Master of International Development

Masters (Coursework)

In the Master of International Development, you'll learn how global economic, social, political and environmental forces affect people and shape different parts of the world. These insights will allow you to recognise where inequalities lie.

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Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

In the Master of International Development, you'll learn how global economic, social, political and environmental forces affect people and shape different parts of the world. These insights will allow you to recognise where inequalities lie. You'll identify strategies to help overcome poverty and enhance human wellbeing.

When you graduate from the Master of International Development you will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge and skills that can be applied in developing policy and strategies, and in managing and evaluating international development programmes
critically and rigorously evaluate contemporary international development theories, policies and approaches
conduct independent research and analysis of international development issues, collect relevant data, and be able to write persuasively about this
demonstrate mastery of social science research approaches and techniques and be able to undertake independent research in a well-planned and ethical manner
interpret research findings and draw out relevant implications for development theory, policy and practice.

Entry requirements

To enter the Master of International Development you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Development Studies, or equivalent, with a minimum B average across the 200 and 300 level major courses, or
a bachelor's degree with a B average across the relevant 200 and 300 level courses and relevant field or industry experience of an appropriate kind and duration, or
a Postgraduate Diploma in International Development, or equivalent, with a B average.

If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in International Development as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations

Field experience includes:

voluntary work (eg refugee resettlement with Red Cross, or supporting a disadvantaged community group in New Zealand)
other relevant work or experience (eg a social worker, nurse or teacher in New Zealand or overseas)
specific development experience (eg an engineer who worked in Nepal).

In this instance you will need to provide your curriculum vitae outlining this experience.

Study locations

Manawatu

Online

Career pathways

You'll get the skills and experience to begin or progress your career in a wide range of government, NGO, multilateral and private sector spheres including organisations such as Red Cross, World Vision, the New Zealand Aid Programme, United Nations Development Program and Caritas.

Our graduates work all over the world providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and peace keeping. Careers include positions such as:

advisor in tourism, health, education or agriculture
advocacy officer
community affairs officer
monitoring and evaluation officer
foreign diplomat
human rights advisor
policy analyst.

Overseas students (from countries such as Brazil, Timor Leste, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Pakistan, Laos, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Philippines, Kenya and Tanzania) are typically junior to mid-career government employees or from NGOs, who are funded by NZAID and other scholarships.

Postgraduate education will give you the skills you need for a satisfying and rewarding career.

A Ministry of Education report found that:

earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed
five years after leaving study, most young domestic graduates will be earning above the national median earnings
young master's graduates earn 86 per cent more than the national median
good careers are associated with better health, better wellbeing and more satisfying lives.