About the Programme
The MSc in Development Studies is designed to produce graduates with specialized leadership skills for development and an interdisciplinary grasp of the Social Sciences.
Programme Structure and Content:
The degree comprises of thirty-six (36) credits. Each course is worth three (3) credits. Students must select the General Degree or one of three Concentrations at the start of the programme.
Concentrations:
- Master of Science in Development Studies (Social Development Policy)
- Master of Science in Development Studies (Economic Development Policy)
- Master of Science in Development Studies (Governance and Public Policy).
The MSc in Development Studies online programme (
General or Concentrations in Social Policy; Economic Development Policy or Governance and Public Policy) is designed to produce graduates who:
- Can make a significant contribution to the implementation of a development agenda for small island developing states.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills fit for key senior management and leadership positions in government, civil society and international organisations, including in development analysis and monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes.
- Become positive change agents in their community, work place and country.
What Will I Study?
The programme is intended to do the following:
- Expose you to recent social, economic and political developments especially in small developing countries
- Facilitate an understanding of the principles and practices of policy formulation, implementation and evaluation
- Equip you to use quantitative and qualitative techniques in decision-making; and equips students with the skills to undertake research in policy analysis.
- You will also get a firm grounding in contemporary social, political and economic affairs, the degree features a novel leadership seminar, a practical in-course approach to research methodology and a technical writing seminar.
Facilities and Resources
For access to reading material in the areas of social, economic, governance and public policy, please visit the Institute's Audine Wilkinson Library located on the ground floor of the CARICOM Research Building for assistance.
Additional Information
Applications are open until 31 March 2021 for entry to the programme in September 2021. To apply for submission, click:
https://www.mona.uwi.edu/postgrad/prospectus.
The MSc in Development Studies consists of three semesters: September-December; January-April and May/June-August.
Please note that students will be
billed across the first two semesters.