Course details

Summary

Lincoln University's Master of International Rural Development (MRD) is a joint programme between the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce and the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design. This programme provides a robust grounding in international rural development concepts and theories, and equips graduates with the analytical and practical skills they need to engage critically in development activities and debates from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Students then build on this common grounding by selecting a specialisation in one of four rural development streams: Agribusiness, Economics, Finance or Tourism. Exceptions for well-prepared candidates can be made for entry in Semester One or Semester Two.

Summary of Regulations
Students are required to complete 180 credits of taught courses from the Schedule of Courses for the Master of International Rural Development over three semesters (12 months of study).

Entry criteria

A relevant degree with at least a B grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses. They should also have obtained an overall CAE score of 176, with no individual component less than 169; PTE of 58 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 50; Lincoln University English Language of GCAE or LU EL 70%; NZCEL of Level 5 (Academic or Professional Endorsement).