M.Phil. (Human Development)
Master of Philosophy in Human Development

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M.Phil. Human Development or Master of Philosophy in Human Development is a postgraguate Human Rights course. The M.Phil. (Human Development) is a two-year programme that provides a broad introduction to the study of human development. Since all human development takes place in specific cultural contexts, the aim of the programme is to provide an advanced education in human development and change processes on a cultural basis. The programme will focus on the formation, change, and development of the individual in his or her interaction with a culture specific context. The course is beneficial in many ways for the degree holders in various fields.

M.Phil. Human Development Eligibility

• A holder of at least a second class Masters’ degree and above or its equivalent, in Human Resource Development or any other discipline with experience in management from an accredited university recognized.

M.Phil. Human Development Specializations

• Experiences of parenting styles
• Experience of dementia in a cultural perspective
• Social and Community psychology issues
• Social Change processes at the local community level
• Traffic safety in a Cultural Context

M.Phil. Human Development Syllabus

The following are the study topics:-

M.Phil. Human Development Colleges

• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
• Avinashilingam University of Women

M.Phil. Human Development Course Suitability

• Candidates who have advanced degree in education, education economics or economics (with emphasis in labor market/education, finance/public sector management), experience in impact evaluation design and methodology, relevant experience in a developing country and language skills are the most suitable ones.
• Second, who have the capability and experience in implementing health sector reform programs, experience in managing and implementing HNP programs in developing countries or applicable experience from industrialized countries are also good amtch for it.
• Third, who have experience and interest in health systems issues including health financing, human resources for health, health service delivery and health information systems also are suitable.

How is M.Phil. Human Development Course Beneficial?

• The programme will provide competence for investigatory and practical work in school, family, and in health related issues with specific emphasis on the importance of cultural context.
• The programme is especially relevant for these fields in multiethnic environments. Integration of cultural and social aspects of human change processes is also important for work environment issues as well as in media.
• The programme will also prepare for theoretical and applied research in the fields:

1. Administration
2. Applied science
3. Research
4. Studies and evaluations for the public sector

M.Phil. Human Development Job Types

• Management Experts-Human Recourse Development
• Assistant General Manager-Business Development
• SQL Server Developer-Human Sources
• HR Executive-People Development
• Asst. Manager HR-Training and Development
• Agency Development Manager-Human Resources Management
• Area development Officer-Human Assets Management
• General Manager-Organizational Development

M.Phil. Human Development Related Course

• Ph.D. (Human Development)