Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development is a Diploma level Management course. Rural development is the process of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in relatively isolated and sparsely populated areas. Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development integrates the disciples of geography, sociology, political science, economics, business administration, and psychology. The discipline of Rural Development is of vital significance for understanding the development issues related to rural society.

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Eligibility

• Prospective students should have passed a bachelor’s degree from a recognized University.

 Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Syllabus

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

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Colleges

• Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU, Delhi

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Course Suitability

• Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development suitable for personnel working in various government, non-govt. departments/agencies, NGO’s and transformation.
• One should possess a willingness to work in rural areas, good communication skills, and knowledge of local languages, ability to handle masses, analytical reasoning, and leadership skills.
• Candidates willing to for further research work also are suitable for the course.

 How is Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Course Beneficial?

• Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development is beneficial for fresh graduates who are interested in pursuing career in the discipline of rural development.
• Course helps students for further higher studies in the field of rural studies such as M.Phil., Ph.D. The successful completion of the course makes them eligible for the post of a lecturer in any university/college.
• They can work in rural enterprises in form of policy makers, managers, analysts and consultants advising on operational efficiency and improvements.
• Other career opportunities in the rural areas are in co-operative sector, in development organizations, agri-business enterprises, areas related to micro-finance, food and agricultural marketing and management of agro-products.

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Employment Areas

• Agri-Business Enterprises
• Agro Products Management Companies
• Educational & Research Institutes
• Financing Agencies
• Food & Agricultural Marketing Areas
• Human Resource Offices
• Marketing Sectors
• Purchase & General Management Sectors
• Rural Co-Operative Sectors

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Job Types

• Business Development Executive
• Lecturer & Teacher
• National Sales Development Manager
• Purchase/Vendor Development Manager
• Rural Technology Project Head
• Sales/Business Development Manager
• Volunteer

 Advance Courses in Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development

• M.Phil. (Rural Development)
• Ph.D. (Rural Development)