Over the millennium, the ancient seers, and saints living across the river Sindhu made the intuitive realization of the eternal spiritual truth (Satya). They visualized the core principles that govern the world causing material as well as spiritual progress of every living being known as dharma.

The Master in World Literature enables students to gain a broad acquaintance with a gamut of literature across genres from around the world, transitions in the field of literary studies, literary and cultural texts, theories, and methodologies of study as well as undertake coursework with specific, closely defined topics on a variety of literature and cultures and through a variety of materials.

Curatorial practice entails the selection and representation of cultural objects, ideas, and artifacts by organising and promoting art projects and exhibitions. At its core, this practice is rooted in the understanding and inculcation of values associated with social and cultural history, and a sensitivity to multiple forms of spectatorship. At Srishti Manipal we consider the curatorial practice to be not only about the exhibition, selection, and display but an endeavor towards reflecting cultural practices that address contemporary social concerns. The MA in Curatorial Practice is founded on the premise that there is no separation between practice and theory in curatorial work. Curators operate across a vast ecology of contexts and spaces - from the museum to the commercial gallery, to the artist-led space, to the festival, to the lab, to new creative ventures and academic projects. The role of the curator often blends in with that of the researcher, the artist, the publisher, the activist, the archivist, and the creative entrepreneur. The program foregrounds an inquiry-based approach to learning, where students can explore and develop personal discourse, artistic visions, and ideas through their chosen lines of inquiry, navigating through frames of thought nurtured at Srishti Manipal. The students of the MA in Curatorial Practice will acquire the criticality, skills, and flexibility to work in the ever-changing context of the contemporary art world and cultural production. They will develop an awareness and understanding of international and national socio-cultural and political discourses in the field.

Animation is a dynamic, participatory, and transdisciplinary medium of expression and communication. It finds its application across media and in diverse contexts, be it in short films, art installations, infographics, education, apps, and many more. The modes of production are many and the lines between live-action, animation, and computer-generated imagery have become increasingly blurred. At Srishti Manipal, we consider animation a broad range of practices in manipulated moving images. The animation program is a learning space for self-driven students who are keen on pursuing a line of inquiry and developing their practice in moving-image arts. The MA program provides a framework to support research and the taking forward of one’s practice in animation to newer levels of fluency and sophistication. The curriculum provides strategic inputs in research methods, animation techniques, film language, storytelling, image-making processes, and several opportunities for independent skill enhancement. Students can explore and develop personal styles, artistic visions, and voices depending on their particular lines of inquiry. The focus is on achieving ease and expertise in using the language of animation to pose relevant questions and address diverse topics of interest.

The School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religion offers an M.A. in Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religion, and an M.A. in Hindu Studies (Sanātana). The program in Buddhist Studies emphasizes a deep and distinctive study of Buddhist ideas and values and historically contextualizes those ideas about other proximal philosophical and religious traditions such as Vedic, Sankhya, Yoga, and Tantra.

The MSL is centred on developing personal and professional effectiveness, enabling practising and aspiring managers to enhance their knowledge and skills in management, leadership and strategy.

The world after seeing several decades of progress to uplift millions of people from abject poverty is seeing an increase of inequality exacerbated by climate change-induced events that even question the continued existence of humanity. The conditions of work and equality in an agency at work still have a way to go whether proscribed by gender, social status, or access to capital. Slavery was abolished two centuries ago only to be replaced by what linguist Noam Chomsky and others describe as wage slavery. “Experience demonstrates that there may be a slavery of wages only a little less galling and crushing in its effects than chattel slavery and that this slavery of wages must go down with the other”. Frederick Douglas 1888. The industrial revolution in many ways switched chattel slavery to wage slavery where producers and employees are excluded from decision making and are not permitted to apply themselves creatively to realize their limitless innate potential.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR PROGRAM: Truly Global Education With Eminent International Faculty Robust Learning Management System and Flipped Learning Model for Maximized Learning Outcomes Personalized Learning Through Unique Option of Choice Based Credit System Complete Hand Holding & Support By Student Relationship Managers Dedicated Career Support & Virtual Job Fairs With 100+ Hiring Partners Portfolio Building With Real-world Industry Projects

A hands-on, UNESCO Model Curricula-inspired program that develops technical skills along with an understanding of artistic, historical, and theoretical foundations of the discipline. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Indian Media and Entertainment industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. Its various segments, Film, Television, Advertising, Print, and Digital have witnessed tremendous growth in the last few years. The industry is highly driven by strong consumption in non-metro and small cities, intense emergence of regional media, and burgeoning new media businesses and formats. Our Masters's program is built on a strong theoretical foundation supported by applied research into the dynamics of communication and the creative industries, together, with professional expertise.