RV University Mysore Campus Mysore

RV University (RVU) has expanded its prestigious educational footprint in Karnataka with its brand-new 42-acre state-of-the-art residential campus in Mysuru (Nanjangud). Set against the serene backdrop of the Chamundeshwari Hills and overlooking the Kabini River, the Mysuru campus is designed to be a future-ready, sustainable, and highly collaborative environment.

Governed by the 80-year legacy of the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST), the university combines rigorous academic principles with liberal, interdisciplinary choice-based models.

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences focuses on developing critical thinking, scientific curiosity, and ethical reasoning through integrated multidisciplinary learning.

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes

B.A. (Hons.)

These programmes provide students with the flexibility to pursue majors and minors across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Learners develop strong research, analytical, and communication skills through coursework, projects, and experiential learning.

B.Sc. (Hons.)

This programme is designed to build strong scientific foundations through a balanced blend of theory, experimentation, and interdisciplinary learning. The curriculum encourages analytical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on engagement. Students are prepared for diverse academic, research, and industry pathways.

M.Sc. (Psychology)

An advanced programme that offers in-depth training in psychological theory, research methodologies, and applied practice. Students engage with diverse areas of psychology through coursework, field exposure, and supervised research.

Ph.D. Programmes

RVU Mysuru offers Ph.D. research tracks with advanced interdisciplinary scope. Researchers can choose up to three areas from one School for interdisciplinary research.

Research Subjects Available:

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Cultural Studies
• Discrete Mathematics
• English Literature
• Environmental Science
• Formal Logic (Nyaya)
• Gender and Agrarian Change
• Indian and World Literature
• Migration and Urbanization
• Philosophy
• Philosophy of Mathematics
• Physical Geography
• Political Science and International Relations
• Psychology
• Socio-Cultural History of Modern India
• Teaching Mathematics

School of Design and Innovation

Empowering the next generation of creative problem-solvers, the School of Design and Innovation emphasizes a human-centric approach to design combined with technology and hands-on maker space experiences.

Academic Programmes

B.Des. (Hons.)

A comprehensive undergraduate program focused on design thinking, visual communication, and industrial application.

M.Des. Programmes

Advanced postgraduate programmes with specialized professional training:

• M.Des. (User Experience)
• M.Des. (Communication)
• M.Des. (Product)

Ph.D. Programmes

Advanced research programs targeting critical, visual, and architectural design strategies.

Research Subjects Available:

• Architecture
• Criticism and Humanities
• Design
• Design Education
• Design History

School of Business

The School of Business at RV University Mysuru delivers high-impact, industry-connected business and commerce education designed for the modern economy. Programs leverage key academic partnerships to provide state-of-the-art certifications.

Undergraduate Programmes

BBA (Hons.)

An immersive business education focusing on foundational management principles, data intelligence, and entrepreneurial skills.

B.Com (Hons.)

Designed to build deep capabilities in accounting, financial analysis, corporate law, and commercial operations.

Postgraduate Programmes (MBA)

MBA - Global Financial Markets (NSE)

Offered in close collaboration with the NSE Academy, this program focuses heavily on treasury management, investment banking, stock markets, and risk management.

MBA - Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences

Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, this program prepares business leaders in business analytics, big data applications, and artificial intelligence-driven strategic planning.

MBA Dual Specialisation

Allows students to specialize across core corporate pillars:

• Analytics | Finance | HR | Marketing

MBA - Finance and Marketing

A specialized track combining quantitative financial metrics with strategic brand and customer relationship management.

MBA - HRM & Analytics

Designed to lead the modern workplace, integrating human resource operations with data-driven leadership strategies.

Ph.D. Programmes (Doctoral Programme)

Provides research paths under high-tier corporate counselors and business academics.

Research Subjects Available:

• Strategy
• Analytics (Data Models, Business Intelligence)
• Finance & Accounting (Banking and Commerce, Investment Analysis, Risk Management, Microfinance, Crowdfunding)
• Marketing (Customer Relationship Management, Retail Management, Brand Management, Tourism, Customer Behavior)
• Human Resource & Organizational Behavior (Labor Management, HR Operations, Leadership, Training and Development, Knowledge Management)
• Information System
• Operation Management
• Sector-based Research (Health Sector, Insurance)

School of Economics and Public Policy

The School of Economics and Public Policy offers highly analytical, quantitative, and policy-centric academic programs designed to address complex micro and macroeconomic challenges.

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes

B.Sc. (Hons.) (Economics)

A highly rigorous undergraduate program that merges foundational economics theory with advanced econometrics and empirical analysis, preparing students for strategic financial and policy careers.

