BSc · Social Sciences
BSc Rural and Community Development
SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Upper West
Overview
In BSc Rural and Community Development, you learn how to support social and economic progress in rural communities across Ghana. The programme matters because many communities need practical solutions for livelihoods, infrastructure, participation and local governance, making it a strong choice if you want development work with direct community impact.
What you will study
You study community mobilisation, rural sociology, development economics, local governance, project planning, gender and development, entrepreneurship, agriculture and natural resource management. You also build skills in research, needs assessment, monitoring and evaluation, report writing and participatory development methods.
Career prospects
You can work as a community development officer, project officer, rural development specialist, monitoring and evaluation officer or field coordinator. Employers and sectors include Ghanaian local assemblies, the National Development Planning Commission, NGOs, international development agencies, agricultural projects, microfinance organisations and donor-funded programmes.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you enjoy working with people, listening to communities and turning social challenges into practical action. Patience, empathy, teamwork, communication and an interest in rural livelihoods will help you succeed.