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These days we have been witnessing some innovative and unique MBA specializations and MBA in rural management is one of the domains. This specialization is in high demand and looked forward at, by the aspiring candidates. MBA in Rural Management has been gaining increasing popularity in India, in particular, because the economy of our country is dependent on the agriculture and almost about 60 per cent of the population still lives in rural areas. As it can be seen from the chart given below, 47% of our economy is dependent on the Agriculture Sector. Further, Industry and Service sector accounts for 25% and 28% contribution.

What is MBA in Rural Management?

Those who can relate themselves with the rural states and cities of India and seek to work on improving the standards by introducing development in them, they can opt for rural management as their specialization. MBA in Rural Management is caters to working on the projects and models that can help develop a better focus on the rural area of the country. It has been the focus of our government since independence and now, the shift has been such that there are professionals required for planning and managing this sector. The course emphasizes on the fact that one needs to develop an understanding about how things function and then bring a substantial change in the system that affects the livelihoods of millions of Indian population. A professional course in this sector also brings into the focus the methodology that can be used to develop the nation and the rural sector.

Scope after MBA in Rural Management

MBA in Rural Management grooms a candidate professionally for developing and making plans that are systematic and can help in the uplifting of the rural areas. With an MBA degree, an aspirant develops several skills necessary for managing the difficulties that he/she can comes across during on-field jobs. MBA helps him/her to develop a personality and traits that are helpful in communicating with the people and convincing them about strategies that can be helpful. A candidate is expected to have a friendly attitude and should possess a feeling towards rural community and an attitude to work for them. This course, works towards moulding the candidates, who have a heart for the rural area and a mind that thinks and talks business. By pursuing MBA in rural management the individuals as well as groups imbibe in them a sense of respect for those who are less-privileged and are poor.

Cheers !!

MBA rural development is in nascent stage and has limited opportunities mainky into Distribution and Marketing sales roles with FMCG companies and manufacturing companies only.

Are you asking for Rural Development?
Scope is good but not easy.

India is the country having numerous rural areas. This will open a plenty of career paths for the candidates interested in this field. Employment opportunity in this field is wide.
Professionals of this field can apply in the government sector for the job of Village Development Officer (VDO).
In future, Rural managers can also run their own NGOs or can work for a NGO. You can also work with the non-governmental organizations.

As a rural manager, you can take up advisory, research & consultancy work with private & public organizations.

Companies that recruits rural managers are listed below:
Tata Teleservices
Amul
Monsanto
Shriram Group
NABARD
ICICI Bank
Aditya Birla Group
National/International NGOs

Hope this helps.