MSc International Development Management at University of Bath

Explore and assess how international development programmes, projects and policies are managed and organised across the government, private, and NGO sectors. Throughout this course, you’ll analyse the ways in which organisations navigate the rapidly changing landscape of international development, with a focus on how and why certain development interventions are made. You’ll explore key debates in the theory and practice of development management to improve your understanding of the practical challenges faced by institutions and professionals when designing and implementing change.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social & Policy Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2028. Year 1 compulsory units include Doing research for international development, History and theory of international development, Management in international development.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, you'll leave with: a critical understanding of the concepts and approaches used in international development management the interdisciplinary research and interpersonal skills needed to navigate the changing landscape of development practice, where new actors are emerging and traditional approaches to management need adapting practical skills in research, analysis and communication; and an understanding of how these can be applied when working in both the ‘Global North and South’ the ability to analyse the complex interaction of social, economic, political or environmental factors in shaping problems and proposed solutions a rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplines, cultures and professional backgrounds

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