IGNOU offers NGO management

A certificate course in NGO Management has been launched by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to provide basic managerial concepts to staff involved.

This programme is offered in association with UNAIDS (United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS).

This six months course will be offered in English, and subsequently in local languages.
The university’s initiative is aimed at enhancing the managerial and financial capacity of the NGO sector by disseminating knowledge through distance education. The course will be beneficial to those who want to work in development sector or in non-governmental organisations. Curriculum for this certificate course would include a seven-day contact programme directly with an NGO through which students could get an opportunity to gain better understanding of the operational issues and field requirements.

Eligibility for joining the certificate programme is 10+2. Those who have completed matriculation with at least three years’ work experience in the NGO sector can also join.

Diploma in forest management

The Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal has invited applications for admission to its Post graduate diploma in forestry management (PGDFM) and Fellow programme in management (FPM).

Selection is through IIM-CAT score by short listing applicants. IIM-CAT score will also be considered for selection. For details visit www.iifm.ac.in/admission or write to admission@iifm.ac.in.

JNTU admissions

School of Management Studies, JNTU will be offering spot admissions for the Sixth Batch of MBA programme offered in collaboration with Central Michigan University, USA.
The last date for admissions has been extended to June 28, 2008.

All those who have completed four year degree course are eligible. Details can be had from the Director, School of Management Studies, JNT University or on 93964-38347.

Applications for MBA

The New Horizon Degree College, a study centre of Maduri Kamaraj University, is inviting applications for MBA, CA, MSc Chemistry, Physics, PGDCA, BLISc, PG diplomas and all BA and MA programmes in distance mode. Further details can be had from S.R. Gupta, the programme officer, on 23204637, 23205208 or 9246202317.