Program Outcomes (POs) are broad statements that describe the professional accomplishments which the program aims at, and these are to be attained by the students by the time they complete the program. POs incorporate many areas of inter-related knowledge, skills and personality traits that are to be acquired by the students during their graduation and post-graduation.
Course outcomes (COs) are direct statements that describe the essential and enduring disciplinary knowledge, abilities that students should possess initially from the first semester and the depth of learning that is expected upon completion of each semester. They are clearly specified and communicated by theoretical as well as practical knowledge.