Siena College of Professional Studies

**Siena College of Professional Studies** is a private self-financing college located in Edacochin, Kochi, Kerala, India. It was established in 2002 and is administered by the Diocese of Cochin through the Aquinas Educational and Charitable Trust. The college is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in commerce, management, information technology, and the humanities. It was accredited with a B++ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its first cycle in 2024.

## History 
The college was established under the patronage of Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kureethara, the former Bishop of Cochin, as the third university-affiliated college under the diocese. The Government of Kerala granted sanction for the college on 17 August 2002, and affiliation from Mahatma Gandhi University followed on 4 September 2002.

Siena College of Professional Studies was formally inaugurated on 27 September 2002 by Nalakathu Soopy, the Hon'ble Minister of Education, Kerala. The inaugural ceremony was attended by other dignitaries including Prof. K.V. Thomas, the Hon'ble Minister for Fisheries and Tourism; Dr. Cyriac Thomas, the Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University; and Rt. Rev. Dr. John Thattumkal. The college commenced academic operations with 58 students.

## Campus 
The college is situated on a five-acre campus at Aquinas Grounds in Edacochin, Kochi. The infrastructure includes state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, ICT resources, computer labs, a library, and sports facilities. Student reviews on platforms like Shiksha highlight the availability of basketball and football facilities, as well as a canteen, though some note the campus is relatively small. The college does not have its own hostel, but private accommodations are available nearby.

## Organisation and administration 
### Governance 
Siena College of Professional Studies is owned and administered by the Diocese of Cochin, one of the oldest Catholic dioceses in India. The educational activities of the diocese are managed through the Aquinas Educational and Charitable Trust, which governs the college. The college operates as a self-financing, unaided institution.

### Accreditation and recognitions 
The college is permanently affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. It is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In 2024, the college was accredited by the NAAC with a B++ grade. The BBA and BCA programs are specifically approved by the AICTE.

The college's curriculum is designed to include cross-cutting issues such as human values, environmental sustainability, entrepreneurship, professional ethics, and gender equality. It serves as a Centre for Skill Development Courses and Career Planning (CSDCCP) under the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) of the Government of Kerala.

## Academic profile 
### Programs offered 
Siena College offers eight undergraduate programs and one postgraduate program. The undergraduate courses are offered as four-year Honours programs under the Mahatma Gandhi University curriculum. The college also offers various institutional minors across disciplines like Business Studies, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Translation Studies.

The programs listed on the official website and university affiliation records include:

**Undergraduate (UG Honours) Programmes**:

### Affiliations and memberships 
The college hosts several institutional bodies aimed at fostering innovation and social responsibility. These include an Entrepreneurship Development Club registered with the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Kerala, and an Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) registered under the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell. It also has a Nature Club dedicated to environmental conservation.

## Student life 
### Student demographics 
The student community at Siena College is a cross-section of society, with a significant number hailing from socially and economically backward sections. Students from SC/ST, OBC, and other minority communities constitute a substantial part of the total enrollment.

### Extracurricular activities 
The college encourages participation in cultural festivals, sports events, and extension activities. Students have won prizes in university-level cultural festivals and sports tournaments. Annual events include an arts festival, sports day, and union day celebrations. Various clubs, including those for arts, nature, and sports, are active on campus.

### Placements 
The college has a placement cell that provides training in resume building, aptitude tests, mock interviews, and soft skills. It maintains Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various firms to facilitate student placements. According to student reviews on Shiksha, recruiting companies have included Tata, Infosys, and firms within the Infopark, with a significant percentage of students securing placements in some programs.

## Notable alumni 
* The college notes that its students have found successful careers in reputed firms in India and abroad, though a public list of notable alumni is not maintained on the official website.

## Related pages 
* List of colleges affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
* Diocese of Cochin
* Education in Kerala

## References 
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