Master of Regional Development and Planning - MRDP 2025/26 (Online & Onsite)

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/ Institution in Regional Development Planning; or
• Any other Bachelor’s Degree, with prior learning/ work experience in Regional Development; 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 Regional Development; or
• Professional qualifications in Regional Development Planning from a recognized professional body which is acceptable to the Faculty Board and Senate of the University with prior learning/work experience in Regional Development; or
• Completion of NVQ Level 7 (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in SLQF) with relevant work experience in Regional Development as determined by the Faculty Board and Senate of the University; And
• A good knowledge of 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 318091300001 as the reference number at any Peoples' Bank branch or using our online payment portal (pay.cmb.ac.lk),

Apply Online: https://forms.gle/vxt2GkJBYvzwZ3Ny9

AND
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 13th January 2025.

Semester I

MRDP 6101 – Regional Development and Planning
MRDP 6102 – The Economy of Sri Lanka and Development Planning
MRDP 6103 – Project Planning and Implementation
MRDP 6104 – Natural Hazards and Disaster Management (Elective Subject)

Semester II

MRDP 6205 – Computer Applications in Data Analysis
MRDP 6206 – Environmental Conservation and Management
MRDP 6207 – Independent Research Study
MRDP 6208 – Tourism and Development (Elective Subject)
MRDP 6209 – GIS and Remote Sensing (Elective Subject)
MRDP 6210 – Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (Elective Subject)

Structure

• The Master of Regional Development and Planning (MRDP) course consists of ten taught modules of which six modules are compulsory and four modules are elective. Student should select only three modules from four elective modules. The taught modules are structured around a programme of formal lectures, self-reading, presentations, assignments, and classroom discussions.
• Activities such as seminars with outside speakers, case study, workshops, field study workshops and field study visits designed to bridge the gap between academic work and practical aspects of the subject constitute an essential component of the programme.
• All taught courses will be assessed by a combination of final examination and presentations/take home assignments.

Visit https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/course/mrdp/ for more information.

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