Syllabus for
MSW Human Resources Development and Management
Academic Year  (2021)

Introduction: MSW- Human Resource Development and Management (MSW HRDM) is a programme offered by the Dept. of Social Work. It prepares the students to build careers in the HR departments of industries, hospitals, NGOs and other organizations. This two-year course blends the core areas of the field with the emerging trends in the Management of Human Resources. The curriculum carries some of the foundational and methods papers related to human behaviour, helping processes, development, health and human resource. Curriculum engages students on core areas of Human Resources Management related to acquisition, performance management, labour relations, compensation, management and development of human resources including areas such as employee empowerment and engagement, employee support and assistantship programmes, corporate social responsibility, work life balance and management, personal and laws related to family and children. An optimal mix of theory and practice orientation is provided in this course. The onus of the curriculum besides knowledge sharing and knowledge creation is on creativity, critical thinking and skill development. An equal weightage is given both to classroom work as well as field-based learning. Across the four semesters students will participate in skill development workshops. Apart from practice skills the students will become familiar with technical skills in areas such as Excel, SAP, SPSS as well as other analytical software.

Programme Outcome/Programme Learning Goals/Programme Learning Outcome:

 Total Marks: 50 

Total hrs: 2 

Question Pattern

Section A

Answer any SIX from seven questions (6/7).                                                                6*5=30

Section B                                                                                                         

Answer any TWO from three questions (2/3).                                                              2*10=20

Assessment of Electives.

Total Marks: 50

This paper has no end semester examination. Teacher in charge of the paper evaluates based on the components given below and produce internal marks.

CIA I- 10 marks (Assignment)

CIA II- 25 marks (Mid Sem Exam) 

CIA III- 10 marks (Assignment)

  Attendance: 5 marks (As per University norms)

Assessment of Social Work Research Methods III

Course Code: SWH353                                                                                          Total Marks: 50

This paper has no end semester examination. Teacher in charge of the paper evaluates the performance of the students based on the components given below and produce internal marks.

CIA I- 10 marks (Practical Exam1)

CIA II- 25 marks (Practical Exam II) 

CIA III- 10 marks (Practical Exam III)

Attendance: 5 marks (As per University norms)

Assessment of Skill Lab

Course Codes: SWH151P, SWH251P, SWH351P                                      Total Marks: 50

This paper has no end semester examination. The teacher in charge of this paper will assess the knowledge on various skills through written examination (short notes/multiple choices) designed by the teacher and approved by the staff committee. The demonstration of the skills will be assessed by minimum of two teachers from the department.

Knowledge Assessment - 22 Marks

 Skills Demonstration      - 23 Marks 

Attendance: 5 marks (As per University norms)

Assessment of Practice Seminar 

Course Code: SWH471                                                                                        

This paper has no end semester examination or marks. This paper has only grades based on the assessment made by minimum of two teachers.

Categories of grades are the following.

Assessment of Service Learning

Course Code: SWH152, SWH252, SWH352,          SWH452         

This paper has no end semester examination. Evaluation of the paper is distributed throughout the semester as the students plan their service learning in any locality. Students will have to work closely with their mentors. Every semester students will be evaluated and grade will be given based on their performance. 

Orientation about the project starts in the first semester. The student will submit a report in the fourth semester on a date informed by the department and present before a panel of examiners. The evaluation criteria will be developed by the department.

Categories of grades are the following.

Assessment of Internships / Rural Camp 

Course Codes: SWH181, SWH281, SWH381, SWH481                                   Total Marks: 600 

This paper has end semester viva voce examination in all semesters.

Students have to submit all the reports mentioned in the structure of internship manual on the specific time. Students will have a viva voce at the end of each semester. Internal examiners will do mid internship evaluations at the end of January month for internships II and Internship IV (Two Months).

 Assessment of Social Work Research Project I

Course Code: SWH282                                                                                   Total Marks: 50

This paper has only internal assessments. 

CIA I- Formulation of Research Problem (20%)

CIA II- Assessment of Literature review through a presentation (25%).

CIA III- Proposal submission and presentation (50%).

