Master of Rural Development 

Program Requirements

Admission/ Program Costs

      The MRD 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 

Graduate Diploma in Rural Development

Program Requirements

Admissions/ Program Costs

The Graduate Diploma in Rural Development is designed to provide graduate level study to those who wish to extend their knowledge of theory and practice through course work but are not interested in the research training component of graduate study.

The Diploma program consists of 24 credit hours of course work. Any sequence of courses is allowable but the thesis and practicum options are not available.

Undergraduate Program in Rural and Community Studies

Curriculum

The primary purpose of the Rural and Community Studies (RCS) Program is to provide interested students with the opportunity of obtaining a degree that combines a focus both in a traditional discipline (e.g. Sociology or Geography) and in the field of Rural Studies. The program allows students to achieve a better understanding of the social issues, processes and characteristics of non-urban areas, and to assist those so inclined in preparing for active participation in the development of such communities.

Questions about Rural Development program may be directed to: Dr. Kenneth Beesley:  beesleyk@brandonu.ca, 204 571-8517