courses – Coursera/ Google Certification Course • Workshop on Environmental studies / Financial Planning • Volunteering and Community Services • Field Study – All Courses • ICAI (Foundation Level) • Course related Guest Lectures • International Summer School • Study visits to Court / Companies • Swayam Courses Sem 2 • Certificate Course – Tally • National Accounts Talent Exam • On-line course – Coursera/Lawskills • Workshops on Case Law Analysis • Internship • Field Study – All courses • ICAI (Intermediate level group 1) • Course Related Guest talk • Swayam Courses • Study visit to Companies • Diploma in IFRS • On-line course – Coursera • NCFM Certification Basic Module (Financial Sem 3 • Certificate Program – Digital Marketing Market, Mutual Fund, Commercial Banking) • Research Paper/ case studies presentation and Publications • Workshop on Financial Statement Analysis • Field Study – All courses • ICAI (Intermediate level group 1) • Course Related Guest talk • Swayam Courses • Study visit to Companies • International Summer School • On-line course Coursera • IIMBx – Certificate courses • Research / Case studies presentation and • National Study visit – Outbound Training Program Sem 4 publication • Certificate Program Capital Markets • Workshop on Leadership/ Cash Flow analysis/ Report writing • Internship • Field Study – All courses • ICAI (Intermediate level group 2) • Course Related Guest talk • National Study visit – Bombay Stock Exchange • Study visit to Companies • Certificate program from NMIMS • On-line course Coursera • Swayam Courses Sem 5 • Research / Case studies presentation and • National Institute of Securities Market (NISM) publication Certification • Certificate Program on Banking / Insurance • Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) • Workshop on Research Methods/ Taxation Courses • Insurance Institute of India (III) Course • Field Study – All courses • ICAI (Article ship) • Course Related Guest talk • Swayam Courses • Study visit to Companies • Certificate Program – AXIS, ICICI, Kotak • On-line course Coursera • Institute of Finance, Banking and Insurance (IFBI) Sem 6 • Research / Case studies presentation and • Insurance Institute of India (III) Course publication • Certificate Program Goods and Service Tax • Workshop on Ethical Hacking /Share trading • Project Work

List of Elective Papers (colleges can choose any one of the papers as electives) Elective – I Business Finance / Brand Management/ Fundamentals of Insurance Elective – II Entrepreneurial Development/Supply Chain Management/Principles of Web Designing Elective – III Financial Markets/Insurance Legislative Framework/Project Work

B.COM. PROFESSIONAL COMMERACCOUNTING

Eligibility H.S.C. Passed in III group – Commerce, Accountancy, Mathematics/ Computer science

Integrated Programme Pursue professional courses such as CA, CS, CMA (INDIA), CIMA and ACCA

Professional Accounting course is designed to provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting, including the professional knowledge and standards required for industry membership and advancement. The students' learning will extend beyond balance sheets and budget preparation as they develop the practical and analytical skills that will allow them to understand and interpret important financial information.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II CORE CORE CORE CORE English-I English-II Industrial Law, Advanced Accounting-I, Advanced Corporate Strategic Management, Management Accounting-II, Accounting, CORE CORE Cost Accounting, Accounting, Auditing and Auditing and Principles of Mercantile Law, Computer Application Executive Business Assurance- I, Assurance-II, Accountancy, Computer Practical - II (Oracle) Communication, Principles of Indirect Taxes Introduction Application Computer Application Auditing, to Information Practical I - (MS ALLIED Practical II (C++) Direct Tax-I, ELECTIVE –II Technology, Office) Managerial Economics Direct Tax-II ELECTIVE –III Practical I - ALLIED (MS Office) ALLIED SKILL BASED COURSE I Principles of ELECTIVE-I SKILL BASED Statistics for Principles of Marketing Management COURSE ALLIED Business Tamil SKILL BASED Cyber Law, Mathematics for SKILL BASED COURSE COURSE Business VALUE NON MAJOR Company Law, Banking and EXTENSION EDUCATION ELECTIVE I Insurance Law ACTIVITIES VALUE Human Rights Basic Tamil/ Advanced NON MAJOR EDUCATION Tamil (or) Yoga for ELECTIVE II Environmental Human Excellence/ Basic Tamil/ Advanced Studies Women's Rights/ Tamil (or) Yoga for Constitution of India Human Excellence/ Women's Rights/ Constitution of India

Each semester students will participate inGuest Talks, take Transdisciplinary Courses, International Online Courses, Interdisciplinary Student Seminars and Volunteer in the community as a part of KCLAS Edge

Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Guest Talks on Accounting/Information • ICAI (Foundation Level) Technology • National Study visit – Cochin Region Sem 1 • Certificate Program on Advanced Excel • Online courses of Swayam • Workshop on Financial Planning • National Economic Talent Exam • Micro Research Project • Presentations in Conferences • Guest Talk on Mercantile Law • ICAI (Foundation Level) • Field visit to Coimbatore District Court • International Summer School • Certificate Course on Tally ERP. • Online Courses of Swayam Sem 2 • International Online courses • National Accounts Talent Exam • Workshop on Case Analysis • Presentations in Conferences • Internship in Auditing Firms • Guest Talk on Accounting , Marketing • ICAI (Intermediate level – G1) Management • National Study visit – Bombay Stock Exchange • Certificate Course in Digital Marketing by Google • Online Courses through Swayam Sem 3 • Workshops on ABC Analysis, Industrial Disputes • NCFM Certification Basic Module (Financial • Mini Research Project Market, Mutual Fund, Commercial Banking) • Research Presentation • Guest talk on Decision Making, Advanced • ICAI (Intermediate level – G1) Accounting • Online Courses through Swayam • Study visit to Family Business • International Summer School Sem 4 • Certificate Program on Capital Markets • NCFM Certification Intermediate Module (Banking • Workshop on Leadership, Cash Flow analysis, sector, Insurance sector, Investment analysis and Report writing Portfolio management) • Internship in Auditing Firms • Publication of research • Guest Talk on Auditing and Taxation • ICAI (Intermediate level – G2) • Study visits to Financial Institutions • Online courses through Swayam • Certificate Program on Digital Banking from IIBF • NCFM Certification Advanced Module (Project Sem 5 • Workshop on Research Methods, Taxation Finance, Wealth Management, Back Office operation) • National Visit to Bangalore/Mysore • Publication of Research • Field Study to Auditing Firm • ICAI (Intermediate level – G2) • Guest Talk on Liquidation of Companies • Swayam Courses • Certificate Program Goods and Service Tax • National Institute of Securities Market (NISM) Sem 6 • Workshop on Ethical Hacking, Share Trading Certification • Project • Institute of Finance, Banking and Insurance (IFBI) courses • Conference Presentation & Publication

List of Elective Papers Elective – I Financial Management / Entrepreneurial Development / Micro Finance Elective – II Business Finance / Brand Management / Supply Chain Management Elective – III Investment Management / Financial Markets / Project Work & Viva-Voce MANAGEMENT SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Diploma in Design Thinking MANAGEMENTBachelor of Business Administration

Faculty

Dr. Dayalarajan, MBA, PhD Program Leader

Dr. Umarani R,MBA,M.Phil, PhD Professor

Dr.Shanthi Thiruvazhi, MA, MBA,PhD Professor

Dr. Nandhini Devi, MBA, M.Phil, PhD Assistant Professor

Prabha D, MBA, M.Phil (PhD) Assistant Professor

Dr. Suniljoghee G, MA, M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor DIPLOMA IN DESIGNDESIGN THINKING

Duration 6 Months

No of Seats 30

Eligibility Pursuing Higher Education/ Working Professionals. The program is designed for people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Class Schedule 5 hours session / Weekends. 24 sessions

Credential Diploma in Design Thinking by Bharathiar University Learn to be a Design Thinker Design Thinking is a game changing innovation methodology used to generate strategic insight. For businesses it allows them to approach innovation for a human-centric perspective to a more meaningful offering and success in the marketplace. For the practitioner it provides a range of tools and thinking styles that allows him to understand, analyze, and then synthesize innovative solutions to complex problems for their situations.

