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SSC100M — Program Orientation-I

Course Overview

SSC100M 3 Credits L:3 T:0 P:0 Core
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PROGRAM ORIENTATION-I introduces students to the university, academic program structure, emerging technologies, academic enrichment opportunities, career pathways, competitions, certifications, and professional development planning. The course enables students to develop a personalized academic and career roadmap aligned with their aspirations.

Unit 1

Academic program overview

Unit 2

Emerging technologies and future of the discipline

Unit 3

Edu-revolution and academic enrichment

Unit 4

Career pathways, career goal setting and professional development

Unit 5

Professional portfolio development

Unit 6

Dream CV and career roadmap

Continuous Assessment

5 components

Assignment 30%

Prepare a report on the relevance of Humanities and Liberal Arts, linking NEP 2020, critical thinking, digital learning, ethical reasoning, and lifelong learning with academic and career development, and describe how it aligns with the student's career aspiration.

Week 2 / 3

Rubric
To examine the significance of humanities and liberal arts and reflect on how the programme structure, multidisciplinary learning, and digital resources support academic and career development.

Edu Revolution Task 30%

Register for one EDU-Revolution initiative, justify its relevance to your career pathway, and prepare an action plan for successful completion. Evaluation will be based on the registration and completion of the activity.

Week 4 / 5

Rubric
To register for an EDU-Revolution initiative, assess its career relevance, and develop an action plan for successful completion.

Presentation - Individual 30%

Prepare a Career Aspiration Report identifying the career pathway. Depending on the pathway, include the relevant company and job role, target package, skills, certifications, and internship plan; startup vision, revenue target, funding goal, and business roadmap; target university, program, entrance examinations, scholarships, and preparation plan; or target examination, post, preparation strategy, and timeline. Present and defend the career roadmap.

Week 6 / 7

Rubric
To develop, present, and defend a personalized career roadmap aligned with the chosen career pathway.

Portfolio 30%

Develop the first version of a digital professional portfolio aligned with the selected career pathway, including projects, certifications, internships, competitions, research, leadership, and technical profiles such as LinkedIn or GitHub.

Week 10 / 11

Rubric
To develop a digital professional portfolio showcasing career-relevant achievements, skills, and professional profiles.

Design Your Dream CV 30%

Prepare a pathway-specific Dream CV integrated with a four-year Individual Development Plan (IDP), competency mapping, certification roadmap, internship plan, placement/higher studies/exam strategy, and measurable semester-wise milestones. The task includes a Dream CV, career roadmap, and presentation.

Week 12 / 13

Rubric
To develop a pathway-specific Dream CV and four-year IDP with measurable career development milestones.

Exams & Practice

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

70%

Type: Practical

SSC100M - FAQs

How many units are in SSC100M?

SSC100M has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for SSC100M?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for SSC100M exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.