Courses Offered

Courses Offered
Faculty

PROGRAMMES

Institute of Development Studies offers the following Programmes:

A. Post Graduate Programmes

M.Tech. in Urban and Regional Planning
MBA in Agri –Business
MA in Development Studies
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development
MA in Rural Development proposed to be offered from the academic year 2009-10

B. Doctoral Programme:

Ph.D in Urban and Regional Planning
Ph.D in Agri-Business and Management
Ph.D in Development Studies

ADMISSION

The course is designed for applicants from developing and developed countries with graduation in various fields the following are the criteria for admission to the Programmes

M.Tech. in Urban and Regional Planning
MBA In Agri-Business
MA in Development Studies
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development
Ph. D. Programme (UOM Ph.D Rules and Regulations)

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates interested in the above Programme may apply for the application form on payment of Rs 350/- in cash or demand draft in favour of "University of Mysore", payable at Mysore. The candidate who downloads the application form from the website should send in duly filled-in application along with enclosures and a D.D of Rs.150/-(Rupees one hundred fifty only) in favour of "University of Mysore", payable at Mysore

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Every candidate should appear for the Entrance test conducted by the Department. The eligibility for admissions will be based on the aggregate of the bachelor's Degree marks and Entrance test Marks (50:50) Management education is a professional course. In order to ensure quality and value added component, admissions to all programmes must be made through Entrance Test. An Institute must conduct the Entrance Test on the University of Mysore pattern.

FEES STUCTURE

The programme fees are to be paid in 2 installments. The fees for the first semester have to be paid before the commencement of the Programme and are non-refundable. In case the fees are not paid before the due dates the admission is deemed to be cancelled

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The duration of the day Course shall be four Semesters covered in two years. Each academic year shall comprise of two semesters starting form September - December/January and December/January-April.

1. M. TECH. IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

M.Tech. in Urban and Regional Planning (M.Tech. in URP) is a professional course and is interdisciplinary in nature with greater emphasis on Physical planning. The degree is earned in four semesters over two full-time academic years.

Objective

The two year (4 Semester) M. Tech. in Urban and Regional Planning has been evolved by the combining various disciplines and emphasis in on imparting the analytic skills making them understand and appreciate the various dimension of Urban and Regional Planning both at the national and International level. This assumes greater significance especially in the wake of challenges the field of Urbanization presents today!

Curriculum

The Institute is committed to a curriculum that builds on the basis of present day’s needs of planning, technology, tools, governance and reforms including change management. The course lays emphasis on the form and shape of Human Settlements from micro to macro levels and the students are exposed to real life situations from Village clusters to Metropolitan levels. The theory inputs are designed in such a way that it gives adequate analytical tools to apply them in studio programs. Thus, course works, field based studio works and internships, students acquire the professional skills needed to guide the complex, interrelated processes of social, economic, and spatial dimensions of planning on any scale. The Faculty of this course is engaged in research projects wherein the field data and experience is used in the training programs. The other
thrust areas of this course are Urban Poverty Alleviation Programs, Basic Services, Application of GIS and Remote Sensing and Citizens role, Governance and Reforms, Project Formulation and Implementation of Infrastructure Projects.

The students are required to follow their own interest and specialization by undertaking an in-depth study and writing a dissertation, which is followed by a viva-voce. Each student works under an academic supervisor. The programme also uses other training methods like seminars, tests, field visits, projects, guest lectures etc.

Awards

The Institute is honor Four Gold Medals to the first rank students who scores highest marks in Theory and Planning Thesis are.

Sri. D.Devaraj Urs, The First Chief Minister of Karnataka Gold Medal
Kanchagara Koppal Somegowda Endowment Gold Medal
Palahalli Smt. Jayamma and Sri. Puttaswamy Endowment Gold Medal
Dr. Poornimasastry Mmemorial Endowment Gold Medal

Core Subjects
Criteria for Admission
The course is open to graduates in Civil Engineering/Architecture/ Planning/ AMIE or Masters Degree holders in Geography / Sociology/Economics/Development Studies are eligible. The persons working in Government Departments and other Institutions have to send their application through proper channel.
The degree is recognized by the Institute of Town Planners, India (ITPI), New Delhi, University Grants Commission, and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

2.MBA IN AGRI –BUSINESS

MBA (Agri-Business) is well-designed course to equip the students to face new challenges in development and understanding of the needs of the emerging markets. It has become necessary to impart quality education to talented students to manage the business in the new economic environment. To meet the challenges and to assist the industry and to train the Agri -Business Managers. This inter- disciplinary course has been designed. The Institute takes pride in pioneering Agri-Business activities, which has been acclaimed by the National and International Organization. This course has been listed as a professional course in the United Nations Directory, the Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development; Government of India has also the uniqueness of this programme.

Objectives
The 2 year (4 Semester) MBA in Agri-Business has been evolved by the combining various disciplines and emphasis in on imparting the analytic skills making them understand and appreciate the various dimension of Agri-Business Management both at the national and International level.

Curriculum
The Agri-Business Management assumes greater signified in the context of the new economic regime & globalization of the Indian Agriculture & food industry. The Programme is structured so that core courses are taught and the field experience is provided enabling the students to understand and appreciate the various problems involved in Food and Agribusiness management. The students are required to follow their own interest and specialization by undertaking an in-depth study and writing a dissertation, which is followed by a viva-voce. Each student works under an academic supervisor. The programme also uses other training methods like seminars, tests, field visits, projects, guest lectures etc.

