An integrated course means combining two different courses in a single package. One can opt for integrated courses after completing 12th class. If you are inclined towards pursuing an integrated course but are a little confused to make a final decision, then here’s an article for you to learn about the benefits of choosing an integrated course and get an assurance.
Integrated courses have been a breakthrough in the education industry of India. An introduction of integrated courses in India has opened doors to a lot of good opportunities for students. Integrated courses can be opted by students after completion of 12th class.
As the name suggests, integrated courses are a combination of two courses, which means two degrees. One degree is the undergraduate level, while another one is the postgraduate level. So, these two courses are integrated together and then formed into a single package.
Here’s an example of an integrated course — B.Sc. + M.Sc. or BBA + MBA or BA LLB. Many integrated programmes lessen the period of course by 10–11 months and thereby save time. Integrated courses are one great option to study provided you pursue it from a well-known institute.
Now that we know the meaning of integrated courses; let us see the advantages of pursuing an integrated course. I have done a lot of research and found out that integrated programmes are actually worth pursuing, and they do offer good benefits to the student.
So, let’s begin.
Benefits of an Integrated Course:
An integrated course brings in a lot of benefits and will definitely add more value than expected.
- Increases Efficiency & Saves Time
- Joint Curriculum
- Practical Exposure
- Industry Connections through Internships
- Multidisciplinary Perspective
Increases Efficiency & Saves Time
Integrated programmes prepare a study plan for students comprising a vast range of modules and sessions. All these modules and sessions are prepared under the guidance of expert faculties. And this will, in turn, provide in-depth knowledge to students and help them become more efficient.
Students get both degrees — bachelors and masters from the same institute, and also they don’t have to sit through any entrance examination. As a result, this will save time. And the most prominent advantage of the integrated programme is that it almost saves a year of a student’s career.
Joint Curriculum
The curriculum of an integrated programme is designed, in such a way that it comprises content from more than 1 higher educational system. So students interested in studying two courses together, the integrated programme works the best. And the ones who are not clear on, which course to choose, then they can consider studying both.
Many integrated courses offer students to go to a foreign university and complete the remaining course. And this is a great opportunity to learn more, widen your horizons and develop newer perspectives.
Practical Exposure
To make the learning work, learning needs to be in a manner that is the most practical and aligns with the changing dynamics of the market. Integrated courses help students develop skills that they will need when working in an organization. Everything they learn has to be relevant to the current industry standards and must be learned through real-life applications.
Like, courses at Marwadi University are learnt through a 360-Degree Learning Model. The university uses a three-tiered learning structure that develops educational and professional attributes in students through a hands-on learning approach.
Industry Connections through Internships
Integrated courses in almost all fields from law, business management, and information technology to biotechnology, etc. have internships compulsory every year during the whole programme. We all know internships hold significant importance in a student’s career. With an internship, you get a competitive edge over your peers and build industry connections. And in integrated courses, you manage to do one or two internships in a year.
To give an example, B.A. LL.B (hons.) integrated programme at Marwadi University sends the students pursuing this course for an internship every semester. In the first year, they send them for an internship at an NGO. And in next years they send them to lower court, a higher court, supreme court or a law firm respectively.
Multidisciplinary Perspective
One of the main advantages of integrated courses is the diverse approach they have when it comes to the selection of courses. Along with choosing a branch of specialization in the integrated course, one can also go for elective courses. So, a student pursuing B.A. LLB can study varied courses like humanities, social sciences, biology etc.
Such an approach is a complete win-win situation. On one hand, you can study courses in different areas and on the other hand, you are carrying out advanced research, internships and education in your branch of specialization.
So these were the benefits of pursuing an integrated course. All these points make an integrated course stand out among all other courses.
Happy Learning!
