Online courses on sustainable science by IGNOU

Updated on: Monday, April 02, 2012

A statement said on Thursday, that the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for three online courses on sustainable sciences.

Admissions are open for - Leadership Programme on Nutrition Security and Sustainable Development, Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management of Ganga - A Scientific Approach and Leadership Programme on Himalayan Ecosystems for the May 2012 session.

The statement further said, that "The objective of these programmes is to sensitize policy makers, administrators, scientists and other stakeholders in the emerging discipline of sustainability science."

"The aspirants must be graduates in any subject," it added.

As per IGNOU, the courses offer a complete virtual learning environment covering all activities, from registration to certification.

"It consists of integrated multimedia course ware, online counseling and mentoring, 24x7 learner support; group-based online seminar, online project platform and online examination," said the statement.

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