St. Claret College

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Front view of St. Claret College

St. Claret College in Bengaluru, India, is a Catholic institution of higher learning established by the Claretian Missionaries of the Province of Bangalore,a congregation Catholic priest and brothers. Founded in 2005,SCC is permanently affiliated Bangalore University.in and is accredited by NAAC With SCC offers Several undergraduate courses in Commerce,Management,Science,Computer Science,and Humanities.Thecollege postgraduate programs are Masters in Business Administration(MBA),Masters in Commerce(M.Com),and Masters in Social Work(MSW).

Origins[]

Computer lab of St Claret College, Bangalore

Educational activities at the Bangalore campus began in 1987 with the establishment of St Claret School. The second phase of the growth of the educational mission was the opening of St. Claret Pre-University College. After the pre-university college was established, the third phase of growth was the launching of St Claret College, as an affiliated college of Bangalore University in 2005.

Growth of SCC[]

The Inner Quadrangle of St Claret College, Bangalore

SCCB began with 50 students and 3 full-time faculty in 2005. It has grown to 2,000 students and 100 full-time faculty and staff. St. Claret Institute of Management (SCIM) was established in 2011. SCIM, affiliated to Bangalore University and approved by AICTE, offers Masters in Business Administration (MBA). St. Claret Evening College, affiliated to Bangalore University which was established in 2019 offers a B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) to help students work during the day and study in the evening. The college has a four-story building facility, an 800 capacity auditorium, state-of-the-art seminar and conference halls, a library with 23,000 books and online resources, round the clock wi-fi facility, canteen, cafeteria; training in out-door sports such as football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, kho-kho, kabaddi and coaching in athletics. Two hostels for girls are managed by religious Sisters. The College management takes care of hostel for boys. SCC has a National Cadet Corps (NCC) unit that grooms the youth into disciplined and patriotic citizens. The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of SCC provides hands-on experience to the student in delivering community service.

Undergraduate courses (three years/six semesters)[]

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com Regular)

Bachelor of Commerce - Tourism and Travel Management (B.Com- TTM)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Professional with CA

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Professional with ACCA

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Professional with CMA

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Regular)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with Aviation

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with Data Science

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) with Data Science

Bachelor of Arts (BA)- Journalism, Psychology and English

Bachelor of Arts (BA)- Economics, Psychology and English

Bachelor of Arts (BA)- Political Science, Journalism and Sociology

Bachelor of Arts (BA)- Political Science, Sociology and Economics

Bachelor of Arts (BA)- Political Science, Economics and Computer Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc)- Mathematics, Statistics and Economics

Bachelor of Science (BSc)- Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

Bachelor of Science (BSc)- Psychology, Journalism and Computer Science

Postgraduate courses (two years/four semesters)[]

Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Masters in Commerce (M.Com)

Masters in Social Work (MSW)

Diploma and certification programmes[]

One of the classrooms of St. Claret College

A graduating class of St Claret College

St. Claret College provides several add on and diploma programs for the skill development of the student community. These are aimed at developing the efficiency and competitiveness of the students. Forty-eight certification and diploma programs are offered by SCC currently. Some of the leading programs are:

Advance Excel; Aviation; Bharathanatayam; Business Analytics; Filmmaking and Theatre; Open-source technology PHP with database connectivity knowledge with My SQL; Core Python; Web App Development using J2EE; Data Analytics and Science; Digital Marketing; Diploma in Advanced English Speaking; Diploma in Banking and Finance; Diploma in Practical Accounting; French Language; Human Rights: A Tool for Change; Life Skill Development Program; Microsoft Office Specialist; Persistent Database Deep Dive (MongoDB) Web development and Application server and Text Editor; Pre-placement Training-Employability and Interview Skills Training Program; Professional Skill Development Program; SAP FI; Soft Skills Program; SPSS and AMOS; Stock and Commodity Market; Tally ACE and ERP; Technical Training for Basic Desktop Engineer; and The Automation Testing tools Selenium and QTP and Web Development using C#.

Linkages and collaborations[]

SCC has been selected by MHRD’s Innovation Cell (MIC) to formally constitute an Innovation Council in the college for the promotion of innovation among its students through various activities. The college has entered into linkages and collaborations with several governmental and non-governmental organizations, colleges, universities and industries for academic exchange, sharing of expertise and organization of seminars, conferences and workshops. The following is a list of leading organizations with whom SCC has entered into collaborative agreements:

• ACM-W: Association for Computing Machinery for Women
• AWAKE: Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Karnataka
• Bradford Aviation Academy, Bangalore
• CSI: Computer Society of India
• Edumerge Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• ICT Academy
• IMS Proschool Pvt. Ltd.
• ISDC- International Skill Development Corporation
• Jetking Learning Center
• K2 Learning – Institute of Commerce Education
• KASSIA: Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association
• KSCST: Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology\
• Mark Computer Education
• Miles education
• PIA- Peenya Industries Association
• SAPTAC – Software Training Institute
• Simplilearn Online Education
• Stocktale Education Centre, Bangalore
• Systems Domain: Computer Software Training Institute
• Tech India of Times of India

Placement and career guidance[]

The Training & Placement (T&P) Cell of SCC is the chief facilitator for the students to obtain placements best suited to them and be the primary liaison between industry and the institute. The main goal of Placement Cell is to provide the best training on aptitude, resume building, group discussion, technical training and interview skills. The Placement Cell also plays a crucial role in suitably placing the alumni whenever required. The Placement Committee members at the department level execute the training plan after assessing the core competencies of the students. They constantly track the students’ performance to ensure improvement through periodic assessment tests/psychometric tests. These periodic assessment tests aid students to identify their areas of strength they can upgrade, and their areas of improvement which they can focus on. The Placement Committee also focuses on student internships for them to get hands-on experience, improve leadership skills, gain knowledge on specific industries and their operations. A few leading organizations that hire SCC’s graduates are Legato Healthcare Technology; SLK Software; Gallagher; Cognizant; DXC Technology; L&T Infotech; Accenture; Amazon; Deloitte; Capgemini; ICICI Bank; Yes Bank; Axis Bank; HDFC Bank; Tech Mahindra; Clear Tax; PWC; Morgan Stanley; JP Morgan; EY; KPMG; and Genpact.

Extension activities[]

Learning to serve is an integral part of the Claretian education and it forms one of the core values of SCC. To realize this mission, the college has included village adoption, training and awareness programs, seminars and workshops on social issues, and it also conducts awareness rallies as a mandatory part of the education. Various extension activities such as health awareness programs, free eye camps for students, staff and people of the neighbourhood and blood donation camps are organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) of SCC.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) of the college organizes leadership camps, cleaning campaigns, environmental and community development activities. The Women Empowerment Committee organizes extension activities related to gender issues, conducts awareness rallies, performs street plays and educates women in the neighbourhood on their rights. The extension activities related to environmental awareness programs such as Swachh Bharath Abhiyan, environment awareness camps, and awareness rallies on garbage segregation into bio-degradable and non-bio-degradable waste are organized by the Environmental Club of SCC. Some of the other extension activities include awareness rallies and programs on HIV& AIDS, drug, alcohol and tobacco addictions. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the college community was extensively involved in awareness generation activities, relief work through supply of groceries, food, medical equipment and medicines. Vaccine drives were also organized in the campus for the benefit of people in the neighborhood.

References[]

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• SCCB Handbook 2020-21

External links[]

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• SCCB web site

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