The application deadline for Fall 2026 is February 1, 2026.
Please consult the Graduate Calendar for the Master of Development Practice (MDP) admission requirements.
Effective May 1st, 2025, the newest MDP program can be completed in 3 terms (12 months). Students will have the opportunity to complete nine required courses; four of the nine courses can be from graduate-level electives. Please consult the list of recommended electives.
In the final term, MDP students will participate DEVP 611, which includes either a field placement project or a graduate-level project course.
To graduate, students are required to have a minimum GPA of 70%.
Program Schedule
MDP students graduate in 1 year by enrolling in 4 courses per term and completing the Field Placement (DEVP 611) in the spring term. These changes will give students greater flexibility to specialize their course selections. They will more efficiently support the possibility of extending the placement (which will now be held in the final semester) into full-time employment. The new program schedule is outlined below:
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MDP Calendar (Effective May 1st, 2025) |
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|---|---|
| Term | Required Courses |
| Fall |
Pre-programme orientation (Sep) DEVP 601: Foundation of Sustainable Development Practice DEVP 602: International Development: Theories and Practice DEVP 609: Sustainability Concepts, Applications and Key Debates |
| Winter |
DEVP 607: Methods of Sustainable Development Practice: A systems Approach |
| Spring | DEVP 611: Field Placement |
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.
* Effective May 1st, 2025, course codes have changed to DEVP from INDEV *
Contact:
Graduate Program Coordinator and Advisor
Master of Development Practice (MDP)