Modules Theory 1 Design Thinking - Tools, Techniques, Methods. Practical 1 Design Thinking – The Problem Space Practical 2 Design Thinking – The Solution Space Practical 3 Design Thinking for Service Design

Design Thinking skills can be applied for corporate strategy, product innovation, business innovation, service design, social innovation, intra-organizational governance, as well as large wicked problems in the world. The knowledge and skills gained from this course will help students, academics, entrepreneurs, small business owners, start-ups, technocrats, and self-employed professionals BACHELOR OF BUSINESS BUSINESSADMINISTRATION

Eligibility A pass in HSC from any stream

Integrated Programme Entrepreneurship

Business Administration course offers knowledge about management and leadership skills and hones an individual’s talent to enter the business world as entrepreneurs or managers. The Programme will provide a student with conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge in various aspects of business like finance, economics, operations, marketing, basic accounting etc. The students in this field get the practical exposure through trainings, projects and industrial visit.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II CORE CORE CORE CORE English-I English-II Financial Accounting Human Resource Cost & Entrepreneurship Production and Management, Management and Small CORE CORE Material , Management Financial Management, Accounting, Business Principles of Organizational Marketing Financial Accounting Research Management, Management, Behavior, Management Package – Tally Methods for Investment Basics of Economics for Practical: PC Software (Practical), Management, Management, Business and Executives (MS Office ) Management Advertising Services Business Information System and Sales Marketing Environment ALLIED ALLIED Promotion, Mathematics for Business Law ALLIED Business ELECTIVE –II Management –I Taxation Law and Correspondence ELECTIVE –III ALLIED SKILL BASED COURSE Practice Mathematics for VALUE Communication Skills SKILL SKILL BASED Management -I, EDUCATION I, Tamil @ /Advanced SKILL BASED COURSE ENHANCER COURSE Value Education, Human Rights Tamil # (or) Yoga for Communication Skills Institutional Soft Skills for Environmental Human Excellence II, Tamil @ / Advanced Training Business Studies / Women Rights, Tamil (or) General Extension Constitution of India Awareness ELECTIVE –I Activities

SKILL BASED COURSE Campus to Corporate Each semester students will participate inGuest Talks, take Transdisciplinary Courses, International Online Courses, Interdisciplinary Student Seminars and Volunteer in the community as a part of KCLAS Edge

Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Workshop on Corporate Communication • Certificate on Basics of Entrepreneurship from • Seminar on Managerial Effectives EDII Ahmedabad (Online) Sem 1 • Study visits of FoB • Outbound Management Training • Basics of Entrepreneurship (20 hours Module) • Diploma in Design Thinking • Analytics for all - IBM • Certificate on Basics of Business Analytics • Certificate on Business Intelligence from Harvard • Seminar on Behavioral Economics Business School (Online) • Workshop on Innovation and Creativity in • Certificate on Data Science using R or Python Business • Diploma in Cooperative Management by TNCU Sem 2 • Study Visits to regional industries • International summer school • Internship with Start-ups / FoB / Companies • Digital Skills ( Python Programming ) – IBM • BOIG – Business Opportunities Identification and • Certified Management Guidance (20 Hours) • Accountants (CMA) • Workshop on Digital & Social Media Marketing • Certificate on Google Analytics • Certificate in Advanced Excel and Data • SIX Sigma from TÜV SÜD South Asia Visualization by NIIT • Student Exchange Program with Yunus Social Sem 3 • Experiential Learning - Pop – up Market Entrepreneurship Centre, Bangladesh • Multidisciplinary group projects • Certificate Course in Retail Sales and • Financial Planning and Strategy (20 Hours) Management by ICT • Campus Start-Ups • Certificate on Tally. ERP by Tally • Workshop on Financial Modelling • Workshop on GST and Digital Payments by MSME • Certificate Courses in IOT • Workshop on Financial Analytics Module 1 by FSA • Block Chain by Grant Thornton / IBM CE- Sem 4 • Study Visits to Start-ups Predictive Modeling with IBM SPSS Modeler • Internship with Start-ups / FoB / Companies • SAP FICO End User Certification • Management Perspectives of Business (25 Hours) • International summer school • Workshops on Advertising and Media Marketing, • Diploma in IPR from FICCI (Online) HR Analytics • Financial Markets and Investments from NSE, • Certificate Course in SPSS and Project Mumbai Management PMI • Certificate Course Strategic Cost Management Sem 5 • Boot Camp for Entrepreneurship by -from Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Project Report Preparation (30 Hours) • IBM CE- Fundamental Course in Business Intelligence using IBM Cognos • Certification in IFRS - IAAP • Certificate on Banking, Finance and Insurance by • Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Bajaj Finserve Management by IIMM, Chennai • Workshop on Stock Trading and Investing • Certificate in Risk Management by IIBF, India Sem 6 Strategies • Open Learning Program in Entrepreneurship by • Seminar on Compensation Management EDII , India • Career Progression Support • QuickBooks Pro Advisor Certification by Intuit • Business Plans and Growth (20 Hours) Inc, USA

List of Elective Papers Elective – I Intellectual Property Rights / Modern Office Management / Company Law and Secretarial Practice / Customer Relationship Management Elective – II Banking Law and Practice / Industrial Relations and Labour Laws / Insurance Principles and Practice/Consumer Behaviour Elective – III IE-Commerce / Project Work & Viva-Voce / Financial Services / Global Business Management SCHOOL OF VISUAL VISUALCOMMUNICATION COM

PG Diploma in Visual Effects B.Sc. Visual Communication

Faculty

Leo Gertrude, M.Sc, M.Phil (Ph.D) Program Leader

Vijay Srinivasan, M A,M.SC (PhD) Assistant Professor

Vikash V, M Sc, M.Phil,( Ph.D) Assistant Professor

Anandha Karthik, MSc. Assistant Professor PG DIPLOMA IN VISUALVISUAL EFFECTS

Duration 1 Year

No of Seats 30

Eligibility Any UG degree

Career Paths This Program gives the insights about the live practices that are used by the industry professionals. This program provides the opportunity to work with the pipeline of VFX Producer, VFX Supervisor, VFX Artist, 3D Generalist, Compositing Supervisor, Creative Producer, Technical Director (TD), 3D Animator, Stereographer (3D). Learn to Create Visual Treat Visual Effects (VFX) is the art of blending live action with photo realistic computer Generated imagery (CGI). PG Diploma in Visual Effects is aiming at providing the ideology about how the industry functions under VFX technology for Feature Films, Commercials, Games, AR & VR. This PG program provides the opportunity to learn the pipeline for VFX Production starting from planning during Pre-Production, Executing the plan in Production and Apply Visual Effects (VFX) in Post-Production. By Completing this the student will become VFX artist of International Standard

Who can excel in PG Diploma in Visual Effects? If you are passionate to know how the VFX artists create the impossible imagery making it possible to see live in Feature Films, Web Series, Commercials, Games, AR & VR, then you have to learn this PG Diploma in Visual Effects. This provides the necessary insights about this VFX industry and its Functionalities.

Semester I Semester II Fundamentals of Visual Effects (VFX) Fundamentals of VFX Supervision and Production Concepts of Rotoscope (VFX and Stereo) Concepts of 3D for VFX Concepts of Paint (VFX and Stereo) Concepts of 2D for Comp

SPECIALIZATION SPECIALIZATION 2D PREP 3D GENERALIST (Specialization) 2D PREP Advanced Comp (Specialization) B.Sc. VISUAL VISCOMCOMMUNICATION

Eligibility A pass in HSC with 60% of marks

Potential Partners For research, internships and academics- Asia Pacific University - Malaysia, Nottingham Trent University UK, University of Leeds UK, London College of Communication UK, Orita Sinclair Singapore, FTII Pune, Whistling Woods International Film School, Mumbai, Annapurna International School of Film & TV Hyderabad, Light & Life Academy, Ooty, LV Prasad Film & TV Academy Chennai, Konsult Art & Design Academy, Bangalore, ICAT Design & Media College Chennai, Loyola college, Chennai, Creative Hut, Kerala. B.Sc. Visual Communication

Visual Communication (popularly known as Viscom) is a well-crafted programme with a learner centric approach to unleash the creative potential within the students. The programme enables students to acquire deeper domain knowledge with well-rounded exposure in the fields of Film making, Television Production, Audio production, Photography, Advertising, Drawing, Animation, Graphic designing, Print production and other aspects of visual communication.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II CORE CORE CORE CORE English-I English-II Communication Introduction to Film Studies, Commercial Theories, Photography, Media Ethics, Broadcasting, CORE CORE Writing for Media Practical - Photography Magazine Integrated Introduction to Fundamentals of Production, Marketing Communication, Advertising ALLIED ALLIED Layout & Design, Communication, Communication Core Practical Autography Instructional Design Practical III - Practical - Video Media I – Advertising Practical II –Audio Print Production Production Production SKILL BASED COURSE ALLIED ALLIED Computers in ELECTIVE –I ELECTIVE –II Introduction Writing SKILL BASED COURSE Communication media ELECTIVE –III to Social Computers in –II, Tamil @ / Advanced SKILL BASED Psychology, VALUE Communication media Tamil # (or) General COURSE SKILL BASED Allied Practical EDUCATION –I, Tamil @ / Advanced Awareness Web Designing COURSE I - Drawing Human Rights Tamil (or) Yoga for Computers in Human Excellence / Communication VALUE Women’s Right # Media and EDUCATION Constitution of India Web Designing Environmental Practical Studies Extension Activities. Program Features: Edge – Edge+ Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Workshop - How to Appreciate Films • Certificate in Film Appreciation • Workshop - Fundamentals of Drawing • Film & Television Institute of India, Pune • Workshop – Body Language • Certificate in DSLR Photography Sem 1 • Guest Talks • Whistling Woods, Mumbai • Online Courses- Coursera, Swayam • Certificate in Painting • Study Visits –Art Exhibition • Konsult Art & Design Academy, Bangalore

