COURSE OVERVIEW

Master of Development Studies

Offered By: University Malaya

Course Fields: Economics

Course Level: Master's Degree

Course Modes: Full Time

English Proficiency: IELTS

Course Duration: 2 years

Course Intake: March , October

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Total Cost: RM 37,400.00

Fees Title Fees Amount
1st year MYR 18,700.00
2nd year MYR 18,700.00
total MYR 37,400.00

University Fee:

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Entry Requirement:

  • Minimum Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) or its equivalent in the related field* *Note Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent. Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of 3.7 and above can apply directly for the Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD).

The Master of Development Studies equips students with knowledge and tools for understanding and researching today’s development issues. The coursework of this programme lays the foundation for studying development in multidisciplinary perspective, covering theoretical and practical aspects. We address contemporary challenges arising from globalization, and transition students to the dissertation portion of the program through training in research methodology. Elective courses focus on major issues in development: poverty and inequality, industrialization, the role of institutions, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship

Career Opportunity
  • Government agencies ( federal, state, local and others)
  • International development agencies
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Educational services (universities, colleges and others)
  • Policy and research bodies
Core Courses
  • Development Theory and Practice
  • Globalization and Development
  • Philosophy and Methodology of Research
Optional Courses
  • Poverty and Distribution
  • Sustainable Development and Environmental Management
  • Entrepreneurship and Development
  • Economic Development and Planning
  • The Malaysian Economy
  • Economic Policy Analysis
  • Public Economics
  • Sustainability and Growth
  • Islamic Banking and Finance
  • Policy Analysis and Programme Evaluation
  • Politics, Development and Governance
  • Social Policy and Development
  • Planning Administration and Community Development
  • Civil Society and Social Transformation
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University Malaya

Over three exciting decades have gone by and Management & Science University – MSU is privileged to play its role in the development of human capital needs at the local and international levels. The challenges over the years have made us more resolute in our journey towards providing you with the best in higher education. The thirty years have also seen ourselves grew from just a college to a Tier 5 Excellence rated University. This rating accorded twice to MSU by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia has helped propelled MSU to be one of Malaysia’s best. Our achievements are aligned to our objective of providing a quality driven education and learning experiences that will help shape your future. Read more

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