St Xavier’s University, New Town, has decided to introduce courses in statistics and computer science from next year based on feedback from those working in industry, academics and students.
The courses with specialisation in data analytics would be introduced at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The university sought feedback over a monthandahalf starting from mid-July from the parents of current and former students as well, over digital platforms.
Vice-chancellor Father Felix Raj said the respondents gave their opinion on four areas: relevant to industry requirements; in demand with the students of the city; innovative with regard to curriculum design and pedagogy and relevant to current educational trends.
After analysing the data, the university has decided to start a faculty of science with courses in statistics and computer science, he said.
So far the university ran courses in commerce and humanities.
“The course that was high on demand among the respondents was statistics...,” he said.
The university will start a course in philosophy based on the feedback.
“Courses such as sociology, BEd and foreign language were also suggested,” said an official.
“Among the respondents 60 per cent were students, 13 per cent were industry professionals. The respondents included 16 per cent academicians and 10 per cent parents,” said another official.