Faculty of Arts and Science is a part of Vinayaka Mission University. The Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Salem (VMKV Arts and Science College) of VMU was established with the objective of offering graduate programs in some of the latest areas of science, such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Catering Technology, Computer Applications and Business Management. Students joining these professional courses may opt for higher level programs at the masters level in their respective major or pursue MBA for a career in business management.