MSc in Management and Implementation of Development Projects

at University of Manchester

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Research Methods and Skills in Organisational Contexts
• Place and innovation, from Silicon Valley to Graphene City
• Strategic Project Organising
• Megaproject Leadership and Strategy
• Public Sector Reform and Management
• Financing Projects
• Organisational Behaviour
• Organizational Psychology, Management and Change
• Managing Quality in Development
• Gender & Development
   

Academic entry qualification overview

• We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
• When assessing your academic record we take into account the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
   

English language
 

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
 

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found on the GOV.UK website ).
 

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS : 6.5 overall (with 6.0 or above in each component)

• TOEFL: 90 (with 20 or above in each component)

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,500
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £22,500

Teaching and research at the Global Development Institute covers a wide variety of topics and as a result our students can be found in a range of jobs and careers.
 

Our teaching aims to support students from all backgrounds to acquire valuable knowledge, skills and attributes to achieve their educational and professional goals.
 

It includes regular contributions from researchers and practitioners with a view to equip our students to make a positive difference in their chosen sphere.
 

NGOs and third sector organisations

• Our teaching and research aims are suited to work in non-government and civil society organisations where you take on a range of roles from policy advisors, project managers, HR and communications staff.
• Our alumni can be found at large international NGOs like Oxfam as well as in many smaller organisations.
   

Government and policy

• Graduates can be found in national governments, multilateral organisations and policy influencing positions around the world, in organisations including DFID, the World Bank, African Union, United Nations and as civil servants around the world.
   

Private sector

• Our focus on how businesses and the private sector can play a role in development enables you to gain employment in multinational organisations, private sector firms or to start your own organisations addressing some of the biggest global challenges.
   

Research and teaching
 

Our master's courses provide you with a strong theoretical foundation for further study.
 

Alumni find employment in research and teaching positions at universities and research institutes around the world. Top employers include:

• African Union;

• Oxfam;

• Inter-American Development Bank;

• Care;

• Mercy Corps;

• The British Council;

• the World Bank;

• the Department for International Development;

• United Nations;

• USAID.