22 Rural Development Masters Degree Programs

The International MSc in Rural Development (IMRD) offers the opportunity to study European visions on rural development and rural economics in their diversity of approaches and applications and to make comparative analyses of EU and non-EU agricultural and rural development strategies and agricultural policies.The objective is to train students from European and non-European countries, from developed, developing and transition countries to become specialists in Integrated Rural Development with focus on socio-economic and institutional aspects.

Would you like to make an impact on climate change by learning more about rural development and natural resource issues? Then this is the right Master’s programme for you.

If you want to progress into a managerial role in rural development, this postgraduate course in Sustainability and Rural Regeneration is for you. You will study social, environmental, economic development professional development, and community engagement issues in the context of managing rural development.

The need for the study program arises from the interaction of political and administrative changes in rural and regional development; globally occurring social, economic, technological, and cultural transformations and climate change that influence regional and local decision-making.

This innovative MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development programme is open to applicants from all subject backgrounds and is designed to create leaders and sustainability professionals in all fields and subjects. The course will require a high level of independence, adaptability, engagement with both the University and external organisations, and a willingness to be challenged.

Prepare for a leadership role in a rural organization with the University of West Alabama's online MBA with a concentration in Rural Business. We'll show you how to adapt marketing and management tactics to overcome the challenges rural businesses face. You'll learn how to deal with limited markets, provide steady economic development and compete with larger establishments as you drive success. You can complete your degree in just over a year, ready to implement proven strategies.

The master's degree in Education in Rural Areas seeks to train professionals who can recognize the specific characteristics of the rural environment, meet the particular educational requirements of these settings, and contribute to improving the quality of education in rural areas.

Subject to Program-specific requirements, the curriculum for the MAgric degree consists of the following:

As long as progress is satisfactory, renewal of the registration of a master’s student will be accepted for the second year of the study. Registration for a third and subsequent years

The program - based on agricultural, economic, management and rural sociology studies – focuses primarily on the understanding of the current problems of sustainable development and rural regions, the cooperation in the possible directions of development, the preparation of actual development projects, as well as the management and monitoring of project implementation.

The Rural Development M.A. program is designed to prepare students for work that supports sustainable growth in rural communities. It emphasizes understanding the social, economic, and environmental f...

The Master of Arts (Rural Development) degree provides students with the following: Knowledge of current development theory, The ability to apply knowledge to their selected area of interest, Skills in understanding and participating in rural governance, Technical skills in research design and reporting, Basic training in community relations, networking, group facilitation and development planning, An understanding of the formulation and role of policy in rural development, Knowledge of the structure and functioning of rural society

The MA in Agriculture and Rural Development is a flexible course designed for those interested in improving rural livelihoods and sustainable agriculture. It covers key areas like policy, community de...

The Master in Extension and Rural Development is professional and is framed in the rural territorial development approach, which involves strong interdisciplinary and inter-institutional work. In addition, it promotes competency-based training and the application of knowledge to solve the problems faced by extension workers, promoters, and/or development agents in their daily tasks.

The RRDP focuses on rural poverty, improvement of the quality of life and social and economic development of rural areas. Practice-oriented rural-regional planning is carried out regularly at district.