Attendance:  (05%)

Assessment of Social Work Research Project II

Course Code: SWH382                                                                                         Total Marks: 50 

Each student has to submit the bounded research project at the end of third semester on the date informed by the department. 

50% of marks is given for thesis writing and 50% is given for project defense which will be conducted at the end of third semester.

Assessment of Social Work Research Project III

Course Code: SWH482                                                                                         Total Credit: 2 

Students are encouraged to participate, present, and publish the research findings during the course time. Students will get 2 Credits for this course.  

Presentation – 1 Credit

Publication - 1 Credit

This is the foundational paper that introduces students to the profession of Social Work.  It includes the philosophical, ideological, and religious foundations of the profession. It highlights how social work has come to be called a profession. In this paper, all the fields in which social work can be practiced are introduced.

1.   To help students understand the history and evolution of the Social Work Profession.

2.   To understand the philosophy, goals, ideals, and ethics of professional social work.

3.   To develop insight into the ideologies which have shaped professional social work

4.   To understand the field of social work practice.

Evolution of Social work as a profession in west. Attributes and Professionalization of Social Work, organized and scientific charity. Nature, Scope, Objectives, Philosophy, Goals, and Values and Ethics of Social Work. Functions and Principles of Social Work, Methods of Social Work. Understanding Social Work in view of Social Service, reforms, welfare, Security, Justice, development, empowerment and Volunteerism.

Social Services traditions and religious roots of Charity and Philanthropic approach towards person in need. Gandhian Ideologies, Human rights, Neo-liberalism and globalization, privatization Postmodernism, Feminism, Resurgence  of  the  civil  society,  Multiculturalism,  Ideology  of sustainable  and  people-centered  development,  Ideology  of  action groups  and  social  movements,  Ideology of  voluntary action  non-government organizations.

Compton, B. R. (1980). Introduction to social welfare and social work. Illinois: The Dorsey Press.

Gore, M.S. (1965). Social work education. New Delhi: Asia Publishing House.

Madan, G. (1967). Indian social problems: Social disorganization & reconstruction. Bombay: Allied Publishers.

Shaw, I., & Lishman,  J.  (1990). Evaluation and social work practice. London: Sage publishers.

Singh R.R. (1985).Fieldwork in social work education (ed). New Delhi: Concept Publishers.

Stroup, H.H. (1960). Social work education – An introduction to the field. New Delhi:      Eurasia Publishing.

Vedi, D. (1990-91). Social reforms movement in India: Historical perspective. India: Popular Prakashan.

Wadia, A. & Hormasji, N. (1968). History and philosophy of social work in India (2nd ed).          Bombay: Allied publishers.

Rao,  MSA (2018) Social Movements in India. Manohar, New Delhi

John Tomlinson (2018)  Globalization & Culture. Rawat Publication New Delhi

Batra, N. (2004). Dynamics of social work in India. New Delhi: Raj Publishing.

House, B. (2006). Values & ethics in social work: An introduction. London: Routledge publication.

Bhattacharya, S. (2004). Social work: An integrated approach. New Delhi: Deep &Deep Publications. 

Chris, L. C. (2000). Social work ethics: Politics, principles and practice. Exeter: Learning Matters.

Crawford, K. (2004). Social work and human development: Transforming social work practice.  Exeter: Learning Matters.

Desai, M. (2004). Methodology of progressive social work education. Jaipur: Rawat.

            Publication.

Desai, M. (2004). Ideologies and social work: Historical and contemporary analyses. Jaipur: Rawat. Publication.

Horner, N. (2006). What is social work? Context and perspectives. London: Routledge     publication.

National Association of Social Workers (2000). Policy statements 2000-2003, Social work           speaks. National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements 2000-    2003. New        York: Palgrave Macmillan.

Payne, M. (2007). What is professional social work? Jaipur:Rawat Publications.

381Pease, B. (1999).Transforming social work practice: Postmodern critical perspectives polity press. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.

Morales, A. (2004). Social work.  Boston: Pearson Education.

Timms, N. (1970).Social work. London: Routledge publishers.

World Bank (2005). Putting social development to work for the poor: An OED review of world bank activities. New York: World Bank.

