MPhil in Rural Development1_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
BOARD OF STUDIES IN RUAL DEVELOPMENT
(AD-HOC)
REVISED SYLLABUS FOR
M. PHIL IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
W.E.F. ACADEMIC YEAR 2017 -18
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COURSE STRUCTURE OF M.PHIL IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
A. Total Theory papers 3 of 100 marks each = 300 M arks
B. Dissertation = 100 Marks
C. Presentation and Vica -Voce = 100 Marks
TOTAL = 500 Marks
SUMMARY OF THEORY PAPERS
PAPER NO TITLE OF PAPER MARKS
MPHILRD01 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR RURAL
DEVELOPMENT 100
MPHILRD02 INNOVATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT 100
MPHILRD03 NGO MANAGEMENT 100
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M. PHIL IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER NO. MPHILRD01
PAPER TITLE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL MARKS -100
OBJECTIVES:
1) To make student understand the importance and need of research in
Rural Development
2) To introduce students with different research methods used Rural
Development research
3) To make student understand different research designs, methods,
statistical tools and techniques.
4) Develop skills in research writing .
Unit Content No of
Hours
1. Introduction to Social Science Research
a) Research as an integral part of Science.
b) Difference between Natural Science and Social Science
c) Meaning of Social Research
d) Importance of Resear ch in Rural Development.
e) Ethical Issues in doing Research 10
2. Research Designs
a) Exploratory
b) Descriptive
c) Experimental
d) Diagnostic 10
3. Research Process
a) Problem Identification/Problem formulation
b) Literature Survey and Review
c) Selection of a Res earch Problem
d) Specification of Research Questions
e) Rationale and Study Objectives
f) Hypothesis
g) Concepts and Variables 10
4. Sampling
a) Meaning of Sampling, purpose
b) Types of Sampling, Probability Sampling, Non Probability
Sampling.
c) Key Terms, Univ erse sample, sampling tram, sampling unity,
target, population etc. 10
5. Type, Methods, Tools and Techniques of Data Collection
a) Distinction between Primary and Secondary Data.
b) Methods of data collection
c)Tools of data collection Structured Interv iew Schedule :
Structured / Semi Structured Interview Schedule / Case 10
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study / Focused Group Discussion / Observation / PRA/
RRA
6. Data Processing, Descriptive and Inferential Statistics,
Data Analysis
Data editing, Categorization, Code Book, Data -entry and the
use of SPSS for data processing and analysis.
Frequency Distributions, Percentages, Measures of Central
Tendency,
Variance, Range, Standard Deviation, Graphs
Histograms, Charts. Polygons,
Data analysis, Interpretation, Discussion, Report Writi ng. 10
Internal Assignment (40 marks)
Assessment as a. Assignment - 20marks
b. Field Work - 10marks
c. Class Conduct - 10marks
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READING LIST:
Ahuja Ram, Research Methods, Rawat Publicati ons, New Delhi,
(Reprint,2017)
Patkar Vivek, Sanshodhan Maragavaril Pravas (Marathi), 2007,
Kothari C R, Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques, New Age
International Publisher, New Delhi, 1990.
Babbie, E (ed) 2004, The Practice of Social Research, Th omson
Wadsworth, Belmont (USA).
Champion, D.J. (ed) 1981, Basic Statistics for Social Research,
Macmillan Publishing Company, New York.
Costello, P.J.M. 2003, Action Research Continuum, London. Clarke, A.,
2003, Evaluation Research Sage Publications, New Delhi
Singleton, R.A.Straits, B.C. (ed), 1999,Approaches to Social Research
Whyte, W.F (ed), 1991 Participatory Action Research Sage Publications,
London.
Young, P.V. (4th ed), Scientific Social Surveys and Research, Prentice
Hall, Eaglewood Cliff, N ew Jersey.
Cochran, W.G., 1972, Sampling Techniques, Wiley Eastern Private Ltd.,
New Delhi.
Champion, D. J., 1981, Basic Statistics for Social Research, Macmillan
Publishing Co., New York.10)
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M. PHIL IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER NO. MPHILRD02
PAPER TITLE: INNOVATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL MARKS -100
Unit
No.
Content No. of
Hours
Unit
I
Technology and Innovations in Rural Development
a. Appropriate Technology for Rural Development
b. Governmental Programs for Appropriate Techno logy
and its Implementing Institutions
c. Technology and Innovations in Health and Extension
Education
d. Role of Indian Council of Agricultural Research
(ICAR) and Agricultural Universities in Technology
e. Use of Technology in KrishiVigyan Ken dra (KVK)
f. Innovations in Tourism rural areas
15
Unit
II Innovation in Finance and Marketing
a. Rural Banking
b. Micro Finance
c. NABARD
d. CO -Operative Banking
e. APMC and TRIFED
f. Innovations in Marketing
g. Corporate Farming and Marketing
15
Unit
III Innovations in Rural Administration
a. Training Institutes of State and Civil Services
b. Innovations in Revenue and Developmental
Administration
c. Panchayat Raj
15
Unit
IV Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR )
a. Origin of C SR
b. Concept of CSR
c. CSR Policy
d. Funding Patterns
e. Innovative Projects by Governmental(GOs) and Non -
Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
15
Internal Assignment (40 marks)
Assessment as a. Assignment - 20marks
b. Field Work - 10marks
c. Class Conduct - 10marks
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READING LIST
Randhwa M.S, Agricultural Research in India, 2002 -Indian Council Of
Agricultural Research, New Delhi
Swaminathan M.S, Agricultural Science Centres 1976 - Indian Council of
Agricultural Research, New Delhi
Indu Grover, LalitYadav and Deepak Griver, Extension Management,
2002, Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur.
