MADVS

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

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