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International Development: Development Management – (M.A.)
The University of Manchester
School of Environment and Development
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,929 - ≈ € 13,972 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Manchester
This programme focuses on the analysis of management, planning and policy-making aspects of the development process. It is designed for social science graduates or for those working in a variety of institutions including central and local government, parastatal organisations, non-governmental organisations and multilateral or bilateral aid agencies involved in the management of development activities in developing countries. It aims to blend theory and practice and seeks to explain policy behaviour through an integrated approach, drawing on a range of disciplinary perspectives.
Special features An overseas field visit is an integral part of the programme. The cost of the visit is included in the programme fee. In addition, participants may undertake research visits to organisations applying information systems in practice in the UK. Fieldcourses may be scheduled at any point during the twelve-month period of the degree programme and this may include during University vacations. Successful applicants are expected to be available to attend
Contents
Module details Programme core course units typically include:
* Perspectives on Development
* Development Research
* Planning and Managing Development
One additioanl core unit from:
* Public Sector Reform and Management or
* Civil Society and Public Action
Optional course units may include:
* Best Practice Case Studies in Urban Development *
* Comparative Social Policy
* Civil Society and Public Action
* Citizen-Led Development
* Climate Change, Disasters and Urban Poverty
* Critical Issues in Urban Inequality
* Economic Analysis of the Public Sector
* Micro Finance
* Politics and Development
* Poverty and Development: Concepts, Analysis and the International Poverty Agenda
* Poverty and Poverty Reduction in Context
* Public Sector Reform and Management
* Social Development: Analysis and Policy
* Urban Development Planning in Cities of the South
* Water and Sanitation Planning and Policy in Developing Countries
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Academic entry qualification:
Applicants should have a good first degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent).
Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided.
English language requirements:
In addition to this, applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:
* an IELTS Test score of 7.0 or more overall with a minimum writing score of 7
* or a TOEFL Test (Paper-based) score of 600 or more with a minimum score in Test of Written English of 5
* or a TOEFL Test (Computer-based) score of 250 or more with a minimum essay rating of 5
* or a TOEFL Test (Internet based) score of 100 or more with a minimum writing score of 25
* an NCUK PMP EAP Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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