Master of Development Studies

Master of Development Studies is a Masters program taught at Kigali Independent University, Rwanda. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Master of Development Studies covers topics in development theory, environment and sustainable development, gender, culture, governance, and policy planning. Students study research methods and select electives focused on areas such as rural and urban development, public-private sector partnerships, political economy, education, health, poverty, population, security, and civil society. The program includes a dissertation component. The course aims to deepen understanding of development issues and equips students with skills for development-related work.

Modules

• Development theory and strategies
• Environment and  sustainable development
• Research methodology
• Gender, Culture and development
• Development policy and Planning
• Governance and Development
• Rural and Urban Development
• Public-Private Sector Partnership
• Political Economy and International Economic
• Education, Health and Development
• Public Policy, Poverty and development
• Population and Development

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

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

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

Please check detail of study units at https://ulk.ac.rw/department/master-of-development-studies

3 fully funded scholarships are listed for Rwanda. See Rwanda scholarships.