IGNOU Courses: Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARD)

The discipline of Rural Development is of vital significance for understanding the development issues related to rural society. The syllabus of M.A. Programme in Rural Development is designed to include such diverse academic contents as are essential in the making of this discipline in the Indian context. An essential component of this programme is dissertation based on empirical research in rural areas. The programme will be useful to personnel working in various Government Departments/agencies, NGO’s, transformation. It will also be beneficial for fresh graduates interested in pursuing career in the discipline of rural development. The programme comprises the following courses.

First Year Compulsory Courses
MRD-101 Rural Development - Indian Context (6 Credit)
MRD-102 Rural Development Programmes (6 Credit)
MRD-103 Rural Development - Planning and Management (6 Credit)
MRD-004 Research Methods in Rural Development (6 Credit)
MRDP-001 Dissertation (12Credit)

Second Year Optional Courses (Choose any five)RDD-6 Rural Health Care (6 Credit)
RDD-7 Communication and Extension in Rural Development (6 Credit)
MRDE-101 Rural Social Development (6 Credit)
MRDE-002 Voluntary Action in Rural Development (6 Credit)
MRDE-003 Land Reforms and Rural Development (6 Credit)
MRDE-004 Entrepreneurship and Rural Development (6 Credit)

Name of the Programme:
Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARD)

Eligibility:
Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University

Min. age Duration:
No Bar

Programme Fee:
Rs.3700/-(I year) Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

Year Min. Max.
2 years 5 years

Medium:
English & Hindi

For more IGNOU MARD Admission Detail Contact Ms.Santosh Tanwar . E.mail id: santosh_tanwar@hotmail.com. Phone 011-29536347/011-29572955.