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Christ Academy functions under the able guidance of CMI (Carmelites of

Mary Immaculate) fathers, who have, from time immemorial,

contributed to the cause of social upliftment through their service in the

fields of education and healthcare. They are credited with the founding of

reputed establishments like Christ University, Amala Institute of Medical

Sciences, Rajagiri Hospital and Amala Hospital in Kerala, in addition to

engaging in various other humanitarian activities.

Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (CAIAS) is dedicated to

Jesus Christ, the Supreme Guru, a guiding light that enlightens every

individual who is a part of our academic community. Our source of

inspiration is the founder of CMI, St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a great

educationist who brought about revolutionary changes in the society

through his decisive mission and farsighted vision. CAIAS strives to

kindle the light of knowledge and wisdom in the hearts of all, thereby

enlightening the various strata of society irrespective of gender, caste,

region and religion.

About Us

To create and disseminate the light of knowledge to all.

Vision

To provide a conducive environment that

transforms our student community into

an empowered and empathetic citizenry.

Mission

Core Values Faith in God

Integrity of character

Respect for every individual

Pursuit of excellence

Commitment to the country

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St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara

Manager’s Message

Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies is a temple of learning that provides quality education accessible to

all. At CAIAS, we aim to create individuals with well-developed and holistic personalities who will excel in

academics as well as extracurricular activities, thereby evolving into competent professionals and responsible

citizens.

The commencement of every academic year ushers in a nascent beginning for CAIAS as we are continuously

initiating new courses in the Sciences, Arts as well as Commerce and Management. I delightfully welcome the

scholars of all the undergraduate and postgraduate programs who will be the pioneers, forerunners and brand

ambassadors of the CAIAS values and traditions in the future.

We involve our students in guest lectures, industrial visits, social events, cultural events and field trips in order to

expose them to experiential learning that supplements their curriculum. In addition to our state of the art facilities,

there are many clubs and associations at CAIAS which create a pulsating atmosphere for the students to foster their

talents. Our well-qualified and proficient faculty members are involved in academics, research and co-curricular

activities. They aim to inculcate research aptitude in our students and encourage them to employ their knowledge in

real life.

I am proud to say that both the students and staff can be credited with stellar performances in various spheres and

have been instrumental in bringing accolades to the institution. They have never failed to astonish me with their

diverse accomplishments. As the Manager of CAIAS, I promise them a supportive and sustaining environment in

which the ambitious and the industrious can flourish. I wish all the scholars a thriving and optimistic year ahead!

Fr. Dr. Joice CMI

Manager, Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies

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"Education is the key to forge one's future and an open invitation to realise one's complete potential.”

At CAIAS, we believe that learning is a transformative act. Our focus as an institution of higher

learning is to provide our students with all the necessary resources to achieve this transformation.

Our innovative pedagogical methods include a peer learning environment focused on assured

contemporary learning. The academic infrastructure coupled with learning resources and skill

centres foster market-ready competencies in our students. A comprehensive network that includes

business firms and research institutions ensure that our students find the most suitable internships

and placements that are in line with their capabilities. At CAIAS, we are commi�ed to provide our

students with the best that education can offer.

Why CAIAS?

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LabsCampus

Library

Christ Academy Institute for

Advanced Studies is conveniently

located in a lush-green, pollution

free and spacious site to enable

students to experience the natural

environs. The life here is vibrant,

educative and entertaining with

activities hosted on and off the

campus such as clubs, cultural

events, sports activities, corporate

i n t e r f a c e s , w o r k s h o p s ,

conferences, industrial visits,

p h i l a n t h r o p i c p r o j e c t s a n d

marathons. It broadens the horizon

of the students, uplifts their

c o n fi d e n c e , i m p r o ve s t h e i r

employability quotient and hones

their entrepreneurship skills. Here

at CAIAS, we do our utmost to

ensure that our students receive

the best of both the worlds, be it

education or extracurricular

ventures.

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Libraries have quite a lot to do with the input, creation and retention of ideologies of a knowledge seeker.

The College Library aims to make the necessary information accessible to each of beneficiaries at the right

time. Its objective is to improve student success rates by maintaining a balanced collection of books,

journals, periodicals, dailies and other information sources. A good number of reference books and journals

of national and international publications are made available to the learners enrolled in different

programmes. The library functions in co-ordination with the specialized libraries in the university and is

well maintained by qualified and experienced librarians.

