Sophia Polytechnic

Sophia Polytechnic is a further education college in Mumbai, India. It is predominantly a women’s polytechnic but male students are admitted to the courses of the Hospitality Studies (HAFT) Department as well as in the Social Communications Media (SCM) course. Since its inception in 1970, Sophia Polytechnic has been committed to women’s education, which is perceived by the institution to be the means for both personal and societal transformation. Through the ‘Sophia Cooverji Hormusji Programme in Ethics and Spirituality’, Sophia Polytechnic provides the opportunity for students to focus on values, ethical living and concern for the underprivileged. The institution considers itself fortunate in having a highly qualified and motivated teaching faculty and dedicated non-teaching and support staff. Located within a beautiful verdant campus, the Polytechnic has excellent infrastructural facilities. .^[1]

Departments

Hospitality Studies (HAFT),Art and Design,Dress Designing and Garment Manufacturing,Social Communications Media

Hospitality Studies HAFT

The HAFT programme is one of the oldest and most prestigious courses in hospitality in the city. This Degree is recognized by all deluxe hotel chains in India. HAFT provides 3 state-of-the-art kitchens and a bakery with the latest equipment, as well as two training restaurants to facilitate learning in a professional environment. The HAFT tradition of 'learning to look after' continues beyond the academic horizons. ^{[2] [3]}

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Art & Design

The Department of Art and Design, which is recognised by the Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra, conducts the following courses: Foundation Art, Diploma in Applied Art, and Diploma in Textile Designing ^{[2] [5]}

Fashion StudiesDepartment of Dress Designing and Manufacturing

The Dress Designing & Garment Manufacturing course covers virtually the entire gamut of the fashion business. The aim is to provide students with the necessary edge to make a mark in the industry. Today, several ex students who are highly placed professionals in this field are a testimony to the holistic education given here. ^{[2] [6]}

Social Communications Media

This one-year postgraduate diploma course in mass communication offers documentary film production,^[7] photography^[8] and advertising.^[9] The alumnae of this course include Deepa Bhatia and Reema Kagti.

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