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Bachelor of Science in Managing Rural and Community Development
ShareWorld Open University · Lilongwe
About this programme
A degree in managing rural and community development covering project planning, livelihoods and participatory development. It prepares graduates to lead development initiatives for communities, NGOs and government.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: 34 points or better. In Malawi a lower total is stronger, so a total at or below 34 meets this requirement.
Programme facts
| Qualification | bachelors |
| Institution | ShareWorld Open University |
| Faculty / school | Faculty of Conservation Environment and Social Development |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Location | Lilongwe |
| Maximum points (lower is better) | 34 |
| Accreditation | NCHE-accredited |
| Funding / sponsorship | HESLGB (Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board): Malawi government tuition loans, upkeep loans, and need-based grants for eligible Malawian students at fully accredited institutions — apply via the SFMIS portal at sfmis.heslgb.mw. |
Careers this programme leads to
Community Development Officer Rural Development Officer Project Manager Programme Coordinator NGO Field Officer Livelihoods Officer Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Development Planner Outreach Coordinator Grants Officer
Source
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