M.A. in Rural Development, M.A.(RD)

School of Continuing Education has launched Master's Programme in Rural Development, M.A.(RD) from July, 2005.

The syllabus of M.A.Programme in Rural Development is designed to include such diverse academic contents as are essential in the making of this discipline in the Indian Context. A critical component of this programme is dissertation based on empirical research in rural areas. The programme will be useful to personnel working in various Govt. Departments/agencies, NGOs, Cooperatives, Banks and other institutions engaged in rural transformation. It will also be beneficial for fresh graduates interested in pursuing career in the discipline of rural development.

Eligibility : Graduates from any discipline are eligible.

Medium : This year programme is available in English medium. However, from July, 2006 the medium will be both English and Hindi.

Fee : Ist Year : Rs 3100/- ( Rs. 100/- Registration fee inclusive) IInd Year : Rs 2500/-

Duration : Minimum 2 years : Maximum 5 years

Credits : 66 credits (1 credit = 30 hours of study)

The programme comprises the following courses :

Course Code : Title of the Course

First Year : Compulsory Courses

I Semester

MRD-101 : Rural Development - Indian Context
MRD-102 : Rural Development Programmes
MRD-103 : Rural Development - Planning and Management

II Semester

MRD-104 : Research Methods in Rural Development
MRDP-001 : Dissertation

Second Year : Optional Courses

III & IV Semesters

RDD-6 : Rural Health Care
RDD-7 : Communication and Extension in Rural Development
MRDE-101 : Rural Social Development
MRDE-002 : Voluntary Action in Rural Development
MRDE-003 : Land Reforms and Rural Development
MRDE-004 : Entrepreneurship and Rural Development

II Year (III & IV Semester) : A learner must complete total of five optional courses during II Year.

Choose any three optional courses during III Semester and two during IV Semester
OR
Choose any two optional courses during III Semester and three during IV Semester

Source: IGNOU official Website