Our MA in International Development provides a high quality, interdisciplinary, postgraduate qualification to professionals wishing to deepen their understanding of the core aspects of international development, policies and practice.
We have design the programme to enable graduates become change-makers by equipping them with the tools and expertise needed to generate a positive impact at the local and international scale. The course explores aspects of international development the following key thematic areas: International political economy; poverty and inequality; leadership, governance and management; and the environment

You will be able to

• Critically understand the theory and practice of international development and analyze different perspectives in relation to international development.
• Provide insights on key strategies, policies and practices designed to promote international development.
• Develop skills for analyzing policies, planning and management of development and actions for reducing poverty, inequality, access to education and other issues that negatively affect the globe.
• Join the VUU network of international experts and professionals that enables sharing of experiences, knowledge, and practices for you to engage in future career and job opportunities.

What you’ll learn

In this programme, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write an MA dissertation worth 12 Credit Units in the specific area of International Development. You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MA in International Development.
Therefore, this study model provides the flexibility that enables you to complete the MA in International Development Programme in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

Source * https://niu.ac.ug/programmes/international-development/