MADVS : MASTER OF ARTS (DEVELOPMENT STUDIES)
About This Programme:
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.
Eligibility:
Graduation in any discipline
Total Fees:
₹ 50,000/-
Duration:
Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January and July cycle of admission.
Medium of Instruction:
English
Programme Co-ordinator(s):
| Prof. P.V.K.Sasidhar, pvksasidhar@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29571665 Prof. B.K.Pattanaik, bkpattanaik@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29571662 Prof. Nehal A. Farooquee, nafarooquee@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29571664 |
Syllabus
1st Year:
- MDV 101 – Introduction to Development and Development Theories
- MDV 102 – Dynamics of Development
- MDV 103 – Issues and Challenges of Development
- MDV 4 – Gender and Development
- MDV 106 – Research Methodology in Development Studies
- MDV 109 – Development in India – An Overview
2nd Year (Choose any 36 Credits):
- MDV 105 – Development Planning and Management
- MDV 108 – Development Communication and Extension
- MDV 110 – Training and Development
- MDV 111 – Local Self Governance and Development
- MDV 115 – Health and Development
- MEDS 41 – Introduction to Urban Development
- MEDS 42 – Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development
- MRD 101 – Rural Development – Indian Context
- MDVP 117 – Project Work