RV University Mysore Campus Mysore

RV University (RVU) operates a 42-acre residential campus in Nanjangud, Mysuru. The campus is located near the Chamundeshwari Hills and Kabini River. It is managed by the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust (RSST).

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The undergraduate programmes at the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences offer education in multidisciplinary fields. Students engage with various disciplines while building foundations in analytical thinking and communication.

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes

B.A. (Hons.)

These programmes provide students with the option to pursue majors and minors across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. The coursework involves research and communication projects.

B.Sc. (Hons.)

This programme is designed to build scientific foundations through theory and experimentation. The curriculum focuses on analytical thinking and problem-solving.

M.Sc. (Psychology)

A programme that offers training in psychological theory, research methodologies, and applied practice through coursework and supervised research.

Ph.D. Programmes

RVU Mysuru offers Ph.D. research tracks. 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

The School of Design and Innovation focuses on a human-centric approach to design combined with technology and maker space experiences.

Academic Programmes

B.Des. (Hons.)

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

M.Des. Programmes

Postgraduate programmes with specialized training:

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

Ph.D. Programmes

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

Research Subjects Available:

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

School of Business

Undergraduate Programmes

BBA (Hons.)

A programme focusing on leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills, preparing students for careers in management and consulting.

B.Com (Hons.)

A degree that covers accounting, finance, taxation, and business analytics.

MBA with Industry Integration & Global Immersion

The curriculum provides an understanding of four areas of Business Administration: Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Business Analytics. Each of these can be opted as a major. The programme also includes subjects on academic writings, digital literacy, and debates.

The programme is divided into three parts. The first year covers foundational subjects. The first half of the second year focuses on general management principles, including managerial economics, managerial accounting, operations management, and organizational behaviour. The remainder of the programme covers the core topics of the selected specialization.

Specialisations

• MBA – Global Financial Markets (NSE): Finance (In collaboration with NSE Academy)
• MBA – Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences: Data Science, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (In collaboration with Microsoft)
• MBA Dual Specialisation – Analytics | Finance | HR | Marketing
• MBA – Finance and Marketing
• MBA – HRM & Analytics

Ph.D. Programmes

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

Research Subjects Available:

• Strategy
• Analytics
• Finance (Accounting, Banking and Commerce, Investment analysis, Risk Management, Microfinance, Cloud funding)
• Marketing (Customer relationship management, Retail Management, Brand management, Tourism, Customer Behavior)
• Human resource and organizational behavior (Labour 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 quantitative and policy-centric academic programs.

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programmes

B.Sc. (Hons.) (Economics)

An undergraduate program covering economics theory, econometrics, and empirical analysis.

M.Sc. (Economics)

A mathematically oriented postgraduate program for microeconomic, macroeconomic, and econometric research.

M.A. Public Policy and E-Governance

A program integrating political economy, public policy, digital governance, and administrative systems.

Ph.D. Programmes (Doctoral Programme)

Provides 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) provides programmes focusing on fundamental computer science concepts and advanced topics.

The curriculum includes fundamental concepts, research projects, minors from other schools, and specialisations in allied fields of Computer Science.

School of Law

The School of Law provides legal education structured around trial dynamics and jurisprudence.

Academic Programmes

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

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

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

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

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

An interdisciplinary program focusing on digital investigations, crime scene forensics, victimology, and cyber regulations.

LL.M.

A one-year postgraduate specialization for legal theory and legislative research.

Ph.D. Programmes (Doctoral Programme)

Offers research capabilities in law and governance.

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 programs in visual storytelling, media, digital journalism, and animation.

Academic Programmes

B.A. (Hons.) Media and Journalism

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

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

A laboratory-intensive program for visual effects, game development, animation, and digital design.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Filmmaking

A program covering pre-production, cinematography, editing, and sound design.

M.Sc. Filmmaking

A postgraduate program for researchers and film designers.

Post-Graduation Specialisations

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

Ph.D. Programmes (Doctoral Programme)

Research paths for media history, 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 delivers executive education for working professionals.

Executive MBA Programmes

Executive MBA for Early-Stage 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.
• Fee: ₹3 Lakhs total course fee.

Executive MBA for Mid to Senior 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 partnership with 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 PG Certificate Programme delivered in collaboration with Aster Health Academy.

Open MDPs & Professional Development Workshops

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

Customized Corporate Training & MDPs

Management Development Programmes (MDPs) designed for organizations:

• Safilo Group: A 6-week 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 degree pathways through the ASU Cintana Alliance Network. These programs allow students to commence their postgraduate studies at RV University and transfer credits to Arizona State University (ASU).

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

A STEM-designated postgraduate path focused on enterprise data analytics.

• Degree Formats: Graduate Dual Degree and Accelerated Master’s.
• Study Format: Available as a full-time program or a flexible online format.
• 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).

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

A STEM-designated research degree in computer science.

• 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).

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 clinical and laboratory-based scientific training.

Academic Programmes

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)

A program focusing on biochemical, pathological, microbiological, and hematological analyses.

B.Sc. Cardiac Care Technology (CCT)

A clinical program training technologists in cardiovascular procedures, ECG diagnostics, and echocardiography.

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

A clinical program focusing on pre-operative and post-operative care, operating room protocols, anaesthetic equipment management, and surgical assistance.

Placement Trends & Corporate Relations

The institution’s placement cell focuses on coordinating placement and internship opportunities. Outcome reports for the Mysuru campus will become available once the initial batches graduate.

Observations & FAQ

StepVista Interpretation: RV University’s Mysuru campus is an expansion of the RSST institutions. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary learning options. Formal audits and placement records are pending the graduation of the first student cohorts.