PGDM (Development Studies)

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Duration

2 Years

Level

Diploma After Graduation

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

Graduation

PGDM (Development Studies) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Development Studies) is a Business Study course. Development Studies is a multidisciplinary branch of social science which addresses issues of concern to developing countries. The minimum duration of this program is two years.  It deals with key issues and problems of development as well as different theoretical perspectives to increase the student´s understanding of the preconditions for and content of development.

PGDM (Development Studies) Eligibility

  • Graduation in any stream with 50% marks or Equivalent CGPA

PGDM (Development Studies) Syllabus

Syllabus of Development Studies as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Subjects of Study

Fundamentals of Economics

Fundamentals of Geography

Fundamentals of Society & Social Change

Introduction to Development Studies

Fundamentals of Human Growth & Development

Quantitative Analysis

Communication Skills I

Behavioural Science I

Foreign Language I

  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Development Paradigm

Human Development

Social Work Research

Project Management

Planning & Programming Techniques

Communication Skills II

Behavioural Science II

Foreign Language II

  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Development Through Planning

Gender & Development

Micro Finance

Development Administration: (With Special Reference to India)

Electives: (Choose any one)

Issues in Rural Development I

Issues in Urban Development I

Field Work I

Communication Skills III

Behavioural Science III

Foreign Language III

  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Summer Internship (Evaluation)

Environment Management

Disaster Management

Civil Society & Development

Electives: (Choose any one)

Issues in Rural Development I

Issues in Urban Development I

Field Work II

Communication Skills IV

Behavioural Science IV

Foreign Language IV

  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Block Placement (Internship)

 

PGDM (Development Studies) Colleges

PGDM (Development Studies) Course Suitability

The students with the background knowledge and concrete skills to understand, assess and work in development-related fields, whether in direct poverty reduction or in other aspects of social and institutional development are suitable for it. Students with a special interest in development issues also have good option to pursue this course. They should be able to use opportunities, resources and support; choosing the appropriate strategies and making an action plan.

How is PGDM (Development Studies) Course Beneficial?

The programme prepares candidates for an academic career as well as for a professional career as an investigator and analyst in both the private and the public sector both nationally and internationally. The course is also useful for personnel working in the foreign services, aid organizations, the UN, and non-governmental organizations. After passing the course along with UGC-NET they can go for permanent lectureship in colleges/universities.

PGDM (Development Studies) Employment Areas

  • Government Departments & Aid Authorities
  • Various Interest Organizations
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • International Organizations Dealing with Aid Matters
  • Journalism & Media

PGDM (Development Studies) Job Types

  • Social Studies Teacher
  • Business Studies & Economics Teacher
  • Enterprise Account Manager
  • Agency Development Manager
  • Business Development Executive
  • Business Development Officer
  • Teacher & Lecturer