Master of Management of Development (MSc)
Velp, Netherlands
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,457 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
In the Master Management of Development from Van Hall University of Applied Sciences, you will gain the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the world. This one-year program is designed for professionals like you, looking to improve conditions for marginalized communities. With a focus on leadership, sustainability, and development strategies, you will explore creative solutions to challenges such as food security, climate change, and social inclusion. The program combines academic learning with practical fieldwork, allowing you to apply your experience and contribute to positive social change.
Specializations
You can tailor the program to your career goals by choosing one of three specializations:
- Disaster Risk Management: Learn to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, ensuring communities are resilient.
- Food and Nutrition Security: Focus on strategies to combat hunger and promote sustainable food systems.
- Social Inclusion, Gender, and Youth: Develop your expertise in promoting equality and empowering vulnerable groups.
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Scholarships and Funding
There are no scholarships available through Van Hall Larenstein university of applied sciences or the Dutch government. There might be funding options available from agencies in your home country.
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Curriculum
In the Management of Development program, you will explore key global challenges and develop the skills needed to create positive social change.
In the first term, you will focus on foundational concepts like development theories and leadership, equipping you to address issues such as climate change and social inequality.
During terms 2 and 3, you will deepen your knowledge through courses on organisational dynamics and research design, preparing you for effective development work.
Finally, in term 4, you will conduct a thesis on a topic of your choice, applying all the skills you've learned.
Throughout the program, you will have opportunities to collaborate with NGOs, governments, and private organisations, learning how to empower marginalized communities.
Program Outcome
When you successfully graduate from Management of Development you will have obtained a Master of Science degree (MSc).
All study programs at VHL are accredited by the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This is the official organization responsible for evaluating the quality of higher education institutions in the Netherlands.
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Career Opportunities
After completing this program, you will be well-equipped for various roles in NGOs, government agencies, or international organizations. You can work as a facilitator, policy maker, consultant, or researcher in fields such as food security, disaster risk management, and social inclusion. Your work could involve designing development policies, advocating for marginalised groups, or managing impactful projects that make a tangible difference.
Why study at Van Hall Larenstein, University of Applied Sciences
Why VHL?
- Great atmosphere.
You will quickly feel at home here thanks to our personal guidance and meet many new, interesting people. From day one, you are part of a professional network of students and colleagues from all over the world. - Learning by doing.
You apply the theory in practice: besides obtaining highly valued work experience during internships abroad, you will work on real-life cases and go on excursions to companies in the field. - Study programmes with impact.
Your specific knowledge and degree from the most sustainable university of applied sciences in the Netherlands make you highly sought after by employers. - Future-proof.
With your specific knowledge and skills, you will have the tools to create a future-proof world. Our programs are designed to give you the opportunity to make your own choices. This will prepare you for a fascinating career in a professional field that really matters. - International orientation.
Exchange and internships abroad are incorporated in the study program.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.