Pattern for on Campus Exam

Total Marks: 50 

Total hrs: 2 

Question Pattern

Section A

Answer any SIX from seven questions (6/7).                                    6*5=30

Section B

Answer any TWO from three questions (2/3).    2*10=20

Pattern for Online Exam 

Total Marks: 50 

Total hrs: 1 Hour

Question Pattern

Section A

Multiple choice questions.                                                        30*1=20

Section B

Viva                                                                                                                             4*5=20

This course aims to provide the students a conceptual and analytical orientation to the society and its dynamics so that as individuals they may be able to understand the realities and identify themselves as part of the larger system.  This course also introduces the student to the study of mental processes, experiences and behavior of human beings in a socio-cultural context. This paper covers the basic knowledge behind the human behavior. The course provides knowledge and understanding of the nature and determinants of basic psychosocial processes, the development of life stages from conception to old age.

Course Objectives

1. To develop basic knowledge of concepts and theories to understand the social world around them.

2.                   2.  To know the significance of social institutions in social life.  

3.      To help the students to gain an insight into the components of general psychology.

4.      To enable the students to develop a theoretical perspective of understanding human      development across the life span.

Individual & society; Community, Sociological Imagination; Culture; Socialization; Social stratification; Social control; Social change;  Social institutions: Family, Marriage, Education, Religion; Capability Approach by Amartya Sen.

Psychology as a Foundation to Social Work. Hereditary and Environmental Determinants of Human behaviour. Learning, Memory Process, Intelligence, Cognition, Motivation and Emotion.

Bauman, Z. (1990). Thinking sociologically. London: Blackwell.

Berger, P. (1966). An invitation to sociology: A humanist perspective. Harmondsworth: Penguin.

Deshpande, S. (2003). Contemporary India:  A sociological view. Viking Publishers: New Delhi.

Dhanagare, D. N. (1993). Themes and perspectives in Indian sociology; Jaipur: Rawat publications.

Francis Abraham (2006). Contemporary Sociology.  Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press.

Merton, R., & Nisbet. (1966) Contemporary social problems. New York: Harcourt, Brace and World.

Mills, C. W. (1967). The sociological imagination. Harmondsworth: Penguin.

Rajan, Sethi. (2010).  Social Change: Theory and Perspective, Delhi: Educational Publishers and Distributors.

Shankar, Rao. C.N. (2004). Sociology of Indian society.  New Delhi : S Chand & Co. Ltd.

Bee, H. (1999). Lifespan development. Pearson Higher Education.

Dacey., & Travers. (1996). Human development: Across the lifespan. McGraw-Hill.

Davenport, G.C. (1994). An introduction to child development. HarperCollins Publishers.

Ian, S. (2000). The Psychology of ageing. Jessica Kingsley Publish.

Lindon, J. (1998). Understanding child development. Thomson Learning.

McMahon., McMahon., & Romano. (1990). Psychology and you. West Publishing  company.

Morgan, C. T., King, R. A., Robinson, N.N. (1970). Introduction to psychology. New Delhi: T M Hall publishers.

Neven, & Schmidt, R. (1997). Emotional milestones from birth to adulthood. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Norlin, J., Chess, W., Dale, O., & Smith, R. (2003). Human behavior and the social environment: social systems theory (4th Ed). Boston: Allyn Bacon.

Robert, F. S. (1990). Understanding psychology. Lindon: McGraw-Hill.

Robert, S. J. (1997). Pathways to psychology. Harcourt: Brace College Publishers.

Schimberg, L.B. (1985).  Human Development, London: Macmillan Pub. Co. 2^nd Ed.

Giddens Anthon.(2006). Sociology.  Cambridge: Polity Press.

Haralambos, M., & Heald, R.M.  (2006). Sociology: Themes and perspective. London: Harper Collins.

Henslin, J. (2009). Sociology: A down to earth approach  (10^th ed.).USA: Pearson.

Horton, P. B., & Hunt. (1990). Sociology. Singapore: McGraw-Hill Book Company.

Jayaram, N. (1988). Introductory sociology. Madras: Macmillan.

