Post Graduate Diploma in Non-Profit Organization Management (NPOM)

“Social Development” has emerged as the prime area of concern in contemporary society. The success of the “World Summit in Social Development” is a proof that economic upliftment without social emancipation is no more considered to be a genuine development paradigm. Similarly, it has been realized world-wide that without the nonprofit sector’s active involvement, the required level of social development is impossible to attain. This course prepares new generation leaders and professionals with knowledge and skills for development of well-managed, pro-active and people-oriented development organizations.

ICECD, in its pursuit for excellence, focuses on three areas: Personal Values, Social Responsibility and Academic Distinction. The Post-graduate Diploma curriculum leaves no stone unturned in including these in the most effective manner and preparing students to face the challenges in days to come. The Institute has been successful in empowering students to successfully meet the challenges that the nation at large, and various States in particular, are facing today.

Students from Gujarat, Bihar, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, etc. along with International students from Nigeria and Ethiopia constitute the group who have successfully completed the courses, and are doing exceedingly well in their respective careers.

Course Objective:

The course is an outcome of practical and validated model implemented by ICECD over the last 36 years in India and many developing countries. It has evolved innovative and result oriented approaches and tools for empowering non-profit organizations including NGOs, NPOs, foundations, company CSR departments, etc.

The one-year PG Diploma in NPO Management is an innovative initiative that has a clear objective focusing on preparing new generation leaders for creating/ managing NPOs professionally.

Duration : 1 Year – 2 Semester of 6 months each

The course aims to: :

- Develop knowledge and skills required for a well-managed, people oriented Non- Profit Organization (NGO, Foundations, CSR Departments, Section 25 Companies)
- Help in understanding and planning need based innovative development programmes, creating wider impact for disadvantaged group at sustainable level.
- Facilitate NPOs to contribute effectively in the social, economic and political empowerment of the underprivileged.
- Help us adopt good governance and build institutional capabilities for NPO management and growth.

Eligibility :

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree awarded by any of the University in India or other educational institute established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as university under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 or posses an equivalent qualification recognized by Government of India. Students appearing for Final Year degree examination at the time of application can also apply. Due consideration is given to candidates belonging to the weaker sections, Schedule Caste (SC), Schedule Tribes (ST) and differently abled categories of students.

The Course Design :

- The role of NPOs (NGOs, Foundations, CSR Departments)
- Development components of NPOs
- NPO project management and development
- Organizational capacity building and human resources development
- Sustainability, growth, change and development

Specialization :

In the curriculum above, the students would have studied the theoretical aspects. The specialization will provide them an opportunity for linking the theory to the practical aspects in the development perspective. This hands-on experiential process would enhance the student's learning and capability.

The students will select any one subject as their area of specialization. These elective subjects will be studied in the second semester.

What will you Gain: :

The course provides an enabling environment that promotes exchange of ideas and experiences and helps in building links and networks among NPO functionaries. It builds on the sensitivity towards needs of disadvantaged people and thus facilitates creation of relevant and innovative development plans.

- Special inputs of the course teach students to build human resources within organizations for better performance and institutional growth.
- It provides career opportunities for young aspiring students to enter into the fast-growing NGO sector, which offers wide scope at national and international levels
- Ability to assess needs of the disadvantaged groups of society.
- Skill and Knowledge to Formulate Plans and Implement, implement initiatives to improve the quality of life and standard of living.
- A Learning Mindset Leading To Knowledge.
- Career guidance and placement support to initiate an NPO, or to associate with NPOs at National / International Levels.

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