Master of Arts in Gender Studies at the Institute of Development Studies which is an interdisciplinary program of 18 months (offered as taught and by thesis). It aims to produce graduates in the field of Gender and Development capable of handling complex social, economic, political, legal and cultural issues that require gender insights and to meet up labour market’s needs in the country and beyond.

Master of Arts in Development Management is 18 months program offered as taught and by thesis. It aims to provide understanding of development by addressing the growing international, national and local manpower needs in planning, designing, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development plans, policies, programmes and projects. It is intended to impart knowledge and skills for translating into reality and implementing international and national policies and plans such as different national development plans, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This 18 months master’s program offered as taught and by thesis provides an in-depth understanding of development process including various theories, practice as well as global and national policies. In recent years there has been a growing demand for this degree programme as it provides specialised knowledge and skills to analyse development processes. 

The M.A. programmes by course work are offered for eighteen (18) months; twelve months for coursework and six months for Dissertation. Coursework comprises minimum of 120 Credits from both core and elective courses. Dissertation consists of 60 Credits. Candidates are required to successfully complete the course work phase before they are allowed to continue with the dissertation phase.