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About MBA – Rural Management Program

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About MBA – Rural Management Program

  • The MBA in Rural Management program at the Institute of Agribusiness and Rural Management (IARM) is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree course divided into four semesters, with two semesters each year.
  • To gain admission, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and pass a qualifying examination that includes a written test, Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
  • IARM reserves the right to invite applicants directly to participate in the GD and PI based on their undergraduate exam results.
  • The curriculum offers hands-on experiential learning opportunities, including four industrial visits and a summer internship program. These experiences allow students to engage with various rural stakeholders and earn during their internships, helping them to become better acquainted with the rural context.

Objectives

  • IARM’s rigorous two-year, full-time MBA program in Rural Management develops professionals skilled in working within rural environments, village communities, markets, businesses, and various development initiatives.
  • The program equips students to apply management principles and innovative ideas to drive rural transformation. IARM is committed to creating social value and adapting to the evolving needs of rural businesses, government agencies, private companies, consulting firms, and development organizations.
  • The Institute of Agribusiness and Rural Management (IARM) employs a dynamic approach to management education, deeply rooted in the rural context through partnerships with corporate and public enterprises.
  • The program provides students with a comprehensive makeover, enhances their analytical skills, and addresses complex challenges in rural markets both in India and globally.
  • Cultivate ethical leadership qualities and promote responsible stewardship of natural resources.
  • Emphasize the significance of sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusive growth in agribusiness management.

Scope of 2-year MBA-RM program:

Graduates with an MBA in Rural Management are well-equipped to embark on careers in various sectors such as research and consulting firms, banking institutions, FMCG companies, academic institutions, food companies, and agrotech firms.

They can pursue roles including Consultant, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Rural Development Officer, Research Officer, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Rural Finance Officer, Bank Manager, Risk Officer, Credit Manager, and other related positions within the rural sector.

Specialization:

The MBA-RM program offers a range of sector-focused specialized courses, listed below, that students can choose from to gain in-depth knowledge and expertise in a specific area.

Students must select one of these specialized courses during the 4th semester of their two-year MBA-RM program. This choice allows students to explore job opportunities aligned with their interests and positions “IARM” as a distinctive institution.

The specialized courses available are-

  • Rural Business Development and Strategy
  • Rural Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Rural Credit and Finance
  • Community Development, and Social Change
  • Rural Tourism
  • Environmental Management
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability
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