Lincoln University's Postgraduate Diploma in International Rural Development is a joint programme between the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce and the Facultyof Environment, Society and Design. Graduates of the programme will gain an advanced understanding of international rural development and its importance to sustainable social and economic growth; the problems constraining sustainable rural livelihoods; policy, institutions, processes and practices that promote pro-poor economic growth and sustainable use of natural resources; and the critical skills and abilities to apply the above in an international rural development context.

An undergraduate degree relevant to international rural development with a B- grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses; Proof of English proficiency