What: The Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences, Gangtok is incorporated under the State Legislative Act (Act IX of 1995) of the Government of Sikkim. It is recognised by the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development and by the University Grants Commission. SMU's Degrees/ Diploma/ Certificates are recognised by all members of Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The statue of SMU permits the University to offer programs on a distance mode across the country and abroad.

The University was set up in partnership between the Manipal Education and Medical Group and the Government of Sikkim with the objective of offering quality education to students and working professionals. Apart from regular on-site programmes, the University offers many career oriented programmes via distance education. These programmes are offered as part of its effort to bring education to the masses and fulfill the growing demand for professionals. Manipal Universal Learning, which is the Learning Resource Development Center (LRDC), for SMU DDE, supports the delivery of these programmes.

Programmes offered

Information Technology

• Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BScIT)
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
• PG Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)
• PG Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA)
• Master of Science in Information Technology (MScIT)
• Master of Computer Application (MCA)
• Master of Science in Computer Science (MScCS)

Management

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Retail Operations (BBARO)
• PG Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) �Specialization in
• Banking
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Systems
• Marketing
• Retail Operations

Commerce

• Bachelor of Commerce in Information System (BComIS)
• Maser of Commerce in Information System (MComIS)

Journalism and Mass Communication

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJM)
• Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJM)

Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Biotechnology (BScBT)
• PG Diploma in Bioinformatics (PGDBI)
• Master of Science in Bioinformatics (MScBI)

Fashion Design

• Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design (BScFD)

Allied Health Science

• Diploma in Health Information Administration (DHIA)
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
• Diploma in Medical Imaging Technology (DMIT)
• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration (BScHIA)
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Technology (BScMIT)
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (BScMLT)
• Master of Business Administration in Health Care Services (MBAHCS)         
• Master of Science in Clinical Research and Regulatory Affairs (MScCRRA)

Hospitality and Tourism

• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Catering Management (BScHCM)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management (PGDTTM)

Telecom Technology

• Master of Science in Telecom Technology (MScTT)

For further information on the courses and programmes visit: www.smuhmts.edu

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