Bachelor of Arts | B.A.

The S.K Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce has been offering the Bachelor of Arts programme (B.A) from the year 1995 A variety of Social Science subjects are being offered under this programme ranging from Psychology, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology , History along with languages such as English , Hindi and Marathi

The Bachelor of Arts programme at S.K Somaiya College is a degree that allows you to hone your analytical skills, think independently, and form and articulate judgements based on argument and evidence This BA programme brings the critical power of the humanities to investigate rapidly emerging technologies and contemporary practices. It also builds a spirit of enquiry which has also led us to collaborate across borders , and indeed the world, in research partnerships targeting complex issues. The S.K Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers several specialisations in the BA programme wherein students have a vast choice of subjects to select from based on their area of interest . After graduation, a candidate will have opportunities to work in the government as Civil Administrators, IAS, Police Officers, or Civil Servants, or in the private sector as Content Writers, Copy Journalists, Human Resource Managers , Mental Health Professionals, Entrepreneurship and many other similar positions . The BA programme is spread over 6 semesters offering diverse subjects ,presenting innovative pedagogies leading to lucrative specialisations that will benefit students in fulfilling their learning potential and employability.

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Pedagogy

Students learn in an environment that would enrich their minds for a holistic and multidimensional understanding of their field of interest. This is done by Classroom interaction which is an essential teaching technique which helps students to be competent enough to think critically. Audio and visual teaching methods make the classroom a lively theatre for learning. This is accompanied by Group Discussions, Debates, Quizzes, Case Studies , Research Based Live Projects and Presentations which help in nurturing all rounders with wholesome personalities among our students.

Program Outcome

  • Think and decide rationally, and adopt technology and electronic/print media in disseminating thoughts, facts and realities Cultivate the responsibility to maintain a balance between the economy and the ecosystems.
  • Acquire the ability for objective, rational, sceptical, logical, and unbiased analysis of factual evidences to form a judgment or conclusion.
  • Participate in decision-making concerning the society and upholding national development, integrity, unity and fraternity.
  • Recognize the importance, worth and usefulness of principles and standards of behaviour, moral dimensions of one’s own decisions ad judgment of what is important in life
  • Understand, organize and promote the principle of human development goals by sustaining the ability of natural systems, natural resources and ecosystem services upon which the economy and society depends.
  • Cultivate the proficiency to engage in independent, life-long and progressive learning abilities in the broadest context of the changing socio- politico-economic-cultural and technological scenario

Scope

  • The Bachelor of Arts program emphasises comprehension of different disciplines such as Psychology, History, Sociology, Philosophy, Economics, Political Science ,English, Marathi and Hindi which will prepare students for careers in :
    • Civil Administration
    • IAS Officers
    • IPS Officers
    • Civil Servants
  • Private Sector employment such as :
    • Content Writer
    • Journalist
    • Human Resource Manager
    • Educator
    • Research Analyst
    • Public Relations
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Media Proffessionals

Differentiators

  • Well qualified and experienced faculty
  • Experiential Learning Methods
  • Live Hands on Projects
  • Student Internships /Placement Opportunities
  • Field Trips
  • Cultural Programmes and Events
  • Guest Lectures
  • Conferences and Seminars
  • International Collaborations
Affiliations & Accreditations
  • University Grants Commission
  • Mumbai University
  • NAAC

Curriculum

 
 
Semester I Semester II
Microeconomics-IMicroeconomics-II
Introduction to SociologyFundamentals of Sociology
Introduction to PsychologyFundamentals of Psychology
Ancient India: From Earliest Times to 6th Century BCEPolitical Process in India
The Constitutional Framework of Indian PolityEthical Theories
Introduction to Moral PhilosophyEarly Medieval Period (Mid 350 BCE to 1000 CE)
Natak Ya Sahitya Prakaracha AbhyasKavita Ya Sahitya Prakaracha Abhyas
Basics of Agriculture-IBasic Statistics in Economics
Climate Change and SustainabilityWomen and Environment
Personal and Social Life SkillsThinking and Learning Skills
Introduction to Indian ArchaeologyMedia and Election Studies
Introduction to PsephologyYoga Skills for Healthy Life
Basics in YogaIntroduction to the History of Indian Coinage
Economic Data AnalysisEconomic Data Visualisation with Excel
Sociology of AgeingGeriatic Care
Methods for Studying PsychologyDescribing and Graphical Presentation of Data
Introduction to Competitive ExaminationsCitizen & Law
Democratic Awareness Through Legal LiteracyAcademic Writing
Academic ReadingCaves in Maharashtra
Communication Skills in English-IHindi Bhasha. Kaushal ke Aadhar
Indian Knowledge SystemMarathi Bhashik Kaushlyache Upayojan
Indian ConstitutionContent Writing
Introduction to Cultural Activities
Semester III Semester IV
Sociology(Paper 2) Sociology(Paper 2)
Sociology(Paper 3) Sociology(Paper 3)
Macro Economics- I -Paper III Macro Economics – II - Paper V
Macro Economics – II - Paper V Indian Economy - Paper VI
History(Paper 2) History(Paper 2)
History(Paper 3)  History(Paper 3)
Psychology(Paper 2) Psychology(Paper 2)
Psychology(Paper 3) Psychology(Paper 3)
Political Science(Paper 2) Political Science(Paper 2)
Political Science(Paper 3) Political Science(Paper 3)
Philosophy(Paper 2) Philosophy(Paper 2)
Philosophy(Paper 3)  Philosophy(Paper 3)
Foundation Course Foundation Course
Semester V Semester VI
Sociology(Paper 4) Sociology(Paper 4)
Sociology(Paper 5) Sociology(Paper 5)
Sociology(Paper 6) Sociology(Paper 6)
Sociology(Paper 7) Sociology(Paper 7)
Sociology(Paper 8) Sociology(Paper 9)
Sociology(Paper 9) Sociology(Paper 11)
Advanced Micro Economics Advanced Micro Economics
Economics of Development International Economics
Indian Financial System- I Indian Financial System- II
Research Methodology- I Research Methodology- II
Quantitative Economics- I Quantitative Economics- II
Environmental Economics- I Environmental Economics- II
Mathematics for Economics Analysis Basic Econometrics
International Banking & Finance I International Banking & Finance II
History (Paper 4) History (Paper 4)
History (Paper 5) History (Paper 5)
History (Paper 6) History (Paper 6)
Psychology(Paper 4) Psychology(Paper 4)
Psychology(Paper 5) Psychology(Paper 5)
Psychology(Paper 6) Psychology(Paper 6)
Psychology(Paper 7) Psychology(Paper 7)
Psychology(Paper 8) Psychology(Paper 8)
Psychology(Paper 9) Psychology(Paper 9)

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