Karimnagar, Aug.19 : Satavahana University is set to introduce six new regular postgraduate (PG) courses starting from the 2026–27 academic year. Following special initiatives and proposals submitted by Vice-Chancellor Prof. U. Umesh Kumar, Commissioner of Collegiate Education A. Devasena, IAS, sanctioned these employment-oriented programs to address regional educational needs and expand career opportunities for students.
Five of the new regular courses will be offered at the main campus in Karimnagar. The University College of Commerce & Business Management will offer MBA in Retail Management with 60 seats and M.Com in Finance Technology with 40 seats. The University College of Science will introduce M.Sc. in Forensic Science with 30 seats and M.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition with 30 seats. Additionally, the University College of Arts & Social Sciences will offer Master of Social Work (MSW) with 40 seats. Meanwhile, University PG College in Godavarikhani will offer MBA in Business Analytics with 60 seats.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. U. Umesh Kumar emphasized that introducing industry-aligned programs such as Business Analytics, Financial Technology, Forensic Science, and Food Science in regular mode will immensely benefit rural and local students. He termed the launching of these courses a major milestone in the university’s history, adding that necessary infrastructure and academic facilities are being developed to support high-quality higher education in Telangana.
