MA International Development Management: University of Westminster

Introduction

Countries across the world face great challenges in the context of global economic change. This is particularly true for transition economies and developing countries as they come to terms with structural change and globalisation. Management of this process, in a way that raises living standards, reduces deprivation and achieves sustainable development, presents a formidable but also potentially very rewarding task.

This programme is aimed at those who work, or seek to work, in developing economies or who wish to develop their careers within the support organisations for the developing world. The course reflects the main functional areas of international development and management. The special feature of the programme is its blend of the theoretical and practical.

On completing the course you will acquire key knowledge and skills both in development studies and in management. You will also be required to complete a project or dissertation. This is designed to integrate the learning outcomes of the course and to give you an opportunity to undertake a serious piece o research.

You may become members of the Development Studies Association (DSA). Membership can form the basis for networking as well as provide a springboard for further research.

Course Content

Core modules:

• Data Management
• Development Theory and Practice
• Human Resource Strategies for the International Manager
• International Development Finance
• Managing Development Projects
• Project/Dissertation
• Research Methods
• The International Economy

Option modules, choose one from:

• Financial Planning and Control
• Managerial Accounting

Teaching and Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used to enable you to demonstrate the level of your theoretical and practical knowledge and your ability to identify and analyse development problems with a view to recommending policy options. Assessments take place during and at the end of each semester of teaching. Your project will need to be submitted at the end of the course, either August or January.

Entry Requirements

• You should normally hold a first degree in a cognate discipline from a recognised institution (minimum 2.2 or international equivalent) or a good more general degree (minimum 2.1 or international equivalent).
• Exceptionally, non-graduates with significant relevant work experience can also be considered. In addition, it is essential that you speak, write and comprehend English fluently.
• Entrants for whom English is not their mother tongue or who have not recently studied or worked in an English environment, are normally required to have passed IELTS (or any other recognised English language test of the same standard) with a minimum score of 6.5.