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104 weeks
On-campus
Full Time, Part Time
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
Course Overview
The Master of International Development Practice offers specialisation streams including Democracy/justice/governance, Crisis/change management/leadership, Gender/peace/security, Leading in multicultural/intercultural contexts, Sustainable resource management, and Sustainable economies. Delivered at Caulfield and Clayton. Entry pace (1, 1.5 or 2 years full time) depends on prior qualifications across three formal entry-level pathways.
The Master of International Development Practice offers a multi-disciplinary, applied approach to the theory and practice of sustainable human development. Delivered by specialists across the humanities and social sciences, medicine, business and economics, education and law Faculties, the program delivers rigorous research training alongside the critical and practical skills of project design and management and leadership skills.
You may choose to focus your electives in one of the following areas:
Opportunities for fieldwork, study abroad and internship engagement include options to engage in field-schools.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
381 Royal Pde, Parkville, VIC 3052
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Understanding development: Discourse, practice and power
Gender and development
Conflict, security and development
Policy analysis
Evaluation
Principles and practices for disaster management, humanitarian action and climate change adaptation
Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world
Field studies in climate governance
International political economy
Campaigns, advocacy and change
Project planning and management in international development
Professional internship
Field methods in anthropology and international development
Global policy challenge
Research project
Advanced simulation
Sustainable cultural development
Designing research
Mindfulness for workplace wellbeing and productivity
Social entrepreneurship challenge in the Indo-Pacific
Ethical theory
Digital cultures and platforms
Managing multicultural teams
Leadership in intercultural environments
Common Questions
The Master of International Development Practice at Monash University has a duration of 104 weeks (approximately 2 years).
Yes, the course includes a work component of 150 hours in total, structured as 15 hours per week over 10 weeks.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$94,760 in tuition fees, with no additional non-tuition fees listed.
The course is offered at two Monash University campuses in Victoria: Monash Caulfield and Monash Clayton, both owned and operated by the provider.
Eligibility for extended Post-Study Work Rights depends on several criteria including course status, duration (92 weeks or greater), and the narrow Field of Education aligning with the Skills Level 1 priority list. This course is 104 weeks and falls under the 'Studies in Human Society' field; however, eligibility is reviewed yearly and you should contact ESOS-PolicyTeam@education.gov.au for the most current information.
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