M.A. Rural Management

M.A. Rural Management

Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence launched a 2-year MA in Rural Management program in September 2023. This is a one-of-a-kind multidisciplinary program, the likes of which do not exist anywhere else in the country. We are pleased to announce that after 2 very successful batches of 40 and 44 students for 2023-25 and 2024-26, respectively, the program for 2025-27 will commence in August 2025

Mr. Mohd. Kausar
+91 8851648291
[email protected]

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Program Structure

Semester One

Trans-disciplinary Fundamentals

Political Economy of India’s Development since Independence

8 Credits

Reflective Practice

4 Credits

Understanding Indian Society

4 Credits

Research Methods

4 Credits

Semester Two

Management Challenges in Rural India

Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry and Fisheries

4 Credits

Ecology, Water and Climate Change

4 Credits

Education, Health and Nutrition 

4 Credits

Management of Institutions: Social Entrepreneurship

4 Credits

Semester Three

Field Education

Field Education:
Students will choose any 4 of these 4-week courses (each 4 credits)
1. Women’s Self Help Groups and Federations
2. Participatory Water Management
3. Drinking Water & Sanitation
4. Sustainable Agriculture
5. Social Enterprises for Livelihoods
6. Health Management
7. Innovations in Education

16 Credits

Semester Four

Group Projects (Specialisations)

Group Projects

16 Credits