Career in Rural Management in India

Many of the student either do not get admitted or doesnt feel interested in regular B- School courses. Some of them are interested or in search of some different kind of managements, for them Rural management is one of the option.

With lucrative pay packages and work options, rural management has become a sought after specialisation today.

Career oppurtunity in Rural management

Careet oppurtunity in Rural management include challenging responsibilities in the rural co-operative sector, in development organisations, agri-business enterprises, areas related to micro-finance, food and agricultural marketing and management of agro products.
During this recession period as the agro business is least likely to be hampered this mangements are being highly in demand.

Institutes providing rural management training

There are two prestigious institute in India which have the provision of MBA in Rural management, these are

The Institute of Rural management, Anand (IRMA)

IRMA offers a two years post graduate programme in rural management. The programme comprises four different segments ie classroom, fieldwork, organisational and management traineeship.

Eligibility for IRMA Anand

An aggregate marks of 50% is needed in graduation. 45% is for SC/ST candidates. Selected candidates have to appear for a writtent test followed by an interview.

How to apply at IRMA Anand

Application form can be obtained from the institute or from State Bank of India or Canara bank. For more detail you may see www.irma.ac.in

Rural Management at IIM Ahmedabad (IIM-A)

IIM Ahmedabad offers a post graduate programme in agro-business management. The course is called PGP-ABM. It prepares students for career in enterprises related to agriculture and allied sectors. Admission in this course follow the CAT format.

Eligibility for Rural Management at IIM Ahmedabad

A bachelors or masters degree in agricultural sciences or agriculture or else a strong interest in agriculture or agro and food processing, rural and allied sectors.

How to apply for Rural Management at IIM Ahmedabad

Application can be obtained through the CAT bulletin that can be obtained from the designated branches of the State bank of India or from the institute.
More details can be obtained from www.iimahd.in

Thus apart from regular B shools there are some more career oppotunities with a lucrative future for students interested in management.