JAIPUR: Probably, a degree programme in social work is the only stream in the social science that can fetch you a corporate job. With the corporate social responsibility (CSR) becoming a reality in the country, the graduates in social work are first choice for corporates. Every corporate prefers candidates with master of social work (MSW) background which will help them spend 2% of their profit under the CSR activities.
The particular stream is meant for those students, who are ready to work in adverse conditions and have deep understanding of social issues.
Job consultants agree that MSW professionals, with deep understanding of issues involving weaker sections, can match starting salaries of an MBA or a BTech grad from tier-II colleges.
Nitin Gupta, chairman of Confederation of Indian Industries, Rajasthan chapter, said, "Every year, hundreds of small scale units move to medium and large scale industries that either carry out CSR activities by their own through these professionals or outsource it to NGO's. No doubt, the professionals with this degree are in demand and will continue to be so in coming years."
It is highly unfortunate that even after the scope of this programme, most of the state universities have not even introduced the subject. The situation is such that MSW program in Rajasthan University was scrapped last year. Students are left with no choice but to head towards Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore to pursue degree courses in social work.
Other than CSR, the job prospects for this career option is increasing in both government and non-government sectors. Opportunity in the government sector is mainly in the community development projects pertaining to health, education, rural development, child, woman and tribal welfare etc.
Globalization has widened the scope of employment for students opting for social work as a subject. Some MSW degree holders also prefer to be self-employed by establishing their own NGOs.
The course comprises of both theory and practical sections. Every student has to undergo practical training by interning at various corporate, legal or government organisations for a period of four months. Their performance during this period will have weightage in the final evaluation.
Mohammd Ameen, a project officer with international NGO, Action Aid, said, "Candidates with background in social work always have an upper edge over others in fields like project proposals, fund raising and project coordinators. Their work experience also helps."
In the absence of any premier institute in the state, students are forced to move out of Rajasthan for degree course, though , many private colleges in Rajasthan have been prominently displaying such course in their brochures.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Students-with-degree-in-social-work-are-much-in-demand-NGOs/articleshow/47321864.cms
The particular stream is meant for those students, who are ready to work in adverse conditions and have deep understanding of social issues.
Job consultants agree that MSW professionals, with deep understanding of issues involving weaker sections, can match starting salaries of an MBA or a BTech grad from tier-II colleges.
Nitin Gupta, chairman of Confederation of Indian Industries, Rajasthan chapter, said, "Every year, hundreds of small scale units move to medium and large scale industries that either carry out CSR activities by their own through these professionals or outsource it to NGO's. No doubt, the professionals with this degree are in demand and will continue to be so in coming years."
It is highly unfortunate that even after the scope of this programme, most of the state universities have not even introduced the subject. The situation is such that MSW program in Rajasthan University was scrapped last year. Students are left with no choice but to head towards Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore to pursue degree courses in social work.
Other than CSR, the job prospects for this career option is increasing in both government and non-government sectors. Opportunity in the government sector is mainly in the community development projects pertaining to health, education, rural development, child, woman and tribal welfare etc.
Globalization has widened the scope of employment for students opting for social work as a subject. Some MSW degree holders also prefer to be self-employed by establishing their own NGOs.
The course comprises of both theory and practical sections. Every student has to undergo practical training by interning at various corporate, legal or government organisations for a period of four months. Their performance during this period will have weightage in the final evaluation.
Mohammd Ameen, a project officer with international NGO, Action Aid, said, "Candidates with background in social work always have an upper edge over others in fields like project proposals, fund raising and project coordinators. Their work experience also helps."
In the absence of any premier institute in the state, students are forced to move out of Rajasthan for degree course, though , many private colleges in Rajasthan have been prominently displaying such course in their brochures.
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Students-with-degree-in-social-work-are-much-in-demand-NGOs/articleshow/47321864.cms
