MA - Development
The Master of Arts (MA) in Development at IUDI is designed to cultivate leaders who will drive the transformational development of their communities through innovative leadership, strategic project management, and a deep understanding of contemporary theories and practices in the field.
The program addresses key issues and challenges facing developing countries, exploring a range of solutions that encompass economic growth, human development, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship. Students are equipped to create sustainable, market-driven solutions that address pressing social problems, fostering long-term impact and positive change.
Key Facts
Program Outline
*CUs = Credit Units
- Orientation to IUDI (0 CUs)
- How to Learn - (5 CUs) - Academic French/English - (5 CUs) - Intro to Development - (5 CUs) - Survey of Post-Colonial Africa - (5 CUs)
- Effective Communication (4 CUs) - Ethical Leadership (4 CUs) - Managing People and Organizations (4 CUs) - Business Math (4 CUs) - Theories of Development (4 CUs)
- Understanding Poverty (5 CUs) - Public Policy and Administration (5 CUs) - Global Economics (5 CUs) - Strategic Planning (5 CUs)
- Conflict and Peacemaking (5 CUs) - Decision-Making Strategies (5 CUs) - Entrepreneurship (5 CUs)
- Citation Styles and Formatting (5 CUs) - Ethical Research (5 CUs) - Research Methods (5 CUs)
- Thesis or Practicum (30 CUs)
Accreditation
IUDI is accredited by the Association of Independent Christian Colleges and Seminaries (AICCS) in the United States.
IUDI's Business Administration and Development programs are accredited through our affiliation with the University of Maroua, a Cameroonian government university accredited by Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l'Enseignement Superieur (CAMES).