MacIver, R.M., Page, C.H. (2000).Society an Introductory Analysis. New Delhi: Macmillan Publishers India.

Becvar, D.S., & Becvar, R.J. (2006). Family therapy a systemic integration (6th ed). Boston: Pearson.

Carter, B., & Mcgoldrick, M. (1989). The expanded family life cycle: individuals, family and social perspectives (3rd edition). London: Allyn And Bacon.

Coleman, J.C. (1976). Abnormal psychology and modern life. London: Allyn & Bacon.

Hurlock, E.B. (1953). Developmental psychology. New York: Tata McGraw-Hill.

Morgan.  K., Weisz., & Schopler. (1993). Introduction to psychology. New York: Tata

Wiebke Kuklys (2005). Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach. Berlin: Springer.McGraw-Hill.

Pattern for on Campus Exam

Total Marks: 50 

Total hrs: 2 

Question Pattern

Section A

Answer any SIX from seven questions (6/7).                                                                 6*5=30

Section B       

Answer any TWO from three questions (2/3).                                                                2*10=20

Pattern for Online Exam 

Total Marks: 50 

Total hrs: 1 Hour

Question Pattern

Section A

Multiple choice questions.                                                                                          30*1=20

Section B

Viva                                                                                                                             4*5=2

Social Casework is one of the three primary methods of social work. Practitioners commonly call this method as working with individuals (Case work). It is the basis for all the other methods. This paper gives a foundational aspect of this method that orients the students about the comprehensive nature and its effectiveness in practice.

1.    To understand casework as a method of social work and appreciate its place in social work practice.

2.   To understand the scope of social casework practice.

3.   To comprehend and apply the values and principles while working with individuals.

Emergence and development of social work with individuals as a method.  Philosophical assumptions and values of social casework. Principles and Components of Social case work. Similarities and differences between Social case work, Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Social Case Work Process: psychosocial study, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation, termination and follow-up. Transference and counter transference. Sources of information: home visit and collateral contacts. Diagrammatic presentation: Genogram and Eco map.

Basic understanding of approaches commonly uses in social work

Problem solving approach, Solution focused approach, Strength Based Approach, Psychosocial approach, Behavioral approach, Functional approach, Crisis intervention and Eclectic approach

Dean, H. & Hepworth, R. H. (2010). Theory and skills in social work.   New   Delhi: Cengage Learning India Private

Limited.

Hepworth, D., Ronald, H., Rooney, G. & Gottfried, K. (2017). Direct Social Work Practice: Theory and Skills. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Mathew, Grace. (1992). An introduction to social casework. Mumbai: TISS

Perlman, H. (1957). Social Casework: A Problem-Solving Process. Chicago: University ofChicago Press.

Upadhyay, RK., (2003). Social casework: a therapeutic approach. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.

Beistek Felix (1957). Case Work Relationship. Chicago: Loyola University Press.

Lindsay, T. (2013). Social Work Intervention. London: SAGE/Learning Matters.

Walsh, J. (2013). Theories for Direct Social Work Practice. Belmont, Calif:Cengage

Total marks 50

Hours 2

Question paper pattern

Section A

Answer any SIX from seven questions                                                              6*5=30

Section B

Answer any TWO from three questions                                                              2*10=20

This course introduces social group work as amethod and practice related to the strengths, capacities and resources of individuals within groups. The course also attempts to develop skills for intervention in order to help to alleviate critical social problems and enhance group well-being.

 1.   To appraise the importance of groups in the life of an individual.

2.   To identify the specific characteristics of group work and its contributions as a method of social work intervention.

3.   To create an understanding about various concepts, group formation, dynamics, approaches and theories in relation to all types of groups.

Concept and Definition of Social Group Work, Characteristics of Social Group Work, Values in Social Group Work, Principles in Social Group Work, Assumptions underlying Social Group Work and philosophy of Social Group Work; Factors of group formation, Formulation of goals and identification of problems for work.

Dean H. Hepworth, R. H. (2010). Theory and skills in social   work.   New   Delhi: Cengage Learning India Private limited.

Garvin, C. D., Galinsky, M. J., & Gutierrrez, L. M. (2007). Handbook of social work with groups.  New Delhi: Rawat Publications.

Mishra, P., & Mishra, B. (2008). Social group work: Theory and practice. Lucknow: New Royal Book Company.

Siddiqui, H. (2008). Group work: Theories and practices. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.

Konopka, G. (1983 3rd Ed.), Social group work a helping process. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.

Lindsay, T., & Orton, S. (2008). Group work practice in social work. UK: Learning Matters Ltd.

Lupe, A.-C., & Randy, A. C. (2009). Group work: A practical guide to developing groups in agency settings. New Jercy: Wiley.

Mark, D. (2006). Using group work. New York: Routledge.

Rameshwari Devi and Ravi Prakash.( 2004). Social work methods, perspectives and practices. Jaipur: Mangal Deep Publications.

Rich, R., Bender, D., & Kimberly. (2009). An experiential approach to group work. Chicago: Lyceum Books.

Trecker, H. B. (1955). Group work foundations & frontiers. New York: Whiteside Inc & William Morrow & Co.

Trecker, H. B. (1970). Social group work: Principles & practice. New York: Association Press.

Zastrow, C. H. (2010). The practice of social work: A comprehensive work text. USA: Brooks/Cole.

Total hrs: 2

Question Pattern

Section A

Answer any SIX from seven questions (6/7)                                                                6*5=30

Section B

Answer any TWO from three questions (2/3)                                                             2*10=20

This paper helps in understanding Community Organization and Social action as methods of social work. These methods are primarily seen as means to facilitate communities towards self-directed change. The practice of community organization and social action comprises of methodological process of providing, building, and enhancing opportunities for community development. This paper enables the student to organize the community to work towards problem-solving.

1.   To impart knowledge and skills of Community Organization as a method in Social Work Practice.

2.   To learn the role of a Social Worker in working with the community.

3.   To identify and apply the critical elements of community organization practice.

4.   To impart knowledge and skills in demonstrating Social Action

Community organization: Definition, Objectives, Principles, Skills; Approaches of CO: Community Based Approach, Social inclusion approach, Empowerment approach, Human development approach

Community mobilization: concept, goals, community mobilization cycle; Theories of CO: Systems theory, Conflict theory, Resource mobilization theory; Similarities & differences between CO and CD.

Bhattacharya, S. (2006). Social work administration and development. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.

Boraian, M. P. (2008). Community development: An outreach approach.  New Delhi: Anmol Publications.

Joseph, S. ( 2013). Community organization in Social Work. New Delhi: Discovery Publishing House.

Ledwith, M. (2005). Community development a critical approach. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.

Ross, M. G. (1967). Community organizations: theory, principles, and practice. New York: Harper and Row Publishers.

Siddique, H. Y. (1984). Social work and social action. New Delhi: Harnam Publications.

Yadav C.P. (2007). Encyclopedia of social work and community organization. New Delhi: Anmol Publications Pvt.

Austin,  Michael,  J.  &  Jane  Isaacs  Lowe  (Eds.)  (1994).  Controversial  issues  in communities and organizations.  Massachusetts: Allyn and Bacon.

Brager, George, Harry Specht, & James Torczyner (1987). Community organizing.  New York: Columbia University Press.

Clarke, Stephen J.G. (2000). Social work as community development: a management model for social change. England: Aldershot.

Dunham, Arthur, ( 1962). The new community organization. New York: Thomas Crowell Co.

Friedlander, Walter, A. (1976). Concepts and Methods of Social Work. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

Gangrade K. D.(1971). Community organization in India.  Bombay:  Popular Prakashan.

Hardcastle, David A., Stanley Wenocur, & Patricia Powers (1996). Community practice: Theories and skills for social workers. New York: Oxford University Press.

Harper, E. P. and Dunham, A. (Ed.) (1959). Community Organization in Action. New York:  Basic literature and critical comments, Association Press.

Kuppuswamy, B. (2010). Social change in India. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House (P) Ltd.

