International Development

The UBC Continuing Studies Certificate in International Development (CID), a fully online, part-time program with an optional field study provides opportunities for professionals to delve into current, emerging, and critical issues in international development, facilitated by experienced theorists and practitioners in the field. Choose from online courses in health, education, and migration, and strengthen your skills in proposal writing and project evaluation. Or sign up for the new field study elective in Thailand which focuses on Buddhist Economy and Sufficiency Economics and how it is practiced in the local context. 

Click here for highlights of a recent award-winning field study in Natal, Brazil. 

The UBC Certificate in International Development received the 2013 International Program Excellence Award from UPCEA (The University Professional & Continuing Education Association). This award recognizes innovation, creativity and commitment in achieving international impact.

Programs

UBC Certificate in International Development

Courses

In-class     Online     In-class/Online (Blended)

International Development
Culture, Communication and Development
Dimensions of Development
Education and Development
Evaluating International Development Work
International Field Study in Thailand: Buddhist Economics, Sufficiency Economy and Sustainable Livelihood (New)
Introduction to International Health and Development
Issues in International Health Delivery
Migration and Displacement
Project Planning and Proposal Writing