UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
School of Social and International Studies
Bradford Centre for International Development
Programme title: MA in International Development Management
Awarding and teaching
institution:
University of Bradford
Final award and interim
award(s):
MA
Pg Dip.
PG Cert
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
level 7]
Programme title:
International Development Management
Programme approved /
accredited by:
N/A
Duration:
1 year full time (2-5 years part time)
UCAS code
N/A
Relevant subject benchmark
statement(s):
FHEQ Level:
N/A
7
Date produced:
Last updated :
July 2014
Introduction
The MA in International Development Management is at the cutting edge of
development theory, policy and management. It provides you with the critical and
analytical skills to enable you to operate effectively in international development
environments. Covering macro and micro level perspectives, the programme offers
rich insights into the challenges of contemporary development theory, policy and
management. The programme is structured around the compulsory core module,
Issues in Development Theory and Policy, with flexibility built in through the optional
modules chosen by you to meet your own objectives and interests.
Many BCID postgraduates show a personal commitment to development and have
some work experience in related areas of the public, private and voluntary sectors.
You may see the programme as a means to change careers: to acquire the
necessary skills, knowledge and qualifications to become a development
professional. Furthermore, you may already have embarked on a career that has
some involvement with international development. A high proportion of BCID
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postgraduate students are from overseas, studying for a higher qualification with the
support of their employer. A BCID postgraduate programme provides you with the
knowledge and skills required for advancement to more senior, specialist posts.
The Bradford Centre for International Development (BCID) is a multidisciplinary
department within the School of Social and International Studies. The Centre’s
activities include postgraduate programmes, short duration training programmes for
development professionals, overseas-based consultancy, training and research.
Teaching staff have academic backgrounds in branches of economics and other
social sciences, and have specialist areas of expertise in topics such as project and
programme management, globalisation and trade, community development and
organisational change. All BCID programmes have strong vocational and skill-based
elements, in line with the University’s mission of ‘Making Knowledge Work’, and are
designed to be relevant to contemporary issues and professions.
Programme Aims
The aims of the programme are to:
Postgraduate Certificate in International Development Management (60
Credits)
A1
Develop your skills to enable you evaluate and apply theoretical concepts
relevant to international development theory.
A2
Develop your autonomous learning skills for lifelong learning.
A3
Develop your personal and transferable skills in communication, research and
planning.
Postgraduate Diploma in International Development Management (120 Credits)
A4
Equip you with the knowledge and skills to develop and analyse international
development policy and practice.
A5
Equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a reflective and critical
practitioner.
MA in International Development Management (180 Credits)
A6
Critically analyse current and emerging research and practice.
A7
Critically appraise the nature of evidence guiding international development
management.
A8
Formulate and independently investigate a complex research question and
communicate your findings at an advanced level.
Programme Learning Outcomes
When you have successfully completed Level 7 you will be able to:
Postgraduate Certificate in International Management Development
LO1. Critically evaluate advanced theoretical concepts in international development
theory.
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LO2. Critically appraise the policy of global development institutions.
LO3. Evaluate complex information on a range of issues related to international
development management.
LO4. Use initiative in self-directed learning and construct written argument.
Postgraduate Diploma in International Development Management
LO5. Critically reflect on advanced concepts in international development policy
and management.
LO6. Critically appraise current development policy and practice.
LO7. Develop a critical reflective approach to practice or policy-based intervention.
LO8. Apply originality and creative problem solving in dealing with complex issues.
MA in International Development Management
LO9. Demonstrate a detailed and critical knowledge of current research and
scholarship in a specialist area of international development management.
LO10. Identify appropriate research designs and methods for specific purposes and
applications.
LO11. Identify gaps and inconsistencies in the evidence base guiding policy and
practice.
LO12. Apply critical reasoning to the existing evidence base and scholarship
Curriculum
Postgraduate Certificate [Level 7]
This stage of the programme will equip you with the learning as indicated in LO1LO4 above. It provides the basis for you to reflect on your own experience and to
analyse your own practice in relation to the new knowledge and skills acquired
during this stage. It will provide the opportunity for you to formalize the learning you
have acquired so far in your professional career and to integrate that with new
learning.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
Core
20
7
1
SD-7003D
Issues in Development Theory
SD-7009D
Project Planning, Design and
Appraisal
Option
20
7
1
SD-7004D
Project and Programme
Management
Option
20
7
1
SD-7007D
Economic Growth and
Development
Option
20
7
1
SD-7020D
Strategic Management in the Public
Sector
Option
20
7
1
Postgraduate Diploma [Level 7]
Successful completion of this stage of the programme will equip you with the
learning outcomes LO5 – LO8 in addition to the learning outcomes at the Certificate
stage. By the end of this stage you will be able to apply a wide range of knowledge
and skills relating to international Development Management including both
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theoretical and policy practice aspects. You will also have met your own individual or
specialised learning needs through studying a further optional module.
