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Resource Management is an evolving field which concentrates on management on effective and efficient use and management of resources, in the context of fast changing human ecology and environment. This specialization has relevance for contemporary living.
The Department provides education about management in relation to Environment, Energy, Space, Finance, Human Resources, Consumer Behaviour and Hospitality with the main focus on Ergonomics and Interior Design. The courses offered by the Department are aimed at developing professional skills of students to manage available resources for improving quality of life. The Department encourages independent study and projects in current advances in the field. It encourages to enhance communication and presentation skills through seminars, participation in conferences, workshops etc as part of the course, Students are required to do internship to prepare them for the professional demands in the field.
The Master’s courses prepare students to work as research scientists, interior designers, teachers, consultants and managers in industry, private and public sector enterprises, hotels, hospitals etc. The Department undertakes outreach programs, consultancy, organizes seminars, workshops and training activities in the relevant fields. It works in close collaboration with various industries, academic and research institutions.
To strive for academic excellence through strengthening skills and capacities of faculty, research scholars and students for teaching/ training, research and develo- pment, extension/community service and entrepreneurship.
To serve as a nodal resource centre for academic institutions and organizations – bilateral, international, national, government departments and industry.
To establish a network for academics, research and extension in order to keep pace with developments at regional, national and global levels.
To participate in the process of national development for ensuring good quality of life of the citizens, through development of trained and skilled professionals in the areas of Ergonomics, Consumer Ergonomics, Environment, Interior and Exterior Space Management, Consumer Education, Energy management and serve as a nodal resource centre for higher education, research, training and extension
To train women in the focal areas of the Department so that they are transformed into professionals who can participate effectively in various areas of resource management as teachers/educators, researchers, managers and designers.
2009-10:
Dept for Special Assistance Phase III under UGC SAP
UGC Projects under XI plan
Dept for Special Assistance Phase III
IIT, Mumbai , NID , NITIE , University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Rachna Institute of Environmental Architecture, MS Univ of Baroda , NISWAI, Mumbai Grahak Panchayat, World Wild Life Fund Arya Vidya Mandir’s Schools, Principals’ Forum for Schools in Mumbai, Centre for Environment Education, Rizvi Institute of Catering Management, Mahim Nature Park, Indian Network for Ethnic and Climate Change, All India Cosmetic Manufacturing Assoc
Considerable work has been done by the faculty in extending knowledge to various target groups in the community ranging from street food vendors, rag pickers to housewives, school going children and professionals. The various target groups and numbers are:
Target Groups | Number |
---|---|
Street food vendors | 135 |
Restaurant/ Canteen owners and Food handlers | 123 |
Housewives | 940 |
School children | 1150 |
Anganwadi sevikas | 300 |
Mahila mandal members | 108 |
Neera tappers | 25 |
Dietitians & Nurses | 57 |
Health care supervisors | 30 |
Technical staff of NGOs | 3 |
Elderly women | 500 |
Total | 3371 |
Department of Resource Management Overview
• Ph.D in Resource Management
• M.Sc. – Resource Management & Ergonomics
• M.Sc. – Resource Management & Interior Design
Prof. Manjit Kaur Chauhan
• Prof. Manjit Kaur Chauhan
Department of Resource Management,
SNDT Women’s University, Juhu Campus,
Sir Vithaldas Vidyavihar, Juhu Road,
Santacruz (West),
Mumbai – 400 049.