Master of Development Studies

Master of Development Studies is a Masters program taught at St. Pauls University, Kenya. Intake: January, May, September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Minimum 2 years, maximum 6 years) options.

The Master of Development Studies is an interdisciplinary social science program addressing poverty, human development, and key development problems using various theoretical perspectives. The program aims to enhance understanding of development preconditions and content, focusing on integral mission connecting spiritual and physical human needs. It offers specializations including Organizational Development, Community Development, Theology and Development, Children and Development, and Conflict Transformation and Peace-building. The program runs for a minimum of two years and a maximum of six years, delivered face-to-face in full-time or part-time modes. Students acquire skills to formulate, evaluate, and implement development projects and policies with integrity and professionalism, particularly in Kenya and Africa.

Modules

• Theories of Development
• Development Experience: From Theory to Practice
• Development Research Methodology
• Theology of Development
• Project Planning and Management
• Organizations & Development
• Development Communication
• Environment and Development
• Advocacy and Networking
• Organizational Development: Theory & Practice
• Organizational Design and Systems Thinking
• Technology and Development

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Development Studies at St. Pauls University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by St. Pauls University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by St. Pauls University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Development Studies.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• A minimum of an Upper Second Honours Degree or
• Lower Second Class Honours with at least two years' relevant experience
• GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B+) or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Proof of qualifications required at application

IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL paper 500 or TOEFL computer-based 213 or equivalents

Please check detail of study units at https://spu.ac.ke/index.php/master-of-development-studies

• Academic researcher
• Lecturer
• Development consultant
• Operations development manager
• International diplomat
• Advocacy officer
• Monitoring and evaluation officer
• Policy officer
• Environmental specialist
• Humanitarian aid worker