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
Core
20
7
2
SD-7002D
Issues in Development Policy
SD-7010D
Human Resource Management and
Development
Option
20
7
2
SD-7012D
Project Management Skills
Option
20
7
2
SD-7008D
International Economics
Option
20
7
2
SD-7006D
Public Policy Analysis and
Management
Option
20
7
2
Master [level 7]
Successful completion of this stage of the programme will equip you with the
learning outcomes LO9 - LO12 in addition to the learning outcomes at the Certificate
and Diploma stages. By the end of this stage you will have developed a detailed
knowledge and understanding of the academic research process. You will be able to
explain and critique the development and use of evidence in the development
discourse, policy and development management context. You will have gained
experience of conducting a significant piece of research into one specific
international development studies topic.
Module
Code
SD-7015Z
Module Title
Dissertation (BCID)
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
Occurence
Core
60
7
DISS
A
The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval,
monitoring and review procedures.
Teaching and Assessment Strategies
Most teaching is lecture or group-based for modules, while individual supervisors
provide specialist guidance during dissertation writing (starting in Semester 2).
Hence, as the programme progresses, the main learning method gradually becomes
more individualised and student-centred.
You start the programme with an intensive induction week to develop your learning
and personal development planning skills and to provide an introduction to IT and
library resources. Additional group and one to one support is provided to individual
students who require it. You will be introduced to academic writing, research and
analytical skills as part of the preparation for writing your dissertation.
To ensure the systematic development of knowledge of key subjects, modules are
assessed by a variety of assessments in addition to essays and formal
examinations. Group work, where the assessment may be based on a report or a
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presentation, provides both team work experience and practice in different ways of
expressing arguments and information. Some modules may also use problemsolving exercises or ask you to develop a portfolio of your work. Both assist you to
develop your skills as an independent, critical and creative learner. Please see
appendix for further details.
Assessment Regulations
This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment Regulations for
Postgraduate Programmes which are available at the following link:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/aqpo/ordinances-and-regulations/
Admission Requirements
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their
previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of
each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our
assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability
to succeed on this particular programme.
Entrance requirements for each
programme will vary but consideration of your application will be based on a
combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.
If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be
equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this
learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained
within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry
qualifications.
A typical application would include an Undergraduate Degree (2.2 honours or above)
UK system or comparative result if outside UK. We also give serious consideration to
applicants with non-traditional backgrounds and take relevant work experience into
consideration.
The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled
students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are
applied to all applicants. If you have some form of disability you may wish to contact
the programme leader before you apply.
Learning Resources
The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist library in the School of
Management provide a wide range of printed and electronic resources to support
your studies. We offer quiet study space if you want to work on your own, and group
study areas for the times when you need to discuss work with fellow students.
Subject librarians for each School provide training sessions and individual guidance
in finding the information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise
your references properly.
Student PC clusters can be found in both our libraries and elsewhere on the campus.
Many of these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's wireless network to
access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our journals are available online
(both on and off campus), and you can also access your University email account,
personal information and programme-related materials this way.
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Subject librarians and other library staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if
you get stuck, and there is a 24/7 IT helpline available.
Student Support and Guidance
Programme Team
Support for you personally and in your programme of study, will be provided both by
the University and the Programme Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who
is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal
concerns. The School will ensure that there is someone available with whom you
feel comfortable to help and support you. You will be provided with a comprehensive
series of handbooks that you can consult on a range of learning issues and your
programme tutors will be available to consult on subject specific queries.
Students’ Union
We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students’
Union, through a system of student representatives and formal staff student liaison
committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly.
The Students’ Union provide professional academic representation and advice. The
Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide
confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect
of your personal or academic life. Student Financial and Information Services (part
of the Hub) will provide you with information about a diverse range of issues such as
council tax, personal safety and tourist information. International Students can
access a range of additional advice and support services through the Students’
Union.
Employability and Career Development
The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance their
employability profile, commitment towards a career pathway(s) and to implementing
a career plan.
Professional career guidance and development support is available throughout your
time as a student and as a graduate from Career Development Services. The
support available from Career Development Services includes a wide range of
information resources, one to one appointments, a weekly workshop programme, a
mentoring programme, graduate recruitment and careers fairs, plus information and
help to you find part time work, summer work placements, internship programmes
and graduate/postgraduate entry vacancies. In addition, some students will receive
seminars and workshops delivered by Career Development Services as part of their
programme of study. All students are encouraged to access Career Development
Services at an early stage during their studies and to use the extensive resources
available on their web site www.careers.brad.ac.uk.
