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Mary Kay Gugerty
PB AF 531
Seattle Campus
Addresses organization, administration and evaluation in governmental and non-governmental agencies involved in development efforts. Students examine development strategies, alternative management approaches, and management skills such as budgeting, finance, human resource development and program evaluation. Other topics include communication, expatriate/local power imbalances, decentralization, community involvement, culture, and personnel issues.
Class description
This is the second course in the sequence of three core courses for the International Development Certificate Program (IDCP). The course examines key issues in the management of development policy, programs, and projects. The first part of the course takes a macro perspective and examines national and global strategies for managing aid and development. The second part of the course focuses on more micro-level issues, including project and program management, working with local-level institutions, building participation, and creating program sustainability. Registration is limited to IDCP students until the first day of class.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
Students who are not part of the International Development Certificate Program (IDCP) should see the instructor on the first day of class to discuss preparation.
Class assignments and grading
