course in Project Planning unless a candidate has previously covered the content of that course in satisfactory either on an extended overseas field project, or on fieldwork conducted in desk research, as appropriate.
Module on policy issues Module on rural development
Administration in
1 c
Comparative Local ub1ic E c
ield Work a
a si
fee for this programme in 1993/94 participate in ttie extended field trip will have to obtain the agreement of the sponsor to pay a return airfare to will be balanced by a considerable saving on subsistence whilst on the
financial assistance have their own standard scales of award and information should be sought locally
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write directly to the address below for detailed advice.
Financial Assistance: Applicants may be eligible for scholarships from the British Government, the European Community (both through the British Council), UNDP, FAO and other bi-lateral donors especially GTZ, NORAD,- SIDA, DANIDA, Foundations such as Ford, Rockefeller, Friedrich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer. Organisations wishing to obtain sponsorship for candidates should approach local offices of the above organisations as should individual candidates for supported places.
Assessment is by examination (50%), assessed work (50%) and dissertation.
Application forms and further information may be obtained from:
Graduate Admissions Officer Development Administration Group School of Public Policy
The University of Birmingham Edgbaston
Birmingham, B15 2TT UK
B.I.1.4.2
in Professional Studies: Housing in Developing Countries
Medium of Instruction: English
Level: Professional and post/experience
Location: Birmingham
Duration: 35 weeks
ives: The overall aim of the course is to enable participants to make effective practical contributions, at a range of levels, to construction programmes in their home countries. Such contributions are most likely to be made by Course participants acting as site supervisors on residential building developments, as plant managers involved in the production of local ?i building materials, or as architectural draughtsmen engaged i the design and detailing of local settlement projects.
Programme: The course content will be as follows:
The course comprises two modules of 17 weeks each. Part I may be taken alone and then leads to the award of the University Certificate.
Parts I and II are normally taken in sequence and lead to the award of the Diploma i Details of the programme are as follows:
Part . I: Study Skills, Draughtsmanship: Analysis of the Course and its requirements* drawing skills, two-dimensionrepresentation;
Basic writing skills an presentation of written work. A
self-on a
Partn
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of the student's own choice based on individual experience using materials from a student's home
country;
Elementary Structure System: Analysis of the structural elements and their behaviour under various
The settlement and a healthy environment; provision of water, supply sanitation and hygiene;
les,
production of building components by using appropriate technology equipment and construction methods;
Survey Techniques and
Setting Out: The
understanding of site survey and setting out simple buildings;
Communication: Extend the skills of technical drawing and emphasises the need to communicate through the media of drawings, sketches, three-dimension drawings and model making;
Understanding of maps and rates
Special Study: To further develop skills in research
materials, collection and classification of information and writing an essay on a topic related to the Course
Quantity Surveying: Basic understanding of cost significance in building deign and production; cost analysis significance in design and construction;
Analysis of the problems of physical planning and the impact of socio-cultural and economic factors on settlement planning;
Building Organisation and Management: Examination of organisation management and resource evaluation; site supervision and builders management;
Consolidation Project:
House design and layout planning of a small settlement; to understand the problems of settlement planning and house deign in response to climatic, topographical, social, cultural and economic influences.
A combined method of teaching is adopted to reinforce theoretical study by practical experience, relating formal lectures to practical activities.
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Candidates should be over 21 years of age and fluent in the use of spoken and written English, Candidates will be
considered who possess adequate experience and education in relevant fields. Successful candidates will have at least a secondary school
experience or
working in the construction field, in.
either the private or public sectors.
Experience both in design office and;
on-site will be a particular advantage. Professionally trained candidates seeking to expand men-expertise in the growing field of locally made construction materials:
will also be welcome. The Course is presented in such a way as to accommodate a range of educational
Course with C grade or above be eligible to proceed to Part II of the Course. Exceptionally, candidates with outstanding II of the Course.
Exceptionally, candidates with outstanding experience may be admitted direct to Fart II of the Course.
Note:
Diploma grade can continue their study at Masters level.
