Diploma in Development Management
SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies · Faculty of Public Policy and Governance
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyA Diploma in Development Management prepares you to plan, run, and evaluate projects that aim to reduce poverty and strengthen communities. It combines practical management skills with an understanding of social and economic development. At SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, this programme is housed in the Faculty of Public Policy and Governance.
What development management is about
A diploma in development management typically introduces you to how development projects are designed, funded, and delivered. You learn how to work with communities, local governments, and donor organisations, and how to monitor whether a project is achieving its goals. Skills such as budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement are central to this kind of programme.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to this programme is less competitive than many other university courses, which means you have a real chance of gaining a place if you meet the university's basic requirements and are genuinely interested in development work. For the specific grades and subjects you need, check with SD Dombo University directly, as these can change from year to year.
Where this qualification can take you
Graduates of development management programmes often go into roles such as development officer, project coordinator, or community organiser. You might work for an NGO, a government department, an international agency, or a community-based organisation. The planning and evaluation skills you build can also be a stepping stone to further study in public policy, governance, or business management.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Development project officer
- NGO programme coordinator
- Community development officer
- Public policy assistant
- Monitoring and evaluation assistant
- Local government development planner