PGDDC : Post Graduate Diploma(Development Communication)

Programme Type PGDIPLOMA
Mode Open Distance Learning
School School of Journalism and New Media Studies
Duration 1 Year
Medium ENGLISH
Specialization Development Communication
Description

India is positioned at a crucial juncture in 21st century and Development Communication is going to play a key role in addressing the issues and challenges in the way. Development communication essentially aims to bridge all the gaps in the process between the planning agencies on the one hand and all other stake holders in development process with a focused understanding of the masses.

PGDDC will help you acquire academic knowledge and professional skills. You will develop sound understanding of the core issues of the development process which will help you to find numerous employment opportunities in various Local, National and International Agencies.     

Eligibility

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.

Fee Structure

Rs. 5000/- for full programme and is payable in one installment.Registration Fee 300/-.

Programme Coordinator Dr. Ramesh Yadav, rameshyadav@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29571606

Course Details


This is a 36 credit programme. The programme consists of 5 theory courses + 1 elective course.

The programme structure of PGDDC is as under:

Course Code

Title of the Course

Credits

MDC-001

Fundamentals of Development and Communication

06

MDC-002

Human Development and Communication

06

MDC-003

Media in Development Communication

06

MDC-004

Development Journalism for Social Change

06

MDC-005

Development: Information and Communication Technologies

06

Elective Courses: Select Any One

MDCE-006

Research Methods in Development Communication

06

MDCP-007

Project Work / Project Workbook

06

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