PGDM-DSF is again a one-of its-kind course offered at IFMR.
“Development is not only about the growth of GNP per head, but also about the expansion of human freedom and dignity”. – Professor Amartya Sen.
The above quote from a very eminent economist emphasizes the importance of development & financial inclusion. This is what led to the commencement of the DSF course a few years back.
The course prepares students for a career in development finance where the focus is on financial inclusion. The IFMR research centres have been doing pioneering research in this field & their outputs serve as a value add for this course as well. The faculty also includes people who conduct research on topics like microfinance, development economics, and rural management, not to mention general finance focusing on developing economies.
Having gone through this course, the students will be able to showcase their skills in areas related to microfinance, supply chain and agriculture, rural corporate finance, cooperative management , NGO management and other allied fields in development.
This course does not shut out the students from the corporate world. DSF students are treated just like students with a finance specialization as far as placements are concerned. This apart, there are firms which come exclusively for DSF students & offer roles in development finance. The IFMR Trust, itself, is a recruiter of DSF students. IFMR Trust also recruits from institutions (see the links below) like IIMs (ABM), IRMA & XIM-B and is one of the best institutions in India in the field of development finance. Many others like microfinance institutions etc. recruit exclusively the DSF students.
If you are one of those who believe that there is a fortune at the bottom of the pyramid and development is “the thing” which can take India forward in the global scheme of things & looking for a management degree to serve this purpose, this course is tailor-made for you!! Even if you are in a dilemma about ‘bottom of the pyramid’ and ‘regular finance’ this course is also for you!!
A few useful links:
http://www.onestopmba.com/business-schools/placement-report-2010/about-placements/colleges/college-eleven.asp
For more info about the course, visit www.ifmr.ac.in
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