Master development management

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MASTER´S PROGRAMME:120 credits , 2 yearsTEACHING METHODS:E-learning and face-to-facesessions. The programme is part ofan international network of partneruniversities in the South and theNorthAPPLICATION: The application formcan be downloaded from our websiteAPPLICATION DEADLINE:15 January for applicants withnon-Nordic bachelor's degrees .1 March for NOMA applicants frompartner universities.15 April for others.INTAKE OF STUDENTS: 25

Education is critical for promotingsustainable development andimproving the capacity of the peopleto address environment anddevelopment issues (Principle 36,Agenda 21, the United NationsConference on Environment andDevelopment, Rio de Janeiro).

An international consensus hasemerged concerning the critical roleof education in achievingsustainable development. Educationfor sustainable development is alsoof key importance to supportadvances in other spheres, such asscience, technology, legislation andproduction.

The main objective of theDevelopment Management (DM)programme is to address thefundamental challenges ofsustainable development througheducation and research. Both at alocal and a global level, there is arecognised need for this type ofcompetence.

The master’s programme inDevelopment Management is part ofthe NOMA programme (Norad’sProgramme for Master Studies). Themaster’s programme wasestablished in 2005 under theoverall auspices of the UnitedNations University (UNU). Theprogramme is implemented by anetwork of universities in the Southand the North. The University ofAgder’s main partner in theprogramme is the University ofRuhuna , Sri LankaThe other partner universities are:> Mzumbe University in Tanzania > Mekelle University in Ethiopia > Makerere University in Uganda > Kwame Nkrumah University of

Science and Technology in Ghana.

Idea behind the study programmeThe Development Managementprogramme is primarily concernedwith development, and withfacilitators and obstacles todevelopment, whether these areenvironmental or social, economic or

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MASTER'S PROGRAMME IN DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENTPart of Norad's Programme for Master Studies - NOMA (2006 - 2010)


3political. On a global level, severalinteracting factors have led toincreased pressure on theenvironment, such as populationgrowth, overexploitation andmismanagement of naturalresources and environmentalpollution.

The programme raises issues suchas how some countries haveprogressed to a very high level ofincome without having strongresource endowments, how othercountries have been able to developthrough effective use of their naturalresources, how some countries havebeen able to propel periods of stronggrowth by excessively exploitingtheir resource base, and how somecountries seem to be prone to "cleptocratic" and dictatorial rule -amazing riches to the few andpoverty to the many.

The relevance of the studyprogrammeA serious constraint in many poorcountries is the lack of managerialcompetence. Such competence isneeded for the development andimplementation of policies andpractical solutions to social,economic, and environmentalchallenges. It is clearly recognisedboth by national and internationalinstitutions that there is a need toincrease the competence andcapacity that can contribute to apositive development process. InNorwegian developmentcooperation, this aspect has beengiven high priority.


Programme objectivesThe objective of the studyprogramme is to familiarizestudents with theories and findingsconcerning development, and toprovide managerial tools to practicalproblems. Solutions to problemsneed to be sought from a variety ofdisciplines, including economics andthe functional areas ofmanagement, political science,sociology, anthropology, and

geography. A wide variety ofinstitutional contexts need to beconsidered, including local andinternational private business, non-government organizations (NGOs),central and local governments,international and nationalregulatory and donor institutions. Inaddition, graduating students will bewell-skilled in cross-culturalcommunication and collaboration.

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University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka


5Teaching methodsThe master's programme isinnovative in its linking of educationand research on sustainabledevelopment with new informationtechnologies, with particularemphasis on on-line learning (e-learning pedagogy). Most of theteaching, instruction, tuition andsupervision will take place on theInternet through the FronterLearning Management System(LMS). As the pedagogics has asocial constructivist approach,group work, discussions and joint

assignments are important. Eachstudent is expected to participateactively, taking his or her share ofresponsibility for own learning aswell as taking part in thedevelopment of an optimal learningenvironment.

