Diploma in Community Development

The program aims at equipping students with an in-depth knowledge of community development and social change in relation to the meaning and implication of community development process. This program facilitates students to engage community members in learning about and understanding of community issues and other impacts such as environmental, social, political and psychological. It incorporates the diverse interests and culture of the community in the community development process. The program also designed to enable community workers gain a thorough understanding of community development combined with the practical skills necessary to work effectively in development work. The program will provide the theoretical knowledge and skills required for leadership in the community sector. It will also teach maintaining momentum, evaluate the effectiveness and sustain the progress of community development projects and learn to work in partnership with communities to build their capacity, resilience and self-reliance.

This program is primarily based on generating sustainable agriculture and promoting agri-business as well. The students will learn about sustainable agricultural related such as environmental-friendly pest-disease identification and management, composting natural fertilizer, soil and water management, and agricultural adaptation to climate change in Myanmar. Sustainable agriculture meets the needs of local communities for its products and services, while ensuring profitability, environmental health and social and economic equity.

Program Requirements
  • Registered and enrolled in the program for the duration of 2 years
  • Completion of required 4 semesters
  • Completion of 73 total credits of courses
  • Completion of 3 credits mini research paper/final project
  • Completion of 76 credits that are required for graduation
Course Requirements
First SemesterCourseCredits
AS 101Fine Arts & Appreciation3
CD 101Principle of Economics3
CD 102Principles of Marketing 13
CD 103Principles of Accounting 13
CHS 101Introduction to Old Testament3
CHS 102Spiritual Formation3
GE 101Communication Skills3
GE 102Study Skill2
Total23
Second SemesterCourseCredits
CD 104Introduction to Agri Business3
CD 105Leadership and team building3
CD 106Introduction to Environmental Conservation3
CD 107Communication and Information System3
CD 108Human Resource Management3
CHS 103Introduction New Testament3
GE 104World History2
GE 105Communication Skills3
Total23
Third SemesterCourseCredits
CD 201Introduction to Community Development3
CD 202Plant Physiology3
CD 203Livestock Production & Animal Husbandry3
CD 204Fundamental Entomology3
CD 205Introduction to postharvest, Horticulture & Food Science3
Total15
Fourth SemesterCourseCredits
CD 206Soil Chemistry & Soil Conservation3
CD 207Introduction of Plant Diseases (Pathology)3
CD 208Horti. Crop Production3
CD 209Project Development & Management3
CD 210Capstone Research (Field Research)3
Total15
Admission Requirements
  • Any person who passes the matriculation examination (or High School Graduate) is allowed to apply for this course.