Course Structure
The programs are credit-based. The total number of credits for graduation is 48, which comprises 36 credits of coursework, and 12 credits of a thesis.
Year I
Semester I
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MDS 101 |
Essential Skills for Graduate Studies |
3 |
| MDS 102 |
Quantitative Research Method |
3 |
| MDS 103 |
Introduction to Development Studies |
3 |
Semester II
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MDS 204 |
Qualitative Research Method |
3 |
| ECO1205 |
Applied Economics |
3 |
| SOC2107 |
Community Development: Theory and Practices |
3 |
Year II
Semester I
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| SOC2108 |
Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise |
3 |
|
| SOC2116 |
Governance and Development |
3 |
|
| ENV2210 |
Environmental Economics |
3 |
|
Semester II
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| ENV2211 |
Social and Environmental Impact Assessment |
3 |
| MDS514 |
Development Economics |
3 |
| RES2212 |
Project Cycle Management |
3 |
| RES2313 |
Thesis (research project) |
12 |
