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1. Wildlife sciences

Qualification: Bachelor of Science with 50 per cent

Duration: Two years

Cost of course: Rs 8,000 per semester

Starting salary: Rs 19,000-Rs 40,000 per month

Institute: University of Kota, Rajasthan (www.uok.ac.in)

Global warming is leading to significant impact on the wildlife and the natural ecosystems.

 According to a report by the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, 

if the global warming predictions come to fruition, climate-related factors 

could cause India's gross domestic product to decline by up to nine per cent.

 The ever-changing conditions demand a new conservation paradigm, 

one that incorporates resiliency and management programmes.

 In order to curb the situation professionals need to be recruited on the job. 

University of Kota has started a master's programme in wildlife science to fill this gap. 

The programme will accommodate 20 students after their processing through the merit basis. 

"Students will study in Rajasthan which is host to sanctuaries such as Ranthambore, 

Bharat and Sariska to name a few. So this will automatically give them an opportunity to carry out field work with ease,

" says Fatima Bansara, associate professor and course coordinator, University of Kota. 

Students with a bachelors of science degree in botany, zoology, agriculture, biotechnology, biochemistry,

 microbiology, forestry and veterinary from any recognised university with 50 per cent are eligible to apply. 

Selection of students would be on the basis of merit. Completion of the course will help students qualify the Indian Forest Services test. 

Also, they can get into the field of research or opt for ranger services. 

Governmental and non-governmental organisations often recruit graduates in wildlife science for research and wildlife management. 

A fresher can start with anything between Rs 19,000 and go up to Rs 40, 000 per month.

2. Media and entertainment

Qualification: Graduation in any discipline

Duration: Two years

Cost of course: Rs 5.6 lakh

Starting salary: Rs 1.8 lakh-Rs 12.4 lakh per month

Institute: Manipal University, Bangalore (www.manipal.edu)

According to the Indian Market Research Bureau (IMRB) and Indian Council of Research of International Economic Relations Survey,

 five among the top 10 career choices are from the media and entertainment sector. There is a huge demand of professionals in the field of animation, 

advertising, event management, disc jockeying, video jockeying, radio jockeying and journalism to name a few. 

Manipal University has launched an MBA in media and entertainment to groom skilled practitioners. 

"The two year programme will train professionals in the media and entertainment sector to enable them to match global needs, 

changing media dynamics and entertainment industry paradigms," says Padma Srinivasan, director, Academics, Media and Entertainment Programs, Manipal University. 

Applications will be accepted till the last week of January and the course will enroll 25 students.

3. Watershed management

Qualification: 10+2 in any stream

Duration: One year

Cost of course: Rs 9,000 annually

Starting salary: Rs 15,000-Rs 35,000 per month

Institute: School of Agriculture, Indira Gandhi National Open University (www.ignou.ac.in)

The adoption of 73rd and 74th amendments currently emphasises on local level development planning, 

so that the management and utilisation of natural resources especially land and water at local level assumes

 prime importance. In order to churn trained professionals IGNOU's School of Agriculture has launched a one year diploma programme in watershed management. 

The course includes topics such as elements of hydrology, soil and water conservation, 

rain fed farming, livestock and pasture management, floriculture and agro-forestry, 

capacity building and project formulation. 

Diploma holders may be able to serve different government and non-governmental organisations dealing with watershed projects, urban housing boards, private real estate builders, soil conservation departments and ground water boards as soil conservation and agriculture or horticulture inspectors, agro-forestry surveyors, water harvesting technicians or supervisors, livestock assistants. There is also an ample scope for setting up self entrepreneurship units.