Rural Managers

Job Description:

India resides in its villages and the effects of globalisation have pervaded rural India too. There is a growing quality consciousness among villagers both as consumers as well as producers of agricultural and other goods. The advent of multinationals has generated fresh fervour of improvement of materials and services at all levels. All this has led to awareness and demand for qualified management professionals who could work towards efficient restructuring.

Rural Managers work in all functional areas of management like marketing, management accountancy, finance, human resource development and production. It also involves field studies and integrated rural management.

Educational Qualification:

Graduates with MBA/P.G. Diploma in Rural Management

APYL Career Counselor has details on:

(a)        11 Institutes offering MBA/postgraduate diploma in Rural Management under Career Fields Management and Course Type  (a) Post Graduate (b) Post Graduate Diploma

(b)       714 Institutes offering MBA/postgraduate diploma in Management under Career Fields Management and Course Type (a) Post Graduate (b) Post Graduate Diploma

Opening:

Opportunities for those specializing in Rural Management exist with NGOs, governmental organizations, rural based industries, cooperative banks like NABARD and financial institutions. Multinationals are also gaining entry into the rural markets especially in sectors like power, agriculture, rural housing, transportation and telecom and job opportunities with such companies are growing. Managers specializing in this area work in rural enterprises as policy makers, managers, analysts and consultants advising on operational efficiency and improvements.

Remuneration:

Starting salary is Rs. 10,000 per month (excluding other allowances)