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CRD305Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Rural Development

This course introduces the fundamental concepts and strategies of rural development. It explores the meaning of rural development, its goals, and objectives, emphasizing the necessity for rural development in Nigeria. The course covers planning, implementation, and appraisal of rural development projects, financing, and methods of motivating society for social actions through community modernization. It also examines the problems affecting rural development efforts.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Rural DevelopmentCommunity ModernizationDevelopment PlanningSocial ActionNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Rural Development

2

Community Modernization

3

Development Planning

4

Social Action

5

Rural Financing

6

Community Development

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Rural Development Officer

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Community Development Worker

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Agricultural Extension Officer

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Project Manager

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Policy Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureCommunity DevelopmentGovernmentNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)International Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: The Concept of Rural

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to rural concepts.
  • •Understand the different perspectives on rurality.
  • •Identify the criteria that define a rural society.

Unit 2: The Meaning of Development

2 study hours
  • •Define development and its various dimensions.
  • •Explore the theories of development.
  • •Understand the steps involved in bringing about development.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: The Meaning of Rural Development

2 study hours
  • •Define rural development and its key features.
  • •Understand the goals of rural development.
  • •Discuss the importance of improving living standards in rural areas.

Unit 4: Goals of Rural Development

2 study hours
  • •Identify and discuss the goals of rural development.
  • •Examine the rural development process in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the long-range goals and short-range actions.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Objectives of Rural Development

2 study hours
  • •Outline the objectives of rural development.
  • •Identify factors facilitating the achievement of rural development objectives.
  • •Discuss the indices of rural development.
Week
4

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Principles of Rural Development

2 study hours
  • •Define the term principle.
  • •Identify and discuss the principles of rural development.
  • •Understand the importance of accessibility, independence, sustainability, effectiveness, and participation.

Unit 2: Approaches to Rural Development

2 study hours
  • •Identify and discuss different approaches to rural development.
  • •Understand the reformist, technological, and structural approaches.
  • •Analyze the importance of combining these approaches.
Week
5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: The Necessity for Rural Development in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Identify the problems of rural areas in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the necessity for rural development in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the reasons for prioritizing rural development.
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 4: Planning, Implementation and Appraisal of Rural Development Projects

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of planning.
  • •Describe the elements of planning.
  • •Discuss rural development planning, implementation, and appraisal stages.
Week
7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 5: Financing Rural Development Projects

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of finance and rural financing.
  • •Enumerate the objectives of promoting rural finance.
  • •Discuss indigenous self-help organizations in rural financing.
Week
8

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Some Typical Problems of Rural Areas

4 study hours
  • •Identify and explain the typical problems of rural areas.
  • •Analyze the impact of these problems on rural communities.
  • •Discuss potential solutions to these problems.
Week
9

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: The Problems of Rural Development in Nigeria

4 study hours
  • •Define rural development.
  • •Identify and discuss the problems of rural development in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the factors hindering rural development efforts.
Week
10

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Methods of Motivating Society for Social Actions Through Community Development

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of social actions and community development.
  • •List and discuss the methods of motivating society for social actions.
  • •Understand the role of community development in social mobilization.
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

Unit 4: Approaches to Community Modernization

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of community modernization.
  • •Identify and discuss the approaches to community modernization.
  • •Analyze the strategies for modernizing rural communities.
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 5: Various Community Modernization Programmes of Past and Present Governments

4 study hours
  • •Analyze MAMSER in terms of its objectives, achievements, and failures.
  • •Appraise RBDAs in terms of its objectives, achievements, and failures.
  • •Discuss NAIC, NDE, and NHIS in terms of their objectives, achievements, and failures.
Week
13

All Modules

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and definitions.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking rural development strategies to specific Nigerian contexts (Units 3-5)

2

Practice applying planning and appraisal frameworks to hypothetical rural projects (Units 7-9)

3

Review case studies of successful and unsuccessful community modernization programs (Units 13-15)

4

Focus on understanding the key principles of rural development and their practical implications (Units 6-8)

5

Prepare detailed notes summarizing the objectives, achievements, and failures of each community modernization program (Units 13-15)

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