MSc Global Development (Development Management)

Develop the analytical, planning and project management skills needed to respond to complex global development challenges. MSc Global Development (Development Management) focuses on how development programmes and interventions are planned, managed, implemented and evaluated. You will explore the management and policymaking dimensions of development, and examine how organisations respond to complex economic, social and political challenges in different global contexts. The course is designed for students who want to understand how development strategies are shaped and put into practice. You will consider the challenges faced by institutions, organisations and communities in developing countries, and develop the practical and analytical skills needed to assess how development interventions work in real-world settings. You will build professional skills that help you understand how to formulate, investigate and implement development projects and understand different perspectives of development management. The course supports you to engage critically with areas such as poverty, social justice, climate adaptation, sustainable development and global inequality, while considering how development decisions are made across diverse cultural, political and economic contexts. When studying at Manchester you will be in the Global Development Institute, one of the largest development-focused research and teaching institutes in Europe. You will be part of a university ranked in the world's top five for Development Studies, with opportunities to engage with a diverse community of students and researchers focused on global development challenges. The programme is suitable for students seeking careers in government, international organisations, NGOs, civil society organisations, the private sector, research, policy and development practice.

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.