Please consult the Graduate Calendar for the Master of Development Practice (MDP) degree requirements.
The MDP program can be completed in 4-6 terms. Students will spend a minimum of 3 months in a field placement or internship. In the final term, after the field placement or internship, they have the opportunity to participate and present at the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) in New York.
The electives are normally completed in the second fall term. If a student opted for an extended program (i.e. more than 4 terms in total), then electives may be taken during both the fall and winter terms. Please consult the list of recommended electives.
To graduate, students are required to have a minimum GPA of 70%.
At a glance:
- Coursework-based
- 16 months
- 12 courses
- 2 workshops
- 4-month overseas placement
Program schedule
The core courses and the field placement are offered once per year on a set schedule. If students are extending the program, it is possible to take courses (except the field placement) out of sequence with approval from SEED. The following program schedule is for full-time students (4 terms).
| Term | Courses |
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| Year 1 | |
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Fall |
Pre-programme orientation (Sep) INDEV 602 – International Development: Theory and Practice INDEV 604 – Sustainable Cities INDEV 609 – Sustainability Concepts, Applications and Key Debates |
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Winter |
INDEV 605 – Economics for Sustainable Development INDEV 606 – Energy and Sustainability INDEV 607 – Methods for Sustainable Development Practice: A Systems Approach |
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Spring |
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| Year 2 | |
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Fall |
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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.
Note: If there is a discrepancy between the Graduate Calendar and the program schedule, the Graduate Calendar will take precedence and please notify the MDP Graduate Program Coordinator.
Contact:
Graduate Program Coordinator and Advisor
Master of Development Practice (MDP)