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MSc International Development Management

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MSc International Development Management is a postgraduate Business & Management course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year, costs £14,535 per year and starts in September and January.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Business & Management · £14,535 per year

Intakes: September, January

With momentum around the United Nations (UN) sustainable development goals and the rise of a collaborative effort to reduce or eliminate poverty in developing countries, never has there been a more exciting time to get involved with international development. Our course prepares you to make a positive impact on the world. Whether your future lies in practical aid, emergency response, fundraising, research, education or policy development, this Master’s degree will build your knowledge and expertise in a range of development disciplines. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Study in central London, one of the world’s major cities and international business hubs - Become business-ready through intensive practical experiences and practitioner input which has previously included the United Nations (UN), Tuberculosis Foundation and NGOs like the Red Cross - Wide range of topics covered will greatly enhance your employment opportunities in the global job market - Social events provide an opportunity for networking and extending learning in new environments - Engaging delivery methods, including action-based practical activities and challenges, which may be set by businesses and enterprises, a community or other appropriate partner - In the REF 2021, 75% of our business school impact case studies in the Business and Management Unit of Assessment scored 4* whilst 25% scored 3*. Read how our research is shaping the world. Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027; Full-time - January 2027 International tuition fee: £14,535 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): The course will particularly suit those seeking to work within NGOs and the international development community (including the World Bank, IMF, central and development banks, and government economic planning directorates), as self-employed development specialists, consultants or as a trade attaché in foreign diplomatic offices. The course will also enable you to work with multinational corporations where, alongside good technical skills, an awareness of global development issues and challenges and the ability to think critically about the world are highly valued. Graduate employers named on the course page: Survivors Fund (SURF), Rwanda, World Bank Group, The United Nations Organisation, UN Volunteers, Save the Children (US). Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Current Issues in International Development (Core)
• Development Economics and Policy (Core)
• International Development Finance (Core)
• International Development Management Project (Core)
• Managing Data (Core)
• Managing Development Interventions (Core)
• Research Methods (Core)
• Sustainable Energy Policy (Core)
• Option module (Core)
• Econometric Analysis (Core)
• Managing International Projects (Core)

Careers

• Business advisor
• Trade advisor
• Development consultant
• Programme analyst