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Mahatma Gandhi University,

Softdot is now affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) for various Bachelor's and Master degree courses.

Softdot is well maintained Institute with highly qualified faculty. It provides many facilities to the students. It’s faculty is really helpful whenever a student needs help in any subject they are ready to help them.

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Karnataka State Open University

The Karnataka State Open University established on 1st June 1996 vide Karnataka Govt. Notification No. ED I UOV 95 dated 12th February 1996 - KSOU Act 1992 is considered to be a reputed Open University amongst the learning institutions in the country. Keeping in view the education need of our country in general and state in particular the policies and programmes have been geared to cater to the needy. Karnataka State Open University is a recognized University of Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi under the aegis of Ministry of HRD. Govt. of India, KSOU is a regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi, and permanent member of Association of Commonwealth University (ACU), London, UK, Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China and also the association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL). The courses are directly offered by University through our Study Centre. The courses of the University are approved by Distance Education Council (DEC).

Special Features of KSOU

Multi Entry & Multi Exit system to students through which any students who has taken admission in Bachelor Program may exit after one year with Diploma and further may continue as per convenient.
Self Learning Material The University has prepared its Self Learning Material (SLM) for all courses which they are offering SLM is per instruction of DEC and on the basic of syllabus / curriculum of University.
Computer Based Tutorials University has converted the Self Learning Material into Computer Bases Tutorial (CBT). With the help of CBP any student can study at his/her home or at any place where computer is available.
Learning Management System (LMS) University has also created Learning Management System (LMS) which is an online tool through which any student of KSOU can learn anywhere with help of internet. This will helps students "Study Anytime-Anywhere".
Syllabus is recognized among the existing University. Each course has covered the latest requirement of Industry in regard to job perspective.

Courses Offered

BACHELOR'S DEGREE COURSES
Course Name	Duration	Eligibility
BBA	3 Years	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
BBA in Financial Market Management	3 Years	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
BCA	3 Years	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
B.Sc. IT	3 Years	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
B. Tech (IT)	4 Years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Math’s with English as one of the languages
BA	3 Years	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
B.Com	3 Years	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
B.Sc. in Mass Communication & Journalism	3 Years	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
BLI. Sc.	1 Year	10+2 in any stream or equivalent

MASTER'S DEGREE COURSES
Course Name	Duration	Eligibility
MBA	2 Years	Graduation in any stream or equivalent
MCA	3 Years	Graduation in any stream or equivalent
M Sc. (IT)	2 Years	Graduation in any stream or equivalent
M. Tech (IT)	2 Years	Graduation in any stream or equivalent
M. Com	2 Years	Graduation in any stream or equivalent
1 Year MBA	1 Year	Graduation with two years of experience

DIPLOMA COURSES
Course Name	Duration	Eligibility
PGDCA	1 Year	Graduation in any stream or equivalent
Diploma in Hotel Management	1 Year	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
Diploma in Mass Communication & Journalism	1 Year	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
PG Diploma in Mass Communication & Journalism	1 Year	Graduation in any stream or equivalent
NTT1	1 Year	10+2 in any stream or equivalent
Online Examination will be conducted 25% internal assessment for various courses.


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BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Duration	3 Years
Objective	This course is designed for those who are seeking to prepare themselves for Managerial Responsibilities. This will help them to develop their ability to recognize and solve problems and to understand the role of Business in the ever changing scenario.
Study Option	Full time / Part time / Weekend Programmes
Career Opportunities	Executives and Brand Representatives in various fields such as Marketing, Retailing, Banking and Insurance, Sales, HR, IT, Finance. Customer Care Executive in BPO'S, IT enabled services, MNC's & Public Sector Banks Executives in Educational Institutes, Consultancy Firms, Business Fairs etc. Higher Studies Self Employment

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
Duration	3 Years
Objective	This course offers right blend of theory on Information technology which is usefull for the practicing professionals. The course is focused on the existing users of computers who wish to venture out into the world of Advanced Computing. The contents have been designed keeping in view the emerging trends in Advanced Computing as well as contemporary and futuristic human resource requirement of IT Industry.
Study Option	Full time / Part time / Weekend Programmes
Career Opportunities	Database Designers, Customer Care Executives in BPO'S, IT enabled Services, MNCs, Banks or Multinational Banks, Software Developers, Technical Support Executives, Hardware Professional, Networking Assistant. Higher Studies Self Employment

Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
Duration	4 Years
Eligibility	10 +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with English as one of the languages.
Objective	It is the intent of the University that B. Tech in Information Technology graduate: Will have thorough knowledge in the key principles and practices of computing and will have applied their software development skills and knowledge of foundational principles to the design and implementation of practical systems consisting of software and/or hardware components to meet customer requirements. Will have an understanding of additional engineering principles and the mathematical and scientific concepts that underlie them, and will have applied this understanding, as appropriate, in analyzing real-world problems and designing suitable solutions. Will have an understanding of human and social issues, and will be in the process of becoming informed and involved members of their communities, and responsible engineering and computing professionals. Will have appropriate interaction and organizational skills, and will be routinely using and further developing these skills in their professional careers. Will be successfully employed in the computing profession, and will be actively engaged in learning, understanding, and applying new ideas and technologies as the field evolves; or will have successfully completed, or be actively pursuing, graduate studies in computing.
Study Option	Full time / Part Time Programmes
Career Opportunities	The demand for people who are skilled in the computing field remains strong. The reason is that computing is now essential in all areas of society. Contrary to popular misconception, off shoring of lower-level IT jobs are a secondary factor in job growth for the computing profession. Computer hardware and software vendors hire B.Tech graduates in areas such as hardware and software product development, quality assurance, customer support, sales and marketing, documentation and training. But even more often, organizations that these products (such as hospitals, banks, insurance companies and manufacturing firms) hire B.Tech graduates as software engineers building system foundations as well as end-user applications, systems analysts, database administrators, and network administrators, as well as for other types of positions. Higher Studies Self Employment

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Duration	3 Years
Objective	This course equips the students with the knowledge and skills, which are required to design and build appropriate IT solutions and to prepare students for the intellectual, analytical and practical challenges of career in Software and IT industry.
Study Option	Full time / Part time / Weekend Programmes
Career Opportunities	Database Designers, Customer Care Executives in BPO'S, IT enabled Services, MNCs, Banks, Software Development, Technical Support Executives, Hardware Professional, Networking Assistant. Higher Studies Self Employment

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, Advertisement & Journalism
Duration	3 Years
Objective	(1) This course develops high level of competence in creative communication and provide adequate practical exposure to media planning and creativity. The course aims to fulfill the demand of trained professionals in this emerging area. (2) Softdot has tied up with well equipped studios for practical training. The areas of collaboration are TV Journalism, Media Exposure, Camera Handling, Photography.
Study Option	Full time / Part time Programmes
Career Opportunities	Journalism, Program Producers, News Readers, Anchors, Camera Operators, Reporters, Writers, Directors, Media Planner, Copywriters, Public Relation Executives in Airlines, Hotels etc. Self Employment Media Activities in Softdot (for Mass Comm. Students) Media visit in different channels - Pragya T.V., DD, Live India, AIR, NDTV, IBN-7, Punjab Keshri, News 24 Channal Special Classes for Media Photography. Guest Lectures from Media Industry. Students participated in interactive programmes like, Hum Log, Muqabla, Big Fight, Zindagi Live, Aap Ki Adalat etc. Media students took part in Inter College Debate, Short Film Competition, Seminars and Workshops etc. Renowned R.J. Nitin from Big 97.5 interacted with students. Internship in Doordarshan, Live India, IBN-7, UNI, National Herald, Haribhumi, Virat Vaibhav, AIR, The Tribune, Akshdarshan, Production House. Association with Production House-Akshdarshan School of Mass Communication for practical training. Workshops / Seminars / Photo Exhibition / In-House-Newspaper. Students working in Live India, Global Nexus (Event Management Company), ICONS - Media consultancy, PAN-Media PR.

Bachelor of Tourism Studies
Duration	3 Years
Objective	This unique course is designed in order to understand the concepts of Tourism Development, Hospitality Management, inner working mechanism of Travel Agency. This course equips the students with necessary skills for tour operation business and for guiding the tourists. Softdot delivers the course in most practiced manner as the Institute has tied up with leading travel houses, resorts and aviation agencies Softdot provides regular exposure to the students which helps in proper application of theoretical concepts learnt during the course Softdot arranges regular visits to travel houses, outbound trips with exposure to international subjects.
Study Option	Exclusive, Regular & Standard Study Plans
Career Opportunities	Tour Operators, Tour Guides, Executives in Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Travel Agent, Executives in Aviation Industry, Airlines. Self Employment.

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