Major
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Major Courses
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Major Courses
There are a total of 13 majors available at JSLH. A student has to decide on their major choice at the end of their third semester. On the ‘Majors day’, the major co-ordinators make presentations about what each of the majors entail and what are the future outcomes. The students then decide on their choice of major in consultation with various major co-ordinators as well as their mentors.
Psychology Major
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior based on robust research methods. The psychology major in the School of Liberal Arts and Humanities at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and awareness required to apply psychological principles to the world around you.
International Business Major
Business has emerged as the most significant contributor to GDP. A 2021 McKinsey Global Institute report estimates business contributing 62% to the GDP in OECD countries. In addition, expanding international trade has been a key driver of international business.
Economics Major
The Economics major at JSLH aims to instil fundamental economic thinking in an interdisciplinary set-up. Economics is traditionally understood as the ‘science of humans as a relationship between ends and scarce means with alternative uses’ (Lionel Robbins, 1932).
Sociology & Anthropology Major
Societies tell stories about themselves. These stories take varied shapes in sustaining a range of social structures and institutions. Sociology and anthropology are disciplinary methods which offer ways with which to uncover these stories and their working in a society.
Environment and Sustainable Development Major
Ranging from climate change to ecosystem health to population growth and social responsibilities, the world needs people who are knowledgeable of the social, economic, geopolitical, and environmental considerations of these issues, and who can develop sustainable solutions to such problems.
Literary Studies Major
The Literary Studies major at JSLH undertakes the cultural exploration and scholarly study of varied kinds of texts, literary and often otherwise, including, but not limited to those written in English.
Political Science Major
The Political Science and International Relations major will take a comprehensive view of the two disciplines in equal measure. An inter-disciplinary approach is used build on the starts we have made with the foundation course in political science and IR.
Visual Arts Major
The major in visual arts is an interdisciplinary program that integrates studio practice with theoretical study of art history and art theory.
Philosophy Major
The Philosophy major at JSLH is designed to provide students with the necessary foundation for a degree in the Liberal Arts and Humanities. The abilities to think for oneself, and form, defend and evaluate opinions are tools that young adults cannot afford to be without in today’s globalized world.
History Major
Embark on an exploration of the historians’ craft—through people, places, and paper trails— and the rich tapestry of the past with the History major at JSLH.
Art & Culture Marketing Major
This major will prepare professionals who can plan, sustain and develop strategies to effectively address the contemporary challenges of marketing art and culture in a fast-changing global economy.
Digital Humanities Major
Digital Humanities is a new field that brings together the arts, humanities, and technology. The DH major at JSLH will help students to become sensitive, critical, and reflective readers and users of digital tools and spaces by understanding their embeddedness in political, social, and economic contexts.
Self-Designed Major
The self-designed major is one of the most unique and often compelling option for students at JSLH. The major allows you to customize your course mix to more nuanced interests you may have in your studies and the role you want to play in the world after graduating.
Double Major option
A student opting for a double major can combine any of the two, of the thirteen, majors on offer within JSLH.