Course details

Summary

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. To enrol for the MIRD, students must have completed a Bachelor degree in a discipline related to one of these specialisations.

Study commences in November each year with three core courses taught over the Summer Semester (November-January). Students then progress to Lincoln’s regular semesters allowing them to complete the degree in just 12 months and there is no thesis requirement.

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).

Careers

Career opportunities include working with national development organisations (such as MFAT), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), consulting and advisory services.

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).