Making Development Matter
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,174 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject introduces you to historical and contemporary approaches to and perspectives on sustainable international and community development. Weekly topics will provide an opportunity for you to critically debate evolving contemporary development perspectives on global issues such as poverty, sustainability, justice, social change and community, as well as question the relevance of concepts such as 'overseas' development assistance, capacity-building, and participatory development . The subject enables you to understand and question the dynamics of change in the development sector and the generation and effective management of new ideas about "making development matter". Through collaboration and effective communication you will further development their creativity in resolving complex development challenges and their capacity to apply theory, locate and synthesise knowledge resources, prioritise meaningful action, and manage associated risks.
Making Development Matter is a standalone subject at La Trobe University in VIC. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with La Trobe University before enrolling.
La Trobe University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with La Trobe University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- LTU-DST2CTD
- Field of education
- Architecture and building
- Provider
- La Trobe University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible