Guidelines for the MA in Globalization and International Development by Coursework

The program offers both an English-language and French-language stream. The student must apply for one or the other, and take the five mandatory courses in the chosen language.

Students registered for the coursework option may also enroll in the co-op program when registered as a full-time student, maintain a 7.0, and obtain a satisfactory grade (Pass) for each co-op term.

Collaborative programs with the Institute of the Environment and the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies cannot be combined with the coursework option because they require a thesis or MRP.

Students may ask for admission to full-time or part-time studies. Once admitted, the student must keep his or her status during his or her entire program.

A student may apply to fast-track to the Ph.D. program having completed 6 MA courses, including 3 DVM MA courses, with a minimum average of 8.0 overall and 8.5/10 in the DVM courses.

A student choosing the M.A. By-Coursework, with Concentration in Development Practice must complete a total of 30 units (10 courses), including 5 mandatory courses and 5 optional courses – 3 of which have to be a “Practice-oriented course” (DVM 5171, DVM 5172, DVM 5173, DVM 5910 or DVM 6115).

The by-coursework and concentration option is recommended when the student does not want to conduct original research or fieldwork; is aiming for a rapid completion of program requirements; and wishes to pursue the Concentration in Development Practice.

The requirements of the coursework option, including the Concentration in Development Practice, can be completed in 12 months. Addition of the Co-op option will extend the program to 16 or 20 months.

Students may participate in the Co-op Option (1 or 2 placements) within the framework of the M.A. by coursework. However, this will add significant time to the program. If a student wants to register to the Co-op program, we recommend the MRP or Thesis options.

Fall

• DVM 5100 - Understanding International Development and Globalization
• DVM 5101 - Research Methods
• DVM 6105 - International Development Programming

Winter

• Two Mandatory 610X courses
• One elective

Spring and Summer

• DVM 5171 - Monitoring and Evaluation
• DVM 5172 - Gender-based Analysis
• DVM 5173 - Financing for Development Initiatives
• One elective