The Secretary, Overseas Courses, University of Central England
Faculty of the Built Environment Birmingham B12 2SU
UK
i n a
;count Avditi
1.1.4.3.1 The Bi Develop
I
Level: Post-graduate and/or post-experience
in 1979 and the Master's programmes in 1981 as a response to tlie needs of developing countries for public and private sectors, and for university lectares who could utilise new financial techmques and skills to the advantage of the development
It has always been recognised that such a course, while based on sound the needs and expectations of the countries from wliicn its participant members are to come. Thus the programme is general and specific finance problems process of the development of a country towards improved living standards for all. As well as gaining at Diploma or Master's degree,
, and sharing other professionals
of developing personnel should a degree from a
in a area.
The Diplomas are also for graduates who are intend to lecture in finance or a related universities, institutes an<
(1)
(2)
ev el
i p 1 o m a in evelopment
v e r it
i p 1 o ii a in
e I o p i
evel o.p mest
(b) Business Sector
i p 1
coi
eveloping
The studies are intensive and wide in focus, consisting of two core courses
in
term and pant of the tod term.
visits. All participants study only two full courses a
The core courses or the Diplomas are in the firat term, the courses for
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terms. All participants will be required to takeT^o Core Courses.
Core , Coarse I:
Development Finance Core Course II:
Accounting in Developing Countries:
For H> above: Core Courses:
One fall course and one half course consisting of:
- Project Planning and Management (full course) - Public Finance(half course)
One half course from:
- Auditing (half course) - Development Economics
(half course) - Human Resource
(2) above: Core Courses:
One full course consisting of:
- Company Finance (half course) - Financial Statement Analysis (half
course)
One full course from:
- Financial Markets (half course)
Financial Statement Analys course)
One fall course consisting of:
- Local Government Finance (half course)
One full course from:
- Local Government Systems &n&
course)
Auditing (half course)
course)
One full course from:
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(half course) - Human Resource
Management
- Qualitative (half course) - Company Finance
course)
Note: All option courses are subject
to
Admission: To be eligible loma, course ai (a)
(b)
satisfy the Faculty admission requirements in English language;
have obtained a degree or diploma at an approved university or an equivalent diploma or their equivalent
(c) be not less than 25 years of provide evidence of the support of the responsible officer of their service.
Fees: The tuition fee for the diplomas or accelerated Master's degree for 1992/92 is L 5,800.
These fees do not include subsistence costs which for non residents, without the benefit of family or home in this country, were estimated at L 4,400 for the 1990/91
were
fees and subsistence costs are liable to revision.
from the British Government or the EEC, which recognise this course for technical co-operation awards.
Governments wishing to sponsor candidates should approach the British Council, British High
Delegation Office, as
places. Financial assistance may also be available from UN agencies, the organisations, major educational
sources.
Development Finance Programme Department of Accounting and
Edgbaston
Birmingham B15 2TT
S.I.1.4.3.2 The Master's velopment
Medium of Instruction: English
must be eligible for scholarships Location: Birmingham
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Programmes: Both programmes consist of three taught courses, plus a dissertation carried out by the student under supervision.
Formal teaching is by lecture, tutorial and/or seminar. In addition,
presentation of case studies is
required in some courses: The students on the programme are normally together in lectures, but may be separated into smaller groups for tutorial work.All courses are examined shortly after their conclusion. Marks for each course are obtained from a mixture of 50% examination and 50 % continuous assessment.
Students may register for a Master's in Development Finance or those wishing to specialise in Accounting may register for a Master's in Accounting and Development Finance.
All candidates are required to take a core course as indicated, plus options equivalent to two full courses from the courses described here below:
(a) Compulsory Core
Course: The core courses consist of:
either:
Foreign Exchange Markets, with International Aspects of Finance
or:
(b)
(c)
Foreign Exchange
Markets,with International Monetary Economics Foreign Exchange Markets International Monetary Economics
International Aspects of Finance
Options: Half Courses for:
Master's in development
Public Sector Finance and Accounting
Management Accounting Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting
International Accountmg
Financial Statement Analysis Options: Half Courses for:
Master's in Accounting and Development Finance
Theory %f Financial Management
Private Sector Finance (d) Options: Full Courses for:
Project ! Planing and
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Public and Regional Finance The Dissertation: Candidates are required to submit a dissertation of normally not more than 10,000 words: at the earliest, three months after passing the examinations and, at the latest, six months.
