About The Department
The Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) at Akal University represents an innovative approach to higher education that transcends traditional academic boundaries, fostering an inclusive and integrative model of learning. Rooted in the principles of interdisciplinarity, the department provides students with the unique opportunity to explore diverse subjects across humanities, social sciences, and its allied fields. The aim is to equip students with a holistic understanding of interconnected disciplines while encouraging analytical, critical, and creative thinking. The department emphasizes the cultivation of key competencies, including communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, which are essential for both personal and professional growth. A special focus is placed on critical analysis, and adaptability to prepare graduates for diverse careers in education, research, government services, corporate sectors, and non-governmental organizations. By integrating academic rigor with holistic personal development, the Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (MDS) aspires to produce socially conscious individuals and leaders capable of addressing global, cultural, and societal challenges. Through this innovative program, Akal University reaffirms its commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity, ethical responsibility, and excellence in education.
Vision
To provide lifelong education which facilitates the academic, creative and professional excellence of students by nurturing their innate sensibilities and social values.
Mission
To integrate diverse disciplines, fostering critical thinking and ethical leadership to address global challenges and contribute to the advancement of intellectual and societal development.
Objcetives
- To offer a diverse curriculum that encourages exploration across multiple fields of study.
- To develop students' analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing complex issues.
- To promote interdisciplinary research, enabling students to contribute to knowledge across disciplines.
- To cultivate socially responsible graduates who demonstrate ethical leadership in addressing global challenges.
Scope
- Graduates can appear for competitive exams such as the IAS, IPS, IFS and State level exams, leveraging their interdisciplinary knowledge to serve in key governmental roles.
- Graduates can pursue their career in academia as school teachers, university professors, or educational consultants, authors, content writers etc contributing to the development of future generations.
- Graduates can work as museum curators, heritage consultants, archaeologists, and conservationists, preserving and promoting cultural heritage in both public and private sectors.
- The skills gained are applicable in various positions as Political Analyst, Public Relations Officer, Program Officer, Diplomatic Services, Human Rights Advocate, Archivist and Cultural Affairs Officer, shaping societal change and contributing to global development initiatives.
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Programmes
| Course | B.Sc. (Honours) Mathematics |
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| Duration | 4 years (Semester System) |
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| Course | M.Sc. (Honours) Mathematics |
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| Duration | 2 years (Semester System) |
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| Course | Ph.D. |
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| Duration | 3 Years |
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Faculty
Dr. Harpreet Kaur
Assistant Professor
M.A., Directorate of Two Year Sikh Studies Correspondence Courses, Ph.D.
Research
• Numerical Solution to ODEs
• Fuzzy Optimization, Intuitionistic fuzzy
• Linear Programming Problems
• Group Theory
• Summability Theory