Inspire change
The Master of Development Practice (MDP) program is a professional course-based program that positions graduates as global development professionals. The program prepares students to better identify and address the challenges of extreme poverty and sustainable development through excellent course offerings. With a focus on sustainable development, the MDP offers courses from four intersecting areas: health, natural, social, and management sciences.
Field placements are a critical component of the MDP program and allows students to gain real-world practical experience in the development sector in countries such as India, Madagascar, Tanzania and Canada.
Our graduates work as:
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Education Co-ordinator, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
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Co-ordinator, The Hunger Project Canada
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Executive Director, Thrive Uganda
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Director, United Nations Association in Canada
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Agriculture Consultant, Associations des Unions Maraichere des Niayes
Contact:
Jennifer Doucet
Graduate Program Administrator
Master of Development Practice (MDP)

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