International Development

Overview

This International Development certificate at Humber College   provides students with the skills and knowledge required to manage, develop and grow international development and disaster relief projects anywhere in the world. 

Graduates may find themselves in some of the most difficult environments in the world, or they may work in developed countries changing policies to make a difference in the Global South. 

Faculty are chosen for their field expertise and experience in international development – most continue to work with numerous international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or United Nations agencies while teaching at Humber part time.

Career

Agencies in Canada and abroad are in need of skilled individuals to write policy, advocate to developed nations’ governments and to manage programs around the world. In addition, global disasters, conflict and climate change create an enormous need for humanitarian assistance and for the people who can deliver it.

Our program will prepare you for a variety of career paths. As most international development work is contract based, one can expect to have a variety of positions over a multi-year career. Some of our recent graduates have gone on to be:

• liaison to the US Mission at World Food Programme
• relief co-ordinator for Samaritan’s Purse
• communications officer for World Vision Canada
• program manager for a major UK charity
• founder of their own NGO

The potential is limitless.