If you are a Chemistry Honours student and your heart is set on Media Studies or you are looking to upgrade your CV, then short term and certificate add-on courses are what you desire. Every year, usually from August to November, various colleges in the University of Delhi open select, part-time vocational programmes for undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students.
A majority of these courses are organized by private organizations which make them expensive, and since the faculty is also recruited from private, chances are the teaching is often unimpressive. Arushi Kapoor, a French Hons. student, studied the Mass Communication, Advertising and Marketing add-on course offered by Hans Raj College last year. Recalling her experience she says, “Even though the course sounded very interesting, it, unfortunately, didn’t add any value in my understanding of media. I had expected a lot more. I will not recommend it to anyone.”
While language courses are already popular, it is the career-oriented courses that are now quickly becoming most sought after. The certificates for these courses are issued by the respective colleges, and the classes are held after regular college hours for the convenience of the students.
List of Add-On and Certificate Courses offered by the University of Delhi
1. Kalindi College
The minimum qualification for all courses is 10+2 examination. Students from outside can also apply.
- Video Production- The course is for 5 months in association with RK Films & Media Academy. The classes will take place after regular college hours.
- Photo Journalism- The course is for 5 months in association with RK Films & Media Academy. The classes will take place after regular college hours.
- Foreign Language (French)
- Foreign Language (Chinese)
- Travel and Tourism
- Communication Skills and Personality Development
More information can be accessed here.
2. Ramjas College
The College offers part-time certificate courses in the following languages:
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Chinese
- Japanese
For more information, please visit the website.
According to various media organizations, Ramjas College offers 26 add-on courses; the highest by any University of Delhi college. However, on the official website, there is no information related to the same.
3. Hans Raj College
Hans Raj College offers three job-oriented add-on certificate courses in the field of media and advertisements. These courses are organized by RK Films & Media Academy. Admission is on a first come, first serve basis.
The programmes offered include:
- Radio Jockeying, Anchoring & TV Journalism– The course is for 5 months, and it will cost 20,000
- Acting and Filmmaking– The course is for 6 months, and it will cost 30,000
- Mass Communication, Advertising & Marketing- The course is for 6 months, and it will cost 30,000
The classes will be two or three days a week, after 3 pm.
More information can be found here.
4. Jesus and Mary College
Jesus and Mary College, in collaboration with the RK Films & Media Academy, offers three job-oriented add-on certificate courses in the field of media and advertisements. All programmes will run for 6 months and cost Rs. 15,000.
The programmes offered include
- Media studies
- Advertising and Marketing Communications
- Camera and Photography
The classes will commence by the first or second week of August, for two to three days a week, after 3 pm.
For more information, please visit the website.
5. Gargi College
The college offers additional courses in the following fields:
- Advertising and Marketing Communications
- Banking and Financial Services
- Language Course: German
The information about duration, schedule and fee will be soon updated on the college website.
6. Hindu College
The College has introduced short-term certificate courses in the following languages:
- French
- German
- Russian
- Spanish
The information about duration, schedule and fee will be soon updated on the college website.
7. College of Vocational Studies (CVS)
CVS offers one-year certificate courses in:
Admission forms will be available from 3rd July to 28th of July, 2017 between 10:00 AM to l:00 PM on all working days. The course fee is Rs.13, 000.
For more information, visit the website.
8. Miranda House
The college offers an array of additional courses to cater to the interests of students.
- The college offers one-year certificate courses in French, German, and Spanish in collaboration with the Department of Germanic and Romance Studies, University of Delhi.
- Eligibility: 10 + 2
- Duration of the Course: 1 Year
- Number of Seats: 40 each
- Selection Criteria: Merit in various categories
For more information, please visit the college website.
Computer Application
- Eligibility: 10 + 2
- Duration of the Course: 2 months
- Number of Seats: Groups of 20
- Selection Criteria:Written test/ interview
- Fee: To be announce
Operations Research
- Eligibility: I, II and III year students of the college
- Duration of the Course: 18 Sessions
- Number of seats: 30
- Selection Criteria: Interview
- Fee: Rs. 3,000
Medical Biotechnology
- Eligibility: B. Sc. II/ III year students
- Duration of the Course: 72 hours
- Number of seats: 20
- Selection Criteria: Merit/interview
- Fee: Rs. 7,000
Bio Informatics and Silicon Medicine
- Minimum Qualifications: B.Sc. in any life science branch.
- Number of Seats: 20 each
- Selection Criteria: Merit list
- Fee: Rs. 5,000
The Rhetoric Course, Rethinking the Obvious – Examining the Rhetoric of Development
- Eligibility: Open to students from B.A.(H) and B.A. Program Semester 3/5
- Duration of the Course: 10 weeks
- Number of seats: 25
- Fee: Rs 5000
Computer applications for visually challenged students
- Duration of the Course: 4 months (16 weeks)
- Fee: No fee will be charged for this course.
- The course will be conducted in ‘Amba Dalmia Resource Centre’, a part of the college library.
More information can be accessed here.
9. Sri Venkateswara College
Part time Courses in French, German, Mandarin (Chinese), Russian, and Spanish Language. Candidates who have passed 10+2 with an aggregate of at least 45% marks are eligible to apply. For more information, please visit the website.
Indian Music and Culture
- Total number of seats: 25
- Eligibility Criteria- Students of Sri Venkateswara College pursuing degree programs in any subject may apply. Selection will be done on the basis of merit.
- Duration of the Course: August to November 2017. The classes will be held on Saturdays & holidays.
- Fee: Rs. 3,500
For more information, please visit the website.
Ayur Biology
- Total number of seats- 25
- Eligibility Criteria- Candidates who have passed 10+2 with an aggregate of at least 45% marks are eligible to apply.
- Duration of the course – August to November. The classes will be held on Saturdays and holidays.
- Course Fee- Rs. 3,500
For more information visit, please visit the website.
Tourism and Travel Management.
- Total number of seats- 40
- Eligibility Criteria- Candidates who have passed 10+2 with an aggregate of at least 45% marks are eligible to apply.
- Duration of the course – 1 year. The classes will be held on a weekly basis.
- Course fee- Rs. 25, 000
For more information, please visit the website.
10. Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce
Language Courses in French and German
For more information, please visit the website.
Business Data Analytics in collaboration with BSE Institute Ltd.
For more information, please visit the website.
Mastering the Stock Market- an Experiential Learning in collaboration with BSE Institute Ltd.
For more information, please visit the website.
Integrated Course on Financial Market in collaboration with BSE Institute Ltd.
For more information, please visit the website.
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