Karunya Institute of Technology is a pioneer in introducing the Undergraduate Program in Criminology in 2017. The scope of Criminology is not merely limited to serving in the Police Force but includes career prospects in the field of Forensic Science, Research, Security Management, Private Detective & Investigation, Legal Advocacy, Human Rights Advocate, Correctional Officer, Investigative Reporter, Victim Assistance – NGOs and UN organizations. Various events such as conferences, seminars, workshops, special lectures, social activities and extra-curricular activities have been organized to showcase the importance of the program and the need to serve the society differently.

Courses Offered

The Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology in its rightful essence offers Courses such as Crime, Psychology & Criminal Behaviour, Criminal Law, Police Administration, Correctional Administration, Forensic Science & Medicine, Cyber Crime, Victim Assistance services, Juvenile Justice System, Private detective & Security Management to ignite young minds towards serving the community with passion and integrity. Along with the theoretical input, Institutional visits to Police Stations, Fire and Rescue Stations, Courts and Prisons are organized for the students to gain practical knowledge of the functioning of the Criminal Justice System. Practical classes also include Indoor Training in Crime scene investigation, Criminal Profiling, Fire & Safety, Finger print developing for which a specialized Criminology lab is being established. Outdoor Training for students comprises of drill, self-defence martial arts, trekking and more to build the physical stamina and instil in them sense of discipline. The syllabus is revised periodically to incorporate the ever-changing forms of crime and the advanced methods of crime prevention and detection.

Placement Potential

B.A. Criminology graduates will be inducted in the any of the following public and private sectors.

• Police
• Prison & Correctional Institutions
• Law Department
• UN Organizations
• Private Detective & Investigators
• Legal Advocacy
• Human Rights Advocate
• Investigative Journalist
• Security Managers
• Victim Assistance in NGOs

Eligibility :

Full time 3 years program: A pass in HSC (10 + 2) or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% (overall) marks from a recognized Board.

The Programs aim to train students to assume professional roles in the use of software and hardware tools for video and audio production, with a specialization in multimedia and animation for the new age digital savvy students. The Programs sharpen the creative skills of students by imparting knowledge in related fields such as infographics, motion graphics, photography, video production, audio production, interactive content and film studies where they have the option to specialize in multimedia and animation.

The Programs offer the students a new approach, giving them a chance to experience the best of the two worlds, both conventional and new media practices to make them industry ready. The Visual Communication Program is closely related to the field of Mass Communication and Journalism which also involves Graphic Design, Production and Data Journalism domains that constantly evolve in the global media today. Students will get to work hands-on in live media assignments from the industry as well as in-house productions, which is a unique feature of the Program.

Students are trained by faculty experts in Visual arts and design, Creative writing, Script writing, Digital Photography, Cinematography, Video production, Audio engineering, Post production, VFX, 2D and 3D Animation. The programs are designed with the motive of expanding the creative suite of students and equipping them with artistic skills necessary for working in the media and entertainment industry.

Programs Offered

• B.A. Media and Communication
• M.A. Media and Communication>

Facilities

• 4 Industry standard audio studios capable of ADR, Music Production and Live Multi-tracking with high fidelity Audio gear.
• A Post Production suite equipped with 30 powerful Macintosh computers to assist in editing, graphics and animation.
• A preview theater with 4K projection helps in screening and reviewing the output of the students in theater ambience.

Software and hardware taught/available for practice in the studios: Video

• Sony PMW-300K2 cameras
• Video Switcher – TriCaster 860
• Final Cut Pro 10.8
• Avid Media Composer 4
• Da-Vinci Black Magic Resolve Mini Panel
• Canara LED lights
• Pearl Lighting Console
• Canon 5D Mark IV

Multimedia Software

• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Autodesk Maya
• Unity 3D
• Unreal Engine

Audio

• Steinberg Cubase Pro 9.5
• Pro Tools M-Powered 8
• Presonus Studio One 3
• Slate Raven MTi CORE Station
• Quested Midfield Monitors
• Antelope Audio Satori Monitor Controller
• Apogee Symphony MK II

Career Prospects

• Advertising Agencies
• Animation industry
• Audio industry
• Digital Marketing Agencies
• Website developers
• TV Broadcast Groups
• Film Production Houses
• Photography
• Gaming industry
• Research and Academics

Eligibility :

B.A. Media and Communication (Full time 3 years program) A pass in HSC (10 + 2) or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% (overall) marks from a recognized Board.

