My daughter is doing her three-year B.A. (Sociology-Psychology-English). After graduation, she wishes to pursue Master’s (and later Ph.D.) in English Literature in the U.S.
However, most U.S. universities need a 4-year undergrad study.
Are there U.S. universities which accept students for the Master’s programme (or an integrated Ph.D.) with a 3-year undergraduation degree? What are your recommendations for her to do Master’s in India/Europe? She would like to do her Ph.D. in the U.S.
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The norms fixed by the U.S. academic systems need to be adhered to. On completion of B.A., she should pursue a one-year Diploma programme in a related area viz., literature, media. This will help her to meet the eligibility criterion.
The other option is to pursue the two-year M.A. in English/English Literature in institutions such as the English and Foreign Language University (EFLU) ( >www.elfuniversity.ac.in ),
Hyderabad, which will ensure an advantage. The programmes at EFLU have an international repute, hence, it would be an advantage for your daughter.
When applying to Universities in the U.S., ensure that:
The University matches her academic background.
The application package has all inputs that will convince the
University authorities.
Provide relevant scores and recommendations that will convince the University authorities about her being good and fit for the particular environment.
I am in second year of graduation in the Science stream. I am contemplating pursuing PG programmes in agriculture management. Please provide information on the premier institutions in the country.
via email, Bangalore
The following two programmes are conducted on campus and are very popular: Post-Graduate Programme in Agri-Business Management (PGP-ABM), Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) ( >www.iimahd.ernet.in ).
Post-Graduate programmes in Rural Management (PGDRM), and Development, Institute of Rural Management (IRMA) ( >www.irma.ac.in ), Anand.
Placements are good in both institutes.
I want to pursue Six Sigma training and certification. I have been browsing the websites of various organisations but I am not convinced about the accreditation.
Can you provide information as to where I could get the best of education and value for money?
Is a tie-up with our organisation feasible? Please provide a list of consulting firms.
via email, Bangalore
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) ( >www.isibang.ac.in ) provides a part time six-month certificate course in Statistical Quality Control (SQC) leading to the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
Considering that you want to have a competitive edge over others, this would be the best programme, with relevant inputs being provided by a centre of excellence.
The six-month programme is conducted at ISI from January to June and July to December, with mandatory classes at the Institute during the week.
For more details you should browse the website, and contact The Head, SQC and QR Unit or the Programme Coordinator (PT Certificate Course in SQC), ISI, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bengaluru-560059. Ph: 28483007.
Fax: 28484910.
Email: headisibc@isibang.acin
In regards to the tie-up you should interact with the Programme Coordinator. There are consulting firms that focus on the domain of Small and Medium Enterprises. Contact:
Karnataka Small Industries Association (KASSIA) ( >www.kassia.com ). 2/106, 17th Cross, Magadi Chord Road, Vijayanagar, Bangalore-560040.
Email: kassia1949@kassia.com
Ken Consulting Limited, 32/1-2, Crescent Towers, Crescent Road, High Grounds, Bangalore-560001.
Email: bhaskar@kengroup.co.in
I am pursuing a graduation course in mass communication and am keen to take up photo journalism. I want details of the programmes offered in CAVA, Mysore.
via email, Bangalore
The Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA) (established in 1906 by the then Maharaja of Mysore Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV as the Chamarajendra Technical Institute) is affiliated to the University of Mysore and comes under the administrative control of the Department of Kannada and Culture of the Government of Karnataka.
It was in 1981 following the suggestions of the committee headed by Svetoslav Roerich that the Chamarajendra Technical Institute was rechristened as CAVA and a structure was established on the lines of the JJ School of Arts, Mumbai.
CAVA offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in the areas of Photography and Photo-Journalism, Painting, Sculpture, Graphics, Applied Arts, Drawing and Art History. Contact details: CAVA, CTI Building, New Sayyaji Road, Mysuru, Karnataka-570001. Ph: 0821-2438930, 2438931. Fax: 0821-2438931 Email: deancava@gmail.com
Considering that Photo-Journalism is a specialised course/programme there are organisations and institutes that specialise in this field and you can pick from any of these as well.
Udaan School of Photography (www.udaan.org.in), a highly decorated Institute, offers a one-year photography course in Photo-Journalism and Commercial Photography, which is popular with those who want to make a career of the same.
You can contact the School at 504, Veena Killedar Industrial Estate, Pais Street, near Jacob Circle, Byculla (W), Mumbai-400011.
Ph: 022-23020880.
Mobile: 9619315130.
Email:
admissions.udaan@gmail.com
Bharathi Vidyapeeth’s School of Photography (BSVP) (1964)
(www.photography.bharathividyapeeth.edu) offers a 24-month Diploma programme in Photography which has a focus on Photo-Journalism.
For more details you should contact: BSVP, opposite Katraj Diary, Pune-Satara Road, Dhankawadi, Pune-411046.
Ph: 020-24365191.
Mobile: 98332 10798
Email: Shaheed_k@yahoo.com
