MA Local Governance

Master of Arts in Local Governance

M.A (Local Governance) or Master of Arts in Local Governance is a Post-Graduate Political Science course. The local government is responsible for dealing with administrative authority over territories smaller than a state. The Master of Arts in Local Governing course teaches students about the methodology, leadership structure, and impact of local governance practices. Students will get the opportunity to explore and critique traditional systems of local governance, as well as how grassroots policies affect change in their communities, both in theory and in reality. The Master of Arts in Local Governance program lasts two years.

M.A (Local Governance) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed their Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.
• Preference will be given to graduates in Social Sciences, English Literature, and Management & Sciences. Candidates whose final year results are awaited can also apply.
• Some reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

M.A (Local Governance) Syllabus

Syllabus of Local Governance Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.A (Local Governance) College

• Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Kanchipuram

M.A (Local Governance) Course Suitability

• It is appropriate for anyone interested in learning about local democracy and civic involvement, strategic leadership and planning, traditional leadership and local government, local government financing and capability, and decentralization and economic growth.
• They must have strong interpersonal and management abilities because they will be dealing with a variety of scenarios.
• Candidates who aspire to become lecturers or improve their educational qualifications are also eligible for this program.

How is the M.A (Local Governance) Course Beneficial?

• The Local Governance course will teach you about inter-governmental connections and cross-cutting concerns in local government, such as the environment, health, local economy, development, and urbanization.
• The Master's Degree serves as the foundation for more advanced study in this discipline, such as a Ph.D.
• They can become instructors in schools after completing the course, and permanent lecturers in colleges/universities after passing the UGC-NET.

M.A (Local Governance) Employment Areas

• Educational Institutes
• Government Offices
• Governance Risk Compliance Offices
• Information Governance Management Centres
• Political Organisations

M.A (Local Governance) Job Types

• Manager
• Project Officer
• Regional Portfolio Manager
• Sales Specialist
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advanced Courses in M.A (Local Governance)

• Ph.D.  (Local Governance)