Sustainable Development, or development that balances economic, social, and environmental aspects, is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can be powerful tools in helping to achieve sustainable development. The ICT for development (ICT4D) specialism is a new strand within the established and highly […]
England • masters degreeDevelopment Studies (England)
The one year MA in Development Studies provides a solid grounding in international development concepts, theories and approaches. Students are equipped with the analytical and practical skills they need to engage critically in development issues and debates from a interdisciplinary perspective, and to work across the intersections of development policy, […]
England • masters degreePoverty and Development (England)
(England)During the three terms there are four compulsory courses and two shorter options. These are taught through lectures and group tutorials and assessed through term papers of 3-5,000 words. Students also write a 10,000 word dissertation on an aspect of poverty reduction. All students will have a personal supervisor from […]
England • masters degreeScience, Society & Development (England)
Focusing on such pressing practical and policy questions in health, environment and agriculture, this programme provides students with a solid grounding in development concepts and theories, in combination with an understanding of the politics and governance of scientific knowledge and policy processes. Through exploring a combination of theoretical and practical […]
England • masters degreeGovernance & Development (England)
The MA Governance and Development provides students with a theoretically informed understanding of debates on governance, enhancing their capacity to develop and implement policies in NGOs and public organisations. The programme aims to cover both the ‘state-centric’ and ‘societal’ aspects of governance, although the primary focus is on the functioning […]
England • masters degreeParticipation, Power & Social Change (England)
The MA Participation, Power and Social Change (MAP) is a unique 18-month programme providing experienced development workers and social activists with the opportunity to critically reflect on their practice and develop their knowledge and skills while continuing to work or volunteer for most of this period.
England • masters degreeDevelopment Studies (The Netherlands)
The ISS offers a programme of studies leading to a Masters degree in Development Studies. With a strong focus on training in the theory and methods relevant to development studies, the MA programme intends to equip graduates with the skills to apply new insights in policy analysis in a practical […]
masters degree • NetherlandsInternational Affairs (United States)
Study in Communication and Development stresses the use of communication to promote and support positive social development. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary perspectives on national development, area studies, and training in applied research methods, as described below. Students select an area of specialisation from a variety of options such as campaign […]
masters degree • United StatesCommunication for Social & Behaviour Change (Jamaica)
This programme provides students with a foundation in theory, research methods, and practice. It prepares participants to conceptualise, design, manage, and evaluate evidence-based strategic programmes for social and behaviour change. A range of challenges and opportunities are addressed, including the environment, climate change, disaster preparedness, and responses to the crisis […]
Jamaica • masters degreeGender & Development (England)
This programme is one of the longest running and most popular programmes on gender and development in the world. It is taught jointly with the School of Social and Cultural Studies at the University of Sussex. It situates the study of gender and development within an academic social science framework, […]
England • masters degreeGlobalisation & Development (England)
The global economy is experiencing an unprecedented shift in economic power from West to East, rapid technological transformation, increasing turbulence and deep inequalities between and within countries. This programme provides insights into the rapidly changing nature of globalisation and its implications for development strategies and policies. It incorporates a strong […]
England • masters degreeCommunication for Development (Sweden)
This 60-credit degree is an international web-based master-level course of study focused on theoretical knowledge and practical competences in the fields of communication, media, culture, development, social change, and globalisation. The teaching is done via online teaching and seminars in Malmö. The one-year MA is taught for the duration of […]
masters degree • SwedenTheatre & Media Communication in Development (Malawi)
The University cites a demand within the Government and within non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for skilled personnel in the field of performance communication, following a trend established in other countries in the region. According to the university, it has been observed that many development initiatives in such fields as health awareness, […]
Malawi • masters degreeCommunity Development Practice & Social Policy (Australia)
This degree includes the study of community development theories and practices informed by a diversity of critical theory. Students develop specialised knowledge in community development and explore the ‘use of self’ in professional practice, then undertake an exploration of working with various communities to understand the importance of context and […]
Australia • masters degreeInternational Development Studies (Thailand)
The Master of Arts in International Development Studies, known for short as MAIDS, is intended for people who are making, or have the potential to make, a meaningful contribution as researchers, practitioners, and leaders in the field of international development. The Graduate Programme expects applicants to be talented graduates with […]
masters degree • ThailandDevelopment Communication (The Philippines)
The Master of Science in Development Communication is designed to enable students to: (1) synthesise knowledge, theories, principles and strategies of communication and apply them in addressing problems of development at different levels; (2) gain a wider perspective of the theory and practice of the different schools of thought of […]
masters degree • PhilippinesProfessional Studies in Development Communication (The Philippines)
The Master of Professional Studies in Development Communication is designed to enable students to acquire a strong foundation in development communication theory and practice. The programme is designed for communication practitioners who are in government and non-government research and development institutions, community media outfits, state colleges and universities, and other […]
masters degree • PhilippinesTelecommunication Network for Developing Countries (Spain)
The overall objective of the Master is to provide a comprehensive and quality training to design, develop, implement and research in telecommunications network suitable for rural areas of developing countries.
masters degree • SpainDevelopment Studies (Sweden)
The master’s programme in Development Studies is given by the Department of Government at Uppsala University, but with the aid of researchers and lecturers at a number of different educational institutions. The programme gives preparation for a professional career as an investigator and analyst in both the private and the […]
masters degree • SwedenICT for Development (Sweden)
The programme is intended for those who would like to broaden and deepen their knowledge of ICT (information and communication technology) and business administration, its management and applications to the developing world. The course language is English. Our vision for the new master’s programme, Information and communication technology for development […]
masters degree • SwedenICT for Development (England)
In recent years there has been – and continues to be – a massive expansion in the number of information-and-communications-technology-for-development (ICT4D) projects (telecentres, ICT-enabled microenterprise, public service kiosks, e-government initiatives, e-health projects, ICT-in-education, etc) in developing and transitional economies. Successful oversight of these projects requires ‘ICT4D champions’ who possess a […]
England • masters degreeICT for Development (United States)
The ATLAS MS in Information and Communication Technology for Development (MS-ICT4D) will prepare students for careers in the use of ICT to advance people in developing communities. Although ICT4D is emerging as a formal discipline at several of universities internationally, only a few ICT4D-related initiatives exist in the United States. […]
masters degree • United StatesICT for Development (England)
Sustainable development, or development that balances economic, social, and environmental aspects, is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can be powerful tools in helping to achieve this. The ICT for Development (ICT4D) specialism is a strand within the established and highly successful […]
England • masters degreeInformation Management & Systems (United States)
Not an ICT4D program per se, but does offer special focus courses in ICT4D related areas, for example: Social Enterprise using ICTs for International Development.
masters degree • United StatesInformation, Technology, & Society in Asia (Japan)
This program offers intensive graduate level education designed to foster analytical strength and insight into Asian societies and international relations, at a time when information and communication technology is having an increasingly profound impact on the region. The program is tailored to both international and Japanese students who are motivated […]
Japan • masters degree