Programme Objectives
What we are – Psychology, What we seek – Aesthetic
Art of critical enquiry, Knowledge systems
History, Society, Politics, Literature, Languages
Natural systems, Organisations
Who is this programme for?
This programme has been designed for professionals with 3 to 4 years of work experience who are looking to make a functional
shift into more public-facing, public impact roles in areas such as:
Public Policy
Corporate Social Responsibility
Media Management
Political Consulting
Government Consulting
Social Entrepreneurship
Media and CultureLearners who specialise in this area will learn how to conceive, design, and launch social entrepreneurial ventures. They will have exposure to success stories in this field and will have a chance to learn from and network with successful social entrepreneurs.
Rashtram will help such learners incubate their startups and provide support and guidance for a successful launch.
Politics and GovernmentLearners who specialise in this area will learn how to manage political organisations, political campaigns, and social media for political outreach amongst many other topics. They will get a broad and deep understanding of the political space and get a sense of how they can make an impact.
They will have many opportunities to network with successful career politicians and experienced people in this space and discover career paths for themselves.
Public Policy and StrategyLearners who specialise in this area will learn how to conduct policy research, design, and implement public policies as well as advocate policies for mass adoption. This is a very hands-on programme and learners will have a chance to network with senior executives, bureaucrats, and government officials.
Learners will get entry into an exclusive and growing club of alumni which will open doors to excellent career opportunities in this space.
Development and CSRLearners who specialise in this area will learn how to structure and execute social development projects with special focus on India. They will have wonderful opportunities to meet and learn from individuals and organisations who have successfully implemented social development projects in various parts of India.
Networking opportunities and internship opportunities abound giving learners the opportunity to create career paths for themselves.
Programme Duration – 11 MONTHS
Learners spend 34 weeks on campus with Mentors and Faculty. For an additional 12 weeks, learners work on immersive hands-on projects with partner organisations.
Programme Format: FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL
Learners live on campus for a continuous learning experience. They focus on crystallising and accentuating their physical, emotional, cognitive, intellectual, and social and spiritual intelligences.
Learn to apply Indic frameworks to solve complex problems in the real world.
Receive key insights on life and career on a regular basis from mentors.
Transform yourself through curated courses with case studies, lectures, and discussion models.
Use meditation, introspection, and guided reflections to synthesise knowledge.
Expand your personality through periodic exposure to art, culture, games, and festivals.
Develop deep relationships with co-learners to sow the seeds of a future community of leaders.
Understanding your ‘Swabhava’ or fundamental nature to enhance energy and emotional intelligence. This is an important first step for any leader.
Critically engaging with the ideas that shaped the course of history, understanding institutional design, and decoding the discourse of our time and the worldview they stem from.
Collaboration, spirit to initiate interaction, understanding the cultural nuances, negotiation, and interpersonal skills such as intellectual clarity and humility.
Ability to imagine and articulate a larger vision, inspire action, generate momentum and exercise refined judgement. Connecting to people’s idea of a leader and building on it.
Learners who have already toiled hard on a problem will be more receptive when the teacher presents them the solution. Thus Samshodhana (research) is the first step of learning at Rashtram wherein the learners take the initiative to investigate the topic of a course before the course actually begins.
Samvada refers to an elevated form of debate and discussion, where the objective is to uncover the truth and dispel doubts, rather than argue and win. Every day there will be time allocated for discussions that will be guided by our mentors. These sessions will help hone the skills and let the ideas take root in the minds of the learners.
Our traditions and culture still thrive across the length and breadth of this land – where the Gitopadesa was given, where the innumerable saints, poets, gurus live and realise the one, all-pervading truth of existence; that land must be experienced in its raw beauty and spirit.
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Understanding humans (What we are – Psychology, What we seek – Aesthetics)
02
Understanding knowledge (Art of critical enquiry, Knowledge systems)
03
Understanding Bharat (History, Society, Politics, Literature, Languages)
04
Understanding resource management (Natural systems, Organisations)
05
Specialisations (To bring change in specific domains)
The thread that will tie all the stages of the learning is Leadership. Through this process learners will know and understand what it means to be a leader and get the opportunity to practice specific and critical leadership skills throughout the programme.
Leadership Fundamentals from India & the West – Theory, Frameworks, Tools
Solving global grand challenges & leading during crisis
Developing leadership potential through self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-mastery
Art of critical enquiry – Logic and research methods
Statistical Thinking – data driven decision-making
Design Thinking Applications For Effective Leadership
Environment and Systems thinking
Leadership insights & lessons from world history
Public policy, Macro-Economics and Development for leaders
Strategic Leadership and Innovation
Entrepreneurship and Business Model Design
Understanding & Building Narratives Through Mass Media
Politics and Government
Development and CSR
Public Policy and Strategy
Media and Culture
Institutions, Think tanks, Research groups
Media, CSR, Public policy, MNCs
Non-profit, Community, Social movement
Social entrepreneur
Diplomat, Bureaucrat, Policy consultant
Electoral politics, Campaign management consulting
Applicant enters basic details and pays the application fees (please check apply.rishihood.edu.in for coupon codes to avail discounts to the application fees.)
Applicant fills and submits the application form.
The application will be reviewed and applicant will be informed about the first round which is a written test.
Applicants who have cleared the first round will be invited for the second round, which is an interview.
Applicants who have cleared the admission process will receive an acceptance letter.
Admissions will be made on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Duration: 11 Months | Starts: August 2022 | Ends: July 2023 | Cohort Size: 30 | Tuition: Rs.6L [Scholarships available] | Food & Hostel: Rs.1.5L
The PGDL programme will include two projects selected by the learners depending on their interests, areas of growth, and aspirations. Learners will get to pick from a wide array of projects with Rashtram Partner Organisations and spend a few weeks in practical immersion as part of the Learning Design at Rashtram.
Work with one of India’s largest volunteer groups on social and governance issues ranging from education, community health, menstrual hygiene, environment and more.
CMS specialises in creating social impact by providing development solutions through design, evaluation, monitoring, and learning while working with communities from around the world.
Janaagraha works to transform the quality of life in India’s cities and towns through projects centered around civic learning, civic participation, and advocacy and reform.
This group of individuals coming from widely dissimilar social, academic, and professional backgrounds are united here today in their want of a different world order. We wish them actionable learning and success on the path they would choose to take hereafter.
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The sprawling 25-acre campus constituted in the Rishihood University premises in Delhi NCR has plenty of verdant open spaces which correspond well with the expansive thinking and the learning and living philosophy that we nurture at Rashtram. The unhindered view of the sky, sweeping carpets of green, and waking up every day to the sound of chirping birds, all add a sylvan touch to life here.
