The University of KwaZulu- Natal (UKZN), in association with KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Economic Development and Tourism, is seeking high calibre students for 2012 Post-graduate Diploma and Master of Commerce Degree focusing on Local Economic Development (LED).
This competitive block release programme is designed for working individuals who are role-players in LED and who meet UKZN criteria. Role-players include:
- Municipal Councilor with a LED portfolio
- Municipal Managers, LED Managers, LED officers and other local government officials with a LED Mandate
- National and Provincial officials with a LED Mandate (Department of Agriculture, Department of Land Affairs, Arts and Tourism etc.)
- Business and Sector organizations and office bearers (Business Chambers, Farmers Unions, Manufacturing Associations, Community Tourism Organisations, Sector Clusters and Networks
- Development and Finance Institutions working in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (Development Agencies, IDC, Commercial banks etc
- Senior Office bearers and officials of Civil Society organizations with an LED mandate
As LED is an integrative discipline, the entrance requirement for the Post-Graduate Diploma is an undergraduate degree or equivalent from any discipline. The Masters Programme requires a 3 year undergraduate degree plus honours or an equivalent further qualification, or a four year professional degree.
Prospective students will undergo a rigorous process of selection. Please read the attached nomination guide. If you are interested please contact who will forward you the necessary application forms.
Deadline for the applications: Friday, 3 February 2012
Enquiries:
Ms Julie Wyngaard
Tel: 031 260 8032
E-mail: wyngaardj@ukzn.ac.za
