James Cook University
The Master of Development Practice (MDP) is a program of 48 credits that are typically completed in two years but may be distributed over a maximum of four. Graduates gain competence in a broad range of development issues and are equipped to influence policies and programs in developing countries in Asia, the Pacific, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Students will benefit from a multidisciplinary program that includes field-training opportunities in northern Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea, where students work in teams to tackle real-world problems.
The special challenges to sustainable development in coastal and tropical-forest regions are addressed through a special focus on insular Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The course provides students with the tools for understanding and addressing the root causes of extreme poverty while also preserving the environment for future generations.
The MPD program prepares its graduates for employment in government and with international agencies and donors active in the region. The program has a strong international character. Even so, its graduates are liable to find opportunities particularly in Australia—in, for example, the north, extractive industries, and indigenous communities.
From North Queensland in Australia, James Cook University (established 1970), in collaboration with universities in Indonesia and the Philippines, offers this MDP program whose emphasis is on Southeast Asia and the Pacific, a region that is home to tens of millions of the world’s poorest people.
Tropical developing countries with a focus on South-East Asia, the Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The two required field-training sessions (two months following year 1 and four months following year 2) at James Cook University are conducted in groups of six to ten students with one or two supporting faculty members. Field training builds on the special advantages of James Cook's location in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
International Tuition : ~ $32,125 per year
Cost of living: ~ $16,000 - 19,000 per year
Books: ~ $850-1070 per year
Student Health Insurance: ~ $535 per year
* Application Form plus academic transcripts and degree certificates * A brief curriculum vitae or resume outlining your work and academic history * Two (2) character reference letters * Personal statement outlining why you are interested in this degree (300-500 words)