Awards Four Gold Medal is instituted to the first rank student. They are:

The Market Regulations Centenary Gold Medal of Mysore Grain Merchants Association
The Karnataka State Agricultural Marketing Board Gold Medal
Smt. B.H. Bhrmarambha and H.S. Gopal Rao Gold Medal
Late Sri. Sait Haidraj Endowment Gold Medal

Core Subjects

Criteria for Admission: The graduates (B.A., B.Com. BBA) in Commerce/Business Management/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/ Agricultural marketing/ Agricultural economics /Dairy Sciences/Veterinary Sciences/ Fisheries / Economics/ Food & Nutrition or equivalent degree from any Indian /Foreign Universities are eligible for admission to MBA (Agri- Business).

3.MA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

MA in Development Studies is a restructured course offered from 2001-2002. Earlier Master Degree in Development Planning was offered combining two diplomas in Development Planning and Agricultural Planning. MADS is a self-financing course in the University, exposes students to the current developments at the National and Global levels. Fieldwork and Project work forms the essential components and the students have got choice to specialize in urban or rural issues.

Objective

The 2 year (4 Semester) MA in Development Studies has been evolved by the combining various disciplines and emphasis in on imparting the analytic skills making them understand and appreciate the various dimension of current Development Studies both at the national and International level. This assumes greater significance especially in the wake of challenges the field of sustainable development presents today!

Curriculum
The Programme is structured so that core courses are taught and the field experience is provided enabling the students to understand and appreciate the various problems involved in current development. The students are required to follow their own interest and specialization by undertaking an in-depth study and writing a Project. Each student works under an academic supervisor. The programme also uses other training methods like seminars, tests, field visits, projects, guest lectures etc.,

Awards
One Gold Medal is instituted, to the first rank student in the name of Prof. V.K. Nataraj Felicitation Committee Gold Medal

Core Subjects

Criteria for Admission
The course is opened to any graduates or equivalent degree from any Indian /Foreign Universities are eligible.

4.POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT

The course is design to cater the needs of rural areas. The students are exposed to the rural problems. Project work is designed to make the students to visit the field to understand the ground reality of the rural areas.

Criteria for admission
The course is opened to any graduates or equivalent degree from any Indian /Foreign Universities are eligible.

Note: All the students who join the courses on IDS are eligible to get admission in the Hostel

5. Ph. D. PROGRAMME

About 60 Ph.D’s have been awarded in Urban and Regional Planning, Development Studies and Agricultural Marketing. One D.Litt has been awarded in Urban and Regional Planning. There are separate Boards of Studies and Boards of Examinations for the three programs.

Ph.D in Urban and Regional Planning
Ph.D. in Agri-Business Management
Ph.D. in Development Studies

Eligibility: Admission is open to the above disciplines and eligibility criterion as per University of Mysore Ph.D. Rules and Regulations.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESEARCH IN IDS

The Institute has completed over 65 research projects for the State Government of Karnataka, Government of India and National and International Agencies. Some of these research projects have come out in the form of Books. The major areas of research as given below:

Master Plans
City and Metropolitan Issues
Habitat and Settlement Studies
Environmental issues
Agricultural Market Evaluation Studies
Commodity Market Surveys
Market Development and Operational Efficiency
Market Hinterland and Facilitative Services
Evaluation of Rural Development Programmes
Benchmark Studies and Surveys
Urban indicator programs and Local Urban observatory
Rural Marketing
Techno-Economic Survey
Survey of agro-based industries and potentials
Assessment of Infrastructural facilities
Application of Post harvest technology
Development plan for Urban Centers
Price analysis of agricultural and non-agricultural goods
Demand estimation for Inputs
Socio-economic profile of the region
Identification estimation and assessment of resources
Survey of the market for processed food
Assessment of environment related projects
Human Development
Pre & Post Natal Services in Rural Areas

ACHIEVEMENTS:
A number of research findings of the Institute has facilitated the State Government in evolving new polices and formulation of guidelines .The Institute was specially commissioned by the State Government of Karnataka to develop market norms, Benchmark studies to implement the Bidar Rural Integrated Development and Full Employment, Impact of Social Forestry for the state forest department. Four students of the Institute have won Best Thesis Award from the Institute of Town Planners, India, New Delhi.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LINKS:

Food and Agricultural Organization –FAO
United Nations Center for Regional Development, Nagoya, Japan-UNCRD
The World Bank
Asian Development Bank, Manila
International Food Policy Research Institute
International Institute for Environment and Development
Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
Town and Country Planning Organization, New Delhi  Institute of Town Planners, India, New Delhi

It is gratifying to note that most of the faculty members of the Institute have had their higher training in U.K., Israel and Hong Kong.

SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND SHORT TERM COURSES:

The Institute has organized nearly 25 Seminars and Workshops and short term training progress in District Planning. Notable among them are, First Asian Conference on Regional Planning and
Development 1974; National Town and Country Planning Seminar 1984 and 1997, International Seminar on Agricultural Marketing in 1983, 1985 & 1987 and short-term training programs for Govt. Officials on Districts Planning (1974), Western Ghats Development (1983), Drought Prone Area Program (1972, 1974, 1976), Research Methodology in 1984, National Conference on Emerging Challenges in Agricultural Commodity Marketing with Globalization in 1999, International Conference on Rural Markets in 2004 and State Level Training Programme on Contract Farming in 2006.

The Institute involves many scholars and Government officials under guest Faculty and our Faculty members too participate as Guest Faculty at the Administrative Training Institute,
State Institute of Urban Development, State Agricultural marketing Training College and Central Sericulture Training Institute.