Masters in Development

The Master’s in Development trains professionals to understand, analyse and address the challenges of economic, social and environmental development from a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective. The programme combines theoretical foundations, methodological tools and practical experience, enabling students to design, implement and evaluate projects, programmes and public policies aimed at sustainable development.

Graduates will be equipped to lead research, management and decision-making processes within academic institutions, public bodies, civil society organisations, and national and international bodies. Their training will enable them to develop innovative solutions, promote human development and contribute effectively to the progress of communities and the country.

MODE

In person

HOURS

18:00 to 21:00

LANGUAGE

Bilingual in Spanish and English

What makes it different to the race?

Career bilingual

Certifications Harvard + MIT + ASU

Career bilingual

Work-Study from early years

teachers with Doctorates int.

University Campus of 6 hectares

Graduate profile

Graduates of the Master’s in Development programme will be high-calibre researchers and university lecturers, capable of leading research projects in areas related to economic, social and environmental development. They will be equipped to design, implement and evaluate development programmes and public policies, as well as to work in academic institutions, public bodies, non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

They will be equipped to advise organisations on leadership development, as well as the design, evaluation and management of development projects, integrating theoretical, methodological and technical approaches aimed at generating sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges.

Curriculum

Introduction to Human Development
Development economics
The Sociology of the Development State
Introduction to Public Management
Thesis Seminar I
Circle of Development and Applied Economics I

Theory and Practice of Local Development
Development Methodologies and Management
Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences
Thesis Seminar II
Circle of Development and Applied Economics II

Cooperative Negotiation
Research Methodology
Ecology and Sustainable Development
Thesis Seminar III
Circle of Development and Applied Economics III

Education and Human Development
Logical Framework
Project Management
Thesis Seminar IV
Work placement
Circle of Development and Applied Economics IV

International Certifications

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The certifications are part of the journey to academic and not taken as separate programs.

Scholarships and opportunities

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Academic and professional experience

INTERNSHIPS, WORK-STUDY, AND REAL PROJECTS FROM THE FIRST YEAR

The race combines academic training rigorous practical experiences oriented to the real world. Students perform internships mandatory, participate in outreach activities, and develop a Final Work of Degree as a requirement for the degree.

The Program Work-Study about the student to the profession from the early years, integrating it to real projects of partner companies and the Institute for Development initiatives, applied research and consulting.