Ranging from PG Diploma to MSc programmes, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a few interesting new courses in this academic year.
IGNOU launched a new Post Graduate Diploma in Services Management. This programme is available from the July 2023 academic session. The registration for the new course has already started and interested candidates have time till July 31 to apply for the programme.
Any graduate with 50 per cent marks in the General category and 45 per cent marks in the reserved category can enrol in this programme, without appearing for an entrance test. Interested students can apply for this programme by visiting the official IGNOU website — ignou.ac.in.
PG Diploma in Environmental Studies programme
IGNOU launched Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Studies programme from the July 2023 session. As per IGNOU, the new programme will give lateral entry to MA (Environmental Studies) and promotes the concept of ‘Lifestyle for the Environment (LIFE). After completing the programme, learners will be able to play decisive roles in addressing the environmental and sustainability concerns in India and across the world.
The course has been launched to address the environmental challenges induced by anthropogenic activities, as per the university, there is a need for developing a knowledgeable workforce in the areas such as climate change, pollution, waste management, sanitation, conservation of biological diversity, management of biological resources, forest and wildlife conservation, and sustainable development.
Interested candidates can refer to the IGNOU common prospectus. The admission link is — ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.
Distance learning diploma programme in agricultural cost management
IGNOU and the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) on Monday have jointly launched an MoU which aims to develop an Open and Distance Learning Programme (ODL) Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management.
The programme will create awareness in the field of agricultural cost management by imparting knowledge, entrepreneurial capabilities and skills. The programme will be beneficial for farmers, youths, small and medium entrepreneurs, extension workers, NGO functionaries/trainers, members of cooperative societies and self-help groups, among others, it said.
MSc Physics (MSCPH)
IGNOU launched MSc Physics from the July 2023 academic session. The eligibility criteria for this course is Major/Honours in Physics, or a BSc Degree (including IGNOU BSc Programme under CBCS) with Physics and Mathematics, BSc Degree of IGNOU or any recognised Open University with a minimum of 32 sredits of Physics, and Mathematics as one of the subjects.
The course fee is Rs 14000 per annum, with registration and development fee as applicable.
MSc Applied Statistics (MSCAST)
This programme has been designed in view of NEP 2020 with a semester approach in mind. This programme is aimed at theoretical knowledge and practical skills development in core and advanced statistics courses for providing conceptual framework as well as focused on the project/dissertation work.
Candidates should have graduated with BA/BSc degree with Statistics/Mathematics as one of the subjects from any recognised university.
The course fee is Rs 15,400 per annum, with registration and development fee as applicable.
MSc Geography (MSCGG)
The Master of Science in Geography course is a two year long programme in English with a specialisation of Geography. This course will be in ODL mode.
To be eligible, candidates should be graduates in any stream. The course fee is Rs 14,000 per annum, with registration and development fee as applicable.
MSc Geo-informatics (MSCGI)
IGNOU has launched four Master of Science (MSc) programmes through online distance learning (ODL) mode. The courses will commence from the July 2023 academic session. One of these programmes is MSc Geo-informatics (MSCGI), which is a two year long programme, being hosted by School of Sciences.
Interested candidates should have graduated in Science/Engineering/Architecture/ Planning/ Computer Application/ Information Technolog from a recognised University or Master of Arts in Geography from a recognised university.
The course fee is Rs 15,700 per annum, with registration and development fee as applicable.