Study Master of Development Practice at University of Waterloo in Canada,
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Master of Development Practice

Canada

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What will I learn?

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$43,062.00 (US$ 30,952) per year
Application deadline

01/02/2026

Start date

September 2026

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.

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