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.
Study options
Full Time
(16 Months)
Tuition fees
CAD$43,062.00 (26,11,559)
per year
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Waterloo Main Campus
200 University Avenue West,
Waterloo,
Ontario,
N2L 3G1, Central Canada, Canada
Entry requirements
For international students
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.Resume.Statement of interest-A statement of maximum 500 words explaining your interest in and fit for the program youre applying to, uploaded as a supporting document in the online application. Review the writing your personal statement resources for helpful tips and tricks on completion.Transcript(s).References-Two references are required; one of the letters must be from a referee who can attest to the leadership competencies of the applicant.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.