• Workshop on Advertising & Branding • International Summer School: Digital Photography • Workshop on Design thinking • University of Leeds, UK • Workshop on Photo Editing • Certificate in Writing for Films • Guest Talks • Film & Television Institute of India, Pune • Online Courses- Coursera, Swayam • Certificate in Graphic design Sem 2 • Internships • Orita Sinclair, Singapore • Study Visit- Explore the legacy of Kongu Region • Certificate in Adobe Photoshop • Study Visit- Chennai International Film Festival • Orita Sinclair, Singapore • Field project- Coimbatore Vizha

• Online Courses- Coursera, Swayam • Certificate in Music Production/ Audio • Workshop on Sound in Cinema Engineering Orita Sinclair, Singapore • Workshop on Advertising design • Certificate in UI & UX • Workshop on Event Photography • Orita Sinclair, Singapore Sem 3 • Guest Talks • Certificate in Photo Journalism • Internships • Creative Hut, Kottayam, Kerala • Study Visit- Ramoji Rao Film City, Hyderabad • Certificate in 3D Drawing & Animation DDK, • Online Courses- Coursera, Swayam Loyola College, Chennai • Acting for Cinema Workshop • International Summer School -VFX & Animation • Workshop on Game development -Malaysia • Workshop on Wildlife Photography • Certificate in Film Direction • Guest Talks • LV Prasad Academy, Chennai Sem 4 • Online Courses- Coursera, Swayam • Certificate in Wildlife photography • Study Visit- Wildlife Photography • Creative Hut, Kottayam, Kerala • Field Project- Social Awareness Campaign • LLA Online Course • Internships • Workshop - DSLR Cinematography • International Short Courses - Film School in a • Workshop - 3D Character Design Week • Workshop - Setting up your own photography • London College of Communication UK Studio • Certificate in Digital Cinematography • Guest Talks • LV Prasad Academy, Chennai Sem 5 • Study Visit – Animation Firm • Certificate in Animation &VFX • Field Projects • Annapurna International School of Film & TV, • Online Courses- Coursera, Swayam Hyderabad • Certificate Course in Industrial Photography Creative Hut, Kottayam, Kerala • Workshop on Film Editing Techniques • Certificate in Non Linear Editing • Workshop on VFX and Special Effects • Whistling Woods, Mumbai • Workshop on Ad Photography • Certificate in Fashion Photography • Guest Talks • Whistling Woods, Mumbai Sem 6 • Study Visit – VFX Firm • Certificate in Game design • Social Awareness Campaigns • ICAT Design and Media College, Chennai • Field Projects • Online Courses- Coursera, Swayam

Department of Visual Communication offers three integrated streams of specialization – Film Making, Animation and Design, Photography for their students through KCLAS Edge and Edge+. Students can choose one stream of their interest and build their portfolio by enrolling and engaging in these programs. These specialized courses/ workshops will enable to pursue higher studies or start a career in a steam of their interest. These programs are in addition to other discipline specific or interdisciplinary Edge and Edge+ programs of KCLAS. SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOLOGY Diploma in Positive Psychology B.Sc. Psychology

Faculty

Dr. Anand Siddaiah, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., Program Leader

Sanju T, M .Sc Assistant Professor

Jevaria Immam, M.Sc Assistant Professor

Magdalene Clipitha Dominic, MA (French) Assistant Professor DIPLOMA IN POSITIVEPOSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PS

Duration 6 Months

No of Seats 30

Eligibility Pursuing Degree or Master’s Program / Working Professionals

Class Schedule Weekend / Evening classes

Credential Diploma in Positive Psychology by Bharathiar University Learn to Be Happy Positive psychology focuses on the character strengths and behaviors the allow individuals to build a life of meaning and purpose—to move beyond surviving to flourishing. Master strategies and tools that enable individuals and organizations to thrive. The course will help you to Discover key theories and research in the field of positive psychology as well as opportunities for application, apply key concepts to your personal and professional life.

Who can study Positive Psychology? Well, anyone who want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within them, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play

Modules Theory 1 General Psychology Theory 2 Mindfulness Theory 3 Resilience Theory 4 Critical Thinking B.Sc. PSYCHOLPSYCHOLOGY

Eligibility A pass in HSC from any stream

Integrated Programme Counselling

Career Paths A bachelor's degree in psychology can still function as a valuable starting point for a number of career paths. These career paths may or may not be in the field of psychology; the skills acquired from a bachelor's in psychology can be applied to a wide range of promising fields. Programmes aim to provide a sound foundation for further study and for development of a career as a Professional Psychologist in Education, Social, Health services or in Industry B.Sc.Psychology

Psychology offers papers which focuses on the History and Basics of Psychology, the development of the individual, an overview of Statistics and also covers diverse areas like Abnormal Psychology, Behaviour in Organisations, Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology and Social Psychology thus providing an exposure to the different areas of Psychology.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II Language – III Language – IV CORE CORE English-I English-II English – III English – IV Abnormal Abnormal (Communication (Communication skills) Psychology I, Psychology II, CORE Skills) CORE Industrial/ Industrial/ General CORE Social Psychology II, Organizational Organizational Psychology I, CORE Social Psychology I, Practical II- Psychology I, Psychology II, Developmental General Practical I- Experimental Health Practical IV- Psychology I Psychology II, Experimental Psychology II Psychology, Experimental Developmental Psychology I Practical III- Psychology IV ALLIED Psychology II ALLIED Experimental Biological Basis ALLIED Research Methodology Psychology III ELECTIVE –II of Behaviour ALLIED Psychological Statistics ELECTIVE –III Educational SKILL BASED COURSE ELECTIVE-I VALUE Psychology SKILL BASED COURSE Testing and Assessment SKILL BASED EDUCATION Counseling Psychology SKILL BASED COURSE Environmental VALUE NON-MAJOR COURSE Personality Studies EDUCATION NON-MAJOR ELECTIVE - II Life Skill Assessment Human Rights ELECTIVE - I General Awareness Development Extension Yoga for Human Activities Excellence/ Women’s Rights / Constitution of India

Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Self-Awareness Camp • Ethics in applied psychology • Online course on Introduction to Psychology – • Introduction to Cognitive Psychology Yale • Introduction to Behaviour Modification Sem 1 • University • Workshop on Expressive Arts Therapy • Workshop on Psychological Paradigm • Introduction to Group therapy • Online course on Emotional Intelligence – NPTEL • India Study Visit • Workshop on Introduction to Research • Certificate in Guidance and counselling Methodology • International Summer school with partner • Workshop on Learning Disability & Assesment Universities Techniques. • Paper Presentation in Conferences. Sem 2 • Field visits to Clinical setting / School setting / • International Immersion Courses. Special needs setting/ Rehabilitation setting • Certificate Course on Prevention of Interpersonal Abuse. • Summer Internship. • Certificate Course on Counselling & Guidance. • Diploma in Positive Psychology. • Workshop on Interpersonal Relationships. • Certificate in Psychometric Assessment Sem 3 • Certificate Course in SPSS. • Interdisciplinary online courses. • Internship at Clinical setting / School setting / • Certificate Course on Psychometric Assessments. Special needs setting/ Rehabilitation setting • Interdisciplinary online courses. • Course on Forensic Psychology • Social Impact Researches. • Certificate course on Transactional Analysis • Field visits in areas of specialization • India Study Visit • Internship Clinical setting / School setting / • International Immersion Courses. Special needs setting/ Rehabilitation setting Sem 4 • Interdisciplinary community Engagement • Workshop on Case Study Analysis & Report Writing. • Introduction to Projective Techniques ( RIBT, TAT) • Summer Internship. • Interdisciplinary online courses • Certification of Credit Course on Sports • Workshop on Clinical Case Assessment. • Psychology, University Derby • Workshop on NLP. • Practitioner course in Neuro Linguistic Sem 5 • Career skills training Programming . • Field Project • Regional Visit – Cancer Center, Adyar & SCARF, Chennai. • Psychometric Profiling • Certificate Course on Organizational • Workshop on Cognitive behavior Therapy. • Psychology • Workshop on Sensitizing Gender Spectrum. • Certificate Course on Disaster Management – Sem 6 • Training on providing Psycho Social Support for IGNOU. Care Givers. • India Study Visit. • Career skills training • Field Project – Psychometric Profiling.

