In a broad sense, any systematic approach toward building and organizing knowledge via valid hypothesis, explanations, experiments and proven theories can be defined as 'science.' Although in its literal sense, science suggests the way a thing works, in modern times, the term is justified as anything associated with the disciplines pertaining to the natural world, including physics, chemistry, biology, and geology. Most recently, disciplines like computer science and library science have come to be defined by the same term, too.

Accounting, also known as accountancy, or financial reporting, is the study of economic entities, and the measurement, processing and communication of financial data pertaining to them. This field of study is also termed as the language of business. It helps in monitoring an organization's economic activities and involves various fields like financial accounting, management accounting, tax accounting, and auditing.

One of the oldest academic disciplines, 'Physics' can be defined as the 'knowledge of nature.' It is the branch of natural science pertaining to the study of matter – its nature and properties, and its motion in space and time. Physics also includes the study of related concepts like energy and force. In a nutshell, it is a physical study of the natural world and the dynamic behavior of our universe.

Biology is a natural science which involves the study of life and living organisms. This study includes the structure and function of living things, their evolution, growth, distribution and taxonomy. Traditionally, Biology has been all about Botany and Zoology. But, modern-day Biology is a diverse subject, including novel areas of interest like genetics, evolutionary biology, ecology, environmental biology, physiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology and cellular biology.

Chemistry falls under physical sciences that involves the study of structure, composition, properties and alterations of matter. The subject area is focused on the interactions of atoms and molecules within themselves and with each other. Chemistry has been considered as 'the central science' because of its uncanny link to the other sciences like physic, biology and geology.

Finance is the study of fund management. The subject deals with the concepts of time, money, and risk and their interrelation. Finance also includes the study of how money is invested, spent, saved or budgeted. The course is also about the monitoring of an individual's or a company's ways of making and spending money.

Engineering is the discipline and profession, which involves the application of scientific theories to design, development and analyze technological solutions. These technological solutions are concerned with the design, building and use of physical machines, engines and structures. Its primary branches include chemical, civil, electrical ad mechanical engineering, which are again divided into sub-disciplines. Engineering is one of the most popular and highly competitive fields of academic courses.

Computer Science is basically the study of computers – their principles, applications and use. It is considered to be a very recent field of study which has seen its bloom especially after the expansion of the Internet. It primarily involves a scientific and practical approach to computation, and the study of the methodical processes known as algorithms. Computer Science is one of the most sought after areas of academic courses of modern times.

Sociology is largely about the study of human society – its development, structure and functioning. The subject area is about the science of 'social behavior' – its origins, development, organization and institutions. Sociology involves various methods of empirical investigations and critical study. The primary focus is on social order, disorder and changes, monitored at both micro levels as well as macro levels of social systems.

The study of the mind and behavior is termed as Psychology or Cognitive Science. This academic discipline is an applied science, which aims at comprehending the nature of individuals or groups, establishing common principle and studying specific cases. The area of study is all about understanding the functions of the mind and its role in individual and social behavior.

Management studies involve the functions that coordinate the attempts of people, especially employees in businesses and organizations, to meet targets, accomplish goals and abide by laid objectives using available human, financial, technological and natural resources efficaciously. The study includes planning, organizing, directing and monitoring the organization or business entity to meet set targets.

Operation Management is a branch of Management studies pertaining to supervising, designing and controlling the production process in businesses. It also involves the redesigning of business operations during productions of goods or offering of services. In one way, it is the study of how to ensure the smooth running of business operations, their efficiency and effectiveness in terms of cost-management.

Human Resource Management is the study of the functions of an organizing concerned with the maximization of employee performance. This field primarily focuses on the management of employees within business entities, abiding by company policies and systems. Developing skills for activities like recruitment, training, development, appraisals, rewarding and managing industrial relationships are some of the goals of the subject.

Marketing management is the discipline which concerns with the practical application of marketing tactics, techniques and methods for business entities and brand promotions. The field also concerns with the management of a company's resources and their active participation toward marketing. Due to globalization, studying Marketing Management has become a preferred choice amongst students. The core subjects include Marketing Research, Simulation, Consumer Behavior and Marketing in the Supply Chain.

Strategic Management is the study of the formulation and implementation of the primary goals set by the managing board of a company, in lieu of the owners. Usually, such study is based on the consideration of resources, and internal and external assessments of the environment in which a company thrives and competes. The company is said to have a competitive advantage is has a higher profitability than the average profitability of its competitors.

Management Information Systems is the study of people, technology, business organizations, and the connection between these terms. This field of study helps in understanding how a firm can benefit from an investment to the fullest. Such investment can be in personnel, equipments, or any business process. The entire field is people-oriented and thrives on service via technology

Business Law, also known as Commercial Law, is the study of the body of law that concerns with the rights, relations and conduct of people and business entities engaged in trade or commerce, merchandising and sales. It is considered to be a branch of civil law. Business Law deals with the problems and issues pertaining to private as well as public laws.

Economics is a social science. It involves the study of the factors which determine the production, consumption, and distribution of various goods and services. The term has originated from the Geek words 'oikos,' meaning house, and 'nomos' meaning 'laws.' So, basically, Economics suggests the 'rules of the house.'

The study of collection, organization, analysis, comprehension, and presentation of data is known as Statistics. It is more of a collection of Mathematical techniques, and can apply statistical thinking and methods to a range of scientific, social and business endeavors in diverse areas. These areas can include astronomy, biology, economics, education, genetics, medicine, psychology, marketing, public health, and even sports.

The subject, English, encompasses the teaching and learning of English literature and the English language. Creative Writing is also a core area of this subject. This academic discipline includes study of literature written in English language including those from the United Kingdom as well as the United States, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, South Africa, the Philippines and the Middle East. Areas of interest include phonetics, phonology, syntax, semantics, morphology, corpus linguistics, stylistics and pragmatics.

Literature Studies include the study of written pieces from all over the globe. It also concerns with Writing. The written word and textual modes are studied from both a critical as well as a creative point of view. The coursework focuses on texts from the classics to the contemporary, enables students to build up a solid base in literature studies. Also, such courses provide them with a common language to head toward more advanced studies.