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Hi,
Cultural studies degree programs prepare students to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Students develop an understanding of the nature of culture and how it affects every aspect of people's lives. With a degree in cultural studies, one might be ready to work as-
1. Cultural studies teachers who focus primarily on issues such as race relations, gender studies and cross-cultural perspectives, conveying information through lectures, learning materials and assignments. Many cultural studies teachers work at the post secondary level. For positions at community or technical colleges or for part-time university employment, a master's degree is generally required.
2. Community outreach managers work for nonprofit, civic engagement or advocacy organizations, managing outreach efforts such as youth intervention programs, skill-building workshops or environmental awareness campaigns.
3. Adult literacy and remedial education teachers who instruct students in basic education, self-improvement courses and occupational training skills.
*Essential Skills-
High-level knowledge of cultural research; transferable skills within social and critical theory, aesthetics and performance, communication and multimedia; ethnography skills; critical appreciation of current debates in the media, the culture industries and the wider contemporary cultural environment.
*Colleges that you can consider-
1. Kuvempu University
2. Tata Institute of Social Sciences- Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies
3. Tezpur University
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Hi,
As per your profile, you may opt for full time MBA or PGDM program as it will further enhance your career prospects.
This work experience of yours would give you competitive advantage over other candidates with no work experience during MBA admission.
In order to pursue full time MBA or PGDM program you need to be graduate in any field with atleast 50% marks in graduation, plus you need to take various management entrance test like CAT, MAT, XAT, SNAP, etc.
Regarding preparation of these tests, I would suggest you to join some good coaching institute in your city which offers quality coaching for various management entrance tests.
These institute offers regular and weekend classes, plus they conduct mock test on regular basis.
For your reference find below some of the finest coaching institutes which offers quality coaching for various management entrance tests.
- TIME.
- Career launcher.
- IMS.
The final selection in MBA or PGDM program is made on the basis of:
1. Education background of the students.
2. Score in various management entrance test.
3. Performance in group discussions and personal interview.
4. Work experience if any.
Besides full time MBA, you may even consider pursuing MBA through distance education, by this you may easily maintain balance between your job and studies.
For your reference find below some of the finest universities to pursue MBA through distance education:
- Indira Gandhi National Open University.
- Punjab Technical University.
- Sikkim Manipal University.
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning.
- Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University.
- Karnataka State Open University.
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Hi,
Books that you can consider-
Paper I - General Studies
1. History (Indian History and Indian National Movement)
Essential:
NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII
Modern India by Bipin Chandra
Additional:
History of Modern India by A.C Banerjee
2. Geography (Indian and World Geography)
Essential:
NCERT books IX, X, XI, XII
General Principals of World Geography by Charles Farro
School Atlas
Additional:
Certificate Course in Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
3. Economics (Indian Economics and Economic Theory)
Essential:
An Evolution of Indian Economy by I.C. Dhingra
Economic Survey of India by Govt. of India
Economic Dictionary by Penguin
Additional:
Indian Economy by Dutta and Sundara
Indian Economy by Mishra and Puri
Economic Dictionary by Collins
4. Polity (Indian Constitution)
Essential:
An Introduction to the Constitution of India by D.D. Basu
Additional:
Our Constitution by Dr. Subhash Kashyap
5. General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Essential:
NCERT books IX, X
Additional:
Anatomy & Physiology by Evelyn Pearce
6. Environment (Ecology, Bio-diversity, Climate Change)
Essential:
Biology and Geography NCERT Books plus current events on Environmental Issues
7. Current Affairs
Essential:
Hindu and Economic Times Newspapers
Front line, Political & Economic Weeks Periodicals
Additional:
India Year book
Paper II – Aptitude
NCERT Mathematics VII, IX, X
Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency by Tyra and Kundan
Objective General English by R.S. Agarwal
A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
A new Approach to Reasoning by Sijwali and Sijwali
Preparing for UPSC requires combination of smartness and hard work. Do the right things to gain an edge over your competition:
*Get the right books for Prelims
*Start preparing at least 10 months before
*Solve past year questions to test yourself on regular basis
*Cover the scoring sections early
*Cover the syllabus strategically. Don't go for a "prepare all" approach for prelims
*Balance paper 1 and 2
Also you may refer-
http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2013/csp_ifs/csp2013.pdf
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/192/Civil-Services-Entry
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Hi,
Civil Services offer an attractive and challenging career to the ambitious, the aspiring and the talented.
Select optional subjects considering your own comfort in understanding the subject and the process should be done carefully since it is the very deciding factor for your selection in this prestigious exam.
The following are some combinations that the UPSC does not allow:
Political Science & International Relations and Public Administration
Commerce and Management
Anthropology and Sociology
Maths and Statistics
Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Management and Public Administration
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science and Medical Science
Any two branches of engineering.
Combination of two literature.
Preparing for UPSC requires combination of smartness and hard work. Do the right things to gain an edge over your competition:
*Get the right books for Prelims
*Start preparing at least 10 months before
*Solve past year questions to test yourself on regular basis
*Cover the scoring sections early
*Cover the syllabus strategically. Don't go for a "prepare all" approach for prelims
*Balance paper 1 and 2
Books that you can consider-
Indian Politics by Lakshmikanth
Ancient History by D.D.Kausambi’s
R.S.Agarwal [Arithmetic]
Essential of Grammar- Oxford Publications
Wren & Martin [English Grammar]
A Brief Introduction to Indian Constitution by Xaviers Pinto
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
A few popular institutes that offer IPS coaching in India-
Dronacharya IAS Academy
Achievers IAS Classes
Rajesh Academy For Civil Examinations
Nirvana IAS Academy
Ujjwal IAS Academy
BRAIN TREE Institute
Also you may refer-
http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2013/csp_ifs/csp2013.pdf
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/192/Civil-Services-Entry
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