Ramachandran, P. (1996). Towards  an  understanding  of  people's  movements:   History from below.  Institute for Community Organization Research.

Rivera, Felix F. & John Erlich. (1995). Community organizing in a diverse society. (2^nd  ed.). Massachusetts:  Allyn and Bacon.

Siddique, H. Y. (1997). Working with Communities - Introduction to community work. New Delhi: Hira Publications.

Total Marks: 50

Total hrs: 2

Question Pattern

Section A

Answer any SIX from seven questions (6/7)                                                                6*5=30

Section B

Answer any TWO from three questions (2/3)                                                             2*10=20

Social work research course covers the entire process of research, including research methods/ techniques, concepts, variables, hypotheses, and Report writing. The procedures used while drawing samples and the construction of research tools are also part of this paper.

1. To familiarize students with basic concept of social work research as a method of social work.
2. To formulate research questions for the dissertation
3. To formulate research proposals for dissertation

Social work Research: Definition, concepts (Theory -Inductive and Deductive, Data, variables), objectives, Types of research, Scope of social work Research, Social work research process, Research Design.

Population and Sampling: Concepts- Types of Sampling, Sampling Size, Errors in sampling.

Data Collection: Primary and Secondary data collection methods.

Questionnaire design: process of designing questionnaire. Secondary data collection: Scoping review and Review of Literature.

Measurement and Scaling Techniques: Basic measurement scales. Attitude measurement scale.

Problem Formulation in research. Hypothesis: Introduction, Type I Error, Type II Error, Basics of Analysis.

Burns, R.B (2002) Introduction to Research Methods. New Delhi: Sage Publications.

Babbie, E. R. (201s4). The basics of social research(6^th ed.). New Delhi: Cengage Learning.

Doane, D. P., & Seward, L. E. (2013). Applied statistics: In business and economics. New Delhi: McGraw-Hill Education.

Gravetter. F. (2013). Statistics for the behavioral science (9^th ed). Andover: Cengage learning.

Jefferies, J., & Diamonds, I. (2001).  Beginning statistics: An introduction for social scientists. London: Sage Publication.

Lal Das, D. K.  (2000). Practice of social research: Social work perspective. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.

Two patterns are designed for the exam. The final exam pattern will be decided based on the situation at that point of time.

Pattern for on Campus Exam

Total Marks: 50

Total hrs: 2

Question Pattern

Section A

Answer any SIX from seven questions (6/7).                                                                  6*5=30

Section B                                                                                                        

Answer any TWO from three questions (2/3).                                                               2*10=20

Or      

                                                        Pattern for Online Exam

Total Marks: 50

Total hrs: 1 Hour

Question Pattern

Section A

Multiple choice questions.                                                                                           30*1=20

Section B

Viva                                                                                                                             4*5=20

Media has become an indispensable tool for a social workpractitioner in today‘s scenario where collective representations are necessary to high light pressing social issues and mark contemplative positive reforms. From a larger perspective the student gets to know the role of the media in resisting or bringing forth a social change and to induce social action wherever and whenever applicable. This paper consists of practical, descriptive and conceptual knowledge to promote understanding and develop skills to align media with a social prism

1. To understand the basics of media and its various forms.
2. Give in-depth knowledge of the process of print media and documentary making.

Media Basics, Interface  of  Media  with  Social  Work; Different  mediums of messaging-Folk/Traditional  (folk  art,  painting,  clay  modelling)  and Modern (collage/posters, wealth from waste concepts, digital imaging), Community radio.

Constructing   a   message-Slogan,   Caption,   Prose   and   Poetry, Investigative Journalism style of reporting (5W‘s and 1H and Inverted Pyramid) on   social   issues;   Photojournalism   and   conceptual photography.

Mathur, K. B.  (1994). Communication for development and social change. New Delhi: Allied Publications.

Melkote, S.. R., & Steeves, H. Leslie. (2001). Communication for development in the third world: theory and practice for empowerment (2nd ed.). New Delhi: Sage Publications.

Modi, B. (2007). Designing messages for development. New Delhi: Sage Publications.

Mollison, M. (1996). Producing videos: A complete guide. Australia: Allen and Unwin.

