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Master of Science in Governance, Development, and Public Policy (MSGDPP)

School of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities

Become a Transformational Policy Leader

Master the skills to drive sustainable development, good governance, and impactful public policy on a global scale.

This is an interdisciplinary graduate program that addresses the pressing challenges facing societies in the 21st century—from sustainable development and public sector reform to good governance and evidence-based policymaking.

Designed for aspiring public leaders, policy analysts, researchers, and development practitioners, the program combines academic rigor with practical skills to prepare students to shape and implement policies that promote inclusive growth, institutional accountability, and democratic governance at local, national, and global levels.

Gain the Expertise to Lead Public Policy and Governance

Develop the skills to shape impactful policies and advance your career in governance and development.

Master of Science in Governance, Development, and Public Policy (MSGDPP)

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Governance, Development, and Public Policy will be equipped with a deep understanding of the complex dynamics shaping public institutions, policymaking, and sustainable development. They will develop critical thinking and analytical skills to assess and design evidence-based policies that promote inclusive growth, democratic governance, and institutional accountability.

Students will gain applied knowledge in areas such as development planning, public sector reform, and policy evaluation, while exploring the political, economic, and social dimensions of governance at local, national, and global levels.

These competencies are further reinforced through rigorous training in research methods, enabling students to specialize in domains such as public policy analysis, governance innovation, or development strategy.

Master of Science in Governance, Development, and Public Policy (MSGDPP)

Degree requirements

  • Governance, Development, and Public Policy
  • Advanced Research Methods for Development
  • Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation
  •  Economics of Development
  • Project Cycle management
  • IDS Thesis/Project Seminar
 
Master of Science in Governance, Development, and Public Policy (MSGDPP)

Career opportunities

  • Program Manager/ Officer
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
  • Development Consultant
  • Program Analyst
  • Contracts Administrator
  • Field Analyst
 
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