Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, has opened admissions for the Postgraduate Diploma in Development Leadership programme. The 11-month part-time diploma is designed for passionate individuals engaged in the social sector who wish to deepen their perspectives on development frameworks, civil society nuances, and organisational cultures.
Programme Highlights
The programme provides insights that development leaders need to lead inclusive teams and organisations. Participants can continue their existing work and employment while enrolled. It offers a blend of on-campus and online learning across three terms.
Who Should Join?
This programme is designed for mid to senior-level professionals with eight or more years of experience in the development sector who are already in leadership roles or likely to take on such roles soon. It is open to those working in NGOs, social movements, and grassroots organisations.
What's on Offer?
The programme will help participants to:
- Deepen their perspectives on historical processes and lived experiences shaping development realities in India.
- Imagine alternative development approaches that foster equity, justice, and sustainability.
- Strengthen leadership capabilities to build inclusive, adaptive, and collaborative organisations.
- Enhance capabilities for financial management, communication, and data analysis.
Arima Mishra, Director, School of Development, said, "This programme allows mid-career and senior professionals in the sector to reflect and situate their organisational experiences in the larger perspectives of development. It helps them to broaden their horizon to better inform their work and capacity to lead."
Important Dates
- Last date to apply: October 11, 2026
- Written Assignments & Interviews: October – November 2026
- Commencement of classes: First week of January 2027
Note: Dates are tentative. For more information, visit the official university website.