List of Elective Papers Elective – I Consumer Behaviour / Sports Psychology / HRM

Elective – II Behaviour Modification / Guidance and Counseling Services / Psychology of Adjustment Elective – III Environmental Psychology / Forensic Psychology / Psychology & Gender Issues

SCHOOL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLITICALB.A. Political Science

Faculty

Gawthaman M, M A Program Leader

Rahul Reghu, MA, M.Phil, (PhD) Assistant Professor

Kiran Raghul Raj, MA, M.Phil (PhD) Assistant Professor

Dr. Dhorai Murugan J, MA, M.Phil, Ph.D Assistant Professor B.A. POLITICAPOLITICAL SCIENCE

Eligibility A pass in HSC from any stream

Integrated Programme Civil Services Studies

Career Paths Political analyst, Civil Servant, Diplomat, Research, Think Tanks, Policymaking and Governance NGO’s, News media and in Education. Civil Service Exam, Government Exam (UPSC, TNPSC, IBPS and SSC) | Preferred course for Indian Foreign Service

Outside the class hours 1. News Paper reading 2. Guest Lectures on contemporary issues 3. Basic Numerical skills 4. Writing Skills 5. Personality Development B.A. Political Science Political Science encompasses the study of national and international political systems. The course will give an idea about how a nation is governed, helps to understand on how to interpret and analyze political systems. It also incorporates the study of historical and modern political system, governance, public administration, governmental policies, international relations and public affairs. Economics and Sociology are covered as necessary in the Political science course. The course introduces the students to thinkers, ideals and ideologies of ancient to modern world. The course deals with the history of political development, various political revolutions across the world, thus helping to understand the present political structures across the world.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II Language – III Language – IV CORE - IX CORE - XIII English-I English-II English – III English – IV International Indian Political Organization Thought CORE - I CORE - III CORE - V CORE - VII Introduction to Principles Indian Administration Governance in India CORE - X CORE - XIV Political Science of Public Western Political Comparative Administration CORE - VI CORE - VIII Thought Governments CORE - II International Relations India's Foreign Policy Introduction to CORE - IV CORE - XI CORE - XV Constitutional Indian ALLIED - III ALLIED - IV Outline of World Government Development in Constitution Internal Security Basics of Social History and Politics of India Research Tamilnadu ALLIED - II SKILL BASED CORE - XII ALLIED - I Indian SUBJECT - 1 SKILL BASED Political ELECTIVE - II Principles of Journalism Computer Application SUBJECT - 2 Processes in Indian History - II Indian Economy Self Awareness and Self Awareness and India /Indian Freedom VALUE Leadership Leadership Struggle ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION ELECTIVE - I EVS Ethics and NON MAJOR NON MAJOR Indian History ELECTIVE - III integrity ELECTIVE II ELECTIVE II - I / Ancient India and World Local Self Government Local Self Government and Medieval Geography History SKILL BASED SKILL BASED SUBJECT - 4 SUBJECT - 3 Project Design Thinking Management for Social Innovation EXTENSION ACTIVITIES Each semester students will participate inGuest Talks, take Transdisciplinary Courses, International Online Courses, Interdisciplinary Student Seminars and Volunteer in the community as a part of KCLAS Edge

Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Orientation for Government exams • SWAYAM online course • Guided reading of NCERT text books • Civil service examination sessions –Kumaraguru • Aptitude for competitive examination Civil Service Academy • Art of reading newspaper • Participation and presentation in National and Sem 1 • Guest lectures by civil servants international conferences • Field visits to Local panchayat • Certificate in Human rights • Interdisciplinary student seminar • Certificate in Environmental studies • Interdisciplinary online courses • Student research on Social issues • Study visit to District court and local bodies • National Visit (Indian Parliament) • Guided reading of NCERT text books • Civil service examination sessions –Kumaraguru • Aptitude for competitive examination Civil Service Academy • Art of reading newspaper • Participation and presentation in National and • Interdisciplinary online courses international conferences Sem 2 • Interdisciplinary student seminar • Summer Internship- law, journalism, NGO’s etc. • Workshops and guest talks on academic subject • SWAYAM course • Foundational Certificate in Public Policy- Takshashila Institution • Online Certificate course on Politics: An Introduction (University of Oxford) • Understanding the basics of General Studies • North Bharat Darshan- To understand the history, paper culture and governance • Indian Polity for government examinations • Foreign Language training - French • Study visit to Corporation and media Centres • SWAYAM course • Student Research in law and governance • Leaderships building programs • Art of writing for mains • Civil service examination sessions –Kumaraguru • Interdisciplinary online courses Civil Service Academy Sem 3 • Interdisciplinary student seminar • Foundational Certificate in Public Policy- • Workshops and guest talks on academic subjects Takshashila Institution • Online Certificate course on Social Policy and Welfare States in the 21st Century (University of Oxford) • Online Certificate course on Public Policy Analysis (LSE) • Courses on following subjects for government • Participation and presentation in National and exams international conferences 1. Economics • Certificate program in Rural development 2.Geography • International immersion 3. Environment • SWAYAM course Sem 4 4. Art and culture • Civil service examination sessions –Kumaraguru 5. Globalization, Social empowerment etc. Civil Service Academy • Field visit to Gram Sabha and government offices • Outbound leadership program – (NALS, LEAP etc.) • Interdisciplinary online courses • Online Certificate course on Public Policy • Interdisciplinary student seminar Economics (University of Oxford) • Guest talks by Civil Servants • Courses on following subjects for government • Civil service examination sessions –Kumaraguru exams Civil Service Academy 1. Indian History • South Bharat Darshan – To understand history, 2. World history culture and governance 3. International Relations • Foreign language training - German 4. Security studies • Foundational Certificate in Public Policy- Sem 5 • 5. Disaster management Takshashila Institution • Field visit to NGO’s and Self-help groups • International Exchange programs • Interdisciplinary online courses • Online certificate course on Business, • Interdisciplinary student seminar International Relations and the Political Economy • Student Research on Justice and administrative (LSE) system • Workshop and guest talks on academics • SWAYAM course • Interdisciplinary online courses • Foreign language training – Japanese • Civil Service mains exam writing practice • Civil service examination sessions –Kumaraguru • Practice tests for Civil service examination Civil Service Academy Sem 6 • Student Research on Academics • Personality test for examination • Workshop and Guest talks by Civil service officers • Participation and presentation in National and • Ethics and integrity – Theory and case studies international conferences • Certificate in International Humanitarian Law • SBI Youth for India fellowship

List of Elective Papers Elective – I Indian History I: Ancient and Medieval India / Indian History II: Indian National Movement / World History

Elective – II India and World Geography / Organs of Government / Indian Administration Elective – III Mass media and Political Communication / Modern Government / Project Work

SCHOOL OF ENGLISH

ENGLISHDiploma in Journalism B.A. English Literature

Faculty

Dr. Manjula Bashini K, M.A, M.Phil,Ph.D Program Leader

Dr. Radhika R, M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D Associate Professor

Dr. Swagata Ghosh, M.A, M Phil, PhD Assistant Professor

Karunashree V S, M.A, M Phil, (PhD) Assistant Professor

Dr.Reshmi K,M.A, PhD Assistant Professor DIPLOMA IN JOURNALIJOURNALISM

Duration 6 Months

No of Seats 30

Eligibility Pursuing Higher Education/ Working Professionals

Class Schedule Weekend / Evening classes

Credential Diploma in Journalism by Bharathiar University

Career Skills Journalism finds its applications in diverse fields like media, content creation, research, editing etc., Since this area is evolving in recent times, content ready Industries like Netflix, Amazon & Tourism, there are immense opportunities available to venture in to. The future of Media is an adventure worth taking. 81

Learn to Break a News Diploma in Journalism aims at providing basic and comprehensive knowledge of Journalism, both at theoretical as well as practical level to the students. Journalists can influence the general public in a way that few other professions can. The focus of the course is to nurture socially responsible media professionals in any media- television and radio, newspapers and magazines, websites and social media.

Who can study Diploma in Journalism? The program is designed for people from a wide variety of backgrounds. If you have good written, communication, analytical, critical-thinking, and research skills this course will interest you. Creative and intelligent observers who dedicate themselves to the art of storytelling will excel in this course.

