Garden City University
Garden City University, formally known as Garden City College is a private university located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.[2][3]
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| Motto | EMPHASIS ON LIFE |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2013 |
| Chancellor | Dr. Joseph V G[1] |
| Location | , , India |
| Website | www |
Established in the year 1992, Garden City University was formed by Dr. Joseph V.G with other contemporaries like Prof. Shivarudrappa who is a former dean of Karnataka University, Dr. Hanumanthappa who is a former vice-chancellor of Bangalore University, Prof. V.B.Coutinho, vice-chancellor of Gulbarga University, and Prof. Rame Gowda who is a former vice-chancellor of Karnataka State Open University.
The university has A – Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). It also has ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14000:2004 certification.
The new campus is located on 50-acres adjacent to the Volvo manufacturing plant. The university's new plan will accommodate hotels, convention halls, knowledge parks, IT and BT parks, shopping malls, and residential areas.
Academics
The School of Commerce and Management
Established in the year 1994, the commerce and management department is one of the oldest and the largest in the entire Garden City University Campus. With various innovation and quality education, this department aims at developing and nurturing the management students with global competencies that will enable the students to foster professional skills and climb up in their career ladder.
The School of Sciences
Established in the year 1995, the main objective of the school of science at the Garden City University is to ensure practical training with the application of scientific knowledge. The school of sciences proves to be one of the premier schools of the Garden City University. The quest for practical knowledge is bridged by an array of subjects that are carefully selected from the industry across the globe.
The School of Media
Established in the year 1997, the school of media at the Garden City University aims at equipping the students with knowledge in handling the latest technological advancements in media, with a balanced curriculum. It also challenges students to encounter present issues in media theory, research, policy, planning, and management.
The School of Computational Science and Information Technology
Established in the year 1995, the school of computational sciences and information technology at the Garden City University aims at implementing quality education, thereby producing quality professionals in the IT industry across the globe. The main focus is on adapting innovative teaching methods to improve the results of student learning. Some of the modules include webinars, simulated software, live projects, etc.
The School of Health Science
The school of health science at the Garden City University aims at providing excellence, leadership, and innovation in education through research and practice including the collaborative programs. The focus and mission of this school at the Garden City University are to create health-care professionals who can contribute to the health care sector through various innovations and inventions.
The School of Indian & Foreign Languages
Established in the year 1994, the school of languages functions as a supporting school for all other branches at the Garden City University. The main focus is to introduce a wider range of literature in English and other foreign languages. At the primary level, this school offers various opportunities for its students a plethora of programs such as novels, plays, and poetry. And in the secondary level, the students are exposed to political issues and socio-cultural issues that the students can connect with the contemporary literature.
The School of Social Science
This school was started in the year 1994 at the Garden City University. The aim of this school at the Garden City University is to devote itself to expanding the horizons and educate the students about the thought processes, behavior, and emotions. This school also encourages diversity of backgrounds and perspectives irrespective of any religion, caste, or creed.
Awards
Garshom International Awards - Best Institution Award 2017 [4]
References
- "The Founder". Garden City University. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- "Private University Karnataka". University Grants Commission (India). Archived from the original on 22 December 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- "Need better infra to add Aadhaar numbers to degrees: Universities". The Times of India. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- "12th Garshom International Awards". Garshomonline.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.