International Development Management

MA Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Course Introduction

This degree is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy and management. It provides students with the critical and analytical skills to enable them to operate effectively in international development environments. Covering macro and micro level perspectives, the course offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management. The course is structured around the compulsory core modules of International Development Theory and International Development Policy, with flexibility built in through the optional course units chosen by students to meet their own objectives and interests.

The objectives of the course are to provide an integrated, cross-disciplinary framework for the postgraduate study of development. The unifying focus of the course is the analysis of strategies for overcoming poverty. Students will gain knowledge of different development paradigms and an awareness of their evolution. Students are encouraged to develop comparative perspectives (between different regions/countries, disciplinary approaches, schools of thought) and through individual study, seminars and written assignments to develop their knowledge and critical and analytical skills in this field.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits (1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (C)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

End of Semester 2 onwards (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

• Dissertation in International Development Management (60 Credits) (C)

MA Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Course Introduction

This degree is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy and management. It provides students with the critical and analytical skills to enable them to operate effectively in international development environments. Covering macro and micro level perspectives, the course offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management. The course is structured around the compulsory core modules of International Development Theory and International Development Policy, with flexibility built in through the optional course units chosen by students to meet their own objectives and interests.

The objectives of the course are to provide an integrated, cross-disciplinary framework for the postgraduate study of development. The unifying focus of the course is the analysis of strategies for overcoming poverty. Students will gain knowledge of different development paradigms and an awareness of their evolution. Students are encouraged to develop comparative perspectives (between different regions/countries, disciplinary approaches, schools of thought) and through individual study, seminars and written assignments to develop their knowledge and critical and analytical skills in this field.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (C)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 3 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module):

• Dissertation in International Development Management (60 Credits) (C)

PG Diploma Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Course Introduction

This degree is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy and management. It provides students with the critical and analytical skills to enable them to operate effectively in international development environments. Covering macro and micro level perspectives, the course offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management. The course is structured around the compulsory core modules of International Development Theory and International Development Policy, with flexibility built in through the optional course units chosen by students to meet their own objectives and interests.

The objectives of the course are to provide an integrated, cross-disciplinary framework for the postgraduate study of development. The unifying focus of the course is the analysis of strategies for overcoming poverty. Students will gain knowledge of different development paradigms and an awareness of their evolution. Students are encouraged to develop comparative perspectives (between different regions/countries, disciplinary approaches, schools of thought) and through individual study, seminars and written assignments to develop their knowledge and critical and analytical skills in this field.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Semester 1 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (C)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)

Semester 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

PG Diploma Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Course Introduction

This degree is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy and management. It provides students with the critical and analytical skills to enable them to operate effectively in international development environments. Covering macro and micro level perspectives, the course offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management. The course is structured around the compulsory core modules of International Development Theory and International Development Policy, with flexibility built in through the optional course units chosen by students to meet their own objectives and interests.

The objectives of the course are to provide an integrated, cross-disciplinary framework for the postgraduate study of development. The unifying focus of the course is the analysis of strategies for overcoming poverty. Students will gain knowledge of different development paradigms and an awareness of their evolution. Students are encouraged to develop comparative perspectives (between different regions/countries, disciplinary approaches, schools of thought) and through individual study, seminars and written assignments to develop their knowledge and critical and analytical skills in this field.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (C)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (60 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 2 x (O) Modules):

• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Public Policy Analysis and Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)

PG Certificate Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Course Introduction

This degree is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy and management. It provides students with the critical and analytical skills to enable them to operate effectively in international development environments. Covering macro and micro level perspectives, the course offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management. The course is structured around the compulsory core modules of International Development Theory and International Development Policy, with flexibility built in through the optional course units chosen by students to meet their own objectives and interests.

The objectives of the course are to provide an integrated, cross-disciplinary framework for the postgraduate study of development. The unifying focus of the course is the analysis of strategies for overcoming poverty. Students will gain knowledge of different development paradigms and an awareness of their evolution. Students are encouraged to develop comparative perspectives (between different regions/countries, disciplinary approaches, schools of thought) and through individual study, seminars and written assignments to develop their knowledge and critical and analytical skills in this field.

Course Syllabus

2011/12: (C) = Core, (O) = Option

Stage 1 (20 or 40 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 1 x (O) Module):

• Issues in Development Theory (20 Credits) (C)
• Project and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Planning, Design and Appraisal (20 Credits) (O)
• Organisations and Capacity Enhancement (20 Credits) (O)

Stage 2 (20 or 40 Credits - 1 x (C) Module and 1 x (O) Module if (O) Module not studied in Stage 1)

• Issues in Development Policy (20 Credits) (C)
• Human Resource Management and Development (20 Credits) (O)
• International Economics (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Appraisal and Economic Analysis (20 Credits) (O)Public Policy and Programme Management (20 Credits) (O)
• Project Management Skills (20 Credits) (O)
• Statistical Analysis for Development (20 Credits) (O)
• Working in the Third Sector (20 Credits) (O)