The study programmeThe master's programme inDevelopment Management is a foursemester full time studyprogramme, comprising 120 ECTScredits. (ECTS = The EuropeanCredit Transfer System)

FALL SPRING

1STYEAR OF STUDY

Global Environment Issues 10 ECTS (UT-403)

Current DevelopmentIssues 10 ECTS (UT-404)

Management in SustainableDevelopment - Theories andConcepts 10 ECTS (UT-405)

Research Methods in DevelopmentStudies 10 ECTS (ME-413)

Contemporary Topics in Sustainable Development 10 ECTS (UT-402)

Integrating Environment,Development and Management - a Synergy for Sustainability 10 ECTS (UT-504)

2NDYEAR OF STUDY

Thesis Seminar 5 ECTS(UT-505)

Planning and EnvironmentalAssessment: Theories,Methods and Techniques 10 ECTS (UT 502)

Master's Thesis 30 ECTS(UT-503)

Master's Thesis 15 ECTS (UT-503)

THE STUDY PROGRAMME


Master´s thesisHalf of the third semester and theentire fourth semester will be fullydevoted to the writing of a master'sthesis - building upon courseworkand fieldwork, and focusing onproblems and issues of high interestto the individual student and thesocieties and institutions theyrepresent.Students are encouraged to dofieldwork in connection with themaster's thesis. Norwegian studentswill be encouraged to do fieldwork ina developing country as we considerthis experience to be of particularvalue for research on environmentand development issues. Studentsfrom partner universities in SriLanka and Africa will do fieldwork intheir own country.Co-operation between students is afundamental idea for the entireDevelopment Managementprogramme, including the thesiswork.

Face-to-face sessionsThe first semester begins with aface-to-face session of 2-3 weekswhere students, professors andtutors will meet. The first meetingwill be at the University of Agder(UiA) in August. The idea of the firstsession is to get to know each other,have a brief introduction to learningresources, computer technology andapplied pedagogics.

The second session will take placeat the end of May / beginning ofJune (4 weeks), second semester,at one of the partner universities.Norwegian students can apply foradditional loan / stipends fromLånekassen in connection with theface-to-face session and field workin developing countries. Please note that face-to-facesessions are compulsory.

Entrance requirements andenrolmentThe applicant must hold a three-yearbachelor's degree (of minimum 180ECTS credits) or equivalent. Theprevious education must includeeither a two-year integrated studyprogramme or a concentration worth80 ECTS credits in a social sciencediscipline, of which at least 20 ECTScredits must be intermediate levelcourses. Examples of relevantconcentration areas/social sciencedisciplines are business and publicadministration, other areas ofmanagement or developmentstudies and fields of social sciencessuch as political science, sociology,geography or anthropology. Inaddition, applicants need to have astrong command of the Englishlanguage, oral and written. Non-native English speakers fromoutside the the European EconomicArea (EEA) must document their

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Autumn 2008 – Students and professors in the Master programme.

English proficiency. Refer towww.uia.no/en/degreeApplicants must be familiar with theuse of computers and the Internet.Preferably students should haverelevant working experience, e.g.within administration, management,teaching, research or relevant project work. Internationalapplicants from outside the EEA thatare not part of the NOMA scholarshipprogramme, seewww.uia.no/en/degree for furtherinformation about entrancerequirements. The programme seeksto recruit students who areinterested in working withdevelopment programmesinternationally or in their homecountry. Applicants should have aninterest in seeking careers in NGOs,national and internationalinstitutions, in the educationalsector, or in special "development"

roles of public service or businessadministration. The master´sprogramme may qualify foradmittance to relevant PhDprogrammes.

NOMA scholarshipsThere are a total of 12 availablescholarships for each batch ofstudents. These scholarships aredistributed between the partneruniversities. Only applicants fromthe partner universities can applyfor NOMA scholarships. The NOMAscholarship will cover a monthlyallowance, tuition fee, travelexpences, food and lodging inconnection with face-to-facesessions, curriculum and a laptop.All applications from Tanzania,Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and SriLanka must be sent to the involveduniversities.


Learning outcomes At the completion of the master´sprogramme in DevelopmentManagement, the students will:> have knowledge of major theories

and findings concerning sustainable development

> have developed a critical attitude to mainstream theories and findings concerning environment and development issues

> have developed an understanding about to which degree and under what circumstances environmental factors affect development, and vice versa

> have acquired managerial skills necessary for improving the development process

> be able to use management and planning methods as tools for sustainable development

> recognize and see connections and synergies between environment, development and management

> be able to to seek solutions to development challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective, combining knowledge from a variety of fields, including management, economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, and geography

> be able to write an academic paper

> be able to use research methodology

Trainee programmeThe Centre for Development Studiesis working to establish a traineeprogramme for Norwegian studentswho have graduated from theMaster´s programme inDevelopment Management. Thetrainee programme will beestablished in collaboration withNGOs and other organisations inNorway and will be a goodopportunity to gain workingexperience in the field ofdevelopment and management.