Library Timings: Monday to Friday - 7.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m, Saturday - 7:00 a.m to 1.00 p.m

CAIAS houses state of the art laboratories for Physics, Chemistry,

Psychology and Computer Science as per the prescribed syllabus

of Bangalore University. Experiments are conducted under the

guidance of subject experts through a meticulously planned

series of classes to fulfil the purpose of imparting practical

knowledge. The laboratory equipment conforms to the specified

industry calibration and safety standards. The institution has an

80 mbps bandwidth leased line to provide seamless internet

facility to all students. The campus is WiFi

enabled and internet is available in all

systems.

C A I A S aspires to acknowledge

students who are well versed in

a c a d e m i c s , c o - c u r r i c u l a r &

extracurricular activities and support

economically backward students. The

CAIAS aided grants are:

1. CAIAS Merit Grant (CAIAS

MG) - This scholarship recognizes

meritorious students, wherein the top

three performers of each course are

awarded a 30%-50% waiver of their

tuition fee.

2. CAIAS Provisional Grant (CAIAS

PG) - This scholarship caters to the

economically backward students, who

are provided a waiver of 40% of their

tuition fee. Do refer to the website for

further details on the scholarships.

The Placement and Career Guidance Unit primarily assists

students in their career planning and takes the initiative to

explore new career avenues for graduates and post graduates

through visits to new companies. Career counseling programs are

undertaken periodically by the placement coordinator to guide

students. Interactive sessions by eminent persons in their

respective fields are conducted regularly.

The objective of the Placement Office is to facilitate the

professional development of the students by training them

towards employability skills such as resume building, group

discussion and personal interview skills. These in turn will help

the students to move into a desired occupation and/or apply in

prestigious postgraduate and professional schools.

Scholarships

Placement & Career Guidance

The academy takes pride in its well qualified, experienced and accomplished faculty members. CAIAS

boasts of providing a multi-cultural and professional environment that inspires the faculty members to

bring out their best on to the table. Through their innovative and inclusive teaching methodology, the

faculty add value to the growth of every individual student; and aspire to instil values that not only focus on

academics but also on co-curricular and extra-curricular engagements, in order to achieve a holistic

personality.

Staff & Support

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A capacious and fully equipped auditorium

with a seating capacity of 1400 is being set up and

is expected to be fully functional by the end of this

academic semester. The college has a sufficient

number of seminar halls that are spacious, well

ventilated and well furnished. The halls are

provided with facilities such as LCD projectors

with AV equipment, WiFi, screens and white-

boards for engaging the audience. The staff and

students are encouraged to use this facility to its

maximum capacity for our in-house academic,

literary and cultural programmes. They also

double up as film theatres where intra-college

film festivals are held.

Auditorium & Seminar Halls

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The college cafeteria is invariably the pulse of the campus. It is a

popular hub that not only caters to students' meals and

refreshments, but also creates student bonhomie and

camaraderie. The cafeteria serves a wide range of quick bites,

beverages and nurturing cuisines to the day scholars, hostellers

as well as the faculty. The cafeteria is very spacious with

comfortable seating arrangements and can accommodate a

large number of students and faculty. Care has been taken to

maintain a warm and cosy ambience, with a separate faculty

and staff dining area a�ached to the main students' dining hall.

Utmost cleanliness and hygiene standards are strictly

maintained in both the dining and cooking spaces. Students are

encouraged to give regular feedback for improvement in

services.

Cafeteria

Clubs & AssociationsOur unique set of clubs and associations, effectively coordinated

by a multi-talented group of faculty and students, provide ample

opportunities for the holistic development of students. Our clubs

and associations include:Oratory Club

Literary Club

Centre for Social Empowerment

Green Warriors Club

Quiz Club

IT Club

Photography Club

Performance Club

Campus Radio

Science Forum

Sports & Games

We at CAIAS acknowledge this and

emphasise upon the efficacy of sports and its

benefits. Sports and games are required for

maintaining physical and mental fitness and

can turn out to be a level playing ground for

students from all walks of life. To inculcate this

value and keep our students active and fit, we

inspire them to take up sports to help them deal

with the challenges that are a part of it, thus

subliminally extrapolating the same spirit to

life also. We believe that being good sportsmen

and team players will help the students in

developing a wholesome personality.

