OP Jindal Global University launches 7 new academic programmes

OP Jindal Global University (JGU) has announced 7 New Academic Programmes for Admissions 2021 along with the launch of its 10th School: Jindal School of Psychology & Counselling (JSPC). 

 The new programmes offered by the ten schools of JGU are as follows:

 1.   BA (Hons.) in Psychology 

2.   BA (Hons.) in Finance & Entrepreneurship 

3.   BFA (Hons.) Bachelor of Fine Arts 

4.   BBA (Hons.) in Business Analytics 

5.   BBA (Hons.) in Family Business

6.   BBA (Hons.) in Financial Markets 

7.   India's first PG Diploma in Data Journalism 

Additionally, the BDesign programme offered by the Jindal School of Arts & Architecture (JSAA) will have two new curriculum paths. First, is on "Urban Planning", and second is on "Community Planning", adding to their existing specialisation in "Interior Design".

Details of the New Programmes for 2021 Admissions

 1. BA (Hons.) in Psychology 

 The Jindal School of Psychology and Counselling - the 10th School of JGU has been established with the vision of developing a new generation of thought leaders in the highly diverse fields of psychology and counselling. Students will receive a comprehensive education in psychological theory, experimentation, and practice. 

 2. BA (Hons.) in Finance and Entrepreneurship

 BA (Hons.) Finance & Entrepreneurship is an innovative programme that combines entrepreneurial skills and creative abilities with focused training in finance and practical knowledge of technology. This programme provides hands-on training that will help students to understand and create new products & services, particularly around digital finance.

 3. BFA (Hons.) in Bachelor of Fine Arts 

 The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programme enables students to study visual art and also to learn within a broad range of liberal arts courses that brings into perspective social, cultural, and economic elements. Students will work alongside recognised artists who have mastered forms of visual arts including; painting, sculpture, printmaking, pottery and more.  

4. BBA (Hons.) in Business Analytics

 This Specialised BBA is ideal for students keen to pursue careers that leverage Analytics strengths in a variety of functions and industries. Graduates from this programme are expected to be professionals capable of ascertaining business problems that require application of Data Analytics, identifying appropriate data sources, analysing large volumes of data using appropriate tools and techniques, and drawing relevant business insights from data analysis.  

 5. BBA (Hons.) in Family Business

 This programme is designed specifically for students who pursue a career in their family business and aims to impart relevant conceptual knowledge and practical skills for professional success in family businesses. This programme will equip students for the challenges in professionalization and transformation of family businesses, with a range of electives tailored for family business topics including experiential learning projects and international immersions.

 6. BBA (Hons.) in Financial Markets

 With global and industry focus, this programme will make students proficient in using software tools, processes and best practices of financial markets. They will have understanding of various financial data sources and of various tools and techniques to analyze financial data and draw meaningful inferences. They will also be able to understand and participate in policy debates related to innovation in products and services offered by markets and institutions.

 7. India's First PG Diploma in Data Journalism 

 The Jindal School of Journalism & Communication (JSJC), and the Jindal School of Banking & Finance (JSBF) have collaborated to offer India's first PG Diploma in Data Journalism. This programme combines the JSBF's tech-forward and data-intensive approach with sprit of investigation and inquiry.

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