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Azim Premji University - New courses - last date of application May 15 2011

New courses commencing on July 2011: last date of application May 15 2011
1. Master of Arts in Education
2. Master of Arts in Development
3. Masters in Teacher Education


Azim Premji University is deeply committed to developing outstanding professionals in the fields of Education and Development, for fulfilling careers as social change leaders.
website : azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in


We offer our students:

* An Outstanding Learning Environment: Exposure to an exciting curriculum, exceptional faculty, a unique blend of theory and pratice and a diverse student community.
* Financial Assistance & Student Support: We will provide scholarships, loans, language support and hostel facilities as required. Every selected candidate will be able to study at the University irrespective of financial constraints.
* Career Opportunities and Placement Support: The estimated demand for education and development professionals in India is 3 lakhs annually. Azim Premji Foundation itself plans to hire 4000 people in the next four years. We will provide placement support for enriching careers in government, industry, NGOs and multi-lateral agencies. Suitable students will be considered for employment at the Foundation.

The University announces the launch of the following Programmes commencing in July, 2011.

1. Master of Arts in Education
2. Master of Arts in Development
3. Masters in Teacher Education *

The University looks forward to admitting students who have a strong commitment to becoming social change agents.

website : azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

Eligibility Criteria
Masters in Teacher Education * :

* Bachelors degree in any discipline (including Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Commerce, Management, etc.)
* A professional teaching certification (B.Ed / D.Ed / B.El.Ed / B.Sc.Ed / B.A.Ed / NTT / M.A Ed or equivalent)
* A minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at the pre-Primary/Primary/Secondary/Higher Secondary School level or their equivalent from the Alternative School system, or Open School system, non-formal education system or the Pre-University education system.


Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts in Development:

* Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (including Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Commerce, Management, etc.)
* All candidates must have obtained a pass class in their Bachelor’s degree.
* Undergraduate students who are appearing for their final examinations and are expecting their results by July 2011 are also eligible to apply. These students, if selected, will be given provisional admission pending their results. Candidates who are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree and applying for provisional admission and have not passed some of their main / major / subsidiary courses from the first / second year are not eligible to apply. The offer of provisional admission stands cancelled, if the candidate fails in his / her final year exam.
* Candidates with work experience in the education or development domains are encouraged to apply.
website : azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

Common to all three programmes

The aspiring candidate should possess an unyielding desire to contribute to society and become a social change agent.
The candidates need to have basic comprehension and writing abilities in English language.

Financial assistance and student support

Based on assessment of means & needs, all selected candidates will be considered for the following support:

1. Financial Support

1. Azim Premji Scholarship: Covers partial/full tuition, course expenses, boarding & lodging. Available to all selected candidates – including professionals with experience and fresh graduates.
2. Loan Assistance: Covering partial/full tuition fees and living expenses. Available to all selected candidates – including professionals with experience and fresh graduates.
3. Assistantships: Students on assistantship (e.g. teaching/research/library etc.) will receive a monthly stipend to help them take care of family responsibilities and income support. Assistantships are available for working professionals only i.e. those with minimum 2 years experience AND currently in employment.

2. Employment at Foundation

1. Special Provision for Experienced Candidates: Applicants with a minimum of 2 years experience, who wish to be employed with Azim Premji Foundation after completing the Master’s program, can appear for an employment interview during the admissions process. Based on the interview and the candidate’s background, employment offers may be made by the Azim Premji Foundation, thus providing job security after completion of the degree. Candidates can join the Foundation in appropriate roles after successfully completing the Master’s degree.

In addition, all suitable candidates (including fresh graduates) will be considered for employment at the Foundation, after completing the Master’s degree.
website : azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

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