CAIAS boasts of housing a myriad of sporting

arenas that include four basketball courts,

three 5A site turf football courts, two

volleyball/throw ball courts, two bowling

pitches and a tennis court. Furthermore, we

also encourage the students to use our well-

equipped gymnasium and indoor sporting

areas including but not limited to badminton,

table tennis, chess and carrom.

There is a fully functional branch of South Indian Bank in

the college premises. It offers all types of banking services

to the staff and students and is functional during bank

working days. Student fees and other payments are

remi�ed through this on-the-campus bank branch. On

enrolment, every student can open an account with the

bank and make full use of the banking services including

internet banking and ATM facilities.

Bank With ATM

Mens sana in corpore sano “A sound mind in a sound body”

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HostelWe a r e k e e n o n c r e a t i n g a we l c o m i n g

environment in our hostel to give the students a

feeling of a home away from home. CAIAS houses

separate accommodation facilities for male and

female students within the campus. We offer twin

sharing (for males) and triple sharing (for females)

spacious rooms with the intention of providing the

students with the comfort of one another's

company. It also gives them the opportunity to

make friends and get acquainted with campus life.

Some of our hostel facilities include:

Security: Safety and security of our students is of

the utmost importance. Hostels are equipped with

CCTVs at strategic places and security personnel

are stationed at the hostel 24/7. Access to the hostel

is via the use of a biometric system only.

Gym & Indoor Games: Within our campus

premises, the students have access to a well-

equipped gym, indoor and outdoor sporting areas

that they can avail when they need a break from

their academic pursuits.

Study Hall: A common study hall has been

provided for effective group or individual study.

Power Supply: The hostel is equipped with a 24-

hour power back up and hot water facilities.

Housekeeping: All the housekeeping tasks are

taken care of by well-trained and professional

housekeeping staff. The rooms, common areas and

rest rooms are neatly maintained with high

hygiene standards.

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"Having been a caged bird who was merely motivated for marks and grades, Christ Academy

broke my cocoon with its concept of holistic development and has moulded me into a complete

person, with ample opportunities to showcase my talents. This unique infrastructure engulfed

by greenery and the love of teachers is spread like sea shells in and out of the institution,

encouraging us to constantly reach greater altitudes.”

- Keerthana S., Student, Department of Commerce & Management

The Integrated Centre for Excellence (ICE) at CAIAS perceives education as a transformative process. Our

dynamic and talented pool of faculty offer a host of certificate courses that ensure that our students are

equipped with the knowledge, skills and a�ributes required to be the citizens of the world. Our vision at ICE

is to bridge the gap between academia and industry by offering a number of courses that help our students:

Chavara Coaching Centre

Counselling Centre We understand that the phase of late teenage and early adulthood can be physically,

mentally and emotionally taxing. CAIAS hosts a professional counselling centre in

order to meet the intrapersonal and interpersonal needs of the students. A six-member

Counselling Commi�ee that prioritises the upkeep of mental well-being of the

students has been set up separately for boys and girls.

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Integrated Centre for Excellence

Offered by a group of well-trained faculty from

across the city, these courses ensure that our students

get to learn from the best and are competent to

compete at the global level. At ICE, we nurture

students towards building a peaceful and

progressive society to create a better tomorrow.

Tally

Digital Marketing

Self-hypnosis

IELTS

Certification in Financial Modelling and Valuation

Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Training Program

Martial Arts

Performing Arts

Competitive examinations require scrupulous coaching and preparation. The Coaching Centre offers classes for

MBA entrance exams in association with leading teaching practitioners in the city. We also provide introductory

coaching classes for ACCA, CA and CS:

ACCA is a professional course offered by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, an

independent accounting body based in the UK. An ACCA qualification holder will be popularly called a

Chartered Certified Accountant, a title that is recognised in more than 180 countries.

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most respectable and challenging professional courses in our

country. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India conducts a CA course that provides efficient and

effective training to students to excel in their examinations.

