MAEC programme aims to develop the abilities of the learners to explain the functioning of the economy and enhance their analytical skills to enable them to get the jobs in the market. It is a semester based program with a total duration of 2 years.
Minimum Duration – 2 years
Maximum Duration – 4 years
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum three years Bachelor Degree from an IGNOU-recognized University.
The MSW programme offers opportunities to learners for higher studies in professional social work.
The practical components have been meticulously prepared to provide the learners, hands-on training, which will enable the candidates to find suitable placements within and outside the country.
Eligibility: Bachelor‘s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Programme Details:
Course Code
Title of the Course
Credits
I Year (Compulsory Courses)
MSW 1
Origin and Development of Social Work
4
MSW 2
Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives
4
MSW 5
Social Work Practicum and Supervision
4
Elective Courses (Choose any Two)
MSW 3
Basic Social Science Concepts
4
MSW 4
Social Work and Social Development
4
MSW 6
Social Work Research
4
MSWE 10
Social Work in African Context
4
MSW 32
Social Work and Criminal Justice
4
Field Work (Compulsory)
MSWL13
Social Work Practicum-I
8
MSWL14
Block Placement
8
II Year
Compulsory Courses
MSW 7
Case work and Counseling: Working with Individuals
4
MSW 8
Social Group Work: Working with Groups
4
MSW 9
Community Organisation Management for Community Development
Women‗s & Gender Studies are emerging and growing areas of academic inquiry today. The modular MAWGSR programme is aimed at students with a Bachelor‗s degree in any discipline with an interest in this area. The programme will acquaint students with the academic area of women‗s and gender studies and its history, theoretical premises and progression to present day status
Eligibility:Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Minimum Duration – 2 years
Maximum Duration – 4 years
Programme Details:
Course Code
Title of the Course
Credits
I Year
MGS 1
Gender and Development: Concepts, Approaches and Strategies
6
MGS 2
Gender, Development Goals and Praxis
6
MGS 3
Gender Analysis
4
MGS 4
Gender-Sensitive Planning and Policy Making
8
MGS 5
Research Methodologies in Gender and Development Studies
8
MGSP 1
Internship-I / Field based Research Project-I
4
II Year
Compulsory Course
MGSP 2
Internship-II / Field based Research Project-II
4
Elective Courses (Choose any eight (8) courses only)
MGSE 1
Gender Planning and Development Policies
4
MGSE 2
Gender Audit and Gender Budgeting
4
MGSE 3
Gender Mainstreaming
4
MGSE 4
Gender Issues in Agriculture, Rural Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management
4
MGSE 6
Gender, Resources and Entitlements
4
MGSE 7
Gender, Organization and Leadership
4
MGSE 9
Gender Issues in Work, Employment and Productivity
4
MGSE 10
Gender and Entrepreneurship Development
4
MGSE 13
Gender Training and Empowerment
4
MGSE 20
Gender and Financial Inclusion
4
Total Credits
72
Of the ten electives on offer (MGSE 1, MGSE 2, MGSE 3, MGSE 4, MGSE 6, MGSE 7, MGSE 9, MGSE 10, MGSE 13 and MGSE 20), eight electives have to be completed. Learners who enroll for the MA (Gender & Development Studies) could exit with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Gender and Development Studies if they successfully complete the first-year courses (MGS 1, MGS 2, MGS 3, MGS 4, MGS 5 and MGSP 1).
This programme has been designed to impact quality education and training in the area of Development Studies. The programme is meant for development professionals across the sectors and also to fresh graduates interested in pursuing carrier and development professionals.
Students who complete Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDDVS) can take lateral entry to second year of MADVS.