Modules Theory 1 Media and Communication Theory 2 Writing for Print/ Electronic/ Visual Media Theory 3 Development Communication Theory 4 Content Writing/ Curating/Editing B.A. LITERARYENGLISH LITERATURE

Eligibility A pass in HSC from any stream

Career Paths Journalism 83

B.A. English Literature

English Literature course is a study of Literature covering a range of ages and lands, from the Renaissance to the contemporary, from the British, the American and the Indian to the Common wealth, involving different genres and enriching the learners’ creative and critical thinking through rhetoric.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II CORE CORE CORE CORE English-I English-II Prose – II Poetry – II Shakespeare – I Shakespeare – II Fiction – II Drama –II Indian Writing in Intensive Study CORE CORE English of an Author – Prose 1 Poetry – I ALLIED ALLIED American Tagore, Fiction 1 Drama – I Literary Forms Literary Criticism Literature, Indian Literature Commonwealth in English ALLIED ALLIED SKILL BASED COURSE SKILL BASED COURSE Literature Translation Social History History Of Communicative English Communicative of England English, I Tamil @ /Advanced English -II ELECTIVE –I ELECTIVE –II Literature Tamil # (or) ELECTIVE –III VALUE Yoga for Human SKILL BASED EDUCATION VALUE Excellence / Women COURSE SKILL BASED Environmental EDUCATION Rights, Constitution Communicative COURSE Studies Human Rights of India English -III Communicative English, Extension Activities

Each semester students will participate in Guest Talks, take Transdisciplinary Courses, International 85 Online Courses, Interdisciplinary Student Seminars and Volunteer in the community programmes as a part of KCLAS Edge

Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Workshop on Theatre, Technical Writing • Study Visit – Heritage Walk • Meet the Author/s • Certificate Course in Interpersonal Skills ( Sem 1 • Field Projects Swayam) • Introduction to Creative Writing by British Council • Field Project - Critical Review of a Live Theatre • Study Visit to Literature Festival (Calicut/ Performance Hyderabad/ Bangalore/Chennai/ Ooty) • Field visit to Salim Ali Centre • Certificate course on History of English Literature Sem 2 • Literature based Research on 20st century (Swayam) Authors/ Poets and their Works • International Summer School • Internships in Media Houses • Paper Presentation in Literary Conference • Diploma in Journalism • Workshop on Script Writing • BEC - Preliminary • Meet the Authors • Study Visit – Quest Trails (Hyderabad/ Chennai/ Sem 3 • Inter-disciplinary research Bangalore) • Business Communication Skill by British Council • Diploma in Tourism studies by IGNOU • Workshop on Poetry • Study Visit to Theatre Festival, Trissur • Literary Research on Aspects of Modern Literary • Certificate Course in Literary Criticism (Swayam) Writing • International Summer School Sem 4 • Internship in media houses • Diploma in Creative writing in English (DCWE) by Symbiosis • Conference Presentation / Journal • BEC - Vantage • Workshop on Mechanics of Writing • National Study visit to Shanthi Niketan/ • Field visits to Print Media Houses Pondicherry/ Ajantha Ellora Caves • Practice – Blogging • Certificate Course on Natural Language • Research in Indian English Writers Processing, Swayam Sem 5 • Shakespeare from Oxford University (3 months Online) • Diploma in English Language Teaching (DELT) by Symbiosis • BEC - Higher • Workshop on Content writing • Study Visit – International Study visit • Field Projects – Newscasts • Certificate Course in Indian Writing in English • Research in English Language and Literature (Swayam) Sem 6 • Freelance and Feature Writing – The London School of Journalism • Conference Presentation

List of Elective Papers Elective – I English for Competitive Exams / Study of Indian Theatre / Public Speaking

Elective – II Communicative English / Fundamentals of Comparative Literature / Writing Skills Elective – III Introduction to Linguistics / Studying Novels / Translation Tasks

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS

MATHEMATICSDiploma in Data Analytics B.Sc. Mathematics

Faculty

Dr. Mary Louis L,M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D Program Leader

Dr. Vidhya K S, M S, Ph.D Assistant Professor

Sudalaimani P, M A, M.Phil (Ph.D) Assistant Professor DIPLOMA IN DATADATA ANALYTICS ANALY

Duration 6 Months

No of Seats 30

Eligibility Pursuing Degree or Master’s Program / Working Professionals

Class Schedule Weekend / Evening classes

Credential Diploma in Data Analytics by Bharathiar University

Career Skills A diploma in data analytics would impart students with important transferable skills, such as project management, critical-thinking and problem-solving, and open up opportunities across industries as data managers, data consultants, consumer and market knowledge managers, chief data officers, and big data architects. 89

Learn to Deep Dive into Data Do you know that big data is growing at a dizzying speed, with nearly 2.3 trillion gigabytes of data produced every day, and the data galaxy doubling every couple of years? So, the ability to make sense of all this data and use it to change the way we live and interact with one another is set to inevitably become a vital part of business.

And analytics of this data isn't just the way of the future, it's the way of right now!

Having been adopted in all sorts of different industries, analytics being used everywhere in all industries. With such a boom in the use of analytics, having the skills required to work with data isn't just valuable - it's all but a necessity. The importance of these skills is only going to become more important in the future as more businesses jump onto the bandwagon, which is why we're offering this course.

The role of data scientist is now a buzz worthy career. It has staying power in the marketplace and provides opportunities for people who study data analytics to make valuable contributions to their companies and societies at large.

Who can excel in Data Analytics? Simply everyone should learn! Students Who learn mathematics and statistics disciplines have the ability to analyze, model and interpret data, problem-solving skills, have a methodical and logical approach, pay attention to Accuracy and attention to detail will excel.

Modules Theory 1 Statistical And Forecasting Analysis Theory 2 Artificial Intelligence Theory 3 Data Mining Practical 1 Excel For Statistical Data Analysis B.Sc. MATHEMMATHEMATICS

Eligibility A pass in HSC with Mathematics

Integrated Programme Data Sciences

Career Paths There are a multitude of interesting and rewarding jobs that students of mathematics today can get into such as actuaries, manufacturing firms, consulting firms, government agencies and tech-based companies. 91

B.Sc. Mathematics

Mathematics is the study of quantity, structure, space and change. A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics is a culmination of in-depth knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, calculus and other theories. It also explores related topics like Computer Science and Statistics. This degree course helps students in building a good foundation base for pursuing higher studies.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II Language – III Language – IV CORE CORE English-I English-II English – III English – IV Real Analysis-I, Real Analysis-II, Complex Complex CORE CORE CORE CORE Analysis-I, Analysis-II, Classical Analytical Differential Equations Dynamics, Modern Modern Algebra, Geometry, and Laplace Programming in C Algebra-I, Algebra-II Calculus Trigonometry, Transforms, Discrete Vector Calculus Statics ALLIED Mathematics and Fourier Paper II ELECTIVE –II ALLIED Series ALLIED Chosen by the college ELECTIVE –I ELECTIVE –III Paper I Paper III Chosen by the ALLIED Chosen by the college Practical - (Allied) SKILL BASED SKILL BASED College Paper II COURSE COURSE Chosen by the SKILL BASED COURSE SKILL BASED COURSE Operations Operations VALUE college Operations Research –I Operations Research Research Research paper IV EDUCATION –Paper II, Paper III Extension Environmental VALUE NON-MAJOR Activities Studies EDUCATION ELECTIVE - I NON-MAJOR Human Rights (Yoga for Human ELECTIVE - II Excellence)/ Women’s General Awareness Rights Each semester students will participate inGuest Talks, take Transdisciplinary Courses, International Online Courses, Interdisciplinary Student Seminars and Volunteer in the community as a part of KCLAS Edge

Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Workshop on Data Analysis using SPSS • Indian Statistical Institute - Six Sigma Green Belt • Study visit - Gass Museum – Math in Nature • Swayam /NPTEL Sem 1 • Interdisciplinary Online courses • Paper Presentation in National/ International • Certificate course – MS office – NIIT conferences on basic research • Workshop on Data Analysis using Frontier 4.1 • Indian Statistical Institute - Six Sigma Black Belt • Field Visit – GD Naidu Museum– Math in Car • Implementing Six Sigma Design • Summer internship • Interdisciplinary Online courses • International Immersion Courses • Certificate course – Basics on Robotics – Gedee • Swayam /NPTEL Sem 2 Technical Training Institute (GTTI) • National Study Visit • Interdisciplinary Mini Project • Micro Masters Program in Supply Chain • Student peer learning-Vedic Mathematics Management – Massachusetts Institute of • Workshop- Python: Basics Technology – Online One year • Workshop-R Programming: Basics • Paper publication in UGC CARE Journals • Workshop on SciLab • Indian Statistical Institute - Quality Control, • Field Visit – Science Center Quality Audit • Interdisciplinary Online courses • Swayam/NPTEL Sem 3 • Certificate course – Advanced Excel - NIIT • Micro Masters Program in Digital Product • Student peer learning – Data Analysis using R Management -Boston University – Online One Programming year • Diploma in Data Analytics • Workshop on Structural Equation Modeling • Indian Statistical Institute – Acceptance Sampling • Field Visit – Salim Ali centre for ornithology and Inspection & Reliability and Life Testing (RLT) natural history • Swayam/NPTEL Sem 4 • Interdisciplinary Online courses • Summer internship • Certificate course – Measuring Practice – GTTI • International Immersion Courses • Multidisciplinary Mini Project • Leading in the Digital Age -Boston University – • Student peer learning – aptitude training Online One year • Workshop on LaTex – Documentation and • Indian Statistical Institute –Seven Tools of Quality Presentation Control(STQC) • Field Visits – Ramanujan Institute, Chennai • Swayam/NPTEL • Interdisciplinary Online courses • Instructional Design: Digital Media, New Tools Sem 5 • Certificate Course – Data Science: R Programming and Technology - University of Maryland – Online • Transdisciplinary Major Research Project 8 weeks • Workshop-Python programming • Professional Certificate Program in Data Science - Harvard University - Online 8 weeks • Interdisciplinary Online courses • Indian Statistical Institute - Total Quality • Certificate Course - Critical Thinking & Problem- Management Solving Rochester Institute of Technology • Swayam/NPTEL Sem 6 -Online3 weeks • Leading Educational Innovation and Improvement • Training on Joint Admission Test for M.Sc (JAM) Capstone - University of Michigan - Online 8 and TIFR Entrance Exam. weeks • Major research project • Innovative project exhibit

