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This doctoral program aims to provide the society of specialist professionals in rural areas and civil engineering with an adequate ability to diagnose existing problems and with knowledge to solve them from applied research typical of the field of Engineering, with special emphasis on in research, development and transfer of results. This degree provides a response to a growing demand from applied professionals and researchers, since it is intended to provide students with advanced and quality scientific and technological training, thus contributing to rural and civil development.

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.

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.

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.

The 100% online Doctor of Business Administration in Rural Business from the University of West Alabama explores real-world solutions to challenges in rural business management. As the first program of its kind in the nation, this degree emphas critical issues and strategies for success as rural business leaders in global contexts. Students choose from career-focused track options in Rural Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Rural and Transformational Leadership to specialize their studies.

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.

Increase your impact as an education leader at East Central University, home to Oklahoma's only online Doctor of Education in Rural Education program. ECU Online's Ed.D. in Rural Education imparts expertise in the economic and geographic factors influencing rural schools. This program is ideal for busy educators, as you will complete the coursework and applied dissertation/capstone entirely online. You can transfer up to 30 credits to graduate in as few as 24 months. Request information today.

The online Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Rural Business from the University of West Alabama delivers the specialized skill set you need to navigate real-world challenges while leading rural organizations and communities to success. It is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. 

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

The relevant head of department may set specific residential requirements for students who are required to live on campus.

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.