UMST POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN SOMALIA
Master in Development Studies
Why study with us?
The Master Programme in Development Studies is designed with a view to generate, mobilize And share knowledge that transforms developing economies into developed ones where poverty Is minimized and social justice is commonplace.
The Programme trains students in the different facets of development studies and emphasizes endowing society with comprehensive visionary development specialists with the competence imperative for furthering the causes of sustainable socio-economic development and environmental justice.
The Programme forms an important component of UMST’s arsenal deployed to realize its vision of promoting life-long learning through innovative education and
professional development and for extending its influence both locally and internationally.
specializations
- master development Study in Economics.
- Master development Study in Leadership
Programme Course Structure
| Course Code | Semester I | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
SME613 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
|
SED613 |
Economic Development |
3 |
|
SSD613 |
Social Development:
Analysis and Policy |
3 |
|
SRM613 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
|
SGD613 |
Governance and Development |
3 |
|
SPD613 |
Poverty and Development |
3 |
| Course Code | Semester II | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
SMC623 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
|
SED623 |
Environment and Development |
3 |
|
SGI623 |
Global Institution, Trade Rules
and Development |
3 |
|
SCA623 |
Computer Applications for Social Sciences |
3 |
|
SUD623 |
Urban Development Planning |
3 |
|
SDS623 |
Local Development Strategies |
3 |
| Course Code | Semester III | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
SAM634 |
Advanced Macroeconomics |
3 |
|
SMA634 |
Advanced Microeconomics |
3 |
|
SMI634 |
Econometrics |
3 |
|
SGD634 |
Growth and Development |
3 |
|
SCI634 |
Current Issues in Development
Economics (Research Paper) |
3 |
Leadership Specialization
| Course Code | Semester III | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
SDL634 |
Developing Leadership |
3 |
|
SLE634 |
Leadership and Events |
3 |
|
SPM634 |
Project Management |
3 |
|
SSM634 |
Strategic Management |
3 |
|
SIL634 |
Current Issues in Leadership
(Research Paper) |
3 |
Entry Requirements
- Applicants qualify for admission if they hold honours degrees in any social science discipline from UMST or any recognized university.
- Applicants who hold honours degrees in a natural science discipline with sufficient background in social sciences may be considered.
- An applicant may qualify for admission if he/she holds a general bachelor degree in any social science from UMST or any other recognized university, plus two years working experience in public or private institutions.
Career Opportunities
The Master Programme in Development Studies is carefully designed to equip students with problem-solving skills and state-of the-art knowledge in development studies. It is also intended to meet modern educational needs and employment requirements. Graduates of the Programme are expected to be highly competitive with respect to jobs in the academia, the government and business sectors, consulting and international development organizations.
Contacts Us
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