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University of KwaZulu-Natal

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University of KwaZulu-Natal
School of Built Environment and Development Studies
Howard College Cmpus
Durban 4041
South Africa
Tel: 27 0 31 2602363
Fax: 27 0 31 2602359
sds@ukzn.ac.za
http://sds.ukzn.ac.za/study-and-training/masters-in-development-studies.aspx

Course Information:

Quantitative Research Methods
 Frequency distribution and graphic presentation, measures of central tendency
Agriculture and Rural Development
 Sustainable agriculture, impact of green revolution, debate over genetically modified organisms
Civil Society and Development
 Key concepts, paradigms and the latest studies of International Third Sector literature.
Comparative Development Problems and Policies
 Why are some countries considered "developed" and others not?
Development Management
 Key techniques in project cycle management, log-frame analysis, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, and stakeholder analysis.
Economics of Development I and II
 Key concepts and issues in development economics.
Gender and Development
 Examines various gender-based critiques of development theory and practice.
HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa
 Introduces biomedical and demographic background to give students tools to analyse and understand the social ramifications of issue.
Social Policy
 Looks at mix of public and private financing and provision of selected social services.
State, Institutions and Development
 To understand the role of state and market related institutions in the development process.
Public Policy Analysis
 To understand various methods of policy analysis and to apply them to specific areas and case studies.
Governance in South Africa
 To explore how South Africa is governed in the Democratic era.
Civil Society and Public Policy

Program Information:

School of Development Studies
The Centre for Civil Society

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Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree/
Level		Title/
English Correspondence		SubjectCredit HoursWorking
Language		History
Masters
Graduate		 Master in Development Studies
English
PgDip in Community and Development Studies
Postgraduate		 131

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Additional Information

The aim of the programme is to produce students who are able to analyse, formulate and evaluate alternative development policies as well as to be knowledgeable about alternative development theories. We focus on providing applied skills as well as analytical tools for evaluating comparative development experiences. Students require a minimum qualification of a first degree, with a good pass. The medium of instruction is English and good writing skills and an ability to communicate orally and in written form is essential. Relevant work experience in development will be taken into account in admission decisions. There is no distance learning or evening classes, and students need to live in or close to Durban.

 

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