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233. MAUS – Master of Arts in Urban Studies
- 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 |
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 |