Master in Regional and Community Development for 2009

Course overview

The Master in Regional and Community Development embodies an explicit commitment to people and place, to social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment. The course will equip students with the skills required to understand governance issues and undertake participatory planning and research in local, state, national and international public and private sector organisations. The educational approach and outcomes from this program will contribute to increased participation in the formation of socially and ecologically sustainable communities and places through an understanding of the strategic importance of community and place to public and private sector organisations. The Master in Regional and Community Development is designed to suit those working in the public and private social sector in areas such as community development, health, education, social welfare, community arts, criminal justice, and the environment, and specifically those in place-based management and in roles that require or invite community engagement and a knowledge and understanding of the politics of community and place. Exit points: Students may exit the program after successful completion of four units with a Graduate Diploma in Regional and Community Development, or after successful completion of two units with a Graduate Certificate in Regional and Community Development.

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