M.Sc. (Economics)

An advanced, mathematically oriented postgraduate program designed for deep microeconomic, macroeconomic, and econometric research.

M.A. Public Policy and E-Governance

A strategic program integrating political economy, public policy, digital governance, and administrative systems for next-generation policy practitioners.

Ph.D. Programmes (Doctoral Programme)

Provides robust research paths in mathematical models, financial analytics, policy formulation, and developmental research.

Research Subjects Available:

• Strategy & Policy
• Core Economics (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics)
• Applied Economics (Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Financial Economics, Public Policy Economics)
• Methodology & Quantitative Research (Quantitative Research, Empirical Economics Research, Econometrics Research)
• Socio-Economic Development (Inequality and Development, Productivity and Efficiency Analysis)
• Market & Comparative Research (Market Research and Consumer Behavior, Comparative Development Studies)

School of Computer Science & Engineering

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (SoCSE) is dedicated to providing comprehensive programmes that equip students with essential 21st-century skills, including learning, literacy, and life skills. The curriculum is carefully designed to prioritise fundamental concepts while incorporating advanced topics, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation upon which they can build their knowledge and expertise.

Our School emphasises on fundamental concepts, encourages research and innovation, offers minors from other schools, provides specialisations in allied fields of Computer Science with research centres, and fosters a vibrant range of student-led student clubs preparing students to become leaders and innovators in the rapidly evolving field of Computer Science. Graduates emerge with a well-rounded education, practical experience, and a strong foundation for success in today’s interdisciplinary workforce.

School of Law

The School of Law provides high-fidelity, research-oriented legal education structured around experiential trial dynamics and interdisciplinary jurisprudential excellence.

Academic Programmes

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

An integrated five-year undergraduate program merging foundational arts and social science principles with global and national legal frameworks.

B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

An integrated five-year undergraduate program designed for corporate, intellectual property, and transactional law, merging management principles with rigorous law studies.

B.Sc. (Hons.) (Criminology, Cyber Law and Forensic Sciences)

A cutting-edge interdisciplinary program focusing on digital investigations, crime scene forensics, victimology, and cyber regulations.

LL.M.

An intensive one-year postgraduate specialization for advanced legal theory and legislative research.

Ph.D. Programmes (Doctoral Programme)

Offers advanced research capabilities under recognized constitutional experts and legal counselors.

Research Subjects Available:

• Human Rights & Humanitarian Law (International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, International Refugee Law)
• Core Law & Governance (Law, Political Philosophy)
• Behavioral Jurisprudence (Psychology, Criminology, Victimology)
• Interdisciplinary Fields (Gender Studies, Higher Education)

School of Film, Media and Creative Arts

The School of Film, Media and Creative Arts offers high-end professional pipelines in visual storytelling, media mechanics, digital journalism, and creative animations.

Academic Programmes

B.A. (Hons.) Media and Journalism

A modern, hands-on program focused on television journalism, digital broadcasting, investigative journalism, and content strategy.

B.Sc. (Hons) Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics

An industry-aligned, laboratory-intensive program for next-generation visual effects artists, game developers, animators, and digital designers.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Filmmaking

A comprehensive program taking students through pre-production, cinematography, cinematography techniques, editing, and sound design.

M.Sc. Filmmaking

An advanced postgraduate program enabling researchers and film designers to build specialized master portfolios.

Post-Graduation Specialisations

• Film Direction
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Screenwriting
• Animation & VFX

Ph.D. Programmes (Doctoral Programme)

High-level academic research paths for media history, Sanskrit performance theory, and visual arts criticism.

Research Subjects Available:

• Media & Journalism (Entertainment Journalism and Criticism)
• Performance Theory (Sanskrit Drama and Natyashastra)
• Screen & Film Studies (Film Studies)

School for Continuing Education and Professional Studies

The School for Continuing Education and Professional Studies focuses on delivering high-impact executive education designed specifically for active professionals seeking career-accelerating specializations.

Executive MBA Programmes

Executive MBA for Early Career Professionals

• Duration: 2-year Programme designed for working professionals with up to 2 years of work experience.
• Structure: Blended physical classes conducted on alternative weekends.
• Curriculum: Includes 8 terms of 3 months each, totaling 1000+ hours of physical classroom and collaborative online learning.
• Fee: ₹3 Lakhs total course fee.

