Careers in international development involve working for a variety of organizations, both in the United States and abroad, that support efforts in lesser developed nations on topical issues such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, public health, poverty alleviation, debt relief, good governance, and economic development. Employment opportunities often include skills such as program management, procurement, logistics, and monitoring and evaluation.
Program Highlights
Individualized curriculum
Emphasis on development of practical skills
Free-standing certificate or as part of an earned master’s degree
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Logistics Managers
$100,740
Median Salary
Plan, direct, or coordinate purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting, customer service, or planning services. Manage logistics personnel and logistics systems and direct daily operations.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for International Development at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in International Development should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
To be admitted to this program, potential students may apply online through the Office of Admissions as a non-degree, certificate/life learner student. All applicants must meet the requirements for graduate admission. Graduate degree-seeking students interested in pursuing this certificate in conjunction with a degree should consult with their graduate program director or advisor for assistance.
Course covers each phase of the public procurement project cycle, with an emphasis on tools and techniques to manage a…
PPCM 727
Public Procurement and Project Management
Course covers each phase of the public procurement project cycle, with an emphasis on tools and techniques to manage a public procurement project. (Cross listed with PADM 727)
This course will introduce the student to the political, social, cultural and ethical issues involved in disease…
HLSC 776
Global Health
This course will introduce the student to the political, social, cultural and ethical issues involved in disease prevention and health promotion globally. Specific emphasis will be on incidence/prevalence, morbidity/mortality, and identified health problems in specific regions and countries. This course will also identify international health prerogatives aimed at improving health status through education and intervention.
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit$642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit$1,486
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