Postgraduate Diploma in International Rural Development
Lincoln University
Subject area
Studies in Human Society not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Entry is by completion of an undergraduate degree with a B average at 300 level.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Postgraduate Certificate in International Rural Development graduates will be able to contribute to knowledge, critically evaluate information and communicate effectively. They will be able to solve a range of both theoretical and practical problems and will have acquired the ability to work independently and with groups. Graduates will have an understanding of development processes, their application and their implications, particularly as they relate to areas of contextual focus (Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, Environmental Management, Tourism and Research Methods). Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to address problems of poverty and sustainable development in rural communities through development policies, intervention strategies and institutional innovations.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Studies in Human Society at this level can earn:
$50,000
Median earnings one year after study
$56,000
Median earnings two years after study
$69,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
70%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 106 010
Phone: (03) 325 2811
Fax: (03) 325 3615
Email: info@lincoln.ac.nz
Web: http://www.lincoln.ac.nz
Sources
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