M.A. Media and Communication : (Lateral Entry) A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate mark of 50% from a recognized University / Institution.

With the advent of portable devices, huge volumes of data are generated every second. This data explosion has resulted in the development of a new area of science, which deals with the processing of data and gaining new insights from the data. Data analytics deals with dataset processing as well as statistical analysis of datasets. Data scientists are required in every sector for carrying out statistical analysis on data.

In this context, this undergraduate Program in Data Science and Analytics is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of big data techniques, and their applications for effective decision making. The Program develops graduates to analyze data available in any field and use it for decision making in diverse fields. With the objective of raising professionals who would be trained in decision making, the program equips students with knowledge and skills to boost business performance, improve product development, increase revenues, create statistical models and apply them in real-world.

Career Prospects

• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Data Architect
• Data Administrator
• Business Analyst
• Risk Analyst
• Business Intelligence Manager
• Data/ Analytics Manager
• Project Manager
• Consultant

Eligibility :

B.Sc. Computer Science (Specialization in Data Science and Analytics)(Full time 3 years program) :

A pass in HSC (10 + 2) or equivalent with Mathematics / Computer Science / Computer Application / Biology / Business Mathematics / Statistics or similar subjects with a minimum aggregate of 50% (overall) marks from a recognized Board.

B.Sc. (Computer Science) specialization in Artificial Intelligence is a three year undergraduate programme designed to provide a sound foundation in computer science with specialization in Artificial Intelligence. Since technology is growing and evolving at an incredible speed, both the data that is generated and the devices that are used to process have increased enormously in volume, demanding the need for Artificial Intelligence based systems. Artificial Intelligence forms the basis for all computer learning and makes it possible for machines to learn from experience and take decisions like human beings.

This program provides the ability to design intelligent solutions to problems in a variety of domains and in the fields of Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Reasoning, and Problem-solving. Artificial Intelligence can be integrated into various sectors such as finance, national security, health care, criminal justice, transportation, and smart cities.

Career Prospects

• Business Intelligence Developer
• Data Scientist
• Machine Learning Architect
• Product Manager
• AI Engineer
• Data Administrator
• Data Analyst
• AI Team Leader
• ML Applied Research Scientist

Eligibility :

B.Sc. Computer Science (Specialization in Artificial Intelligence)(Full time 3 years program) :

A pass in HSC (10 + 2) or equivalent with Mathematics / Computer Science / Computer Application / Biology / Business Mathematics / Statistics or similar subjects with a minimum aggregate of 50% (overall) marks from a recognized Board.

The threat of cyber security attacks is increasingly apparent to individuals and organisations across the globe. From hacking to phishing, scamming to grooming, and botnets to cyber-terrorism, the variety and ingenuity of exploits appear to expand constantly.

In this context, this program addresses system vulnerabilities and preventive measures that may counter cyber-attacks, including steps to repair systems weaknesses, prevent repeat occurrences and collecting & examining digital evidence using a variety of digital and mobile forensics tools. It also helps in developing a detailed understanding of comprehensive cyber risk management practices for ensuring overall security.

The curriculum is designed to meet the growing needs of Information Security and Cyber Forensics professionals in the IT Industry, Corporate, Finance Sectors, Law Enforcement Agencies and other Government Agencies.

Programs Offered

• B.Sc. Information Security and Digital Forensics (ISDF)
• M.Sc. Information Security and Digital Forensics (ISDF)

Placement Potential

Information Security and Digital Forensics graduates will be inducted in the any of the following public and private sectors.

• Chief Information Security Officer
• Forensic Computer Analyst
• Information Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester
• Security Architect
• IT Security Engineer
• Security Systems Administrator

Eligibility :

B.Sc. Information Security and Digital Forensics (Full time 3 years program) :

A pass in HSC (10 + 2) or equivalent with Mathematics / Computer Science / Computer Application / Biology / Business Mathematics / Statistics or any other equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% (overall) marks from a recognized Board.

M.Sc. Information Security and Digital Forensics (Full time 2 years program) :

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Computer Applications / Information Technology / Physics / Mathematics / Statistics / Forensic Science / Criminology or equivalent with a minimum of 50% in the qualifying examinations from a recognized University / Institution.

(or)

A Bachelor Degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% of marks from a recognized University / Institution + a minimum of 3 years professional experience in IT Industry.

Programs Offered

• Ph.D. Computer Applications
• Ph.D. Criminology
• Ph.D. English
• Ph.D. Mathematics
• Ph.D. Visual Communication