Programme Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Community Development (PGD-CD) is offered in full-time and evening modes. It is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in community development, enabling them to effectively facilitate self-help community development initiatives. Graduates of this programme will be prepared to perform community economic functions in various sectors, including community and social services, local government, humanitarian organizations, CBOs, NGOs, aid work, economic and social planning, sustainable development, and indigenous governance. The programme emphasizes practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and a multidisciplinary approach to foster sustainable and inclusive community development.

Specific Objectives

The specific objectives are to:

• Equip students with advanced knowledge and skills to facilitate self-help community development initiatives.
• Prepare graduates to perform community economic functions in various sectors, including social services, local government, and NGOs.
• Develop expertise in economic and social planning, sustainable development, and indigenous governance.
• Foster a multidisciplinary understanding of community development challenges and solutions.
• Promote inclusive and sustainable community development practices.

General Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Advanced Diploma in Community Development, Cooperative, Sociology, Education, Environmental Studies, Rural Development, Development Studies, Gender, Archaeology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Social Work, Business, Health System Management, or any related field with an average of “C” or a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Professional Qualifications such as CPA (T), ACCA, CPB, or CPSP (T).