Toronto, Ontario – October 20, 2011 – Humber College has received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to offer a new four-year Bachelor of International Development degree beginning in September 2012.
The Bachelor of International Development degree will teach students the skills needed for international development projects, such as managing construction of clean water facilities in isolated settings, coordinating relief to natural disaster victims or developing funding plans for charities. Graduates may find work for international organizations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies and businesses that focus on international development and management.
"The degree program will meet the intense demands of industry and will significantly add to the quality of our already strong International Development certificate programs. Humber graduates can be found in many areas of Canadian and international development organizations, agencies and businesses,” said Wanda Buote, associate dean, The Business School. "Humber has an outstanding reputation in the international development community for its certificates, as well as the work of the International Development Institute. The new credential gives students another option in which to pursue their international development education.”
Humber designed the program in response to increased demand for graduates with training in the nuances of international relations and development strategies.
"International development work has never been more necessary than it is today. Organizations, agencies and businesses are in need of skilled, well-trained individuals with a passion for helping those around the world,” said Buote. “This program will give Humber students a well-rounded undergraduate degree education and prepare them to be job-ready when they graduate. Courses were developed with input from development professionals to ensure that content is current and relevant.”
The curriculum will include four streams: international development studies, supplementary disciplines, management skills and research skills. Courses will include Cultural & Development Management, Management Information Systems, NGO Management, Organizational Behaviour, and Public Engagement & Marketing. As part of Humber’s focus on ensuring students get relevant work experience, all students will get a 14-week work placement between years three and four of the program. Many professors in the program work for either developing economies or for international development and funding organizations.
The program will take place at Humber Lakeshore Campus. Applications are being accepted through the Ontario College Application Service at www.ocas.ca.
About Humber’s Bachelor’s Degrees
Humber’s 17 four-year Bachelor’s degrees provide more opportunities in more areas of specialization for undergraduate degree education and degree completion than any other Ontario college. More than 2,600 students are taking degree-level programs at the college. All Humber degrees are approved by the Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities. Degree programs also undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure they meet the academic and industry standards established by the Postsecondary Quality Assessment Board. More information about Humber degrees is available at humber.ca/degrees.
About Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Established in 1967, Humber is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. Committed to student success through excellence in teaching and learning, Humber serves more than 25,000 full-time students and 57,000 continuing education registrants. With an internationally recognized reputation for quality learning, Humber offers a wide-range of career-focused opportunities for students to personalize their educational path. Our 150 full-time programs include four-year bachelor’s degrees, two and three-year diplomas, one and two-year certificates and graduate certificates, and apprenticeship training. As a founding member of Polytechnics Canada, Humber offers students the opportunity to participate in applied research projects that find solutions for issues confronting small and medium-sized enterprises. Humber is one of 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges as identified by the League for Innovation, and the League’s only Canadian board member. More than four out of five Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies. For more information, visit humber.ca.
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For more information, please contact:
Andrew Leopold / Kevin Gonsalves
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
(o) 416.675.6622 ext. 4296/5778
(c) 416.518.8989
andrew.leopold@humber.ca / kevin.gonsalves@humber.ca
