All those candidates who are interested in the Diploma in Development Leadership must apply on or before May 30, and the deadline for the written assignment is tentatively set for June 18. The interviews are expected to take place in the first and second weeks of July. The programme is scheduled to begin from January 22, 2024.
Azim Premji University Admissions 2023: Azim Premji University is now inviting applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in Development Leadership Programee. The 11-month, part-time diploma programme has been designed to enable individuals to keep up with their current employment while enrolling in classes. The course will be offered in three terms as a mix of both on-campus and online instructions. All those candidates who are interested in the Diploma in Development Leadership must apply on or before May 30, and the deadline for the written assignment is tentatively set for June 18. The interviews are expected to take place in the first and second weeks of July. The programme is scheduled to begin from January 22, 2024.
Professionals in mid- to senior-level positions with at least eight years of experience working in the development sector are eligible for the leadership curriculum. This training is open to those who presently hold leadership positions within their companies or who may soon assume such positions. Anyone who works with NGOs, social change movements, or grassroots organisations is also welcome to enrol in the course.
Richa Govil, Director of Azim Premji University’s School of Development, highlighted the program’s impact on working professionals and remarked, “Mid-career and senior professionals in the development sector have years of deep experience of working in the sector. This program helps them anchor their rich experiences within a broader understanding of society, development concerns, ideas and trajectories. It also helps them reflect upon the nature of development organisations and what it takes to lead them.”
Participants in this programme will learn about the historical factors and personal experiences that have shaped India's development realities, which will help them better direct their professional objectives. The programme will also strengthen participants' leadership skills so they can create collaborative, flexible, and inclusive organisations. Most significantly, it will improve one's communication, analytical, and other skills, which are necessary for tracking finances, evaluating data, and promoting advancement.