Career Development Services annually undertakes a survey of all postgraduates to
find out their destination six months after graduation. The survey gathers data on the
employment and further study routes graduates have entered and a range of other
information including job roles, name and location of employers, salary details etc.
The survey findings for each programme of study are presented on the programme
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information pages on the University website and via Career Development Services’
website www.careers.brad.ac.uk
Academic Skills Advice Service
For postgraduate students on taught programmes who are looking to improve their
marks during their time at university, study skills and maths advice is available to all
regardless of degree discipline. Students can access a programme of interactive
workshops and clinics which is delivered throughout the year. This is in addition to
our extremely popular face-to-face guidance from our advisers, who also offer a wide
range of online and paper based materials for self-study.
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/academic-skills
Disability
Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are
committed to ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to
everyone. The Disability Service can help by providing support, advice and
equipment to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford. It is a place where
you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments that you may need,
whether these relate to study, personal care or other issues. For more information
contact the Disability Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or via email:
disabilities@bradford.ac.uk
University policies and initiatives
Ecoversity
Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles
of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching,
research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We do not
claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but we aspire to become a leading
University in this area. The facilities we create for teaching and learning, including
teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our
commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation in this
initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a
clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development,
delivery,
monitoring
and
review.
For
more
details
see
www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity/
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Further Information:
For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact
Admissions.
The Admissions Office
The University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
+44 (0)1274 233054
Postgraduate Admissions Office
School of Social and International Studies
The University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
+44 (0)1274 235255/4198
http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/
http://www.brad.ac.uk/ssis/bcid
The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's
regulations and programme approval, enhancement and review procedures.
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Appendices: MA International Development Management
1. Programme Learning Outcomes
Level
Code
Title
Type
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
LO5
LO6
LO7
LO8
7
SD-7003D
Issues in Development
Theory
Core
A
A
A
S
7
SD-7009D
Project Planning, Design
and Appraisal
Option
A
A
A
S
7
SD-7004D
Project and Programme
Management
Option
S
S
7
SD-7007D
Economic Growth and
Development
Option
S
A
7
SD-7020D
Strategic Management in
the Public Sector
Option
S
A
7
SD-7002D
Issues in development
Policy
7
SD-7010D
7
Core
A
A
A
A
S
Human Resource
Management and
Development
Option
S
S
A
A
S
SD-7012D
Project Management Skills
Option
S
A
S
7
SD-7008D
International Economics
Option
S
A
S
S
7
SD-7006D
Public Policy Analysis and
Management
Option
A
S
A
S
7
SD-7015Z
Dissertation
Core
S
A
A
S
LO9
A
LO10
A
LO11
A
LO12
A
Notes
A = this outcome is formally assessed in the module
S = this outcome is explicitly supported in the learning and teaching but is not formally assessed
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2.
Teaching map
Level
Code
Title
Type
1
2
3
7
SD-7003D
Issues in Development Theory
Core
X
X
X
7
SD-7009D
Project Planning, Design and Appraisal
Option
X
X
X
7
SD-7004D
Project and Programme Management
Option
7
SD-7007D
Economic Growth and Development
Option
7
SD-7020D
Strategic Management in the Public Sector
Option
7
SD-7002D
Issues in development Policy
Core
X
X
X
7
SD-7010D
Human Resource Management and
Development
Option
X
X
X
7
SD-7012D
Project Management Skills
Option
7
SD-7008D
International Economics
Option
7
SD-7006D
Public Policy Analysis and Management
Option
7
SD-7015Z
Dissertation
Core
X
X
X
Teaching and Learning Methods
1.
2.
3.
Lectures
Seminars
Directed Study
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3. Assessment map
Level
Code
Title
Type
1
2
3
4
7
SD-7003D
Issues in Development Theory
Core
X
7
SD-7009D
Project Planning, Design and Appraisal
Option
X
7
SD-7004D
Project and Programme Management
Option
X
X
7
SD-7007D
Economic Growth and Development
Option
X
X
7
7020D
Strategic Management in the Public Sector
Option
X
X
7
SD-7002D
Issues in development Policy
Core
X
X
7
SD-7010D
Human Resource Management and Development
Option
X
7
SD-7012D
Project Management Skills
Option
X
7
SD-7008D
International Economics
Option
X
7
SD7006D
Public Policy Analysis and Management
Option
X
7
SD-7015Z
Dissertation
Core
X
5
X
X
X
X
X
Methods of Assessment
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Coursework (e.g. essay; assignment; portfolio, etc)
Individual Presentation (e.g. seminar paper)
Group Presentation
Group Assignment
Dissertation
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