Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Development Studies in Ghana

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Development Studies

•  Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  - The MSc. is for twelve (12) calendar months, within which students who pass all required courses and are supervised to prepare and submit a dissertation, will be awarded a Master of Science degree in Development Studies.
  - Candidates who obtain CWA of 70% or more at the end of the first year may progress as MPhil Development Studies candidates for the second year. Such candidates would spend the second academic year writing their theses and attending relevant seminars. The MPhil thesis will be an upgrade of their MSc dissertation and should be submitted by the end of the second year.
  - Candidates who have completed the one (1) year MSc. Development Studies programme can be enrolled for one (1) year top-up leading to the award of an MPhil degree after passing a selection interview. Successful applicants would spend the academic year writing their theses and attending relevant seminars. Candidates will be required to generate a researchable topic in relevant thematic areas and complete the thesis at the end of the year.
  - The MPhil Programme is a two (2) year programme comprising one (1) year of course work and another year of research work. Applicants are expected to pass all courses before commencing their research work in the second year.
  - The MSc. and MPhil Development Studies programmes are designed for a wide range of professionals working in areas of Development Policy and Planning in Sectorial Ministries, Budgeting Offices, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies as well as the private sector. Applicants must have with Bachelor’s degree in the Second Class (Lower Division) or above or its equivalent in the following programmes from recognized institutions to apply:
  - Planning, Development Studies, Integrated Development Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies Social Studies, Sociology, Land Economy, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Economics, Civil Engineering, Business and Public Administration, and any other relevant programmes.
  - Candidates with post-graduation experience in industry or research may have an added advantage. All candidates must pass a selection interview before gaining admission.

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