Bangalore University Courses

M.A. (Rural Development)

 Course Detail

Semester – I

• Theories of Growth and Development Models
• Rural Development Theories and Approaches
• Rural Sociology
• Rural Development Strategies and Programmes in India

Semester – II

• Rural Development Institutions and Management
• Economic Analysis for Rural Management
• Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E)
• Applied Statistics and Computer Applications
  • Part –A; Applied Statistics
  • Part –B: Computer Application
• Geographic Information System and Rural Development
• Semester – III
• Community participation and NGO’s Management
• Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Development
• Extension Education for Rural Development
• Agricultural Development in India
• Research Methodology

Semester - IV

• Working Experience with PRIs, NGOs and project Reports
• Empowerment of Weaker Sections (SC/ST/OBCs, Women and Minorities)
• Rural Development Administration
• Rural Industries
• Electives
  • Micro Finance for Rural Development
  • Co-Operative Management
  • Information Technology for Rural Development