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From face-to-face session in South Africa in 2006.


JUDITH IRENE NAGASHA, UGANDAJudith graduated from the master’sprogramme in DevelopmentManagement in June 2007.

“The course itself is very importantin a globalized world. It has enabledme to think critically and analyzeissues at length, especially in theFronter Discussion Forum. Whilebased in my country, I am able todraw reflections from students inother countries like Ghana, Norway,Tanzania, hence sharing knowledgewith other cultures. The two face-to-face sessions build strong bondsbetween the students.

The study programme has fosteredself-placed learning where by I havegained self-discipline. It has enabledme to take responsibility for my ownlearning and I have succeeded inbuilding self knowledge and selfconfidence. In the beginning of thestudy programme I was not good atpublic speech, but now I find myselfconfidently addressing anaudience.”

ROBERT HOFFMAN, NORWAY/MEXICORobert graduated from the master’sprogramme in DevelopmentManagement in June 2007.

“The Development Managementprogramme has been an excitingadventure. The courses are veryrelevant and interesting and theprofessors and supervisors areupdated and very competent. In myopinion, the master’s programmedeals with the most importantissues in the world today:environment, development,poverty reduction, etc. Thismaster’s programme is actuallyabout how we can make the future alittle better for everyone.During the study programme therehave been two face-to- facesessions, the first at UiA in Norwayand the second at the University ofPretoria in South Africa. During thefirst meeting, all the students in theprogramme got to know each other -these two weeks together made agood foundation for the onlinecommunication and group work inthe programme.

I feel very fortunate to have studiedthe Development Mangementprogramme – it has made a greatimpact in my life and I will alwaysbring the experience and knowledgewith me.“

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11UiA Development StudiesProgrammes University of Agder has offered aone- year programme indevelopment studies since 1981.The programme has for a number ofyears been among the most popularat UiA, with a high number of wellqualified applicants. In 2003 UiAlaunched a three-year bachelor´s

programme in Development Studies.The master`s programme inDevelopment Management startedin 2005. Nearly 30 members of thefaculty have participated in jointNorth-South research collaborationprogrammes, mainly with partnersfrom Mzumbe University, Tanzania,and with Gadjah Mada University inIndonesia.

NAME INSTITUTION COUNTRY

Aikins, Samuel Lecturer Kwame NkrumahUniversity of Scienceand Technology

Ghana

Atapattu, Danny Professor University of Ruhuna Sri LankaBabikwa, Daniel Senior Lecturer Makerere University UgandaBaker, Jonathan Professor University of Agder Norway

Barret, Brendan Academic ProgrammeOfficer

United NationsUniversity, Tokyo Japan

Bjørke, Sven Åke Lecturer University of Agder NorwayBreetzke, Greg Associate Professor University of Canterbury New ZealandGebremedhin, Yidhego Assistant Professor Mekelle University EthiopiaGrindheim, Jan Erik Associate Professor University of Agder NorwayHaaland, Hanne Associate Professor University of Agder NorwayHavnevik, Kjell Professor University of Agder NorwayKristiansen, Stein Professor University of Agder NorwayLucas, Brian Lecturer / tutor University of Agder NorwayMichalsen, Camilla Lecturer / tutor University of Agder NorwayNjovu, Simon Senior Lecturer Mzumbe University TanzaniaReinfjord, Kristine Lecturer / tutor University of Agder NorwayRogan, Dyveke Lecturer / tutor University of Agder NorwaySæbø, Øystein Associate Professor University of Agder NorwayWebersik, Christian Associate Professor University of Agder NorwayWilberg, Jeanett Lecturer / tutor University of Agder NorwayØyhus, Arne Olav Professor University of Agder Norway

ACADEMIC STAFF


APPLICATION DEADLINE:15 January for applicants withnon-Nordic bachelor's degrees .1 March for NOMA applicantsfrom partner universities.15 April for others.

The application form can bedownloaded from our websitewww.uia.no/en/degree

FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONPLEASE CONTACTCentre for Development Studies

Academic adviserJannik Stølen TimenesPhone no. +47 38 14 16 20e-mail [email protected]

DirectorArne Olav ØyhusPhone no. +47 38 14 17 63e-mail [email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF AGDERKRISTIANSAND I GRIMSTAD I ARENDALGIMLEMOEN 25A SERVICEBOX 422 4604 KRISTIANSAND NORWAYPHONE +47 38 14 10 00 [email protected] WWW.UIA.NO


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