Skill Based Electives
The MA in Development programme also offers a range of options in Skill-based electives. These are offered in three-week workshop using hands-on pedagogies for enabling evidence-based and nuanced development interventions. It will be mandatory for all students to enrol in one Skill-based elective in Semester 3. The range of electives offered in this category aim to strengthen application of perspectives and competencies for development action.
Courses
Application of GIS in Development
Elective
A hands-on introduction to GIS and spatial thinking for analysing development issues and improving planning and decision-making.
Basic Principles of Public Writing
Elective
A workshop-based course on public writing and media engagement for communicating social action and social change.
Developing Monitoring Systems for Development Interventions in India
Elective
A hands-on course on building monitoring frameworks and Power BI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making in development programmes.
Introduction to R
Elective
A hands-on introduction to using R for analysing, visualising, and communicating qualitative and quantitative development data to generate meaningful insights for action.