University of Otago Master of International Development and Planning (MIDP)
University of Otago

University of Otago

Master of International Development and Planning (MIDP)

Dunedin, New Zealand

Master degree

1 year

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Master of International Development and Planning (MIDP) offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on the principles and practices of development planning. You'll explore critical issues affecting communities and regions worldwide, equipping you with the skills to create effective development strategies. This program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing you for real-world challenges in international development.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, including governmental organizations, non-profits, and international agencies. Potential roles include project manager, policy analyst, and urban planner, where you can make meaningful contributions to sustainable development and planning efforts.

Master of International Development and Planning (MIDP)

The Master of International Development and Planning is a 12 month (full time) course work Masters degree, that includes a research dissertation. The degree combines an enhanced understanding of development issues and needs, with the professional skills and competencies that professional planning education provides.

Understanding environmental issues and how people are affected by these in a developmental context is another key objective of the Program. We place a strong emphasis on people-environment relationships in such areas as urban development, water availability and quality, health, food security, hazards and pollution.

The School of Geography has regional strengths and expertise in Africa, the Pacific, Australasia, China, South and Southeast Asia. The School also has specialist expertise on the physical environment, including coastal hazards, sea level rise, climate change, groundwater, water quality and provision, thus enabling students to benefit from integrating expertise related to both the social and physical environment, together with a professional approach to development and planning. Employment opportunities abound in the development and planning arena and this degree is a pathway to these opportunities around the globe.