Vision

To provide quality education for the Visually Impaired in accessible learning environment in the areas of Commerce and Computer Applications to make them fit for employment and to pursue higher education equally with abled persons.

Mission

• Empowering Visually Impaired in accessible learning with the latest curriculum focused on Outcome Based Education.

• Providing technical knowledge and skills to enhance their academic career  leading to employment through quality teaching with  Innovative & accessible latest software.

• Enhancing professional and ethical values among Visually Impaired  by educating them about the society.

About the Department

Diploma in Computer Applications was started from 2005-06 exclusively for the Visually Impaired students to empower them in job-oriented professional course, to increase their job prospects in the context of globalization and to make them self-reliant and self-competent.  This course imparts training in various subjects like Computer Applications, Commerce, Call Center Training, Mass communication and journalism, etc., by our dedicated and committed staff.

The Computer Applications Department has been equipped with Special Screen Reading Software which makes computer learning easier.  Assistive devices like tactile graphics (embossed figures) and course materials which are provided in Braille makes learning better. 

A person born with visual impairment has limited opportunities in pursuing their studies. A diploma course is now available for visually impaired those who desire to continue their education in a professional field. This course is offered exclusively for the visually impaired at diploma level for the first time in the country. This course aims to provide basic skills such as English communication, accounting, commerce, banking, Business arithmetic, functional management, mass communication & call-centre training and technical skills in the area of basics of computers, MS Office, Network and trouble shooting. The methodology of teaching is supported by assistive technologies for the visually impaired such as Braille, text / picture embossers, JAWS & NVDA screen readeing software, typing tutorial, OBR and audio-visual equipments. The teaching faculty is well equipped with Braille and usage of special gadgets in addition to their area of expertise.

Eligibility: Visually impaired (partial or total) candidates who have passed SSLC (Karnataka) or its equivalent are eligible for admission.

Program Outcome(PO'S)

PO-1: Basic and Discipline specific knowledge: An ability to apply Commerce, English Language, Office Work Skills for Corporate and Government Sectors towards solving the managerial functions in executing the jobs independently at all levels of management.

PO-2: Problem Analysis: Identify and analyse well-defined Business, Office Management and Secretarial Problems in Corporate and Government Sectors by using Explicit Knowledge methods.

PO-3: Design/ Development of Solutions: Ability to plan and use modern office tools and equipment in managerial and secretarial activities for solving problems with real time examples.

PO-4: Managerial / Secretarial Tools: Apply appropriate office automation tools and techniques in commerce and office management requirements.

PO-5: Business and office practices for society, sustainability and environment: Apply Business, Management and Office knowledge in the context of society, sustainability, environment and ethical practices.

PO-6: Project Management: Use Business, Management and Secretarial Principles as a team member, individual, Professional or a leader to manage activities by effective communication.

PO-7: Life-long learning: To identify the need of visually impaired for continuous updating of knowledge and skills relevant society and change in technology.

Program Educational Objective’s(PEO'S)

PEO1: To provide necessary skills required for Office Management and become valuable Human Resources.

PEO2:  Imparting continuous and value based education to enable the students to uphold the Professional and                     Ethical Values.

PEO3: To provide Visually Impaired students with an academic environment needed for enhance their                                   Employability Skills.

PEO4:  To Motivate Visually Impaired students to get into Higher Education

Program Specific Objective’s (PSO's)

1. PSO1: To enable the Visually Impaired, the basic knowledge about computers using special screen reading                           software.
2. PSO2: To strengthen verbal ability, Spoken and Written English, including the essentials of English Grammar and                 Usage.
3. PSO3:To replace the age-old “Scribe” system with the computer-based-test (CBT) for Internal and Technical Board              Examinations.

Course Outcome: The candidates who have secured this diploma can be placed in private / government organization, business / commercial / industrial establishments as Computer Operators, Administrative assistants, Tele Callers, Call Center personnel, Typists and Receptionists, Customer Care Representatives, etc. Students can also opt for higher education in B.Com / BBM degree offered by recognized universities.