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Introduction

The PGDSS programme mainly focuses on the genesis and principles of sustainable development, its tools, implementation and assessment strategies in a holistic way. The major objectives of the programme are:

To provide opportunity to the learners to deepen their knowledge and understanding about sustainable development and the principles of sustainability science.
To expand capacities of learners on various theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development.
To develop professional knowledge and skills in formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sustainable development projects and programmes.

PGDSS holders will be fully equipped to serve various Government and NGOs dealing with environment, development and livelihood improvements. Fresh graduates who complete this Diploma will be the potential candidates suitable for employment at the grassroots, supervisory and other middle level positions in Environment and Development sector. The programme also strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of in-service personnel working in Government and Non-Government Organizations, Private or Corporate sectors and handling various sustainable development projects and programmes viz., Employees of the Institutes/NGOs, Private or Corporate sectors working in various Sustainable Development projects; Programme Officers, Project Officers, Research Investigators, and Research Assistants dealing with environment and development issues in various International and National Organizations.

Objective

Courses Structure

MSD-011: Sustainability Science

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Sustainability Science
Course Code:	MSD-011
Coordinator:	Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	The meaning, nature and the concept of Sustainability Science have been explained in the course. The learners are introduced about the importance and evolution of Sustainability Science.

MSD-012: Ecosystem and Natural Resources

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Ecosystem and Natural Resources
Course Code:	MSD-012
Coordinator:	Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	Ecosystems and Natural resources are vital for sustenance of life on the planet. The course deals with explaining the importance of natural resources inlcuding forests, water resources, land resources, etc. The various ecosystems and their functioning are also explained in the course.

MSD-013: Socio-cultural System

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Socio-cultural System
Course Code:	MSD-013
Coordinator:	Dr. Deeksha Dave
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	The Course throws light on the socio-cultural issues and its relationship with sustainbaility. The Social Change, customs, traditions and social interactions existing between various culture systems are expalined in the course.

MSD-014: Ecological Economics

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Ecological Economics
Course Code:	MSD-014
Coordinator:	Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	The course explains the concept of Ecological Economics. The topics such as resources and economy and the pricing of natural resources.

MSD-015: Institutions, Governance and Policies

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Institutions, Governance and Policies
Course Code:	MSD-015
Coordinator:	Dr. Deeksha Dave
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	In this course, the governance, institutions and policies related to Sustainable Development are discussed. The importance of Participatory development, village knowledge centres and the programmes and policies pertaining to sustainability are highlighted.

MSD-016: Strategies and Models for Sustainability

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Strategies and Models for Sustainability
Course Code:	MSD-016
Coordinator:	Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	The course explains the models and strategies of Sustainable Development.

MSD-017: Challenges to Sustainable Development

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Challenges to Sustainable Development
Course Code:	MSD-017
Coordinator:	Dr. Deeksha Dave
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	The course aims to explore the varied challenges pertaining to Sustainable Development. The issues of climate change, highlighting the anthropogenic factors repsonsible for extreme weather events, environmental pollution and naturela disasters are described in the course.

MSD-019: Global Strategies to Sustainable Development

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Global Strategies to Sustainable Development
Course Code:	MSD-019
Coordinator:	Dr. Y.S.C. Khuman
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	The Course explicitly describes the Sustainable Development Goals. All the 17 SDGs and the challenges in the ahevement of these SDGs has been explained by various examples and case studies.

MSD-020: Population, Health and Sustainability

Credits: 4
Yearly 1

Course Title:	Population, Health and Sustainability
Course Code:	MSD-020
Coordinator:	Dr. Deeksha Dave
Course Type (Credit):	Theory (4 Credits)
Course Introduction:	The course throws light on the interrealtionship between population dynamics and sustainability. The achievement of sustainable development goals is not possible without having knowledge about changing demographics and related socio-economic issues. The course explains the interrelatedness between environment and human health.

Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) इंदिरा गांधी राष्ट्रीय मुक्त विश्वविद्यालय (इग्नू)

Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (Online)
(SOITS)

PGDSSOL: Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (Online)(Online) Apply Now

Introduction

Objective

Courses Structure

MSD-011: Sustainability Science

MSD-012: Ecosystem and Natural Resources

MSD-013: Socio-cultural System

MSD-014: Ecological Economics

MSD-015: Institutions, Governance and Policies

MSD-016: Strategies and Models for Sustainability

MSD-017: Challenges to Sustainable Development

MSD-019: Global Strategies to Sustainable Development

MSD-020: Population, Health and Sustainability

Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (Online)(SOITS)

School of Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-Disciplinary Studies

PGDSSOL: Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (Online)(Online) Apply Now

Introduction

Objective

Courses Structure

MSD-011: Sustainability Science

MSD-012: Ecosystem and Natural Resources

MSD-013: Socio-cultural System

MSD-014: Ecological Economics

MSD-015: Institutions, Governance and Policies

MSD-016: Strategies and Models for Sustainability

MSD-017: Challenges to Sustainable Development

MSD-019: Global Strategies to Sustainable Development

MSD-020: Population, Health and Sustainability

Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainability Science (Online)
(SOITS)