Mishra S.K, Puri V.K, 2006, Developmental Issues of Indian Economics,
Himalayan Publishing House, New Delhi
Ruddra Dutt, K. P. M. Sundharam, 2000, Indian Economics, S. Chand &
Company, Delhi.
Shah N,2005, Rural Development and Voluntary Organization, Classical
Publishing Company, New Delhi.
Dr. Manmohan Singh, Address to the Second Agricultural Summi t,
2006, p.l. www.icar.org.in India 2011, publications Divisions,
Government of India 2011, New Delhi .
Kalam A P J (2002): “ India 2020 - A vision for the New Millennium”,
Published by Penguin Books India Private Lim ited, New Delhi.
Reddy UdayBhaskar (1987): “The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Rural
Development”, The Indian journal of Public Administration Vol 33. No.3,
July to September.
Bhattacharya Debasis (2006): “Corporate Social Development - A
Paradigm Shift”, Co ncept Publishing Company, New Delhi.
Fililos V P (1984): “Corporate Social Responsibility and Public
ccountability”, Journal of Business Ethics.
George Neena and JochimLourduswamy(2007): “Understanding
Corporate Social Responsibility - Strategy Integration ”, Effective
Executive, The I CFAI University Press, Hyderabad.
Kashyap Pradeep and Raut Siddharta (2007): The Rural Marketing”,
Dreamtech Press, New Delhi.
Dogra Balram and GhumanKarminder (2008): “Rural Marketing -
Concepts and Practices”, Tata McGraw HillP ublishing Company, New
Delhi.
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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
M. PHIL IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
PAPER NO. MPHILRD03
PAPER TITLE: NGO MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS: 04 / MARKS -100
UNIT CONTENT NO OF
HOURS
1 The Concept of NGOs
A) Genesis of NOGs in India
B) Concept, Defini tion &Types of NGOs
C) Vision, Mission and Objectives of NGOs
D) Project Management and Execution in NGOs
E) Activities of NGOs 10
2 Planning and Management
A) Importance of Planning and Management
B) Levels and functions of Management
C) Responsibility and Accountability
D) Social Audit and Decision Making
E) Documentation, Report Writing and Proposal Making
Skills 10
3 Fund Raising
A) Networking, Publicity and Use of Social Media
B) Fund Raising Skills – Traditional and Modern
C) Funding sources in Ind ia (Govt Organizations, CSR
Funding, Crowd Funding).
D) Foreign Funding Sources (UNO, Bill Gates Foundation,
Ford, Foundation, World Bank).
4 Financial Management
A) Budgeting
B) Fund Utilization
C) Auditing and Finance Management
D) Accounting, Balance Sheet
E) Staff Salaries and Miscellaneous Expense Management
5 Communication and Human Resource Management
A) Need of Communication, communication patterns -
B) Negotiations and Leadership Development
C) Team Building
D) Conflict Management and Human Re source
Management
E) Human resources policy, staffing and salary patterns.
F) Staff development
6 Project Monitoring and Evaluation
A) Importance of Monitoring & Evaluation
B) Internal & External Evaluations: Skills & techniques
C) Strategic Planning
D) Project Termination
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Internal Assignment (40 Marks)
a.) Assignment 20 Marks
b.) Field Work 10 Marks
c.) Class Conduct 10 Marks
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Reading list
Fogle, M. (2014). NPO Governance and Laws in South Asia . New Delhi:
FMSF
ISHR (nd.).Project and Organizational Development for NGOs and
CBOs . New York: Columbia University Retrieved at
http://hrcolumbia.org/peacebuilding/cbos_manual_en.pdf
Weinstein, S. (2009). The Complete Guide to Fundraising
Management(Third Edition). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Fogle, M., and Patra, S. (2007). Handbook on Financial Aud it and
Reporting in NGOs . New Delhi: FMSF
Fogle, M. (2012). Finance and Legal Handbook for NPOs (Fourth
Edition) . New Delhi: FMSF
Fogle, M. (2012). Comprehensive commentaries on FCRA 2010 . New
Delhi: FMSF
Brunt, C. (2017). Human Resource Management in Inter national
NGOs: Exploring Strategy, Practice and Policy . UK: Palgrave Macmillan