Minimum Duration – 2 years
Maximum Duration – 4 years
Eligibility: Bachelor ‘s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University
Medium of Instruction: English
Programme Details:
Course Code
Title of the Course
Credits
I Year
MDV 101
Introduction to Development and Development Theories
6
MDV 102
Dynamics of Development
6
MDV 103
Issues and Challenges of Development
6
MDV 4
Gender and Development
6
MDV 106
Research Methodology in Development Studies
6
MDV 109
Development in India – An Overview
6
II Year (Choose any 36 Credits)
MDV 105
Development Planning and Management
6
MDV 108
Development Communication and Extension
6
MDV 110
Training and Development
6
MDV 111
Local Self Governance and Development
6
MDV 115
Health and Development
6
MEDS 41
Introduction to Urban Development
6
MEDS 42
Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development
6
MDVP 117
Project Work*
12
* Project work is equivalent to 2 courses or 12 credits
Women‗s & Gender Studies are emerging and growing areas of academic inquiry today. The modular MAWGSR programme is aimed at students with a Bachelor‗s degree in any discipline with an interest in this area. The programme will acquaint students with the academic area of women‗s and gender studies and its history, theoretical premises and progression to present day statu
Eligibility:Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Minimum Duration – 2 years
Maximum Duration – 4 years
Programme Details:
Course Code
Title of the Course
Credits
I Year (I Semester)
MWG 101
Theories of Women‘s & Gender Studies
8
MWG 102
Gender and Power
8
I Year (II Semester)
MWG 103
Constructing Gender through Arts & Media
8
MWG 104
Gendered Bodies & Sexualities
8
MANE 004
Gender and Society
8
II year (III Semester)
You have select one Specialisation area
Courses For Gender, Literature,Culture Specialisation
MWG 005
Research Methods
8
MWG 106
Gendered Nation
8
ORCourses For Women‘s Studies Specialisation
MWG 005
Research Methods
8
MWG 109
Women & Social Structure
8
II year (IV Semester)
Courses For Gender, Literature,Culture Specialisation
MWG 107
Postmodernism & Gender
8
MWG 108
Gender & Life Narratives
8
MWGP 101
Project Work*
8
OR Courses For Women‘s Studies Specialisation
MWG 110
Women in Political Processes
8
MWG 111
Women in the Economy
8
MWGP 101
Project Work*
8
Total Credits
80
* Learners will have an option between a one to three month internship with an NGO/ other approved Organization OR undertaking a Research Project depending on their individual interest/ preparation and employment circumstances.
The M.A. (Education) programme aims at producing a team of well-trained individuals knowledgeable in education & its various dimensions.
Eligibility:Bachelor Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English
Minimum Duration – 2 years
Maximum Duration – 4 years
Course Code
Title of the Course
Type of Course
Credits
I Year (36 CREDITS)
MSD 11
Sustainability Science
Theory
4
MSD 12
Ecosystem and Natural Resources
Theory
4
MSD 13
Socio-Cultural System
Theory
4
MSD 14
Ecological Economics
Theory
4
MSD 15
Institutions, Governance and Policies
Theory
4
MSD 16
Strategies and models for sustainability
Theory
4
MSD 17
Challenges to Sustainable Development
Theory
4
MSD 19
Global Strategies to Sustainable Development
Theory
4
MSD 20
Population, Health and Sustainability
Theory
4
II Year (36 CREDITS)
MEV 25
Climate Change and Society
Theory
4
MSD 21
Mountain and Hill Ecosystem
Theory
4
MSD 22
Aquatic Ecosystem
Theory
4
MEDS 51
Fundamentals of CSR
Theory
6
MSD 23
Social Ecology, Globalisation and Sustainability
Theory
4
MEDS 44
Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Programmes
Theory
6
MSDP 18
Project Work
Project
8
Total Credits
72
Multiple Exit and Lateral Entry:
Exit with Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (PGDSS) degree after successfully
completion of first year.
PGDSS holders can take lateral entry in the Second year (as per University norms) to complete Master of Arts in Sustainability Science (MASS).
*Lateral Entry for PGDSS students: For the lateral entry, the learners registered in PGDSS (both ODL and ONLINE) from July 2017 to July 2022, will have to complete the following three courses in place of
MSDP 018: Project Work to complete the M.A. in Sustainability Science Programme.
MSD 19 Global Strategies to Sustainable Development 4 credits
MSD 20 Population, Health and Sustainability 4 credits
The Master‘s programme in philosophy in distance learning mode is intended not only to enhance career prospects for students but also to train the mind for better logical thinking, mental discipline, ability for analysis and synthesis, critical reflection on social and political realities.
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
The discipline of Rural Development is of vital significance for understanding the development issues related to rural society. It is a yearly program with a total duration of 2 years.
Minimum Duration – 2 years
Maximum Duration – 4 years
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Total Course – 10
Total Credits – 66
Course Code
Course Title
Credits
I Year (Compulsory Courses)
MRD 201
Rural Development : Indian Context
6
MRD 202
Rural Development Programmes
6
MRD 203
Rural Development Planning and Management
6
MRD 004
Research Methods in Rural Development
6
MRDP 1
Dissertation
12
II Year (Optional Courses) Choose any five(5)
MRDE 201
Rural Social Development
6
MRDE 202
Rural Health Care
6
MRDE 203
Communication and Extension in Rural Development
6
MRDE 002
Voluntary Action in Rural Development
6
MRDE 003
Land Reforms and Rural Development
6
MRDE 004
Entrepreneurship and Rural Development
6
Note:1. CRD/PGDRF/MARD (1st Year) revised courses will be offered in July 2023 session.
2. MARD 2nd Year Revised courses will be offered in July 2024 session