Raghavan, G. N. S. (2004). Development and communication in India: Elicit growth and mass deprivation. New Delhi: Gian Publishing House

Capila, A. (2001). Images of women in the folk songs of Garhwal Himalayas. New Delhi: Concept Publishers.

Joseph, D. (1990). The dynamics of mass communication. London: McGraw-Hill.

 Mcquail, Denis. (1994). Mass communication theory: An introduction (3^rd ed.). London: Sage Publication.

Yadav, J. S., & Mohnot, A. (1983). Advertising and social responsibility (Vol. 1), Content analyses. New Delhi: Dept of Communication Research

Total Marks: 50

 This paper has no end semester examination. Teacher in charge of the paper evaluates based on the components given below and produce internal marks.

CIA I- 10 marks (Assignment)

CIA II- 25 marks (Mid Sem Exam)

CIA III- 10 marks (Assignment)

Attendance: 5 marks (As per university norms)

This course introduces students to the field of social entrepreneurship and the best practices of starting and growing successful mission-driven ventures. This field is rapidly garnering attention around the world from entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, foundations, and consulting firms. Social ventures aim to achieve a “double bottom line” with meaningful social returns, as well as sustainable or competitive financial returns --through their products, services and other business practices. Entrepreneurial solutions to education, healthcare, environment, workforce development, international development, and other large societal issues are being addressed through both for-profit and non-profit ventures.

1. To introduce the concept of entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship.

2. To familiarise with the development of business model.

             3. To understand the strategies used by social entrepreneurs

Concept and Characteristics of Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, The Socio-Economic Context of Social Entrepreneurship, Opportunities, challenges, and issues facing social entrepreneurs, Learning from Real-Life social enterprises (Cases).

Social Enterprise Formation, Writing a Business Plan, Selecting an Organizational Form, Attracting Investors,Planning for Growth, Finding capital, Measuring Social Impact, Governance of Social Enterprises.

Banks, K. (2016). Social entrepreneurship and innovation: International case studies and practice. London: Kogan Page.

Ellis, T. (2010). The new pioneers: sustainable business success through social innovation and social entrepreneurship. New York: Wiley.

Kumar, S. (2013). Dynamics of social entrepreneurship. New Delhi: AK Publications.

London, M., & Morfopoulos, R. G. (2010). Social entrepreneurship: how to start successful corporate social responsibility and community-based initiatives for advocacy and change. New York: Routledge.

Praszkier, R., & Nowak, A. (2012). Social Entrepreneurship: theory and practice. New York: Cambridge University Press.

Bornstein, David (2005), How to change the world: Social entrepreneurs and the power of new ideas. New York: Penguin Books.

Gregory J Dees (2001). The meaning of social entrepreneurship. www.fuqua.duke.edu/centers/ case/ documents/dees_SE.pdf

Gunn, R.,  & Durkin, C. (2010). Social entrepreneurship: a skills approach. UK: Policy Press.

Roger, L. M., & Sally, O. (2007). Social Entrepreneurship: The Case for Definition,‖ Stanford Social Innovation Review, Spring, www.skollfoundation.org/media/skoll_ docs/2007SP _feature _martinos berg.pdf

Stevenson, H., & Jarillo, J. (2007). Ribeiro, Domingo; Roig, Salvador, eds. A paradigm of entrepreneurship: entrepreneurial management, in entrepreneurship: concepts, theory and perspective, Springer Science Business Media. pp. 5–. ISBN 978-3-540-48543-8.

Welch, Wilford (2008). Tactics of hope: How social entrepreneurs are changing our world. San Rafael: Earth Aware.

Total Marks: 50

 This paper has no end semester examination. Teacher in charge of the paper evaluates based on the components given below and produce internal marks.

CIA I- 10 marks (Assignment)

CIA II- 25 marks (Mid Sem Exam)

CIA III- 10 marks (Assignment)

Attendance: 5 marks (As per university norms)

The course will critically examine how development processes affect women and men and gender relations. The course will provide theoretical and practical experience in gender and development.

1. To understand the concepts, approaches and strategies related to gender and development.