• The MSW programme at HITS is focused on understanding the complexities of modern social life through the application of advanced social work theories and methods within an interdisciplinary framework building upon the traditions of the discipline. 
   
• Students are encouraged to acquire critical reading, theoretical insights and research skills through rigorous training. 
   
• The research areas undertaken by students and faculty members cover wide range of issues of public concern like the effects of economic development on society and culture, problems of weaker sections, gender and society, disaster management, environmental issues, social movements, minority studies, etc.
   

A minimum 50% Pass in Undergraduate Degree from a recognized University Grand Commission Institution.

• MSW Socialwork programme is specifically designed to help students comprehend how societies, institutions and practices came into being, and how they work and might change in the future.
   
• This highly relevant discipline is particularly concerned with social transformation and in developing an insight into the major challenges in contemporary society.

Business and Industry 
Banker
Business Analyst
Consumer Relations Specialist
Human Resources Manager
Market Analyst
Project Manager
Quality Control Manager
Technical Writer

Government
Civil Services (UPSC, SSC, TNPSC etc.,)
Employee Specialist
Foreign Service Officer
Human Rights Officer
Legislative Aide
Urban Planner

Justice System
Criminal Investigator
Juvenile Court Specialist
Police Officer
Rehabilitation Counsellor

Research
Census researcher
Consumer researcher
Criminology researcher
Data analyst
Interviewer
Market researcher
Social researcher
Statistician
Survey research technician

Academic
Admissions Counsellor
Affirmative Action Counsellor
Extension Service Specialist
Public Health Educator
Teacher

Community and Social Services
Child development specialist
Environmental organizer
Family planning worker
Hospital administrator
Housing coordinator
Career counsellor
Public health supervisor
Rural health outreach worker