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FACULTY OF
SUSTAINABILITY MSc Sustainable Rural
Development
STUDIES
MSc Ecology Society and
Sustainable Development
Research
Ÿ Foster the spirit of scientific inquiry in students, to
push the envelope of human knowledge and
wisdom.
Technology
Ÿ Nurture the ability of students to apply scientific
knowledge for the well-being of the world.
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Ÿ Biography Studies
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Ÿ Trekking
Definition
Ÿ Rural Immersion Program
Sustainable development is defined as "Development
Ÿ Internships
that meets the needs of the present without
Ÿ Live Projects compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs."
The goal of sustainable inclusive development is to
strike a balance between economic and sustainable
development. This approach was developed after the
tidal wave of globalization swept the world. Only
Nature of Work inclusive growth can address the root of global
This program will help students to look at society challenges and maintain the social order.
through the perspective of Gender, Development It focuses more on the relationship between man and
and Environment. Students will learn man, or man and nature, instead of capital growth
documentation, analysis and written and oral and accumulation.
communication skills and make connections
The programme attempts to fill the need of human
between theory and practices of social science
resources of development agencies and market
subjects. This program will also enhance student’s
agents working for and in the area inclusiveness and
motivation for working for the betterment of the
sustainable development.
society.
MSc Sustainable Rural Development
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Career Prospects
There has emerged a high demand for rural Development and Employment Missions, etc., have
development practitioners in recent years. The rural great demand for rural sector managers who can
sector development projects are high on the agenda play an important role in efficiently delivering key
of the central and state governments. results in time.
The flagship programmes of the central government, There is an emerging role of the private key players
lead sector development projects of the state and corporate sectors in developing our rural areas.
governments, and many bi-lateral projects are being Many of these private bodies and the corporates are
implemented in many underdeveloped and getting more and more involved in the development
backward regions of the country. Most of these process. Among others, many of them have got
projects require development project managers and engaged in building the skills, capacities of the rural
rural development planners. youths, develop rural infrastructure, farming and
The ongoing programmes like NREGS, NRHM, financial sectors.
Watershed Mission, Rural Livelihood Mission, Skill
Curriculum
Rural Development Policies, Ÿ Rural Development Policy Ÿ Planning for sustainable Rural
Programmes and Institutions Analysis Development in a local context-
Gender and Rural Development Ÿ Financial Inclusion and Micro- (MNREGA, Eco-development
Project Planning, Management and Finance plans, Tribal Sub Plan, Hill Area
Evaluation Ÿ Data management and analysis - plans, Forest development Plans)
SPSS, GIS and Remote Sensing, Ÿ Technology and Sustainable Rural
Farm, Non-farm Linkages and
Livelihood issues EIA and SIA Development
Ÿ Rural Development & CSR Ÿ Dissertation and Viva
NRM, Watershed Management and
Sustainable Livelihoods Ÿ Peace Course Ÿ Internship (at the end of 6th
Dissertation – Review of Literature Ÿ Field Work trimester)
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Career Prospects
Ÿ The increasing degradation of natural resources for prospective students of this Program to
and destruction of unique ecosystems demands launch their professional careers. Pursuing
interventions at multiple levels- at the individual, higher (doctoral) studies in this field is also a
collective and community level, as well as at the promising option.
level of local, national and international
governance.
Ÿ There is a great need for young professionals
who can work with multi-disciplinary teams to
engage in policy, planning, implementation and
monitoring levels.
Ÿ The demand for such young professionals is
evident in non-governmental organizations,
government and quasi-government agencies,
international agencies, consultancy firms,
philanthropic foundations and corporations.
Ÿ All of the above have created a reliable platform
Curriculum
Career Opportunities
Increasingly, positions in the National Health Mission, graduates in industries such as pharmaceuticals,
such as state program managers, district program insurance and information technology are also
managers and block program managers, are drawn increasing. MPH graduates with strong quantitative
from candidates with a public health qualification like abilities are suited to work in health-related “big data”
MPH. Opportunities are emerging for MPH graduates initiatives. More MPH graduates with Public Health
in the private sector as well, which has witnessed a program management and policy analysis and skills
growth in public health activities through corporate are needed within the development sector, which is
social responsibility program. Opportunities for MPH increasingly involved in the public health arena.
Our Emphasis
The Students of public health program can opt for population issues, including population size,
several areas as their area of focus composition, distribution, and change.
Food Safety – Focuses on identification and reducing Ageing and Intergenerational health – Focuses on
the foodborne risk illness by surveillance, monitoring ageing-related challenges, promoting active and
occurrences of bacterial pathogens, zoonotic healthy ageing, longevity, disability prevention, and
infection and response to public complaints. the relationship between environmental health and
Nutrition - SDG 2 deals with zero hunger. Proper ageing. Among older adults, intergenerational
nutrition is an essential part of health and well being. support can help to improve wellbeing
Combined with physical activity, diet can help the Biostatistics - Study theories and and methods of
people to maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk collecting, analysing, and interpreting quantitative
of chronic non-communicable diseases (like diabetes, data relevant to public health issues.
heart disease and cancer), and promote overall health. Chronic Disease – Focuses on the aetiology and
However, a combination of economic expansion, a prevention of chronic disease, while addressing
large number of people living in poverty in India has interventions such as policy change, education, and
led to the co-emergence of two types of malnutrition: various services to reduce chronic disease morbidity
undernutrition and overnutrition. In India, 44% of and mortality at the level of community and individual
children under the age of 5 are underweight. 72% of behaviour.
infants and 52% of married women have anaemia A non-communicable disease (NCD) is a disease that
Demographic transition and Health: Population is not transmissible directly from one person to
science Study about the changes in the demographic a n o t h e r. N C D s i n c l u d e Pa r k i n s o n ' s d i s e a s e,
structure. Demographic transition presents with autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases,
improvements in health, reduction in mortality rates c a n ce r s , d i a b e te s , c h ro n i c k i d n ey d i s e a s e ,
faster than fertility rates. However, health care needs osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease,
also change accordingly. cataracts, and others. The demographic transition
Population Sciences – Study of the science of impacts the NCD burden, with significant Public
demography and health implications of major Health Implications.
