Develop a critical understanding of development and apply social science concepts and theories to the analysis of social issues- to be able to articulate and discuss the latest developments in the field and develop a communication program plan; 

Demonstrate program management and leadership skills by working effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and by allowing the public to understand and respond to their world;

Know, act, and practice the rights, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the profession in recognition of the professional, social, and ethical standards or social science;

Develop an ability to participate in the generation, production, sharing, and utilization of new knowledge by designing and accessing information needs, assessing and organizing information and knowledge, designing and executing social development communication researches and projects, aligned to local and national development agenda or goals, guided by appropriate approaches and methods.