Symbiosis International University

   

COURSE SELECTION
Courses are offered at Symbiosis International University (SIU). During the semester, program participants are integrated with Indian and international students from around the world. Courses are taught in English. Most courses at SIU are 3 to 4 credits (45 to 60 contact hours).

The Indian Studies Seminar and Hindi/Marathi Language are required. All other courses are optional.

India's education system is based on the British model. As such, academic terminology is different from that used in the USA. Below are some examples.

INDIA/BRITAIN	USA SYSTEM	COMMENTS & EXAMPLES
Unit/Module/Subject	Course	"Microeconimics", "Organizational Behavior"
Program	Major	"Program in Accounting"
Course	Degree program	"BA in Business", "MS in Psychology"
Institute or Faculty	School or College at a university	"Institute of Computer Science"

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COURSES
Symbiosis offers more than 800 courses during the academic year. Below is a list of courses that are pre-approved for study abroad students. Some courses may require early arrival and/or late departure. Not all courses are offered each semester. Additional courses may be approved based on your needs. Contact a Program Advisor if you need a particular course(s). Symbiosis reserve the right to modify or cancel courses.

Course descriptions and syllabi will be added to this page as they become available. In the meantime, contact a Program Advisor if you have questions about the courses or need a syllabi for credit approval at your home university.

BUSINESS, LAW & DIPLOMACY
Business Communication
Cyber Laws
Financial Management
Indian Constitutional Law & Human Rights
Indian Economy
Indian Legal System
International Economics
International Law in Context
Investments & Beyond
Law, Social Justice & Social Transformation
Lawyering & Globalization
Legal Awareness
Macro Economic Analysis
Markets & Capital: The History
Micro Economic Analysis

ENVIRONMENT & MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Law in India
Living with Climate Change
Natural Resource Management
Science & Sustainable Development

FASHION DESIGN, STYLING & MERCHANDISING
Contemporary Fashion
Fashion Drawing
Fashion Pattern Making & Tailoring Techniques
Fashion Semiotics
Fashion System
Materials Technology
Print Design
Textile Drawing

INDIAN CULTURE & LANGUAGES
An Exposure to Indian Philosophy
Indian Studies Seminar
A survey course of Indian society and culture. India's politics, economy, art and literature are also investigated from a historical perspective and discussed in light of future development. 3 credits. Prerequisites: none

Hindi Language (Beginer)
Hindi is a modern Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asian countries (India, Pakistan, Nepal) and also in other countries outside Asia (Mauritius, Trinidad, Fiji, Surinam, Guyana, South Africa and other countries). Approximately six hundred million people speak Hindi, as either a first or second language. It is ranked among the five most widely spoken languages of the world. This Hindi course, for beginners, is designed to develop aural ability, oral facility, reading and comprehension.
3 credits. Prerequisites: none

Hindi Language (Intermediate)
Continuation of Hindi Language.
3 credits. Prerequisites: Hindi Language (Beginer) or equivalent

Marathi Language (Beginer)
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are 90 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi is the 4th most spoken language in India and the 15th most spoken language in the world. This Marathi course, for beginners, is designed to develop aural ability, oral facility, reading and comprehension.
3 credits. Prerequisites: none

Mentioning Unmentionables
Poetry Appreciation (Marathi)
The Living Past: Comprehending India
The True Voice: Introducing Poetry
Understanding Indian Classical Dance
Understanding Indian Classical Music

INDUSTRIAL & PRODUCT DESIGN
CMF: Colors, Materials, & Finishings
Computer I (Digitalization & Vectorial Graphics]
Computer II (Auto CAD 2-D)
Ergonomics
Geometrical Drawing
Materials Technology
Real-life Drawing
Technical Drawing

JOURNALISM, COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA
Feature Writing
Global Media Systems
Journalism
News Reporting
Writing & Opinion Pieces

MEDICINE, HEALTH & BIOMEDICINE
Community Health (Includes Clinical Internship)
Human Gross Anatomy
Human Physiology
Internal Medicine

MEDIA & FILM
Audiography
Cyber Media
Design & Animation
Electronic Cinematography
Film & Television
Media Management & Entrepreneurship in Media
New Media
Stage Production & Direction
Study of Media Scene in India - Radio, Television
Television & Radio Production
Video Production

SCIENCE, MATH & ENGINEERING
Applied Thermodynamics
Biomedical Electronics
Bioinformatics
Chemistry (Applied Sciences)
Electrical Engineering
Electromagnetic Field Theory
Engineering Mathematics
Environmental & Civil Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Material Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Physics (Applied Sciences)
Scientists & Inventions
Society & Science
Theory of Machines

TOURISM & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Global Tourism & the Environment
International Travel & Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Tourism Development
Tourism Economics
Tourism Management

LIBERAL ARTS
20th Century - Bloodiest Century in History
Advanced Creative Writing
An Enquiry into Freedom
Comparative Mytholog
Heritage: Understanding & Appreciation
Literature & Gender: The Politics
Script to Performance: The Social Dimension
Sports Psychology
The Play is The Thing: Understanding Drama
Unearthing the Lost: Archaeology
Unlock Your Mind: Intelligent Reading