IRMA-Gujarat

Programmes IRMA recognises that, given the complex environment in which rural organisations work, there is a far greater need for professional management in these organisations. The Institute attempts to prepare young talented managers through a well-structured two-year Post-Graduate Programme in Rural Management to undertake challenging responsibilities in the rural co-operatives and the development organisations. The institute also recognises that there is a dearth of talented pool for imparting quality education with sectoral focus and therefore, the institute has initiated Fellow Programme in Rural Management to contribute to this important cause. IRMA has been closely working with its client organisations to integrate their emerging needs into the programme by periodically revising the curriculum of both post graduate and fellow programmes. These programs reflect adequately the growing need of partnering the institute with its member organisations. Admissions
Post-Graduate Programme in Rural Management (PRM)
IRMA is a pioneering academic institution in rural management education and research. Many good stand-alone programmes of business management and development are available in India today. IRMA’s PRM integrates the two streams and equips talented men and women with both development perspectives and business acumen. IRMA recognises that institutions working for rural development operate in a complex environment, in which there is a far greater need for professional management. IRMA trains talented men and women through a well-structured two-year Postgraduate Programme in Rural Management, with a purpose of empowering them to undertake challenging responsibilities in development and producers’ organisations with the right ethical values. PRM is a two-year residential programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Management (PGDRM). PRM comprises four different segments – classroom, fieldwork, organisational understanding and management training thus emphases on experiential learning. PGDRM is recognised as the equivalent to a master’s degree by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). IRMA facilitates meaningful placement opportunities for its students. IRMAns are highly valued by national and international development organisations, funding agencies, co-operatives and NGOs. The placements combine job satisfaction and decent compensation. PRM 2008–10 participants received an average annual salary of Rs 6.00 lakh (the highest being Rs 9.45 lakh), with 100 per cent placement. Some participants prefer to join grass-roots organisations with low salaries over high-paying jobs for greater challenges, innovative experimentation and higher autonomy. Composition of applicants for the course : 2012 Composition of candidates finally selected : 2012