List of Elective Papers Elective – I Astronomy - I / Numerical Methods - I

Elective – II Astronomy - II / Numerical Methods - II Elective – III Graph Theory / Automata Theory & Formal Languages / Programming in C++** SCHOOL OF SOCIALSSOCIAL WORK

Certificate in Campus Sustainability Master of Social Work

Faculty

Dr. Kalpana V, MSW, Ph.D Program Leader

Dr.Emmanuel Daniel, MBA, MSW, Ph.D. Assistant Professor

Dr. Preetha K V, MSW, MPhil, Ph.D Assistant Professor

Praveen Varghese Thomas, MSW,(Ph.D) Assistant Professor CERTIFICATE IN CAMPUSCAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY PS

Duration 3 Months

No of Seats 30

Eligibility Any one passionate about sustainability

Credential Certificate in Campus Sustainability by Bharathiar University Learn to Go Green Certificate in Campus Sustainability course aimed at providing basic and comprehensive knowledge in theoretical as well as practical level to the students. This course will touch upon energy conservation, emissions reduction, water conservation, waste management and biodiversity enrichment of any campus. The focus of the course is to nurture environmentally responsible administrative professionals

Modules 1 Campus Energy ,Emissions And Water Management 2 Campus Waste Management And Biodiversity Enrichment 3 Project 1 - Energy , Emission And Water Audit 4 Project 2 - Waste And Biodiversity Audit MASTER OF SOCIALWSOCIAL WORK

Eligibility Any 3 years Degree with a minimum aggregate percentage of 50%

Specializations HRM | Medical and Psychiatric Social Work | Community Development | Family and Child Welfare

Career Paths Social transformers are engaged in a number of careers such as government, corporates, social organizations, NGOs as policy developers, strategists and Programme managers, Psychologist in Education, Social, Health services or in Industry Master of Social Work

Social Work prepares professionals to do advanced specialized community and clinical work in direct practice or administration. A typical clinical social worker will provide individual, group and family therapy to develop strategies to change behavior or cope with difficult situations.

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Introduction to Social Work, Social Work with groups, Social Welfare Administration Counseling and Guidance Sociology for social work Social Work with and Social Legislation, Practice, Communities, Social Entrepreneurship ELECTIVE –IV Psychology for social work Social Work Research and and Corporate Social ELECTIVE –V practice, Statistics, Responsibility. Social Work Perspectives for Human Rights and Social CONCURRENT FIELDWORK Persons with disabilities Legislation ELECTIVE –II Practical-IV Social Work with Individuals ELECTIVE –III ELECTIVE –I Project Report &Viva-Voce CONCURRENT FIELDWORK CONCURRENT FIELDWORK Block Field Work Practical-I CONCURRENT FIELDWORK Practical-III Practical-II 98 Specializations 1 Specialization A 1. Labour Welfare 2. Labour Legislation Human Resource 3. Industrial Relations Management 4. Human Resource Management 5. Organizational Behaviour 2 Specialization B 1. Community Health and Medical Social Work 2. Hospital Administration Medical & Psychiatric 3. Foundation of Psychiatry – I Social Work 4. Foundation of Psychiatry – II 5. Psychiatric Social Work Practice 3 Specialization C 1. Rural Community Development 2. Urban Community Development Community 3. Welfare of Weaker Section Development 4. Social Development 5. Management of Non – Profit Organisation 4 Specialization D 1. Family Welfare 2. Child Welfare Family & Child Welfare 3. Welfare of Women, Youth and the Aged 4. Family Social Work and Working with Families 5. Socialization of the Child and Child Welfare

PROGRAMME FEATURES Semester I EDGE EDGE+ • Social Experience Lab • HR Development and Training (6 • 2 Days Field Work – Observation Visits - Industry/ Hospital/ Months) Symbiosis NGOs • Human Resource Management (6 Sem 1 • Volunteering for teaching/ tuition for schools months) Symbiosis • Study visit to HelikX • Swayam Courses • On-line course - The science of well-being, Yale University • Certificate in disaster management • Rural Camp – 10 days – in an adopted village • PG Diploma in Environment and • Workshops on Human Rights, Social Research Sustainable Development (1 Year) • Field Action Project – Case studies through IGNOU • Study visits to local communities • PG Diploma in Extension and • On-line course – Social Norms and Social Change, University Development Studies (1 Year) through Sem 2 of Pennsylvania IGNOU • Research paper/ Case studies presentation • International Summer School with • Workshops on social entrepreneurship partner University • National Study visit – Goonj Mumbai • Swayam Courses • 22 days of Field Training - Industry/ Hospital/ NGOs • PG Certificate in Entrepreneurship • On-line course- Becoming a change maker: Introduction to Development (1 Year) – Symbiosis social innovation • National/ International Workshops on • International Study Visit (10 days) social entrepreneurship – In India or Sem 3 • Research Paper/ case studies presentation and Publications Overseas • Community Camps • International Volunteering • Career skills training • Swayam Courses • Business plan for launching NGO/ Social Enterprise • 22 days field training / internships- Industry/ Hospital/ NGOs • Completion of PG Diploma courses • Research Project – Family Business/ NGO/ Government/ • International Volunteering (UN/ Industry Taproot etc) Sem 4 • Research Case studies presentation and publication • Swayam Courses • Career skills training/ Placement Support FINE A • Launching a NGO (if interested) 99

SCHOOL OF FINEFINE ART ART FINE A Diploma in Bharatanatyam 100 DIPLOMA IN BHARATABHARATANATYAM

Duration 1 Year

No of Seats 40

Level Beginners

Partner Bhakti Natya Niketan (BNN) Coimbatore

Eligibility Any college student/ Home makers/ Gap year, Any gender. The program is designed for people from a wide variety of backgrounds. 101

Learn to Dance Have you nurtured the wish to learn Bharatanatyam from childhood? Do you wish to develop an eye for the art form to appreciate nuances? Do you wish to have a view into the cultural heritage of our country through dance? If yes, this course is for you.

Admission Process Audition and Interview

Class Schedule 2 classes of 1.5 hours each/ week (5-6.30pm/ 6.30-8.00pm/ 10.00- 11.30pm)

Summer camp 6 days field visit and camp (4 days) in October

Credential Diploma in Bharatanatyam given by Bharathiar University

Modules Theory 1 Theory of Bharatanatyam Theory 2 History & Heritage of Bharatanatyam Practical 1 Bharatanatyam Preliminary Practical 2 Specific Adavus and Performable Pieces Practical 3 Dance Appreciation 102 103

SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

ECONOMICSSOCIALSB.A. Economics

Faculty

Sundara Vardhan T, MA, M.Phil Program Leader

Aswathy M V D, M.A., M.Phil Assistant Professor II

Dr. Venugopal S, MA, M.Phil, Ph.D Associate Professor 104 B.A. ECONOMICSECONOMICS 105

B.A. Economics

Economics is the practical and theoretical science of the production and distribution of wealth. It is built around the system of the production, buying and selling of goods and services. The focus areas include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Economic Statistics, History of Economics, Indian Economy, etc.

Who can study B.A. Economics? Are you curious about how markets and economy of the country works? Are you interested in researching the economy to bring change for the better? If your answer is ‘yes’, then a Bachelor’s degree in Economics can help you build a wonderful career in this field.

