UNIMAK Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management for Development Course
UNIMAK Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning Course – see details below:
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGD):
PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT FOR
DEVELOPMENT
Mission Statement
We are committed to quality education that addresses the human, social, political and economic development needs of Sierra Leone.
Objectives
To create a teaching and learning environment that nurtures academic excellence.
To develop students’ skills to expand the freedom (democracy) of others and promote human dignity.
To enable students to understand the holistic development of the person in the community (which at the same time respects the envi- ronment).
To provide specialised training in research and development activities.
Aims
To enable students to:
Gain a broad understanding (appropriate to postgraduate level) of the various dimensions of development within which projects are planned and implemented.
Evaluate and apply appropriate techniques and approaches to the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Acquire the analytical, critical, communications and presentations skills to undertake and present research relevant to development practice.
This PGD is designed for those engaged in the planning, implementation and management of development projects for public sector organizations, non-governmental organizations or private firms. Prior experience is assumed.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Diploma (1 Year) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in a relevant discipline.
COURSE OUTLINE
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1st SEMESTER |
2nd SEMESTER |
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Issues in Development |
Human Security |
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Research and Academic Writing |
Management: Human Resources |
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Planning and proposal writing |
Management: Financial Resources |
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Aid, Trade, and Development Actors |
Monitoring and Evaluation |
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Development: Economic and Financial Dimensions |
Rural Poverty and Management |
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