B.A. · Undergraduate
International Development Studies
- Degree
- B.A.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
This program trains students to understand and address the political, social, and economic challenges of development, with a focus on Africa and the Sahel. Students study global development theories, policy analysis, and project management, while gaining practical skills in field research and NGO collaboration.
Curriculum
Year 1
5 courses- 01Introduction to Development Studies
- 02World History & Development
- 03Academic Writing
- 04Principles of Economics
- 05Sociology Basics
Year 2
6 courses- 01Development Theories
- 02African Development Challenges
- 03Political Economy of
- 04Development
- 05Research Methods I
- 06Statistics for Social Sciences
Year 3
6 courses- 01Governance & Development Policy
- 02Rural & Urban Development
- 03Aid, NGOs
- 04& Civil Society
- 05Globalization & Trade
- 06Research Methods II
Year 4
12 courses- 01Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- 02Climate Change & Development
- 03Project Management for Development
- 04Capstone Thesis
- 05Internship with NGOs/UN agencies
- 06Sample Courses
- 07Political Economy of Development
- 08Governance & Development Policy
- 09NGOs
- 10Aid & Civil Society in Africa
- 11Globalization & Trade Systems
- 12Project Management for Development
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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