Careers The skills developed through studying Economics are incredibly versatile and can be employed in a wide range of industries/Government: Actuaries | Public Policy | Financial sectors | Banks | Management | Stock markets | Law | Civil Services. 106 Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Language-I Language-II Language-III Language-IV CORE CORE English-I English-II English-III English-IV Monetary Fiscal Economics, Economics, CORE CORE CORE CORE Indian Economic Industrial Micro Micro Macro Economics, Economics of Development Economics, Economics-I, Economics-II, Statistical Methods Development and Policies, Environmental Agricultural History of &Planning International Economics Economics Economic ALLIED III Mathematical Economics, Doctrine Political Science/ Economics Entrepreneurship ELECTIVE-II ALLIED I Constitutional Development Investment History of India ALLIED II History of India ALLIED IV Policies and from 1600 History of India 1773 to 1892/ Computer Applications ELECTIVE-I Programme – II/ to 1857 AD/ from 1858 to Business in Economics/ Investment Capital Market Political 1964/ Management political Science/ Policies and Intermediaries/ Science/ Political Science/ for Economics Constitutional Programme – I/ Journalism Tourism, Demography History of India 1892 Auditing/ Environmental SKILL BASED COURSE to 1950 An Introduction ELECTIVE-III Studies VALUE Financial to Insurance Tourism/ EDUCATION- Accounting, SKILL BASED COURSE Accountancy for Human Rights Tamil@/ Trade Documentation, Economics/ Advanced Tamil@/Advanced SKILL BASED Financial Tamil# (or) Tamil# (or) Non-major COURSE Markets Non-major elective-I elective-II Computer (Yoga for Human (General Awareness#) System-I SKILL BASED Excellence)#/ Theory, COURSE Women’s Rights#/ Computer Computer Constitution India# System-I System-II Practical Theory, Computer System-II Practical, Extension Activities@ Program Features: Edge – Edge+ 107

Semester EDGE EDGE+ • Conversations with Practioners • Foreign Language – Japanese/ German • Self-Awareness Camp • Micro Economics , MIT • Microeconomic Project • Fundamentals of Macro Economics, Universidad • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving , certificate Carols de Madrid Sem 1 from RIT • Sustainability/ Agricultural Economics Study visit • Action Labs • Future Centre – Discover Yourself • Community Volunteering • Field Study • State Study Visit • Microeconomics Principles, Certificate, University • Introduction to Managerial Economics, IIM B of Illinois, UB • International Summer school – LSE/ UK/ Europe Sem 2 • Practitioners Conversations Universities • Workshop on Economics in Market Decisions • Foreign Language – Japanese/ German • Economics for Non Economist, Certificate, BSE • Internship with Research Institutes • Action Labs • Conversation with Practitioners • Macroeconomics for Financial Markets, NSE • Power of Macro Economics, University of • Certificate Course in Basic Econometrics California, Irwin • Economics: Consumer Demand, Babson Sem 3 • Organizational Analysis, Certificate, Stanford • Certificate Course in BitCoin and Cryptocurrency, • Workshops Berkley • Certificate Course in population economics • Diploma in Data Analytics • Community Volunteering • Conversation with Practitioners • India Study Visit • Economics of Money and Banking, Columbia • Certificate Course in Blockchain for Business from University Linux • Certificate Course in Development Economics • Economics and Policies for Bio-Circular Economy, Sem 4 • Dynamics of Rural Bodies - Project Wageningen University • Model Thinking, University of Michigan • Higher Education Training (National/ International • Action Lab Universities) • Future Readiness - Training • Summer Internship • International Summer School • Workshop on Entrepreneurship • International Trade, Peking University • Global Strategy: How Economy works, University • Basic Program in Stock Markets, BSE of Illinois, UC • IELTS/ GMAT/ CAT training • Action Lab • Higher Education Training (National/ International Sem 5 • Community Volunteering Universities) • Conversation with Practitioners • Soft Skill for Business

• Environmental Economics – Mini research • Cryptocurrency and Disruption, LSE • Certificate course Economics of Climate Change, • IELTS/ GMAT/ CAT training MIDS • Higher Education Training (National/ International • Certificate course in Economic Development and Universities) Sem 6 Growth, IIT G • Short Training programs with MIDS/ JPAL/ • Workshop on Fiscal Economics • Local Economic Development, Erasmus University, Rotterdam 108 109

ADMISSION ADMISSPROCESS

KCLAS will follow a robust admission process to ensure that the best candidates who would fulfil the vision of KCLAS be selected.

Registration and online application form All Interested and eligible candidates are required to register on-line . Registered candidates will receive a confirmation mail/ phone call from KCLAS, based on the candidates eligibility for the program. The candidates are required to fill the on-line application form and submit the printed form in the College.

Selection process The candidates will visit the campus on the pre-selected date and take KCLAST, the on-line/ design test which will be for one hour and 15 minutes with 4 sections. The candidate shall meet a faculty of the department or admission committee for an interview for 15 minutes. The faculty will also have a discussion with the parents.

The selection Selection criteria scores will be based on culmulative performance and on selection, the originals are to be submitted and semester fee is to be paid online. If equivalency certificates are required as per norms, they should be submitted within a week. Undertaking on the KCLAS Code of Conduct and other relevant documents should be signed

Provisional Admission to the program Changes in program will not be entertained. If hostel is required, hostel fee is to be paid, undertaking on hostel rules should be signed by student and parent. The room will be allotted. 110

Documents to be submitted for Admission Board/ Documents to be submitted Equivalency Certificate Details University Equivalency to be issued by: Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi Procedure: • 10th Mark Statement 1.AIU Application duly filled by student. • 12th Mark Statement IB 2.IGCSE mark sheet (with mark) - self attested • 12th Pass Certificate (International 3.IBDP Indian specific mark sheet - self • 12th Migration Certificate Curriculum) attested • Transfer Certificate • Community Certificate Eligibility: Minimum 24 points in Grade XII. • Equivalency Certificate Processing Time: 15 – 20 days Deadline for Submission: Before college commences. Equivalency to be issued by: District Educational Officer (DEO) • 10th Mark Statement Procedure: • 12th Mark Statement ISC 1. Letter from Principal (if required) • 12th Pass Certificate (Indian School 2. Original & Copy of 12th Mark Statement. • 12th Migration Certificate Certificate) • Transfer Certificate Processing Time: One week • Community Certificate • Equivalency Certificate Deadline for Submission: 10 working days from the date of receiving Original 12th Mark sheet Equivalency to be issued by: District Educational Officer (DEO) • 10th Mark Statement NIOS • 12th Mark Statement Procedure: (National • 12th Migration Certificate 1.Letter from Principal (if required) Institute • Transfer Certificate 2.Original & Copy of 12th Mark Statement. of Open • Community Certificate Schooling) Processing Time: One week • Equivalency Certificate Deadline for Submission: One week from the date of receiving Original 12th Mark sheet • 10th Mark Statement CBSE • 12th Mark Statement • All documents at the time of admission & Kerala State • 12th Migration Certificate • Equivalency Certificate – Not Required • Transfer Certificate • Community Certificate • 10th Mark Statement State Board • 12th Mark Statement • All documents at the time of admission (Tamil Nadu) • 12th Transfer Certificate • Equivalency Certificate – Not Required • Community Certificate • 10th Mark Statement • 12th Mark Statement • Equivalence Certificate from AIU - If the • UG Statement of Marks UG from UG Degree is from Foreign University. • Provisional/ Degree Certificates University • Eligibility Certificate from BU based on • Migration Certificate (If Other State) Equivalency Certificate. • Transfer Certificate • Community Certificate 111

Students 5374

Teaching Staff 375

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Kumaraguru College of Technology hails in the city Research Publications of Coimbatore which is known worldwide for its 440 heritage in engineering, automobile and textile spectrum through entrepreneurship. This ceaseless industrial development has greatly impacted the Industry Partners educational climate of the city and KCT aptly merges 184 its engineering education with the industrial and entrepreneurial culture of the city and has laid a successful path for global perspectives and exchange. Academic Departments The academicians of KCT, with their diversity and Aeronautical Engineering competence find the right point of intersection of Automobile Engineering regional, national and international demands of BioTechnology engineering and technology and students are given Civil Engineering relevant curricular inputs to showcase world class Mechanical Engineering skills. Mechatronics Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering COURSES OFFERED Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering Under Graduate Programmes : 14 Textile Technology Post Graduate Programmes : 14 Fashion Technology Science and Humanities Computer Science and Engineering Information Technology SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION @ Computer Applications http://www.kct.ac.in/academics/departments/management-studies/ Management Studies 112 Students 358

Teaching Staff 23 KCT Business School, was established in 2005 with a mission to impact on all Academic the stakeholders through advancement, Support Staff integration and application of knowledge. 05 KCT.BS has a vision to be a knowledge hive for managerial excellence built on the values of Learning, Trust and Research Publications Competence 59

