Azim Premji University Development Studies
 

Hi buddy I want to do MA in Development Studies from Azim Premji University, so can you here tell me about this program along with course structure/content ??

Re: Azim Premji University Development Studies
 

Azim Premji University was established as a notforprofit, private autonomous university under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the Karnataka Legislature in India

As you asking I am telling Azim Premji University offered MA in Development Studies to prepare individuals capable of informed and thoughtful development action, which are aware of the complexity, depth and scope of the discourse of development

Fee
Tuition fee Rs. 53000/

Program structure
Azim Premji University MA in Development Studies is designed as a 72credit, full time postgraduate degree programme, delivered in four semesters

It is structured with a common core curriculum that lays the foundations and a wide set of electives based on student preferences

Students have the flexibility to specialise in specific areas or choose or to follow a generic program. Specialization is through choosing a specific set of electives belonging to the chosen area.

Currrent Specializations offered :

Health and Nutrition
Law and Governance
Public Policy
Livelihoods
Sustainability

Course and Credit Structure
Courses CREDITS SEM
Economics of Development 4 I
Ecology and Development 4 I
Sociology of Development 4 I
Political Philosophy and Politics in India 4 I
Law and Governance 4 II
Philosophy of Development 4 II
Introduction to Research 4 II
Social Interventions 4 II
Field Engagements 12 ALL
Electives 24 III and IV
Open Courses 4 ANY
Total 72

Address

Azim Premji University
PES Campus Pixel Park, B Block
Electronics City, Hosur Road
Beside NICE Road
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100