Company Secretary (CS) is one of the principal posts in a company. A certified Company Secretary is

hired to handle the legal aspects of a firm. The Coaching Centre is associated with external professional

trainers to train CS students at CAIAS.

Common Admission Test (CAT) and Management Aptitude Test (MAT) are the national level

entrance exams conducted for entry into Management and Business schools. This necessitates an

intense training in order to secure a top ranking.

UG COURSES

Computer Applications is one of the popular courses among the students who want to build a career in theInformation Technology (IT) sector. Technological implementation of computer systems is the main agenda of this programme. The course comprises of subjects like Database Building, Networking, Data Structure and core programming languages like ‘C’ and ‘Java’.

Computer Science and Applications

The course aims at an easy explication of formidable mathematical concepts. It enables students to developand appreciate various concepts like Algebra, Differential Equations, Mathematical Analysis and Numerical Methods. FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) tools like SCILAB and MAXIMA are also used in the mathematical learning environment.

Mathematics

B.C.A. (Bachelor of Computer Applications)

B.Sc. CMS (Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics)

B.Sc. EMS (Economics, Mathematics and Statistics)

B.Sc. PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

B.Sc. JPCs (Journalism, Psychology and Computer Science)

This course sensitizes the students to the determinants and controlling factors of production, distributionand consumption of goods from the smallest of organizations to national regimes. Major thrust areas include Managerial Economics, Economics of Infrastructure, International Business Environment, Corporate Economics, and the like.

Economics

Department of Sciences & Computer Applications

“It is a great honour to be part of the Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies, Department of BCA,

accompanied by all renowned professors in the field. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and hence

bring a multitude of views into classroom interactions, thereby enriching the learning experience. This thriving

student community reaps the maximum benefit out of the Choice Based Credit System and acquire multiple skills

that will help them grow in their career. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to contribute to this outstanding

institution.”

- Dr.Sangeetha Govind

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science & Applications

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CAIAS offers a multitude of undergraduate degree courses that come under the purview of Bangalore

University, which include standalone courses with single specialisation as well as triple major degrees

with three specialisations. The duration of the courses is 3 years divided into 6 semesters each.

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Physics involves the study of ma�er, its motion and behaviour through space and time along with related conceptsof energy and force. The academic curriculum explores concepts such as Mechanics, Heat and Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics and Fourier Series, Quantum Physics, Atmospheric Physics, Nanomaterials, Astrophysics, Solid State Physics, Semiconductor Physics, Nuclear Physics etc.

Physics

Chemistry is a science that deals with the composition structure, properties of substances and the transformationsthat they undergo. A few of the focus subjects include Photochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Environmental Chemistry, Nuclear and Radiochemistry. Equal importance is given to practical and theoretical methods of learning.

Chemistry

“Department of Science at CAIAS gives each student a unique learning experience in a friendly atmosphere with

small class sizes and approachable faculty members. Various seminars and guest lectures are organized for

students' knowledge enrichment and their talents are exhibited through various activities organized by the

departments and clubs at CAIAS. Overall personality of the student is developed by the plethora of activities which

offer a blend of learning and amusement by fuelling confidence to explore and pursue his/her talents.”

- Dr. Sangeetha George K.

Associate Professor, Department of Science

Statistics is a branch of Mathematics that is quintessential to research. The course focuses on interpretation of data,which is a key function of data analysis. It aims to train students regarding various statistical concepts concerned with the collection, classification, tabulation and interpretation of data. The students are also trained in using software packages for data analysis.

Statistics

“Christ Academy is a quintessential contemporary college with a very new look at various approaches in

academics. The college encourages us to partake in a variety of activities, thereby broadening our horizons and

making us all-rounders. It gives us a chance to try our hand at various art forms from music, news reporting, radio

recording to maintaining our own kitchen garden! It also carries a well thought out curriculum prescribed by

Bangalore University that has a variety of subjects including subjects that look into the present environmental

problems we have while providing us with alternative solutions. Christ Academy has really got it all.”

- Kriss Sojan, Student, Department of Arts

UG COURSES

Department of Arts & HumanitiesB.A. (Journalism, Psychology and English)

Journalism is a compact course that aims to introduce the students to theoretical aspects of the discipline in relation toCommunication and Media Studies, Print Media, Audio Visual Media, Media Laws, Advertising and Public Relations. The practical component of the course aims to train the students in Reporting, Editing, Radio Production and Media Management.

