UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD Faculty of Social Sciences Peace Studies and International Development Programme title: MA in International Development Management 2016/17 Academic Year 2016/17 Awarding and teaching institution: Final award and interim award(s): Programme title: Programme approved / accredited by: University of Bradford MA Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Certificate [Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level 7] International Development Management N/A Duration: Relevant subject benchmark statement(s): FHEQ Level: 1 year full time (2-5 years part time) N/A 7 Date produced: Last updated : May 2017ember 2016 Introduction The MA in International Development Management is at the cutting edge of development theory, policy and management. It provides you with the critical and analytical skills to enable you to operate effectively in international development environments. Covering macro and micro level perspectives, the programme offers rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and management. The programme is structured around the compulsory core module, Issues in Development Theory and Policy, with flexibility built in through the optional modules chosen by you to meet your own objectives and interests. Many PSID postgraduates show a personal commitment to development and have some work experience in related areas of the public, private and voluntary sectors. You may see the programme as a means to change careers: to acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications to become a development professional. Furthermore, you may already have embarked on a career that has some involvement with international development. A high proportion of PSID postgraduate students are from overseas, studying for a higher qualification with the support of their employer. A PSID postgraduate programme provides you with the knowledge and skills required for advancement to more senior, specialist posts. Peace Studies and International Development (PSID) is a multidisciplinary division within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Division s activities include postgraduate programmes, short duration training programmes for development professionals, overseas-based consultancy, training and research. Teaching staff have academic
backgrounds in branches of economics and other social sciences, and have specialist areas of expertise in topics such as project and programme management, globalisation and trade, community development and organisational change. All PSID programmes have strong vocational and skill-based elements, in line with the University s mission of Making Knowledge Work, and are designed to be relevant to contemporary issues and professions. Programme Aims The aims of the programme are to: A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Develop your skills to enable you evaluate and apply theoretical concepts relevant to international development theory. Develop your autonomous learning skills for lifelong learning. Develop your personal and transferable skills in communication, research and planning. Equip you with the knowledge and skills to develop and analyse international development policy and practice. Equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a reflective and critical practitioner. Critically analyse current and emerging research and practice. Critically appraise the nature of evidence guiding international development management. Formulate and independently investigate a complex research question and communicate your findings at an advanced level. Programme Learning Outcomes When you have successfully completed Level 7 you will be able to: Postgraduate Certificate in International Management Development LO1. Critically evaluate advanced theoretical concepts in international development theory. LO2. Critically appraise the policy of global development institutions. LO3. Evaluate complex information on a range of issues related to international development management. LO4. Use initiative in self-directed learning and construct written argument. Postgraduate Diploma in International Development Management LO5. Critically reflect on advanced concepts in international development policy and management. LO6. Critically appraise current development policy and practice. LO7. Develop a critical reflective approach to practice or policy-based intervention. LO8. Apply originality and creative problem solving in dealing with complex issues. MA in International Development Management LO9. Demonstrate a detailed and critical knowledge of current research and scholarship in a specialist area of international development management. LO10. Identify appropriate research designs and methods for specific purposes and applications.
LO11. Identify gaps and inconsistencies in the evidence base guiding policy and practice. LO12. Apply critical reasoning to the existing evidence base and scholarship. Curriculum Postgraduate Certificate [Level 7] This stage of the programme will equip you with the learning as indicated in LO1- LO4 above. It provides the basis for you to reflect on your own experience and to analyse your own practice in relation to the new knowledge and skills acquired during this stage. It will provide the opportunity for you to formalize the learning you have acquired so far in your professional career and to integrate that with new learning. Module Code Module Title Type Credits Level Study DEV7003-B Issues in Development Theory Core 20 7 1 DEV7009-B Project Finance and Appraisal Option 20 7 1 DEV7004-B Project Planning and Option 20 7 1 Management 1 DEV7007-B Economic Growth and Option 20 7 1 Development Elective Elective 20 7 1 or 2 Postgraduate Diploma [Level 7] Successful completion of this stage of the programme will equip you with the learning outcomes LO5 LO8 in addition to the learning outcomes at the Certificate stage. By the end of this stage you will be able to apply a wide range of knowledge and skills relating to international Development Management including both theoretical and policy practice aspects. You will also have met your own individual or specialised learning needs through studying a further optional module. Module Code Module Title Type Credits Level Study DEV7002-B Issues in Development Policy Core 20 7 2 DEV7010-B Human Resource Management Option 20 7 2 and Development DEV7012-B Project Planning and Option 20 7 2 Management 2 DEV7008-B International Economics Option 20 7 2 DEV7006-B Public Policy Analysis and Option 20 7 2 Management Elective Elective 20 7 1 or 2 Master [level 7] Successful completion of this stage of the programme will equip you with the learning outcomes LO9 - LO12 in addition to the learning outcomes at the
Certificate and Diploma stages. By the end of this stage you will have developed a detailed knowledge and understanding of the academic research process. You will be able to explain and critique the development and use of evidence in the development discourse, policy and development management context. You will have gained experience of conducting a significant piece of research into one specific international development studies topic. Module Code Module Title Type Credits Level Study DEV7015-E Dissertation (BCID) Core 60 7 DISS The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. Teaching and Assessment Strategies Most teaching is lecture or group-based for modules, while individual supervisors provide specialist guidance during dissertation writing (starting in Semester 2). Hence, as the programme progresses, the main learning method gradually becomes more individualised and student-centred. You start the programme with an intensive induction week to develop your learning and personal development planning skills and to provide an introduction to IT and library resources. Additional group and one to one support is provided to individual students who require it. You will be introduced to academic writing, research and analytical skills as part of the preparation for writing your dissertation. To ensure the systematic development of knowledge of key subjects, modules are assessed by a variety of assessments in addition to essays and formal examinations. Group work, where the assessment may be based on a report or a presentation, provides both team work experience and practice in different ways of expressing arguments and information. Some modules may also use problemsolving exercises or ask you to develop a portfolio of your work. Both assist you to develop your skills as an independent, critical and creative learner. Please see appendix for further details. Assessment Regulations This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment Regulations for Postgraduate Programmes which are available at the following link: http://www.bradford.ac.uk/aqpo/ordinances-and-regulations/ Admission Requirements The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular programme. Entrance requirements for each programme will vary but consideration of your application will be based on a combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience. If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules
contained within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry qualifications. A typical application would include an Undergraduate Degree (2.2 honours or above) UK system or comparative result if outside UK. We also give serious consideration to applicants with non-traditional backgrounds and take relevant work experience into consideration. The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are applied to all applicants. If you have some form of disability you may wish to contact the programme leader before you apply. The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's regulations and programme approval, enhancement and review procedures.