The School of Interdisciplinary Science was founded with the objective to create a platform for promoting skills across different disciplines at Symbiosis Skills and Professional University. It is envisioned that the school with its multi-disciplinary nature will not only accelerate its growth but would also enable it to engage with professionals, students, and faculty across disciplines, industries, and organizations. It is expected that over a period of time, the School would be able to “seed” a number of interdisciplinary programs that are the future skills. By breaking down departmental barriers, interdisciplinary research facilitates novel breakthroughs that may not be possible within the confines of a particular discipline.
Interdisciplinary science school is a unique school in SSPU that plays a vital role as a bridge between all the schools that connects all disciplines. Employability skills are a need for success in any field. Different types of employability skills provided under IDSC, make a holistic development of a candidate and enables him to take up any professional and personal challenges. Interdisciplinary science has been incorporated into the curriculum of SSPU to provide additional inputs, competencies, and skills to make students ready for the corporate world. The skills like presentation and expression skills, interview and interacting skills at the workplace, effective use of time, etiquettes and mannerism, positive attitude, and teamwork are as essential as academic skills for professional success. IDSC harnesses interdisciplinary skills, and behavioral skills which include communication skills, writing skills, managerial skills, thinking and creativity, innovation, and progression. Thorough training and practical exposure inculcate the highly demanded skillsets to be an effective workforce locally, nationally, and globally. The well-equipped training studios and experienced high-quality teaching resources cater the most important need of personal enhancement skills and professional competencies skills.
Soft skills are personal attributes, typically associated with how you work and communicate with others, which are necessary for professional success and your career development. Soft skills make it easier to form relationships with other people which makes you visible for the right reasons, consequently unlocking more career-related opportunities for you. Regardless of where you work and what job you have, you will need some soft skills. For many people personality development skills, and interpersonal skills are the most difficult skill-set to develop
Interdisciplinary science school is a unique school in SSPU which plays a vital role as a bridge between all the schools that connects all disciplines together. Employability skills are a need for the success in any field. Different types of employability skills provided under IDSC, make a holistic development of a candidate and enables him to take up any professional and personal challenges. Interdisciplinary science has been incorporated in the curriculum of SSPU to provide additional inputs, competencies and skills to make students ready for the corporate world. The skills like presentation and expression skills, interview and interacting skills at workplace, effective use of time, etiquettes and mannerism, positive attitude and teamwork are as essential as academic skills for professional success. IDSC harnesses soft skills which include communication skills, writing skills, managerial skills, thinking and creativity, innovation, and progression. Thorough training and practical exposure inculcate the highly demanded skillsets to be an effective workforce locally, nationally, and globally. The well-equipped training studios and experienced high quality teaching resources cater the most important need of personal enhancement skills and professional competencies skills.
Undergraduate Curriculum Highlights
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These foundational courses build a strong civic and cultural understanding. |
Equipping students with essential competencies for professional success. |
Postgraduate Program Focus
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MBA & M.Sc (Data Science) Innovation, Leadership, and Design Thinking: Fostering strategic thinking and problem-solving. Career Advancement Skills: Enhancing professional growth and executive readiness. |
M.Sc (NSD) & M.Tech Innovation, Leadership and Design Thinking: Driving technological advancement and creative solutions. |
M.Plan Design Thinking and Innovation: Applying creative frameworks to urban planning challenges. |
IDSC -II- Open Electives
IDSC -II- Open Electives
The IDSC II initiative introduces choice-based electives.
- In every Odd Semester (July Session), the University offers a curated bouquet of courses to be undertaken through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) by all undergraduate (UG) students admitted to the University.
- In every Even Semester (January Session), students are required to select and complete courses offered through SWAYAM/NPTEL platforms as part of their UG programme requirements.
- The courses are drawn from diverse academic and professional domains, enabling students to broaden their knowledge base and develop interdisciplinary and future-oriented competencies.
Diverse Course Domains
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These domains ensure a comprehensive offering, preparing students for varied career paths.
Courses currently offered under IDSC II (July session 2025 – Odd semester)
- Programming Language: C and Java
- Big Data Analytics
- Introduction to Research Methodology
- Introduction to computer fundamentals
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Human Resource Management
- Leadership and Personality Development
- Digital Marketing
- Brand Strategy
- Introduction to Research Methodology
- Indian Knowledge System
- Constitution Of India
- Design Thinking, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
Beyond the Classroom
Experiential Learning
- Role Plays
- Management Games
- Industry Projects
- Community Engagement
- Simulation
- Case Studies
- Group tasks
- Group Discussions
- Presentations
- Management Models Execution
- Hands on tasks
Practical application of knowledge for real-world impact.
Future Outlook & Vision
Future Outlook & Vision
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Holistic Development Cultivating well-rounded individuals with strong ethical foundations and critical thinking. |
Global Competence Preparing students to excel in a dynamic and interconnected global landscape. |
Innovation Hub Positioning the institution as a leader in innovative pedagogy and research. |