Master of Development Practice (MDP)

The program information below was valid for the spring 2023 term (May 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023). This is the archived version; the most up-to-date program information is available through the current Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

The Graduate Studies Academic Calendar is updated 3 times per year, at the start of each academic term (January 1, May 1, September 1). Graduate Studies Academic Calendars from previous terms can be found in the archives.

• Admit term(s) 
  • Fall
• Delivery mode 
  • On-campus
• Length of program 
  • 4 terms (16 months)
• Program type 
  • Master's
  • Professional
• Registration option(s) 
  • Full-time
• Study option(s) 
  • Coursework

• Minimum requirements 
  • A four-year Honours Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized university in a humanities, social science, health, engineering, environmental science, or business discipline, and have a minimum of 75% overall standing in the last two years of study.
• Application materials 
  • Résumé/Curriculum vitae
  • Supplementary information form
  • Transcript(s)
• References 
  • Number of references:  2
  • Type of references: 

    1 academic and 1 professional, or 2 academic, or 2 professional. 1 of the letters must be from a referee who can attest to the leadership competencies of the applicant.

• English language proficiency (ELP) (if applicable)

Coursework option:

Graduate Academic Integrity Module (Graduate AIM)

Courses 

• Required courses:
  • Year 1 (Terms 1 – 3): core curriculum: 
    • INDEV 601 Foundations of Sustainable Development Practice
    • INDEV 602 International Development: Theories and Practice
    • INDEV 603 Global Health
    • INDEV 604 Sustainable Cities
    • INDEV 605 Economics for Sustainable Development
    • INDEV 606 Energy and Sustainability
    • INDEV 607 Methods of Sustainable Development Practice: A Systems Approach
    • INDEV 608 Water and Security
    • INDEV 609 Sustainability Concepts, Applications and Key Debates
    • INDEV 611 Field Placement Project
• Elective courses:
  • Year 2 (Term 4): students must complete 3 elective courses.
  • Normally students will complete all 3 elective courses during the Fall term (September‐December). Students are encouraged to consult with the program administrator to determine an appropriate suite of courses.
  • Further details on elective courses are available from the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED) website.

Link(s) to courses

• International Development (INDEV) courses

Graduate Studies Practicum

• The Practicum (INDEV 611 Field Placement) is to be completed in term 3.
• Students must complete 2 one‐day workshops from a choice of 3 workshops.