Master of International Development
Become a world changer. This practice-focused program will equip you to obtain employment in development with international organisations including the United Nations, UNESCO, the FAO, the World Bank, non-government organisations (NGO's), development and consultancy corporations, and donor agencies.
In this program you will:
- Explore key issues and practices regarding poverty alleviation and development, preparing you for the international development sector
- Be introduced to development theories and ideologies, including colonisation and de-colonisation, industrialisation, globalisation, dependency, rural development, food security, poverty alleviation, urbanisation, environment, and the impact of climate change in developing countries
- Learn key skills and approaches in development practice, including traditional and emerging donors, the role of non-government organisations and managing contractors, research design and project management
- Tailor your second year to an area of application and practice that interests you
This program is not currently open for applications
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Annual feeStart
- Semester 1
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- Semester 1
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- Blended learning
- Total courses
- 14
- Total units
- 192
- Duration
- 2 years 2 years
- CRICOS code
- 084892G
- UniSC program code
- AR700
Required courses (10) 144 units
DEV700 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
DEV701 Applied Research Methods
DEV702 Economics for Business
DEV703 Business Law and Ethics(24 units)
DEV704 Marketing Theory and Practice(24 units)
DEV705 Accounting for Business
DEV706 Introduction to Informatics
EDU775 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SCS725 Management and Organisational Behaviour
SCS730 Strategic Management
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
BUS705 Leadership and Team Dynamics
BUS707 Managing Organisational Change
MGT701 Cross-Cultural Management
MGT702 Project Management
MGT711 Small Business and New Venture Management
MGT730 Advanced Strategic Management
PRM701 International Development and Aid
SWK704 Development Practice and Evaluation
SWK708 International Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, and Environmental Justice
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent. Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience equivalent to a bachelor degree may be admitted in exceptional circumstances only, and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
English language requirements
In order to graduate students must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$25,600