St. Xaviers University, Kolkata

About the Department

The Department of Computer Science has begun from August 2022, with one Postgraduate M.Sc. in Computer Science program. The department has three full-time faculty members, and two visiting lecturers.

Teaching methods in the department have set a subtle balance between traditional modes of teaching through textual exegesis to use of digital media- PowerPoint presentations, audio-visual modes, experimental exercise as part of pedagogical process, and interactive sessions. Video lectures are also taken by the faculty members. A series of invited academic lectures have been planned, followed by student interactions that will be significantly beneficial for a broader academic culture within the department.

The curriculum is prepared to suit the latest requirements of the industry and research organisations. Seminars, workshops and invited lectures are organised on a regular basis to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. The Department is committed to its endeavour to deliver the best and groom men and women who would in future ensure that St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata keeps on shining in the academic and industrial world. We strive to produce computer professionals with sound technical and analytic brain, possessing a human face, who would contribute to the building of our Nation.

Vision and Mission Statements

Vision

Our vision mirrors the Xavierian model of education, inspired by Ignatian charism that firmly upholds reverence, humility, freedom and expansion of the mind. In our pursuit of knowledge, we strive to live by the spirit of Magis, meaning, 'greater' or 'beyond', that fosters our relentless search for life-affirming values rooted in compassion, equality and justice, within and beyond the rubric of conventional education

As an academic community, we are committed to empower students to be technologically adept, innovative, self-motivated and responsible citizens, possessing human values and contribute significantly towards being a center of excellence in providing globally standard education, through a conductive Teaching and Research environment that responds swiftly to the challenges of the ever changing world.

Mission

The Department has been actively functioning from August 2022 and has focus in the following areas:

Teaching and Learning: Teaching methods in the department have involved a subtle balance between traditional modes of teaching through textual exegesis to use of digital media- PowerPoint presentations, audio-visual modes, experimental exercise as part of pedagogical process, interactive sessions. Video lectures have also been taken by the faculty members.

In commitment to our mission we have a sustained plan to engage and promote the following:

Providing a strong theoretical and practical background across the computer science discipline with an emphasis on software development in emerging fields like Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cyber security etc.
To educate students as unique individuals equipped with quality and depth of information in the diverse fields of Computer Science empowered by inspiring intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and creativity.
To facilitate the students to undertake global research activities through MoUs with institutions of repute and enter into research collaborations and initiate funded research projects that will benefit studies in Computer Science.
To organize several state level, national and international conferences to encourage interdisciplinary research amongst students and scholars.
Regularly organized talks and lectures by guest and visiting professors. Developing a Department seminar library to facilitate better academic learning through intensely moderated resources.
To expose the students to the Industrial sector and other lucrative job market by collaborating with Industry specialists.
Empower students to be successful, effective problem-solvers, lifelong learners, ethical and positive contributors towards social and economic upliftment of the nation.