Journalism

This course consists of a theoretical component and a practical component. It provides the students with an exposureto Basic Psychological Processes, Brain and Behaviour, Developmental Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Abnormal Psychology and, Industrial and Organizational Psychology. The course is designed to emphasize on experiential learning.

Psychology

Optional English encompasses various aspects of English Literature and language, comprising of British Literature, American Literature, Indian Literatures, World Literatures in English, Linguistics and Literary Discourses. Our efforts are directed towards creating a spirit of enquiry in our students which ultimately leads to the development of a keen research aptitude.

English Literature

“Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies is a college where we can follow our dreams. I really look forward

to attending our classes. We engage in absorbing discussions with our faculty members regarding subjects in the

curriculum as well as in relation to current affairs. The faculty members work hard to help every student, whether it

is related to academics or otherwise, and provide unconditional support and encouragement. Every student is

made to feel special! With industrial visits to TV and radio studios, brain museums, participating in exhibitions and

workshops, seminars, international conferences, toastmasters club, choir clubs, cultural and sports fest, the

college provides us all with a wholesome experience.”

- Amulya N., Student, Department of Humanities

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Candidates who have completed a two-year Pre University course (XI and XII) from Karnataka state board or its equivalent from other states/boards, with a score of 40% or equivalent CGPA in the core subjects (of the UG course they are applying to) are eligible for admission.

Eligibility for UG courses

This three-year Honours degree is a dual specialisation programme designed as per the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) prescribed by the UGC. It includes core papers, discipline specific electives, generic electives and skill enhancement courses. Discipline specific specialisations offered are Accounting & Taxation and Finance. Students are required to undertake research work and partake in two internships. The principle objective of the course is to prepare students to successfully operate in and contribute to the modern worlds of business and research.

B.Com. (Honours)

Department of Commerce & Management B.Com. (Honours)

B.Com.

B.B.A.

B.Com (Professional)

The Bachelor of Commerce course has an innovative curriculum design which allows the students to have a good fundamental knowledge of Accounting, Taxation, Statistics, Auditing, Cost Accounting and Finance. In the final year, the students also have an option to choose their specialization in Accounting & Taxation, Finance and Banking & Insurance. The course offers several exposure programmes such as industrial visits, company internships, research projects and clubs activities.

B.Com.

B.B.A.This programme has been designed to prepare the change makers of tomorrow and also to acquaint them with the necessities of the corporate world. A degree in Business Administration solidifies your future business goals. Successful graduates of this course can opt for a range of jobs in sectors like finance, marketing, sales, management, government and education. In addition to a mandatory corporate internship, a variety of Add On courses and interdisciplinary certificate courses are also offered.

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“Christ Academy is a wonderfully managed Institution with a well laid out systematic pedagogy. The course

content is crafted to accentuate the skill sets and knowledge base. The institution does provide an environment

conducive to effective teaching and learning. Being a part of the Department of Commerce, the experience has

been enthralling for me in building professional friendships and industry partnerships. The multiple Conferences,

Panel Discussions and Seminars on current Economic, Financial and Accounting topics have enlightened the

students and faculty members.”

- Mr. Benjamin

Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce & Management

UG COURSES

The B.Com Professional programme is a three year degree course which has been designed to enhance the proficiency of students in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation, Law and Audit along with academic excellence, application based learning and futuristic vision. The course provides students with the unique opportunity to pursue their under graduation in B.Com and also take up one professional course:

B.Com (Professional)

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

·Training up to Applied Skill Level (Executive level)·Students would be eligible to get an exemption of 6 papers while pursuing ACCA with CAIAS.·Certification programs for skill enhancement will be provided

Chartered Accountancy (CA)

·Training for CA Foundation and Intermediate Group I·Certification programs for skill enhancement will be provided

PG COURSES

The curriculum of the postgraduate degree program in English consists of poetry, prose, drama, fiction, non-fictionand critical theories in English. We aim to inculcate research aptitude in our students, and they are inspired to become teachers, academicians, research scholars, editors in newspapers and publishing houses, engage in creative pursuits and become creative writers, content writers, script writers, science writers and translators. Development of their communication skills will enable them to pursue careers in corporate communications and as interpreters.

