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Master of Sciences leading to M. Phil in Rural

Development (MRD)

MS in Rural Development is specifically designed for people engaged in the growing rural development sector. The program deals with the theory and practice of rural development with reference to Pakistan and enhances the operational skills of participants by focusing on a number of specific applied aspects of rural development including social mobilization and participatory management.

Objectives of the MRD
Main objective of the program is to deliver the theoretical knowledge and to train personnel in both general and specific aspects of rural development using participatory approach in order to facilitate the coordination and participation in “bottom-up” initiatives, while also strengthening the delivery of “top-down” policies and to fill the gap in demand and supply of trained human resources in rural development sector particularly for NGOs and government organized NGOs in Pakistan.

Career Opportunities
Career opportunities exist for graduate of the program in local and international NGOs, government departments at national, provincial and local level, private and public sector development organizations, self-employment as consultants and free lance researchers as well as policy analysts.

Admission Requirement
16 years BS/BSc (Hons) in Development Studies, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or Commerce, or 16 years M.A/MSc or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks.

Course Structure of the Programme
MS in Rural Development (MRD) will spread over two years having four semesters and 36 credit hours including 18 credit hours for 6 core courses, 6 credit hours for 2 elective courses from selected area of specialization, 3 credit hours for thesis seminar/research workshop, 3 credit hours for field work/project report and 6 credit hours for MPhil thesis.

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