An Interdisciplinary Masters Degree in Heritage Management

2 mins readUpdated on Feb 26, 2024 16:51 IST
Heritage Management is an interdisciplinary and rapidly evolving field in India and the rest of the world. Also, with the rise of schemes like HRIDAY and Smart Cities, heritage is becoming a component in tourism, employment and economic growth. This has increased the appeal of heritage management to the younger generation as they are actively engag

Heritage Management is an interdisciplinary and rapidly evolving field in India and the rest of the world. Also, with the rise of schemes like HRIDAY and Smart Cities, heritage is becoming a component in tourism, employment, and economic growth. This has increased the appeal of heritage management to the younger generation as they are actively engaging with heritage in creative ways.

The Centre for Heritage Management is one of the seven centers at Ahmedabad University, which offers a unique and exciting Master’s Programme in Heritage Management. It is a two-year program, considered a pioneer in South Asia in terms of establishing the practice of heritage management. Master of Management in Heritage Management program (MMS-HM) focuses on creating a foundation of heritage and sustainable development, while simultaneously integrating business entrepreneurship. It equips students with tools to address global challenges like economic crises, pandemics, and climate change.

The MMS-HM program is aligned with the Competency Framework for Cultural Heritage Management adopted by UNESCO. The diverse teaching methodology includes lectures, seminars, group work, and field learning experiences, with the culmination of studies with a thesis. Moreover, students get the opportunity to study under outstanding faculty members whose areas of interest range from living heritage, sacred geography, and nature-culture linkages to archaeology and conservation science.

Q:   How is MBA at Ahmedabad University?
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Ahmedabad University offers a two-year PG course of MBA thorugh Amrut Mody School of Management. The university offers this course as an interdisciplinary course combining liberal education and analytical aspects of the field. The core structure of this course covers topics from the areas of Financial Accounting, Microeconomics, Introductory Statistics, Organisational Behavior, Corporate Communication, Business Ethics, Environment and, Sustainability, Macroeconomics, etc. The university's placement cell has witnessed top recruiters such as Some of the organisations that have recruited our students include: HDFC, Flipkart, Vodafone, Havells, Torrent, MRF, ITC, IndusInd Bank, Radio Mirchi, Reliance Money, and many more to place students in the top management field.

Q:   Is Ahmedabad University UGC approved?
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Yes, Ahmedabad University is a private university that was established in 2009 under the Gujarat Private Universities Act by the Ahmedabad Education Society (AES) and is recognised by the UGC (University Grants Commission). AU University Ahmedabad is accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). The university offers UGC (University Grants Commission) recognised courses to students. Since the courses offered are recognised by UGC, the Ahmedabad University degree is valid all over India.

Q:   How many schools of study are there under Ahmedabad University?
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Ahmedabad University through various schools of study and colleges offers postgraduate, undergraduate, doctoral, and various other programmes to students. These Ahmedabad University courses are provided across Commerce, Management, Science, and various other streams. The below-mentioned table reflects on the Ahemdabad University schools of study:

Ahmedabad University Schools of Study

School of Public Health

Amrut Mody School of ManagementSchool of Arts And Sciences

School of Engineering And Applied Science

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The Centre for Heritage Management is involved in regional initiatives such as serving as the Secretariat for the Asia-Pacific Higher Education Network for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (APHEN-ICH).  It holds positions on executive boards of organizations like the Asian Academy of Heritage Management (AAHM) and APHEN-ICH, contributing to the advancement of heritage management education and practices in the Asia-Pacific region. It also hosts events such as the Annual Conference of Heritage Management, Education and Practice at Ahmedabad University. Currently, the 5th edition of the conference will take place from 15th to 17th March 2024, under the theme “Heritage Economics and Digital Technologies.” Along with esteemed professionals and researchers, the center supports students from across the country to take advantage of this international event by way of a special workshop hosted as a pre-conference event (interested students may reach out to the organizers to see if there is a seat available for the fully funded workshop, for more information: https://ahduni.edu.in/academics/schools-centres/centre-for-heritage-management/events/5th-annual-conference-heritage-management-education-and-practice/

Overall, Ahmedabad University's Master's Programme in Heritage Management offers a comprehensive education in heritage preservation, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship. Through its innovative curriculum and industry partnerships, it enables heritage professionals to adapt and manage change holistically.

For Admission Inquiry Contact:

  • Office of Graduate Admission
  • Ahmedabad University
  • chm.admissions@ahduni.edu.in
  • Contact Number: +91.7226959511 | +91.79.61911302/133

About Ahmedabad University: Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit institution founded in 2009, committed to liberal education and research. It has gained recognition for its global collaborative research, flexible curriculum, project-based learning, and industry partnerships. The university has been designated a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat, providing opportunities for advanced research and academic activities.

Q:   Has Ahmedabad University collaborated with any college or university?
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Ahmedabad University has signed MoUs with various colleges and universities. Ahmedabad University has collaborated with various industries, universities, and organisations. The below-mentioned table reflects AU College collaborations:

Ahmedabad University Collaborations
The University of Applied Sciences, Nysa (Poland)Tourism Departments of Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and GujaratNational Center for Preservation Training Technology (US Dept. of INPS, USA)
University of Valladolid (Spain),University of Ferrara (Italy)-

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Candidates must complete Class 10, Class 12/ Diploma and bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate or equivalent CGPA to apply for MBA programme at Amrut Mody School of Management. Final year students are also eligible to apply for MBA. Aspirants must also have a score in any of the accepted

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Amrut Mody School of Management admissions are open for some of the courses. Candidates can apply online for admission. Aspirants need to pay INR 1,200 to apply for MBA or MS programmes. Admission to PG courses is entrance-based. The institute offers admission in UG courses based on merit of the can

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Candidates who have completed Class 10, Class 12/ Diploma and bachelor's degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate can apply for MS Quantitative Finance at Amrut Mody School of Management. Aspirants must have documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

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Amrut Mody School of Management applications are open for MS Economics. Candidates can apply till Jan 31, 2026. The applications for MS Quantitative Finance for 2026 session will open soon. Aspirants need to apply online for the course. The application fees for MS programmes is INR 1,200.

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Amrut Mody School of Management offers admission to UG courses based on merit. Hence, aspirants do not require passing an entrance test for UG programme. However, aspirants applying for PG courses need to have a score in any of the accepted entrance exams. The school conducts AMSOM PG Aptitude Test

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The Amrut Mody School of Management MBA Cutoff 2025 varied from the fist round closing rank at 1224 to 1331 in the last round closing rank for the General HS category. For more details about MBA Cutoff 2025 for other categories, first and last round closing ranks, refer to the table below:

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Amrut Mody School of Management is for the MBA programme. This college is affiliated with an esteemed university, i.e., Ahmedabad University. For the selection process of the course, one should complete all the eligibility formalities that include at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST) or

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The best MBA course after BCom Honours from AMSOM is primarily determined by the candidate's personal inclinations and professional aspirations, but these are some excellent choices to weigh:

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