Admission: Applicants with a good honours degree in an appropriate subject may be admitted direct to the
12-month Master's degree course.
Students who have taken the Diploma may enter the Master's programme in one of two ways.
(a) By achieving an
exceptionally high academic standard on the Diploma, they may transfer to the accelerated Master's
programme.
The conditions that require to be met for transfer to the accelerated programme are:
passing three of the four courses taken at Master's .... degree level of performance;
written programme of proposed study for the Master's dissertation;
obtaining the agreement of the Department of
the final period of study, candidates for the accelerated Master's award will be required to attend a
research methods course and to prepare a dissertation.
or:
(b) By achieving a sufficiently high academic standard on any of the diplomas, students may be admitted to the 12-months Master's course.
Fees: Same as for B.I.1.4.3.1 Financial Assistance: Same as for B.l.1.4.3.1
Application forms and further information may be obtained
Same as for B.l.1.4.3.1
B.I. 1.4.4 Masters Programme in Public Economic Management
Medium of Instruction: English Level: Postgraduate
Location; Birmingham
tves: A frequently heard complaint from senior officials in ministries and banks is that young economics graduates entering public sector employment lack practical analytical skills and useful knowledge of their economy.
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The new one-year Masters in Public Management is designed to correct this. It ..will enable students to acquire skill and confidence in using the practical techniques employed by working economists in the public sector. These will include;
preparing public revenue and expenditure plans, nationally, regionally and locally;
preparing and analyzing national accounts and balance of payments accounts;
analyzing markets and designing policies to enable them to function better;
designing, monitoring and assessing investment projects;
selecting tjie most favourable sources and terms of finance;
analyzing balance sheets;
understanding the economic policy process and improving its management
is that graduates from the programme will be able immediately to contribute more effectively to their organisation through improved ease and familiarity with:
practical techniques of economic analysis;
economic data, mainly for their own country;
computer use;
reoort writing and presentation.
The programme is founded on three assumptions:
(a) Firstly, that dealing with real economic and financial data from the student's own work situation is the most effective way ofbuilding knowledge of practical techniques;.
(b) Secondly, that working from the national level down to the sectoral and firm level is the most effective way to build students' confidence as economists.
(c) Thirdly, that in whatever level of the public sector they work, public sector economists require skills in managing the economic policy process.
Programme: At the entrance of the programme are its two core courses, Public Economic Management and Project Planning and Management, together with the student's personal dissertation. In addition, students must talce tne equivalent of one more lull course from the variety of courses and half-courses offered in the Faculty. Suggested combinations are indicated below:
Autumn Terns Core:
Course Title P ti b 1 i c Management
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»ring Term
and Location (Half)
Administration
i n
Development
Project Planning and Management
Data Management
Course Title Public Sector Finance and Accounting (Half)
Local Government Finance (Half) Administration
i n
Development (continued) Urban and Rural Development The Public Economic Management research seminar, at which participants present their progress in assessed work and dissertations, continues throughout the Autumn and Spring terms.
Dissertation: 10,000 works.
Subject to be closely related to the student's situation. By arrangement, the dissertation can be carried out in the student's home country. To be submitted by 30 September in the year after registration.
Assessment: Assessed work completed during the course counts for half the marks, with an examination covering the other half. Students passing their course work and examination proceed to the dissertation.
The programme is directed to junior and middle level economic planning officers in finance and tine ministries, central banks, planning ministries and regional and local governments, either in post or expecting to embark on such a
career.
To be eligible for the programme, candidates need:
(a) A good degree from an approved university with courses in economics.
Candidates whose degree is not in economics but who have substantial practical experience in economic planning and management are also encouraged to apply;
(b) Where the candidate is in
public service,
recommendation from the responsible senior officer;
(c) Good ability in spoken and written English. Extra tuition in written English is available as required;
Preference will be given to mature candidates, i.e. 25 years of age or more with at least two years' relevant experience.