Executive MBA for Mid to Senior Career Professionals

• Duration: 18-month Programme tailored for working professionals with a minimum of 3 years of work experience.
• Structure: Blended physical classes held once a month on weekends.
• Curriculum: Divided into 18 modules, including 1 dedicated module of international immersion.
• Fee: ₹6 Lakhs total course fee.

Global Diploma & Certificate Partnerships

• Specific Diploma Programmes: Offered in strategic partnership with premium global institutions, including the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland.
• Professional PG Certificates (Part-time):
  • Finance for Healthcare Professionals: A 3 to 6-month, blended, self-paced PG Certificate Programme delivered in collaboration with Aster Health Academy.

Open MDPs & Professional Development Workshops

Provides active platforms for professional, entrepreneurial, and social upskilling:

• Two-Day Nano-Startup Workshop: Designed for working women and homemakers looking to launch entrepreneurial concepts.
• Executive Program on CSR-MEAL: Covers Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning, delivered in partnership with GRAAM.
• Gamified Business Thinking: An interactive strategic planning workshop run with UNBOX.

Customized Corporate Training & MDPs

Specially curated, high-end Management Development Programmes (MDPs) designed for specific client organizations:

• Safilo Group: A 6-week intensive MDP on “Digital Marketing for Opticians”.
• Braithwaite & Co. Limited: A 3-day corporate alignment MDP on “Interpersonal Communications & Team Building”.
• ICICI Lombard: A 1-day sales performance alignment MDP on “Sales Effectiveness”.

RVU – Arizona State University Collaboration

RV University offers prestigious international degree pathways through the ASU Cintana Alliance Network. These high-fidelity, STEM-designated programs allow students to commence their postgraduate studies at RV University and seamlessly transfer credits to complete their degree at Arizona State University (ASU).

MS in Business Analytics (ASU W. P. Carey School of Business)

An elite, STEM-designated postgraduate path focused on translating complex enterprise data into critical competitive business advantages.

• Degree Formats: Graduate Dual Degree and Accelerated Master’s.
• Study Format: Available as a full-time immersive program (9 or 16 months depending on track) or a flexible online format for active professionals.
• Specializations Offered: Big Data, Cloud Computing & Tech Consulting, FinTech, Marketing Analytics, and Supply Chain Analytics.
• Credits Structure:
  • RV University Phase (Credits Transferred): Enterprise Data Analytics, Python for Data Analysis, Descriptive and Predictive Analytics, and Business Process Analytics.
  • ASU Phase (18 Credits Required): Required Core (Analytics for Unstructured Data), Approved Electives (12 Credits), and Culminating Applied Projects (3 Credits).
• Career Outcomes: Graduates are prepared for advanced roles such as Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Analyst, Database Architect, IT Project Manager, and Network Security Analyst.
• Top ASU Graduate Recruiter Base: Amazon, Banner Health, Boeing, Intel, and Starbucks.

MS in Computer Science & Software Engineering (ASU Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering)

An advanced STEM-designated research degree preparing postgraduate computer scientists to drive cutting-edge technological innovations.

• Degree Formats: Graduate Dual Degree and Accelerated Master’s.
• Key Areas of Specialization: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Cryptography & Cybersecurity, distributed computing, and consensus protocols.
• Credits Structure:
  • RV University Phase (Credits Transferred): Software Verification, Validation, and Testing; Software Project, Process, and Quality Management; and Information Assurance and Security.
  • ASU Phase (18 Credits Required): Required Core Areas (Applications, Foundations, and Systems) and Approved Electives (12 Credits).
• Featured Curricular Modules:
  • Information Assurance & Security: Hands-on advanced software architecture defenses.
  • Software Security: Theories of secure design, threat modeling, and secure coding practices.
  • Advanced Computer Network Security: Practical models of cryptography, secure web transactions, and virus mitigation.

International Certification Programmes

Offered through the School for Continuing Education & Professional Studies in partnership with ASU:

• International Certification in Business Analytics
• International Certification in Computer Science & Software Engineering

School of Allied and Healthcare Professions

The School of Allied and Healthcare Professions offers rigorous clinical, laboratory-based, and technology-driven scientific training, preparing professional healthcare technologists for high-fidelity medical centers and global research structures.

Academic Programmes

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

A comprehensive program focusing on biochemical, pathological, microbiological, and hematological analyses to equip laboratory clinical practitioners.

B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology (CCT)

A high-tech, clinically intensive program training technologists in invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular procedures, ECG diagnostics, and echocardiography.

B.Sc. Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (AOTT)

A specialized clinical program preparing skilled technologists in pre-operative and post-operative care, operating room protocols, anaesthetic equipment management, and surgical assistance.