Mariano Marcos State University
Graduate School
Department of Agricultural Engineering - GS
Graduate School • Mariano Marcos State University
Department Overview
Background & Introduction
Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development
The Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Development is a research-focused interdisciplinary program designed to cultivate innovative scholar-leaders who are capable of shaping rural development in the Philippines and globally. Students undertake advanced coursework grounded in critical inquiry, theoretical innovation, and ethical sustainability values. Graduates are expected to lead rural transformation by generating and disseminating new knowledge, influencing policy, and taking leadership roles in academia, government, and research and development institutions.
Program Outcomes
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Critical Analysis. Apply competencies in analyzing development issues and in planning, leading, implementing, and supervising sustainable interventions and innovations for and in rural communities.
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Design and implement transformative rural development program. Lead the design and implementation of transformative rural development programs, projects, and policies at local, regional, and national levels using inclusive and sustainable models.
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Conceptualize and conduct interdisciplinary research. Lead in the conceptualization and conduct of independent, interdisciplinary research that generates new knowledge and innovative solutions to development challenges.
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Formulate theoretical framework for rural development. Formulate and advance original theoretical frameworks that integrate multidisciplinary perspectives on rural development on rural development in response to current and emerging trends and issues.
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Evaluate development intervention. Evaluate development interventions using critical, ethical, and technologically informed frameworks and methodologies.
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Ethics and Professionalism. Demonstrate ethical and strategic leadership in diverse rural development contexts, including governance, community engagement, agriculture, and education.
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Scholarly Publication and Knowledge Sharing. Promote rural development discourse and innovation through scholarly publications, policy engagement, and public knowledge dissemination.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates may pursue roles such as professors and academic leaders; consultants and policy analysts; program directors and specialists; technical expert panelists; impact evaluation leads and administrators in development agencies.
Curriculum: view curriculum here
Program Offerings & Curriculum
Degrees, Outcomes & Curricular Prospectus
Curriculum
Organizational Chart
Department Structure & Leadership Hierarchy
Doreen D. Domingo
Graduate School
Dr. Sosima R. Demandante
Department Chair
srdemandante@mmsu.edu.ph
Faculty & Academic Staff
Professors, Instructors & Researchers
Critical Analysis
Faculty MemberConceptualize and conduct interdisciplinary research.
Faculty MemberFormulate theoretical framework for rural development.
Faculty MemberEvaluate development intervention
Faculty MemberEthics and Professionalism.
Faculty MemberDepartment Identity
- Institution
- MMSU
- College / Unit
- GS
- Faculty Size
- 6 Members
- Campus
- Batac • Laoag
GS Departments Navigation
- Agricultural Engineering - GS
- Agriculture - GS
- Biology - GS
- DIT
- Ed D - (For Local Students)
- Ed D (For Foreign Students)
- Guidance and Counseling
- health care management
- Health Care Management
- Information Technology - GS
- Language and Literature - GS
- MaEd - GS
- MAEd Child Development and Educational Leadership (CDEL)
- MAEd Humanities, Arts, Language and Literature (HALL)
- MAEd Science and Technology (S&T)
- Management - GS
- Mathematics - GS
- MS Animal Science
- MS Biology
- Nursing - GS
- Prof. Science Masters - GS
- Public Administration - GS
- Rural Development - GS
Contact & Office Direct Information
Dr. Sosima R. Demandante
Program Coordinator, PhD in Rural Development
srdemandante@mmsu.edu.ph