Introduction
Objectives of Program:
Recognizing the growing needs and requirements for trained professionals in rural development AIOU has decided to initiate a master’s level program in Rural Development. This program provides graduates with an interdisciplinary base from which to approach the diverse issue involved in rural change. It is designed for students interested in pursuing careers that are interactive with the potential and problems associated with the rural sector. The program is multidisciplinary in its course contents and will provide an opportunity for in depth study of the key elements of rural development and relevant professional practice.
The minimum duration of M.Sc ( Hons) Rural Development Programs shall be two years and maximum duration shall be 8 semester ( 4 years ).
The minimum period of the 24 credit hours course work for M.Sc (Hons) Rural Development shall be two semesters (One Years or maximum of 4 semesters (two Years).
In case the student fails to complete the course /research work within the prescribed maximum period, she /he has to take a fresh admission in the program
Program Coordinator: Dr Mahwish Siraj
Email: Mahwish.siraj@aiou.edu.pk
Phone No: 0519575482
Eligibility Criteria
BSc (Hons) Agriculture/D.V.M./Animal Husbandry/ Agriculture Engineering degree in 2nd division or MA/MSc in Social Work/Sociology/Rural Sociology/Anthropology/Forestry/ Forestry Extension/Developmental Studies/Environmental Sciences/ Economics/HRD/NRM/Business Management degree with second division/ 2.5 CGP.
Teaching Methodology
Evaluation of Scheme
Assignments: At the end of Each Semester two assignments are compulsory
Online Classes: Face to Face/online classes will be conducted of each semester. Attendance in the Classes will be compulsory
Distribution of continuous assessment and final examination of each 3-credit hour course work shall be as follow:
- Continuous Assessment and Mid Term 50% (20+30)
- Final Examination 50%
Total: 100%
Pass Percentage Shall be 50%
|
S.No |
Title of course |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
1790 |
3(3+0) |
|
2 |
REGENERATING AGRICULTURE |
1791 |
3(3+0) |
|
3 |
RURAL POVERTY ALLEVIATION |
1792 |
3(3+0) |
|
4 |
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT |
1793 |
3(3+0) |
|
S.No |
Title of course |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
5 |
NGO MANAGEMENT |
1794 |
3(3+0) |
|
6 |
RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT |
1795 |
3(3+0) |
|
7 |
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
1796 |
3(3+0) |
|
8 |
MANAGING PROJECTS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
1797 |
3(3+0) |
|
S.No |
Title of course |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
Thesis |
1798 |
12 |
|
S.No |
Title of course |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
1 |
Thesis |
1798 |
12 |
1
2
3
4
5
Thesis
Thesis Research Work: At the beginning of the third semester, a student will be required to submit research proposal (synopsis) to the Department. The synopsis will be prepared in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Board of Advanced studies and Research (BASR). The Department will provide guidelines for developing of synopsis in the synopsis orientation workshops.
All AIOU/HEC MSc (Hons) /MS/MPhil rules will be applied on the synopsis / thesis MSc (Hons) Rural Development.
Viva
If the thesis is approved the external evaluators, student has to appear before viva voce committee to defend his/her thesis.
The viva voce committee will award marks as follow:
- Viva Voce 100
- Research Thesis 100
(Pass percentage in each component will be at least 50%)