Applications invited, can apply till 5:30 pm on 11 April
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Mandi, March 27-
IIT Mandi has announced applications for its M.A. in Development Studies, a novel two-year program under the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of IIT Mandi. This specialized program gives students an up-close insight into the opportunities and challenges of the Himalayan region, mixing theoretical perspectives with practical research and fieldwork.
The program, with 80-credit coursework, promotes local, regional, and international issues associated with development, sustainability, and empowerment in the Himalayan belt. Moreover, selected students can opt for the M.A+ Ph.D. Dual Degree, which further refines their research skills in the subject.
Dr. Surya Prakash Upadhyay, Chairperson, the School of Humanities & Social Science, said, “MA in Development Studies is a unique program, designed with a specialfocus on the Himalayan region. This two-year program provides an opportunity for students to conduct research on various aspects of the Himalayan region while providing developmental and practical work along with actual studies in the Himalayan regions, which have both local, regional and global relevance. Additionally, the course also offers.