Management of Development — Rural Development, Communication and Innovation

Organisations working in rural communication, agricultural extension, small holder service delivery and innovation platforms experience a pressing need to facilitate innovation and communication processes which increase informed governance, public participation and innovative praxis. To respond to contemporary circumstances, many of these organisations need to reorient their approaches and policies, and to design new operational structures to increase the relevance of their performance and the sustainability of their actions. For this, they need well-educated professionals and well-trained staff. This often calls for retraining. To keep pace with developments – especially those regarding communication and innovation systems – professionals may need new competences that equip them to work in a range of complex multi-actor settings.

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, oral presentation, research project, tutorial, lecture, working group, group assignment, individual assignment, practicum, self study

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

At least 2 years of relevant working experience in related sector.

Other requirements

1. werkervaring (ISPAC: vereiste werkervaring) At least 2 years of relevant working experience in related sector.
2. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor degree or equivalent in Agriculture, Management or related subject.