The Department of Professional Studies offers six undergraduate programmes and five post-graduate programmes strongly anchored by a robust curriculum and professional body integration. Each programme is designed with a distinctive vision with a focus on nurturing well rounded global citizens equipped with the right knowledge, skills, and mindset to perform outstandingly in their chosen fields
- Bachelor of Commerce (International Accountancy and Finance): Integrated with ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Accountancy): Facilitates CA Foundation and Intermediate of ICAI -CA exam
- Bachelor of Commerce (Professional): Integrated with CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- Bachelor of Commerce (International Finance): Syllabus mapped with US CPA and CFA Level 1 curriculum.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Branding and Entrepreneurship)
- Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)
- Master of Commerce (International Finance)
- Master of Science (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
- Master of Arts (Public Policy)
- Master of Science (Strategic Management): CBCS Interdisciplinary Masters programme
- Master of Science (Actuarial Science): Syllabus mapped to IFoA and IAI, facilitates Professional qualification from IFoA and IAI
The department constantly endeavors on establishing a deep student-centric foundation of learning by including professional qualifications like Company Secretary from ICSI, Insurance qualification from III and Employability skill enhancement certifications like Advanced Excel, Tableau, Python and AIML. These additional courses along with academic degrees equip the students to meet the challenges and prospects of contemporary academia and the corporate sector enabling differential placements.
The Department of Professional Studies continues to uphold its unwavering commitment to making a meaningful impact on society. With a proud legacy of award-winning community engagement initiatives, we have consistently driven positive change across diverse communities. As pioneers of financial and insurance literacy, our efforts have set new benchmarks—most notably, through our inaugural social engagement project, which led to the creation of India’s first fully insured Gram Panchayat.
To explore our impactful community and social engagement projects across India, please refer to the following link - https://www.cudsi.org/
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Welcome to the Department of Professional Studies!
Nestled in the heart of India’s thriving startup ecosystem and Silicon Valley, the Department of Professional Studies offers some of the most specialized programs in commerce, management, accountancy, actuarial sciences, and entrepreneurship. We take pride in being a diverse and dynamic department, deeply committed to social responsibility and nation-building.
With a distinguished faculty comprising seasoned academicians, accomplished researchers, industry experts, and practicing professionals, we bring a wealth of domain expertise—from commerce to actuarial sciences. Our approach is both proactive and evolutionary, ensuring that our students remain at the forefront of academic excellence and professional success.
Beyond our esteemed faculty, our curriculum is seamlessly integrated with global and national professional bodies, ensuring academic rigor, relevance, and real-world applicability. Our student-centered pedagogy emphasizes conceptual knowledge alongside practical implementation in real-world scenarios. We foster a holistic learning experience by blending academics with corporate exposure and societal engagement through internships, volunteering, extracurricular activities, community projects, and industry interactions. This strategic approach yields profound and lasting benefits, shaping students into well-rounded professionals while making a meaningful impact on academia, society, and industry.
Our department takes immense pride in its illustrious alumni, who hold key positions across the globe, as well as our strong collaborations with professional bodies and corporate partners. Our commitment to nation-building is evident in flagship initiatives such as the Pan-India Insurance Literacy Project, Financial Literacy Project, and Digital Skilling Mission, all of which have garnered national and global recognition from ranking and regulatory bodies, as well as industry leaders.
As you explore your options for higher education, we invite you to become a part of the Department of Professional Studies and embark on a transformative journey toward academic and professional excellence.
Dr Soumya V
hod.professionalstudies@christuniversity.in
