Postgraduate Certificate in Human Rights and Development Management
The Open University UKProgram Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Human Rights and Development Management at The Open University UK is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business & Management over 6 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Human Rights and Development Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Human Rights and Development Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Postgraduate Diploma in Development Management
- MSc in Development Management
- Development: context and practice
- Capacities for managing development
- Business, human rights law and corporate social responsibility
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should normally hold a bachelors degree from a UK university (or equivalent), or have experience in this field. If you are a non-graduate we suggest that you contact us for advice before registering on your first module.
Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum overall score of 6 and minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components: reading, writing, speaking and listening under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 3,426 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Open University UK directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Open University UK
The Open University UK
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- Language English
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