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233. MAUS – Master of Arts in Urban Studies
  1. MAUS – Master of Arts in Urban Studies

Programme Details

Particulars

Details

Programme Type

Degree

Mode

Open Distance Learning

School

School of Extension and Development Studies

Duration

Minimum Duration: 24 Months
Maximum Duration: 48 Months

Medium of Instruction

English

Specialization

Urban Studies

Eligibility

Graduation in any discipline. Students who have completed PGDUPDL can take lateral entry to the 2nd year of MAUS through credit transfer.

Fee Structure

Rs. 8,000/- per year plus Registration Fee and Development Fee as applicable

Programme Coordinators

  • Prof. Nehal A. Farooquee
    Email: nafarooquee@ignou.ac.in
    Phone: 011-29571664
  • Prof. B.K. Pattanaik
    Email: bkpattanaik@ignou.ac.in
    Phone: 011-29571662
  • Dr. Grace Don Nemching
    Email: gdnemching@ignou.ac.in

Course Structure

Year 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MEDS-041

Introduction to Urban Development

6

MEDS-042

Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development

6

MEDS-043

Dynamics of Urban Planning and Development

6

MEDS-044

Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects and Programmes

6

MEDSE-046

Development: Issues and Perspectives

8

MEDS-045

Project Work (Elective)*

8

Year 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MPA-016

Decentralization and Local Governance **

8

MHI-10

Urbanization in India **

8

MEDS-047

Ecology, Environment and Urban Development

8

MEDS-048

Sustainable Development and Smart City **

8

MEDS-049

Dynamics of Development in Urban Construct **

8