Master of Development Studies (MDS)

The Master of Development Studies is a multidisciplinary programme that sets to provide solid grounding in development from theoretical, conceptual, historical and contemporary perspectives, as well as a good grasp of empirical research, policy analysis, and development in practice particularly applicable to development scholars, practitioners and policymakers. The programme exposes students to development theories and a wide range of topics related to development. The students are also trained to conduct research in development studies.

Postgraduate Handbook (Economics and Administration Field) 2021/2022 
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES MINI HANDBOOK 2022-2023
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES MINI HANDBOOK 2023-2024
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES MINI HANDBOOK 2024-2025
"REMINDER: Please take note that students are required to register for courses with the course code as stated in the handbook by respective cohort intake." 

A Bachelor degree with a minimum of CGPA 3.0 or equivalent and sufficient knowledge in the field of Development Studies or related fields.

Pass the interview by the Faculty

An International applicant who wishes to follow a Master of Development Studies programme shall obtain at least the result below in one of the English Language competency examinations as stated below:

• A minimum score of 550 for paper-based total (PBT), a score of 213 for the computer-based total (CBT) or a score of 80 for the internet-based total (IBT) for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);

• A minimum of overall IELTS (Academic) score of Band 6.0 with a score of 6.0 for each components (Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening);

• Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) with a minimum score of 51;

• Minimum band 4 Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

List of Handbooks

Malaysian Applicants                       Open

International Applicants                    Open

Dr Sonia Kumari Selvarajen
soniakumari@um.edu.my