Diploma in International Development Studies
Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce Diploma in International Development Studies Course. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.
Overall Course Overview
If you are preparing to work in the field of international development, you need to acquire the knowledge, skills and contacts to function effectively in what may be unfamiliar or challenging circumstances. This interdisciplinary training course offered by Africa Training Institute places particular focus on socio-economic development issues of concern to the developing African countries such as poverty, conflicts, governance, security ,human rights, climate change and global inequality.
Course Objectives
- What does "development" mean and does it mean different things to different peoples and cultures?
- How has the historical experience of development? Has this changed over time and why?
- What is this role of the state in development? Has this changed over time and why?
- What role do international development organizations play in development?
- Why are non-governmental organizations (NGOs) increasingly important development actors? What are the limits on the NGO role in development?
- How and why does being a woman change your life-chances and roles in the developing world?
- How and why does being an indigenous person change your life-chances and roles in the developing world?
- Is foreign aid effective?
- Furthermore, it is hoped that the student will reflect on ethical issues behind his or her personal commitment to development studies, and indeed, endeavor of "development" itself. What right do we have to impose development on Third World? Do these "others" even want to be "developed"? Is it even possible to practice development in a way that is respectful of local knowledge, cultures and diverse individual aspirations?
The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:
- 1. Introduction to International Development Studies
- 2. What is Development?
- 3. Theories of Development
- 4. Gender and Development
- 5. The State and Development
- 6. Foreign Aid and Millennium Development Goals/ Sustainable Development Goals
- 7. Free Trade and Fair Trade
- 8. Environment and Development
- 9. Sustainable Development
Assignments
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper counts for 30%, while the Final Exam accounts for 30% of the total mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued with a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript. Examination Certificate and Transcripts will be sent after successful completion of the course.
Mode of Delivery
Online / Distance Learning
Practicum
- - The Entire Duration is 6 Months (24 Weeks)
- - (Six Months) Course Starts at 1st of Every Month
Cost of the Course:
USD 600
Participants
Development Professionals
Application Procedure
- Applicants should fill out a detailed Application form and send it back via e-mail to info@africatraininginstitute.org
General Course Contact
- The Academics Manager,
- Africa Training Institute Studies (ATI)
- E-mail: info@africatraininginstitute.org