Master of Arts [MA] (Development Studies)

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Since the MA Development Studies is a multi-disciplinary course, it offers employment opportunities in a variety of sectors. However, the roles associated generally relate to public policy and development practices. Some of the sectors of employment are:

Consultancy
Government PSUs
Corporate Organizations
NGO
International Development Organizations (UNO, World Bank etc.)
Research Organizations

The roles associated with MA Development Studies are:

Public Policy Consultant
Social Worker
Teacher
Researcher
Project Manager
Administrator/Manager

MA Development Studies: Salary Trends

The salary for MA Development Studies depends largely upon the job position held by Development Studies graduates.

Salary Projection for MA Development Studies

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What is the scope after doing an M.A. in development from Azim Premji University?

By Abhijeet Singhon 14 Aug 20

Janki Mishra

14 Aug 20Masters Development Studies & Health and Nutrition, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (2016)

Azim Premji University provides ample scope to the students, as multiple companies visit the campus for recruitment. More than 1000 students get placed every year, where 67% of the placement is done by reputed NGOs like Aangan, Youth of Seva, Jeevika, Udyogini, Asia Peace Foundation, etc. Fellowship, School, and Training Institute like Centre of Civil Society, Eklavya Education, Gandhi fellowship, etc. hire 20% of the students. Students are also hired for jobs like Corporate Social responsibility, funding organization.

Students can also work with International Development Agencies, Government agency, Think-tanks or they can pursue PhD Philosophy. Students also receive offers from UNGC, the Association of Democratic Reforms based on their performance. Companies that visit the campus frequently for recruitment are Galaxy Product, CMS India, CIPLA Ltd., Foundation of Ecological Security and the average package which is offered to the students is ? 25,000 - ? 30,000 per month.

Is it a good option to choose Azim Premji University for development studies?

By Debdeep Majumderon 31 Aug 20

Arjun Jana

31 Aug 20Studied at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru (2016)

Yes, Azim Premji University (APU) is a good option for MA in Development studies. It is one of eminent social science universities in Bangalore. Development studies courses are purely Economics based in most institutes. However the course curriculum is quite different at APU, it is a fusion of multiple disciplines including Sociology, Economics, Ecology, Politics, etc. The institute has a group of highly qualified faculty, most of the faculty are alumni of Ivy League schools.

Given below is a brief insight to the program.

Course type	Post-graduation
Specialization	Development studies
Selection	Entrance Test and Personal Interview
Type of exam	Semester
Duration	2 years
Fee structure	1.80 lakhs
No.of seats	50
Average salary package	3.6 lakhs p.a
Recruiters	Aajeevika, Srijan, Arghyam, Pravah, PRADHAN, FES, BAIF, Gram Vikas, Selco Foundation, etc.

Every year more than 90 organizations visit the campus for the recruitment of the students from various NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, CSR units, corporate bodies, etc.