Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Head of the Department:
Dr. Sunitha S.
Mailing Address
The Department of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HAS) was established in 2023. Earlier, the faculty was associated with the School of Management Studies, since its inception in 2008. However, recognizing the importance of humanities, arts and social sciences to technical sciences, HAS was constituted as a separate department. The integration of HAS into technical education is especially valuable in the complex environments that we live in today. Responding to today’s global, social, cultural and economic challenges requires specialized knowledge of people, societies, cultures and financial environments. By engaging with diverse disciplines, graduates gain a broader perspective and develop the intellectual flexibility to adjust to emerging technologies and adapt to new challenges.
In a world increasingly driven by technology and innovation, the significance of technical education is undeniable. Engaging with humanities, arts, and social sciences, however, helps foster critical thinking and creative problem- solving skills, vital for engineers, technologists, and scientists to approach issues from diverse perspectives. The ability to analyze complex texts, dissect historical events, and delve into philosophical inquiries equips graduates with the tools to think critically, evaluate information, and formulate effective solutions.
HAS offers courses in Economics and English Studies to the undergraduate students of NITC in addition to offering a diverse and vibrant PhD programme across a variety of disciplines including, but not limited to Behavioural Economics, Gender Economics, Micro Economics, Early Childhood Education, Queer Studies, Translation Studies, Culture Studies, Film Studies Memory Studies and English Studies. HAS also offers elective courses in Communication skills, New Literatures, Critical Studies, Finance and Economics.