Master of Development Studies - MDS 2025


Master of Development Studies - MDS 2025
@ University of Colombo

This course is available to study as an Online Course.

Entry Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/Institution in Development studies; OR
  • Any other Bachelor’s degree, with prior learning/work experience in Development studies; OR
  • Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8) from a recognized University/Institution or an equivalent Qualification acceptable to the Faculty Board and Senate of the University with prior learning/ work experience in Development studies; OR
  • Professional qualification in Development studies from a recognized professional body which is acceptable to the Faculty Board and Senate of the University with prior learning/ work experience in Development studies; OR
  • Completion of NVQ level 7 (Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in SLQF) with relevant work experience in Development as determined by the Faculty Board and Senate of the University; And
  • A good knowledge of the English language and satisfactory performance at a selection test/ selection interview.

How to Apply

Applications can be downloaded from the faculty website (fgs.cmb.ac.lk). Duly completed application form, certified copies of National Identity Card, birth certificate, relevant educational and professional qualifications, and work experience (if any) along with a scanned copy of the payment slip (of application processing fee) should be submitted via Apply Online weblink. (All above documents should be submitted as one PDF document.) Application fee LKR 3000 (Local students) or 40 USD (Foreign students) (non-refundable) can be paid using the code 318021500006 as the reference number at any Peoples' Bank branch or using our online payment portal (pay.cmb.ac.lk),

Apply Onlinehttps://forms.gle/iSKcEsVkjKrKCS346

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Completed application form and the photocopies of above mentioned original certified documents along with the payment slip should also be sent through the registered post to reach the Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, No 35/30. Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07. Please mention the programme name on the left side of the envelope. Apply on or before 22nd October 2024.

Course Modules

Semester I

MDS 6101 – Economic Growth and Development
MDS 6102 – Research Methodology
MDS 6103 – Statistical Techniques for Development Research
MDS 6104 – Appraisal Techniques in Development Projects

Semester II

MDS 6201 – Economic Development of Sri Lanka
MDS 6202 – Sociology of Development
MDS 6203 – International Trade and Development
MDS 6204 – Education and Development
MDS 6205 – Independent Study

Visit https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/course/master-of-development-studies-mds/ for more information.

 

Commencement

January 04, 2025

Closing Date

October 22, 2024

Duration

One Year

Course Fee

LKR 200,000/=

Course Level

Masters / PhD

Location

Colombo

Category

Governance & Society

Contact Details

+94 11 205 56 56

fgs.cmb.ac.lk

35/30, Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka , Colombo 07

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