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 Development Practice - Master of Development Practice (MDP)
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SchoolUniversity of Waterloo - Graduate Studies
LocationWaterloo, ON, Canada
School TypeGraduate School
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,800
Full-time Graduate: 3,400
DegreeMaster
Honours
Co-op
Length12 Month(s)
Entry Grade (%)*75%
Prerequisites
Prerequisites Notes

A four-year honours bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from a recognized university in a humanities, social science, health, engineering, environmental science, or business discipline, and have a minimum of 75% overall standing in the last two years of study is required.

Cost
International: $43,062

Cost is an approximation for the entire program.

Scholarships
Description

Become a global development professional and inspire change with the Master of Development Practice program.

This on-campus coursework-based program can be completed in one year of full-time study and offers courses from four intersecting areas including health, natural, social, and management sciences with a focus on sustainable development. 

Learn to better identify and address the challenges of extreme poverty and sustainable development and prepare for a career in an NGO, not-for-profit, or government organization through courses and a field placement where you’ll gain valuable practical experience in the development sector in countries like India, Madagascar, and Tanzania.

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