Candidates admitted to the programme who need refresh their knowledge of economic theory will receive extra tuition in the form of guided study and access to optional courses in the Faculty.
Fees: The annual fee will be L6,000 for 1992/93. We recommend that, for residential charges and subsistence, local travel, books and other incidentals, a farther sum of L5,000 is budgeted for. This is intended as a guide only and will
depend on personal arrangements made by the individual participant.
Financial Assistance: Candidates should approach their employers or government or, through them, approach the British Council, European Community Delegation Office or, in their absence, the British High Commission/Embassy, or seek financial assistance through United Nations agencies, bilateral aid agencies, other international organisations such as the World Bank, or major educational foundations and other non-official
sources.
Application forms and farther information may be obtained from:
School of Public The University Edgbaston UK
B.I.1.5
e s e
Introduction: The MSc is a unique course in pest management because it combines tike talents, expertise and facilities of two quite different the University. The course is run and administered by the School of
collaboration School. This ensures that
to produce a in outlook, i unified in its
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A particularly important feature of all the work is the relationship between basic science - pure research - and its application to real issues in the modern world - applied research and development. Few Universities emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary work, but the Institute encourages this in its work and in all the students and, of course, it is an essential feature of the philosophy of IPM. The School has a long interest and association with IPM and currently has major research projects dealing with pest problems in Europe, the Mediterranean, Indonesia and East Africa.
Objectives: The course designed to provide a training in the modern principles and technologies of pest required to manage teams of scientists, deal with project administration and to run efficient
goal-orientatedresearchprogrammes.
An emphasis is placed on a problem
solving approach to pest management and the course is presented in a way that allows students to practise and develop their skills in research management through team assignments, interactive sessions and a personal research project.
Training and skills provided by the course as follows:
Explanation and use of the techniques and the latest control;
Skills for writing and producing research documents, e.g. scientific
papers, annual research
To collate, synthesize and evaluate research data and information
To evaluate critically relative
ics to and research:
strategy;
organisation
Costing projects and maintaining re programme accounts;
Team leadership skills, motivation, encouraging
Programme: The course structure are as follows:
Introductory Skills:
Introduction to course;
typing and computing;
evelopment a
Management: Organisation structure; leadership, motivation and teams;
personnel management;
formulation; market analysis and strategy; strategy
accounting;
accounting;
s: The modelling approach; tactical, specific model types;
of social investigation;
genetics,
pnysio-ecology of plants, their growth and yield;
Pest Management
research; control techniques
~ a perspective on
research tec development of
es;
IC
economic ; system and econosinic efficiency; cost benefit analysis;
environmental impact and
The personal research project must consist of an original piece of research carried out under the supervision of an academic supervisor in the School of. Pure and Applied Biology, or in some cases, the Business School. The aim of this part of the course is to
techniques and experience in research. The student will gain an appreciation of the workers as well as an understanding of some of the difficulties and constraints of
the student with an
research groups; in one of the following areas:
Natural enemies and
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Evaluation of semi-chemicals and monitoring systems;
Yield loss evaluation;;
Host plant resistance studies;
Socii-economic problems.
Facilities exist for studies of both temperate and tropical pest problems and every will be made to
*s owa country.
a good BSc degree in Bioiogicalor Agricultural Sciences or related degree. The course is suitable students from a variety
Students from overseas who wish to receive advance training in pest control and
taking a career in
Scientists from overseas
require continuing education wish to obtain training In
who wish to acq[uire a specialised vocational degree
control industry, government
wishing to underbtke careers
Assessment: To be awarded the M$c, the student will na.ve to gain acceptable marks in course dissertation embodying an original research project. The course presentation, two essays and a case study report. There will be three examination papers which will be taken in May. The project and
sity of Wales, P.O. Box
:e of
iUi
oral summaries in French will be
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provided, if required, for Francophone participants.
Level:
Location: Oxford
Duration: 18 April - 8 July 1994 ves: T
an understanding of
an understanding of