UNIMAK Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Course
UNIMAK Master of Arts in Sustainable Development Course – see details below:
MASTER OF ARTS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Mission Statement
We are committed to quality education that addresses the human, social, political and economic development needs of Sierra Leone.
Objectives
To create a teaching and learning environment that nurtures academic excellence.
To develop students’ skills to expand the freedom (democracy) of others and promote human dignity.
To enable students to understand the holistic development of the person in the community (which at the same time respects the environ- ment).
To provide specialised training in research and development activities.
Aims
To enable students to:
Gain the knowledge, concepts and critical understanding appropriate to postgraduate level in human, social, political and economic sustain- able and sustained development.
Deal with significant institutions, processes and policies, to compare and evaluate these phenomena and to apply specialist knowledge to case studies and policy studies.
Acquire relevant analytical, critical, communications and presentations skills in the context of their core and specialist studies, and to be- come familiar with central problems of research in these areas.
The development studies programmes at UNIMAK are designed specifically for those who are:
Employed in public sector services and NGOs who are eager to keep up with best practices from around the globe.
Policy makers who are looking to update their knowledge and sharpen their skills in development, communication, and research. Project/program directors/consultants looking to gain a deeper understanding of the critical issues in development and research.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Masters (18 months) A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in a relevant discipline and at least one year work experience with a satisfactory interview.
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1st SEMESTER |
2nd SEMESTER |
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Social Sustainability |
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Development Theories and Perspectives |
Public Policy |
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Sustainable Economic Development |
Economics of Agriculture and Rural Development |
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Sustainable Enterprise I |
Sustainable Enterprise II: (Science and Technology for Development) |
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Research Design |
Economic Sustainability |
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3rd SEMESTER |
Public Policy |
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Social Option |
Economics of Agriculture and Rural Development |
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Urban Planning for Sustainable Development |
Sustainable Enterprise II: (Science and Technology for Development) |
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Strategic management for Sustainable Development |
Environmental Sustainability |
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Economic Option |
Public Policy |
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International Financial Institutions and Financing for |
Economics of Agriculture and Rural Development |
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Strategic management for sustainable Development |
Sustainable Enterprise II: (Science and Technology for Development) |
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Environmental option |
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Natural Resource management |
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Strategic Management for Sustainability |
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Students are required to choose two (2) Modules from areas listed under this semester
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ASSESSMENT
There are three components to assessment:
Each module is formally assessed by means of one 5000 word assignment and a written examination. Continuous assessment of assignments, essays, attendance, class participation, group and class presentations
Final 12,000 word dissertation