Diploma in Development Planning (DDP)
The Ordinary Diploma Course in Development Planning is intended for persons who will assist in conducting research, coordinating planning activities, designing and preparation of development plans, monitoring and evaluation of plan implementation.
After completing this course, the graduates are expected to be competent in the application of skills and knowledge in a broad range of development planning activities most of which are non-routine.
Entry Requirements
A candidate should have either
i) At least one principal pass in the advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).
Or
(ii) A relevant Certificate with second class from any learning institution registered by the Government or any other body of the country of study.
Course Modules
Semester One (Year One)
|
Module Code |
Module Name |
Contact Hours |
|
DP 110 |
Principles of Development Planning |
96 |
|
DP 111 |
Basic Principles of Micro Economics |
64 |
|
DP 112 |
Introduction to Mathematics and Statistical Methods |
64 |
|
DP 113 |
Communication Skills |
64 |
|
DP 114 |
Computer Application I |
32 |
|
DP 115 |
Introduction to Sociology |
64 |
|
DPW 110 |
Studio work |
64 |
Semester Two (Year One)
|
Module Code |
Module Name |
Contact Hours |
|
DP 120 |
Development Studies I |
32 |
|
DP 121 |
Introduction to Natural Resource Management |
64 |
|
DP 122 |
Project Planning and Management |
64 |
|
DP 123 |
Rural Finance Planning and Management |
64 |
|
DP 124 |
Agricultural Development Planning |
64 |
|
DP 125 |
Introduction to Social Science Research Methods |
64 |
|
DPW 100 |
Practical Work I / Studio work |
64 |
Semester Three (Year Two)
|
Module Code |
Module Name |
Contact Hours |
|
DP 210 |
Introduction to Macro Economics |
64 |
|
DP 211 |
Computer Application II |
32 |
|
DP 212 |
Introduction to Population and Development |
64 |
|
DP 213 |
Introduction to Land Use Planning and Management |
64 |
|
DP 214 |
Introduction to Development Administration and Management |
96 |
|
DPW 200 |
Studio work |
96 |
Semester Four (Year Two)
|
Module Code |
Module Name |
Contact Hours |
|
DP 220 |
Entrepreneurship and Business Planning |
64 |
|
DP 221 |
Administrative Skills |
64 |
|
DP 222 |
Development Studies II |
32 |
|
DP 223 |
Environment and Development |
64 |
|
DP 224 |
Introduction to Central and Local Government Accounting System |
64 |
|
DPW 200 |
Practical Work II / Project Paper Writing Skills |
96 |
Please click the links below to view more information about different short course this year 2012
APRIL 2012
WORKSHOP ON PROJECT PROPOSAL WRITING SKILLS
OCTOBER 2012
SHORT COURSE ON STRATEGIC PLANNING AND BUDGETING
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