Academic Institution: Khon Kaen University, Graduate School

Duration: One (1) academic year (14 months). Preparation courses will be in April-May 2014

Eligible Countries:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Djibouti, El Salvador, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Marshalls Islands, Micronesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Island, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Uganda and Vanuatu.
Number of Participant: 3 persons

Objectives:
The Master’s program in Rural Development Management intends to produce post-graduates who are qualified as follows:
          1. Being able to understand principles and theories of rural development as a multi-disciplinary science, and able to apply the principles and theories of rural development management by inculcating knowledge and experience from former careers.
          2. Skilled in management, development plan establishment, development project settlement, as well as skilled in conducting and analyzing research on the physical circumstances, society, economy, culture, technology and environment of an individual locality.
          3. Have good attitudes towards rural development management and have a sense of initiative about self-development, as well as well-defined social skills in the areas of human interaction and leadership.

Course Synopsis & Methodology:
          The course comprises 36 credits hours, including 21 credits of required courses (Rural Development Theories; Politics and Economics of Rural Development; Evidence-based Rural Development Practices; Research and Statistics; Project Management; Seminar; and Field Study), and elective course credits. Students will also be required to complete a comprehensive examination and an independent study.
          A comprehensive examination is a written and/or oral examination, aims to assess the student’s comprehensive knowledge and understanding in theories of rural development and the ability to effectively apply such knowledge in rural development at different situations.

Course Content/Study Topic:
          This program is one year full-time program, divided into three semesters, 12-15 weeks per each semester.  The program plan study can be as follows:

** Duration for Independent Study research and report is three months after completed the course work.

Qualifications:
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
          1. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any related field
          2. Proficiency in English
          3. At least three (3) years of professional experience in rural development
          4. Preferably not over 45 years of age

Documents Required:

• Three (3) copies of the TICA application form, affixed with photographs
• Two (2) references
• Transcripts of studies in English (mark sheets)
• English language certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS), if available
• A brief proposal for an independent study, including a topic, statement of the problems, objectives and expectations (not exceed 5 pages)

Closing Date for Nominations:
          November 30, 2013
          Late or incomplete applications/documents will not be considered.

Contact:
          Graduate School
          Tel 043-202420 ext 37, 30
          Fax 043-202421
          Email: [email protected]