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
Development Economics Specialization
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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