PGDSS : POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SUSTAINBILITY SCIENCE

Programme Type PGDIPLOMA
Mode Open Distance Learning
School School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies
Duration 1 Year
Medium ENGLISH
Specialization SUSTAINBILITY SCIENCE
Description

The PGDSS programme mainly focuses on the genesis and principles of sustainable development, its tools, implementation and assessment strategies in a holistic way. The major objectives of the programme are:

  • To provide opportunity to the learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding about sustainable development and the principles of sustainability science.
  • To expand capacities of learners on various theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development.
  • To develop professional knowledge and skills in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development projects and programmes.
  • PGDSS holders will be fully equipped to serve various Government and NGOs dealing with environment, development and livelihood improvements. Fresh graduates who complete this Diploma will be the potential candidates suitable for employment at the grassroots, supervisory and other middle level positions in Environment and Development sector. The programme also strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of in-service personnel working in Government and Non-Government Organizations, Private or Corporate sectors and handling various sustainable development projects and programmes viz., Employees of the Institutes/NGOs, Private or Corporate sectors working in various Sustainable Development projects; Programme Officers, Project Officers, Research Investigators, and Research Assistants dealing with environment and development issues in various International and National Organizations.
Eligibility

Any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University / Institute.
Fee Structure

Rs.6,200/- for full programme.
Programme Coordinator Dr.Y.S.C.Khuman,pgdss@ignou.ac.in,ysckhuman@ignou.ac.in,Ph.011-29571121

Course Details

Compulsory Courses
Course Code Name of Course Credits
MSD11 Sustainability Science 4
MSD12 Ecosystem and Natural Resources 4
MSD13 Socio-Cultural System 4
MSD14 Ecological Economics 4
MSD15 Institutions, Governance and Policies 4
MSD16 Strategies and Models for Sustainability 4
MSD17 Challenges to Sustainable Development 4
MSDP18 Project 4

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