Curriculum Master in Public Health
Career Opportunities
BA in Social Sciences graduates can go for higher Service Commission (UPSC). The course syllabus is
studies in disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary helpful in student’s preparation for such examination.
MA/ MSc Programmes. They can undertake
assignments in NGOs, government and corporate Armed/Para-Military Forces
agencies to practice the skills learned during the
program. Entry to armed services through Combined Defence
Services (CDS) and Central Para Military Forces
(CAPF).
Corporate Field
The area of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), is Unique Features
opening up as a promising sector. The nature of job
profile ranges from creating proposals for Ÿ exposing students to the transdisciplinary social
entrepreneurial ventures where the CSR funds can sciences perspective
be employed. Ÿ enhancing scientific thinking and logical
reasoning
Ÿ Subject basket with optional subjects
Civil Services Ÿ strong mentor-mentee engagement
A career in civil services is a dream career for youths, Ÿ student-centered learning
the examination is conducted by Union Public Ÿ industry driven program
Dr. S. Parasuraman Dr. Dnyanesh Limaye Dr. Joe Thomas Dr Vilas Balgaonkar Dr Prasad Kulkarni
Principle Advisor Professor & Dean, FSS Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Dr Pankaj Koparde Prof M. V. Ashok Kiran Johnson Neelam Pandit Nupur Kulkarni
Assistant Professor Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Program Manager
Curriculum
Student testimonials
Journey in BA Social Sciences has been really great till now. The subjects are really
interesting and the faculty is supportive too. This course has a wide range of learning
which could help you to achieve great heights!
Arjun Argarey
[current BASS student- 2020-23 batch]
It’s my honour to be part of BASS program with knowledge flowing in from each
directions through different means
Biswadeep Ramchiary
[current BASS student- 2020-23 batch]
BA Social Sciences has been one of the most amazing experiences so far. Though the
semesters until now have been online and challenging (due to Covid-19), but making the
best of it, I have learned a lot and the teachers have helped us get through most of it.
Shalini Randhir Singh
[current BASS student- 2020- 23 batch]
www.mitwpu.edu.in A unique initiative by MIT World Peace University
Msc
Sustainable Rural Development
Ecology Society and Sustainable Developement
Ÿ Candidates having a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% marks (45%
for reserved category candidates) of 3 years’ duration or its equivalent are eligible to apply.
Ÿ Preference for those having work experience in the social sector.
Masters in Public Health
Ÿ Both sciences, as well as non-science Bachelor's degree graduates – with a
minimum three years duration- with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category
candidates) , are eligible for admission to the MPH program.
Ÿ Any Graduates including Medicine, AYUSH, Dentistry, Veterinary Sciences, Allied
and Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Statistics, Biostatistics, Demography,
Population Studies, Nutrition, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, political
science and Social Work are eligible for admission. Work experience in a health-
related field is desirable.
Ÿ Non-Medical graduates are welcome.
BA Social Sciences
Ÿ HSC from any stream with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) .
FEE STRUCTURE
Merit scholarships are proposed to reward and Ÿ Scholarship to Rank Holders AY 2021-22
motivate the meritorious students with financial Ÿ Scholarships to Elite Sportsperson AY 2021-22
assistance based on their academic performance, Ÿ Scholarship Awarded to Wards of MIT-WPU/
the performance in proposed National Level tests MAEER’s Staff Members
and based on MIT – WPU internal tests (UGPET &
PGPET) for the A.Y.2021-22. Ÿ Other Scholarships
The categories of Merit Scholarships are detailed below. Ÿ Wards of Personnel working in / retired from
Defence/ Paramilitary Services
Ÿ Dr. Vishwanath Karad Merit Scholarship AY
2021-22 Ÿ Students taken Admission under Jammu &
Kashmir Quota
Ÿ MIT-WPU Merit Scholarship AY 2021-22
Ÿ Candidates with a disability of 40% and more.
Ÿ Note:
• Student should meet any one of the entrance exam score criteria to be eligible for
scholarship.
• MIT-WPU reserves the right to modify the fee structure.
• MIT-WPU reserves the right to modify scholarship policy without any notice.
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Eligibility
Candidates having a Bachelor's degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 3 years duration) or its
equivalent are eligible to apply.
Candidates with experience of working with the social and environmental sector, corporate
organizations, civil society institutions, in livelihood programmes, conservation programmes, on
policy advocacy, project planning and monitoring will be given due weightage.
Selection process
Candidates with a minimum of 40% aggregate mark at the graduate level
Selection will be based upon online application and Statement of Purpose regarding the candidate's
interest in joining the course.
Mode of Selection
Selection based on percentage at the graduate level
Online application forms are available on the MIT WPU Website
Applications Open: 24 April 2021
Last date of application and submission of Statement of Purpose: 30 June 2021