Eligibility: A candidate who has passed 10+2+3 (years of education) with an undergraduate degree in any discipline is eligible for admission, provided he/she has secured not less than 55% of the marks in English.

M.A. English

M.A. English

M.Sc. Psychology

M.Com. F & A

M.Com.

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“Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies is an institution where the focus is on holistic education of the

students. Since the motto of the institution is 'Light to Enlighten', students from various socio-economic

backgrounds are provided knowledge that is comprehensive in nature which includes imparting values and life

skills to face life. The institute in addition to the University curriculum also offers a gamut of Add On courses as well

as club activities which are components in the matrix of extra-curricular activities so that the students can be

sensitized to the supplementary curriculum. The institution is young but has experienced tremendous growth and

development over a short span of time. It has the potential to evolve into a world class self-styled institution. The

most endearing quality of this institution is that it gives importance to research and provides ample scope to its

faculty members to engage in research related activities."

- Dr. Panchali Mukherjee

Associate Professor, Department of Arts & Humanities

PG COURSES

British Literature - Part I

Literary Criticism & Critical Reading - Part I

Gender Studies - Part I

Indian Literatures in English - Part I

Communicative English - Part I

European Classics Revisited - Part I

American Literature / World Literatures in English - Part I

Total

I Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

3

33

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26

Subjects Instruction hrs./week

CIA ESE Total Credits

Course Matrix

British Literature - Part II

Literary Criticism & Critical Reading - Part II

Gender Studies - Part II

Indian Literatures in English - Part II

Communicative English - Part II

European Classics Revisited - Part II

American Literature / World Literatures in English - Part II

Total

II Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

3

33

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26

Subjects

Critical Theory - Part I

Postcolonial Studies - Part I

Literary and Cultural Studies - Part I

Modern Linguistics - Part I

Teaching of English Language and Literature - Part I

Open Elective: Popular Literature / Write it Right

Total

III Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

180

70

70

70

70

70

70

420

100

100

100

100

100

100

600

4

4

4

4

4

4

24

Subjects CIA ESE Total Credits

Critical Theory - Part II

Postcolonial Studies - Part II

Literary and Cultural Studies - Part II

Modern Linguistics - Part II

Teaching of English Language and Literature - Part II

Project Work

Total

IV Semester

5

5

5

5

5

8

33

30

30

30

30

30

30

180

70

70

70

70

70

70

420

100

100

100

100

100

100

600

4

4

4

4

4

4

24


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Instruction hrs./week CIA ESE Total Credits

Instruction hrs./week


M.Sc. PsychologyThe Department of Psychology at CAIAS offers a two-year full time program with hands-on experience. It assists students to achieve their personal and professional potential through training in scientific methods and discipline specific knowledge by fostering a sense of social responsibility. The curriculum offers a spirit of active inquiry coupled with critical thinking, life-long learning and development in academic excellence. We prepare students for M.Phil. / Doctoral studies, for professions in the government sector and corporate institutions.

Eligibility: A candidate who has passed 10+2+3 (years of education) with 50% marks in Psychology at the undergraduate level is eligible for admission.

Theoretical Perspectives of Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Biopsychology

Research Methods

Experimental Psychology (Practical 1)

Computer Applications (Practical 2)

Psychometry

Total

4

4

4

4

8

8

3

35

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26


I SemesterCourse Matrix -

Personality Psychology

Qualitative Research Methods

Counselling and Guidance

Child Psychopathology

Child Assessment and Intervention (Practical 1)

Project Work (Practical 2)

Theories of Learning

Total

II Semester

4

4

4

4

8

8

3

35

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26



Organisational Behaviour I - A Micro Perspective

Psychopathology

Psychological Therapies

Clinical Assessment and Intervention (Practical 1)

Assessment and Intervention in Organisations (Practical 2)

Open Elective: Foundations and Application of Psychology

Total

III Semester

4

4

4

4

8

4

28

30

30

30

30

30

30

180

70

70

70

70

70

70

420

100

100

100

100

100

100

600

4

4

4

4

4

4

24



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“Christ Academy, a rewarding experience of excellence”- Prof. K.P. Fabian, IFS Former Indian Ambassador‘ ‘ PG COURSES


Organisational Behaviour II - A Macro Perspective

Social and Community Psychology

Rehabilitation Psychology

Positive Psychology

Alternative Healing Techniques (Practical 1)

Dissertation (Practical 2)

Total

IV Semester

4

4

4

4

8

8

32

30

30

30

30

30

30

180

70

70

70

70

70

70

420

100

100

100

100

100

100

600

4

4

4

4

4

4

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M.Com.

