Master of Development Studies
Master of Development Studies
Course Description Determined to pursue a career in international development and make a difference? This course will prepare you for a range of experiences and roles in the sector, in Australia and internationally. You’ll examine the connections between politics, governance and development, social and environmental sustainability, food and health security,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Description
Determined to pursue a career in international development and make a difference? This course will prepare you for a range of experiences and roles in the sector, in Australia and internationally.
You’ll examine the connections between politics, governance and development, social and environmental sustainability, food and health security, gender and empowerment, and state building and conflict, as well as evaluating different approaches to policy and practice.
You can choose from professional-based electives, including financial administration, leading and managing not-for-profit organisations, effective leadership, strategic health care management and project management.
You can also choose policy-based electives to specialize in global public health, public sector economics, security and conflict, environmental policy and more, or add up to two language units in either Indonesian or Japanese.
3 reasons to study a Master of Development Studies at Murdoch
Undertake a case study project, supervised internship or research thesis to put your learning into practice.
Travel to Indonesia as part of the Study Indonesia Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) program to pursue a semester or summer development practicum.
Choose full-time or part-time options to help you fit study into your working and or family life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements.
Your career
You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in international development in a broad range of settings, such as regional and international organisations, government agencies, consultancy firms, and non-government organizations (NGOs) involved in development.
Careers could include:
Campaign and Advocacy Officer
International Programs Officer/Manager
Partnerships Officer/Manager
Gender Analyst/Consultant
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Water and Sanitation Advisor
Humanitarian Response Coordinator.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