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COURSES OFFERED 2 Years : MBA 3 years : Ph.D Full Time 4 years : Ph.D Part Time 10 months : Diploma in Management

SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION @ http://www.kct.ac.in/academics/departments/management-studies/ Students 113 280

Teaching Staff 28 Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, the cherished dream of Arutchelvar Dr. N. Mahalingam was Academic started in 2014 with the main aim of imparting Support Staff agricultural education to rural youth and provide 20 agricultural benefits to the local community. The primary objective of the institution is to tinge agriculture with technology to improve food Academic Departments production, to introduce novel and innovative Crop Management methods in agriculture, to make agriculture viable Crop Improvement and self-supportive. The institute carries with Crop Production it the long standing tradition of Sakthi group of Social Science companies and the experience gained by Sakthi Horticulture group organizations. Agricultural Engineering Veterinary Science The back bone of Indian economy is Agriculture. Agriculture which is essential for the survival of Affiliated mankind is centred in our villages. The Father of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural Nation was precisely right when he said that “India University lives in its villages”. Agriculture today is facing a lot of challenges not only in our country but in almost all the growing nations. There is an urgent need to provide the farming community with the necessary steps to tackle the challenges and obstacles COURSES OFFERED that they encounter due to the changing global 4 Years scenario. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

The Institution is located in an extensive area of about 115 acres of farm land on Bhavani-Athani- Sathy state highway, at Nachimuthupuram in Sakthi nagar.

SEE MORE DETAILED COURSE INFORMATION @ http://http://www.kia.ac.in FORGE BRAND GUIDELINES | BRAND IDENTITY

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In certain circumstances, the horizontal logo may be used. For instance, the horizontal logo works well in tight horizontal spaces (especially in 114 applications with limited depth like online banners)

Nominated as one of the 5 Selected by BOSCH, India as its Partner Incubators for the Strategic Incubation Partner iDEX (Defence Innovation), to manage Corporate-Startup a programme launched by engagements and Corporate the Ministry of Defence, Open-Innovation Programmes. Government of India

FORGE is the incubation enterprise launched by the Coimbatore Innovation & Business Incubator (CIBI), founded with the vision to create & catalyse innovation powered enterprises that harness the power at the intersection of hardware, software, and computing technologies to solve real-world problems, creating economic gains and delivering social impact. FORGE.FACTORY - the 20,000 sq.ft incubator established in Coimbatore, includes HWjunction - the fully integrated lab for full-spectrum hardware innovation offering equipment, tools, and resources in computing (AI/ML), IoT, electronics, desktop fabrication, 3D printing, drones, and automation & robotics, to support the design, development, and testing of ‘manufacturing’ ready prototypes. 115

ProtoSem MicroInnovators is a 15 week intensive skills & competencies development programme launched by FORGE exclusive to FINAL YEAR students in technical education. The programme is aimed to enhance the innovation, design, technical and entrepreneurial skills of the students & nurtures them to identify real world problems, validate the problem with the support from experts and user(s) and engineer a technology solution through a managed innovation process of prototype building.The possibility that some of these prototypes getting ready for production and launch as products and solutions in the market makes this programme a highly outcome oriented. 116

Sakthi Excellence Academy a venture started to address the growing needs for Educational Programmes in a burgeoning and buoyant Economy, with constantly changing Business models and new Technological developments. The promising initiative has grown from strength to strength over the years, by designing, framing and conducting programmes benchmarking industry standards and thereby acting as a catalyst in producing Corporate ready employees, who can take up their jobs and deliver from day one.

Sakthi Excellence Academy, started in the year 2011 under the aegis of Sakthi Group’s Corporate Education programme involves in a gamut of activities under three key areas namely, Technical, Non-Technical and Socio-Cultural, making significant contributions and creating meaningful impact to all its’ stakeholders.

Programmes offered Corporate Education Programmes Domain specific: Profiling, Curriculum framing, Recruitment and Training Development specific: Secretarial training, Personality development, Team functioning, Marketing orientation & Finance and Retailing its’ stakeholders.

Domain Specific Programmes Recruiting and developing marketing officers for Sakthi Finance Limited (SFL) Conducting PG Diploma in Design Engineering for Oil & Gas Industry

Train the Trainer Faculty Induction Programme: Induction programmes to newly recruited school & college faculty Faculty Development Programme: Domain specific training programmes Student Empowerment Programme: Profiling, Counseling and Pre Placement

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Social Consciousness and Outreach

“ The ultimate goal, the only goal, of all our endeavours, is the good of the society” - Arutchelvar Dr N Mahalingam

Namadhu Pangu was started in the year 2008 from the visionary of Arutchelvar Dr.N.Mahalingam that “If India has to continue her journey to progress and development, her villages have to develop. Industry and livelihood creation must go hand in hand with social development and participation of youth”.

Namadhu Pangu is an integrated community development initiative of Kumaraguru College of Technology which strives towards enhancing Kumaraguru Action for Relief the quality of life of people in the villages and Empowerment (KARE), was surrounding KCT (Chinnavedampatti, Anjugam founded in November 2015. This Nagar, Udayampalayam, NG Pudur and project supports the victims of Chinnamettupalayam).This is achieved by utilizing natural disasters such as flood and the talent and expertise of committed students and man-made calamities like industrial faculty members effectively, who are keen to bring accidents. This is yet another a change in the lives of the people in the villages. volunteer movement where many Namadhu Pangu is a volunteer driven programme join hands when need arises. dedicated to enrichening the community and is a unique partnership that believes in commitment KARE also takes initiatives in and expertise. The primary aim of NP is to sensitize formulating viable solutions of aid students on the opportunities and concerns of during emergencies. At present, the society and encourage them to participate in the strategy or focus of implementation social construction. Here solutions for the social is: Rescue, Relief, Rebuild, Research. issues are provided by our expert team and are KARE was able to respond fairly executed by committed student volunteers. Currently at once during the Chennai and Namadhu Pangu works under 5 primary themes: Cuddalore floods in the year 2015. KCT-KARE, SSN and volunteers across India covered 35 villages, reaching EDUCATION | HEALTH | WOMEN EMPOWERMENT out to 6900 households to distribute ENVIRONMENT | YOUTH EMPOWERMENT materials worth 83 Lakh rupees. 120

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Facts

• Coimbatore is part of the Nilgiri biosphere and is home to some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world.

• The city has the largest number of small scale industries and is known for its entrepreneurial spirit.

• Industrialisation in Coimbatore began in the latter half of the nineteenth century with the setting up of Coimbatore Spinning and Weaving Mills by Sir Robert Stanes.

• A large number of manufacturers of auto components, safety critical components for diverse applications including aerospace, are based out of Coimbatore.

• The city is also home to indigenous engineering: the first indigenous pump was manufactured in 1928, the diesel engine for cars, in 1972.

• Strategically located, the city has easy connectivity to the neighbouring 4 states of South India and the rest of the world.

• Coimbatore is one of India’s safest cities and a thriving education hub and home to 6 Universities.

• KCLAS is located in Saravanampatti, the Northwest of Coimbatore. This suburb is the first IT hub of the city.

• Forge Factory, India’s first hardware incubation centre, is part of the Kumaraguru group and is located in KCT Tech Park. 122 Kumaraguru towards a sustainable ecosystem

Kumaraguru Microcosm is an eco-sensitive initiative to making a coexisting, inclusive and sustainable environment for a quality life of the humans and all other living partners with a vision to create a campus ecosystem of balance and influence.

Microcosm is a multi-year programme carrying Water Security projects of environmental sustainability, to Waste Management create a grand eco-future. This initiative aims Biodiversity Enrichment to build a sustainable ecosystem by 2024, the Awareness 40th year of KCT and to continue to exhibit the Energy and Emission acts of sustainability, for sustainability being the omnipotent.

32,00,000 LITRES OF RAIN WATER HARVESTED

COMPOSTING 900 KG OF VEGETABLE PEELS PER A BIODIVERSITY MONTH IS FORMED ON THE CAMPUS TO HOME 55 BIRD PLANTED AROUND 600 SPECIES SEEDLINGS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CAMPUS THE CAMPUS NURTURES AND SAFEGUARDS 4200 TREES, FILLING THE ENVIRONMENT 2000 STUDENTS WERE WITH INVOLVED IN SWACHH OXYGENATED AIR. BHARAT ABHIYAN AWARENESS PROGRAM 50 KW SOLAR POWER STATION IS INSTALLED ON CAMPUS, WITH THE ENERGY AUDIT GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL CONDUCTED TO NADU SPONSORING 34 LAKH IMPROVE ENERGY RUPEES OF THE TOTAL EXPENDITURE. EFFICIENCY 123

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