Course Matrix

Monetary System

International Business

Macro Economics for Business Decisions

Information Systems and Computers

Advanced Financial Management

Human Resource Management

Soft Core: Communication Skills

Total

I Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

3

33

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26



Indian Banking

Risk Management

Advanced E-Commerce & Mobile Commerce

Business Research Methods

Operations Research & Quantitative Techniques

Business Marketing

Soft Core: Micro Finance

Total

II Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

3

33

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26



This is an intellectually enriching programme designed to equip students with the conceptual and analytical skills required to develop into competent and effective professionals. This programme offers two electives - Accounting & Taxation and Finance. Students are exposed to a culture of research through classes in Research Methodology and Statistical Packages, mandatory dissertation work and research paper presentations in seminars and conferences. The exciting prospect about graduating with a commerce degree is that it offers endless opportunities across every industry, discipline and organization.Eligibility: A candidate who has passed 10+2+3 (years of education) with a B.Com/ BBA degree is eligible for admission, provided he/she has secured not less than 50% of the marks (in the aggregate).

* CIA - Continuous Internal Assessment | ESE - End Semester Examination

PG COURSES|18|


Business Ethics & Corporate Gov.

Corporate Financial Reporting

Accounting for Managerial Decision

Strategic Cost Management - I

Direct Taxes & Planning

Open Elective

Total

III Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

180

70

70

70

70

70

70

420

100

100

100

100

100

100

600

4

4

4

4

4

4

24

Accounting & Taxation CIA ESE Total Credits

Business Ethics & Corporate Gov.

Financial Markets

Financial Services

Security Analysis

Portfolio Management

Open Elective

Finance & Banking

IV Semester

5

5

5

5

10

30

30

30

30

30

50

170

70

70

70

70

150

430

100

100

100

100

200

600

4

4

4

4

8

24

Commodity Market

Corporate Reporting Practices

Strategic Cost Management - II

Goods and Service Taxes

Dissertation

Total

Accounting & Taxation CIA ESE Total Credits

Commodity Markets

Forex Management

Int. Financial Inst. & Markets

Banking Operations & Management

Dissertation

Finance & Banking

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“The Career Guidance programme of CAIAS is a vital programme of the institution which equips our students for

the vagaries of a career. This programme is initiated from the first semester onwards to help students make an

informed career choice. The objective of this programme is to identify each and every student's individual talent

commensurate with the needs of the industry and help them hone it. The training process involves various

internship programmes, projects and classroom interventions under the auspices of a campus recruitment

training programme (CRT) in their final year.”

- Ms. Uma Gopal

Assistant Professor, Department of Arts & Humanities

PG COURSES



M.Com. F & A

M.Com. (Finance & Accounting) imparts professional education and training in various aspects of business and its environment, and provides them with opportunities to meet the challenges of the industry at the national and the global levels. It blends knowledge related to Finance and Accounting and develops managerial and analytical skills of the students. The course aims to sharpen skills in finance and enables the students to examine financial decisions critically based on strong financial literacy.

Eligibility: A candidate who has passed 10+2+3 (years of education) with a B.Com / BBA degree is eligible for admission, provided he/she has secured not less than 50% of the marks (in the aggregate).

