Master of International Development – MIntDev
Politics & Policy
A course by
Massey University
A multidisciplinary master's degree that prepares students to address global development challenges by examining social, political, economic, and environmental issues, and developing advanced skills in research, analysis, and international development policy.
NZ$10,652
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NZQA Level 9 Certification (180 Credits)
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NZ$10,652
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (180 Credits)
Post Grad
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop and apply policy and strategy for international development
Demonstrate skills and knowledge to contribute to development policy, manage and evaluate international development programmes.
Critically evaluate development theories and approaches
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of International Development (MIntDev) at Massey University is a postgraduate programme designed for students from diverse academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds. The qualification provides in-depth understanding of how global economic, social, political, and environmental forces affect people and shape nations. Students learn to recognise inequalities, design strategies to overcome poverty, and enhance human wellbeing. The programme offers two pathways—coursework or research—with core courses in development theory, management, gender, sustainable development, globalisation, and research design. Graduates are equipped for roles in NGOs, government, multilateral organisations, and international development agencies.
Course Content
- Rethinking Development – exploration of development thought and contemporary international development processes
- Development Management – methods for planning, implementing, and evaluating development programmes
- Development Research Design – research methods, ethics, and their application in development studies
- Gender and Development – examining gender, empowerment, and rights in development planning and social change
- Sustainable Development – sustainable development goals (SDGs) and indigenous sustainability frameworks
- Globalisation and Development – themes of conflict, migration, and tourism in global development
- Development Practicum – advanced professional placement with reflective analysis
- Research Report or Thesis in International Development
What you need to know first
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Advisor in tourism, health, education, or agricultureAdvocacy officerCommunity affairs officerMonitoring and evaluation officerForeign diplomatHuman rights advisorPolicy analystRoles with organisations such as Red Cross, World Vision, New Zealand Aid Programme, United Nations Development Programme, Caritas
