M.Phil. (Human Development)

Master of Philosophy in Human Development

M.Phil. Human Development or Master of Philosophy in Human Development is a postgraduate 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 after its successful completion.

M.Phil. Human Development Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have had a second-class Masters’s 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 from 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

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

M.Phil. Human Development Colleges

• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
• Avinashilingam University (Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women), Coimbatore

M.Phil. Human Development Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who have an advanced degrees in education, education economics or economics (with an 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.
• Those 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 good suit for it.

How is M.Phil. Human Development Course Beneficial?

• The program will provide competence for investigatory and practical work in school, family, and health-related issues with specific emphasis on the importance of cultural context.
• The program is especially relevant for fields in multi-ethnic environments. The integration of cultural and social aspects of human change processes is also important for work environment issues as well as in media.

M.Phil. Human Development Employment Areas

• Educational Institutes
• Human Recourse Development Agencies
• Manufacturing Industries
• Govt. Social Welfare Schemes
• NGOs

M.Phil. Human Development Job Types

• Area Development Officer
• Management Expert
• SQL Server Developer
• HR Executive
• Training and Development Asst. Manager HR
• Agency Development Manager
• Organizational Development Manager

Advance Course in M.Phil. Human Development

• Ph.D. (Human Development)