Mds new programme(4) f lier

Mds new programme(4) f lier

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  Upcoming Programme in January2017 Master of Arts in Development Studies (MDS) Programme Preamble T his is a market tailored Programme accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) offered by The Management University of Africa. Master of Arts in Development Studies sets out to understand and analyse the development processes that are transforming peoples’ lives around the world. The focus of the programme is to build capacity for human resource capital that enhance competences in the field of development studies. The programme gives students the opportunity to explore social, political, environmental and economic changes in the developing world. The content of the programme addresses problems that confront the development environment in Africa and beyond. The programme targets those who aspire to be high level managers in public, private, international organizations as well as Non-governmental organizations. Our Approach and Pedagogy In a cordial environment at Management University of Africa our pedagogical approach shall include but not be limited to: close interaction with the Faculty to equip students with case studies; quantitative methodology; and, analytical tools. Besides, students will participate and present independent seminar papers necessary for a successful career as development professionals with a strong development policy orientation. The programme will also drive interested students into a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) programme. The Master of Arts in Development Studies (MDS) offers knowledge in various thematic fields of Human Rights and International Development; Peace, Security and Conflict Management; Gender and Community development; Children and Youth Development; as well as Public Policy Analysis. To understand, evaluate and propose a curriculum of this magnitude the University intends to build capacity and equip students to demonstrate and understand the global challenges and opportunities of today; acquire the skills to rigorously evaluate theories and development policies relevant in real world applications. We now recognise that the impact of global economic,environmental, political and social forces are universal—and embracing and connecting us all. The programme shall be offered on full time, evening, weekend and on Open Distance and e-Learning mode. Structure of the Programme The programme shall be taught entirely in English with a strong international orientation. The programme shall last for two academic years (four trimesters). In the first three trimesters the University shall offer four core course together with one elective course unit making a total of five course units. During the fourth trimester the students shall participate in field work and complete writing the thesis for presentation in an oral defense examination in readiness for graduation. Admission Requirements A minimum of upper second class honours or its equivalent from a recognized University, lower second class honours with at least two (2) years or Pass degree with five years relevant working experience in Research, Administrative, Management NGO, or public sector as evidenced by publication of one paper in a peer reviewed journal and patent documents. I hope you shall find this information useful in promoting the new programme far and wide for purposes of recruiting students into the academic programme. Prof. Elijah Siringi, Academic Leader, Development Studies Programme Enquiries and Contacts; Office of Registrar Academic and Students Affairs The Management University of Africa, Popo Road, off Mombasa Road, Belleview, South C. P.O. Box 29677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 20 2361160/1 Mobile: +254 706 035299, +254 722 224193 Email: [email protected] WWW.MUA.AC.KE Our Students’ Opportunity Understand development global challenges and opportunities of today and acquire the skills to rigorously evaluate critical and relevant development theories, policies and programmes for real world applications particularly in Africa.