Accounting Conventions & Standards

Managing People in Organisations

Micro & Macroeconomics for Business Decisions

Managerial Finance

QT for Accounting and Finance

Financial Markets and Services

Soft Core: Business Legal Systems

Total

I Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

3

33

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26



Contemporary Issues in Accounting

Information Technology for Accounting & Finance

Corporate Tax Planning

Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management

Strategic Cost and Management Accounting

Asset Liability Management in Banks

Soft Core: Business Research Methods

Total

5

5

5

5

5

5

3

33

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26

Subjects

Business Ethics & Corporate Governance

Goods and Service Taxes

Forex and Derivatives

Insurance and Risk Management

Advanced E-Business

Open Elective

Internship Project Report

Total

III Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

-

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

-

180

70

70

70

70

70

70

50

470

100

100

100

100

100

100

50

650

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26





II Semester

|20|PG COURSES

Strategic Management

International Accounting

International Financial Management

Strategic Financial Management

Dissertation

Total

IV Semester

5

5

5

5

16

36

30

30

30

30

50

170

70

70

70

70

200

480

100

100

100

100

250

650

4

4

4

4

10

26



This two-year postgraduate programme is affiliated to Bangalore University and is approved by the AICTE, New Delhi. The course offers the students a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, in addition to life skills. It is mandatory for the students to undergo training that enables their transition from campus life to corporate life. This training is supplemented with internships and projects based on the collaborations between the academia and the industry, with an aim to further equip the students to work in diverse fields as managers or entrepreneurs.

Eligibility: Candidates who have obtained a Bachelor's degree (10+2+3 years) from a recognized University in any discipline or its equivalent, and have secured not less than 50% of marks in aggregate are eligible for admission to this programme.

All the aspiring candidates should undertake any of the national level management entrance examinations like MAT / CMAT / XAT / CAT / GMAT / KMAT. The score secured in the test is necessary to complete the application form.

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M.B.A.

PG COURSES

Technology for Management

Managerial Research Methods

Entrepreneurship and Ethics

Human Capital Management

Financial Management

Quantitative Techniques and Operations Research

Soft Core: Innovation Management

Total

II Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

2

32

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26



Strategic Management & Corporate Governance

Projects and Operations Management

Finance

Marketing

Human Resources

Banking Finance and Insurance

Open Elective

Project Work

Total

III Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

3

2

35

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

240

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

560

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

800

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

2

28



International Business Dynamics

Finance

Marketing

Human Resources

Banking Finance and Insurance

Dissertation

Total

IV Semester

5

5

5

5

5

5

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

180

70

70

70

70

70

70

420

100

100

100

100

100

100

600

4

4

4

4

4

4

24



Economics for Managers

Organizational Behaviour

Accounting for Managers

Statistics for Management

Marketing for Customer Value

Business and Industry

Soft Core: Communication Skills

Total

5

5

5

5

5

5

2

32

30

30

30

30

30

30

30

210

70

70

70

70

70

70

70

490

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

700

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

26



PG COURSES* CIA - Continuous Internal Assessment | ESE - End Semester Examination|22|

I SemesterCourse Matrix -

Application Form: Candidates are requested to apply

online. Online application forms are available at the

college website www.caias.in.

Admission Procedure:

Interview date of the selected students will be informed

through email / SMS.

On the scheduled date and time, the candidate along with

a parent shall be present with his / her original

certificates.

Admission will be based on the result of the qualifying

examination and the performance in the interview.

The candidates will be informed of their results via email.

Admission will be finalized after the payment of the

prescribed fees.

Required Documents:

PUC / Equivalent Marks Card (Original + 2 copies)

Provisional / Degree Certificate and Marks Card (for PG

candidates)

Transfer Certificate from the previous educational

institution

Conduct Certificate

Copy of Caste Certificate (if SC / ST / Category 1, 2A, 2B,

3A, 3B or OBC)

Migration Certificate (for students who have passed any

examination other than the Karnataka PU Examination)

3 passport size photographs

Aadhar Card copy (for Indian students)

Additional Documents (for NRI and intl. students):

Valid Passport

Student Visa

Medical Clearance

Residential Permit from the Commissioner of

Police, Bengaluru

"Internal Quality Assurance Cell at Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies is a step towards excellence.

The cell organizes various programmes for faculty members, administrative staff and students. It facilitates an

open forum to provide interface between students and officials; conducts staff assessments to provide valuable

feedback for quality sustenance and improvement in teaching, learning and research experiences in the college. I

am indeed privileged to be part of this amazing 'Journey of Quality' at Christ Academy.”

- Mr. K.M. Vinay Kumar

Coordinator, IQAC|23|

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