ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA COURSE CONTENTS
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- Course Title: Administrative Research Fundamentals
Course Objectives:
1. Understand research principles and methodologies.
2. Develop skills in data collection and analysis.
3. Apply research findings to administrative decision-making.
4. Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Course Contents:
Week 1-2: Research Fundamentals (10 hours)
1. Introduction to Research
2. Research Types and Methods
3. Research Ethics
Week 3-4: Data Collection and Analysis (10 hours)
1. Data Collection Techniques
2. Data Analysis Methods
3. Statistical Software (e.g., SPSS)
Week 5-6: Administrative Research Applications (10 hours)
1. Policy Analysis
2. Organisational Behaviour
3. Research Report Writing
Week 7-8: Research Project and Presentation (10 hours)
1. Research Project Development
2. Data Interpretation and Findings
3. Presentation Skills
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- Course Title: Administrative Research Skills
Course Objectives:
1. Develop administrative research skills.
2. Understand data management and analysis.
3. Apply research findings to administrative tasks.
4. Enhance communication and organisational skills.
Course Contents:
Week 1-2: Administrative Research Skills (10 hours)
1. Office Administration
2. Communication Skills
3. Information Technology
Week 3-4: Data Management and Analysis (10 hours)
1. Data Collection and Storage
2. Data Analysis Software (e.g., Excel)
3. Data Visualisation
Week 5-6: Research Methods and Report Writing (10 hours)
1. Research Design
2. Research Methods
3. Report Writing and Presentation
Week 7-8: Research Project and Presentation (10 hours)
1. Research Project Development
2. Data Interpretation and Findings
3. Presentation Skills
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- Course Title: Development Management Essentials
Course Objectives:
1. Understand development management principles.
2. Develop skills in project planning and management.
3. Apply sustainable development concepts.
4. Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Course Contents:
Week 1-2: Introduction to Development Management (10 hours)
1. Development Theories and Concepts
2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
3. Development Management Frameworks
Week 3-4: Project Planning and Management (10 hours)
1. Project Cycle Management
2. Logical Framework Approach (LFA)
3. Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Week 5-6: Development Economics and Finance (10 hours)
1. Development Economics
2. Financial Management for Development
3. Resource Mobilisation
Week 7-8: Development Implementation and Assessment (10 hours)
1. Implementation Strategies
2. Risk Management
3. Impact Assessment and Evaluation
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- Course Title: Development Management Fundamentals
Course Objectives:
1. Understand development management concepts.
2. Develop skills in community development.
3. Apply participatory rural appraisal (PRA) techniques.
4. Enhance leadership and teamwork skills.
Course Contents:
Week 1-2: Development Management Foundations (10 hours)
1. Development Definitions and Concepts
2. Community Development
3. Stakeholder Analysis
Week 3-4: Participatory Development Methods (10 hours)
1. Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
2. Community Engagement
3. Gender and Development
Week 5-6: Development Project Management (10 hours)
1. Project Proposal Writing
2. Budgeting and Financial Management
3. Project Monitoring
Week 7-8: Development Leadership and Advocacy (10 hours)
1. Leadership and Teamwork
2. Advocacy and Policy Influence
3. Conflict Resolution