Master of Global Development

Program Overview

The Master of Global Development program equips graduates with expertise in addressing global issues like poverty, sustainability, and health. Through core subjects and elective specializations in disaster resilience, public health, sustainable development, and more, students develop skills in development principles, methodologies, and best practices. The program prepares graduates for careers in international development, public health, environmental management, education, business, and government.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Global Development program equips graduates with the expertise and specialized skills to lead development initiatives that address pressing global issues such as poverty alleviation, sustainable planning, and global health. The program provides a solid foundation in global development principles, methodologies, and best practices, enabling graduates to work effectively in diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts.

Outline:

Core Subjects:

• Development in Practice
• Critical Issues in Global Development
• Community Development or Environmental and Regional Planning or Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
• Equitable Development and Social Change
• Asia Pacific Development: Culture and Globalization
• Politics and Foreign Relations

Elective Subjects (choose 12 credit points):

• Disaster Resilience, Conservation, and Natural Resource Management:
• Conservation Biology
• Population and Community Ecology
• Technological Applications in Ecology
• Restoration Ecology
• Wildlife Ecology and Management
• Marine Conservation Biology
• Economics and Sustainable Resource Management
• Human Dimensions of Nature, Environment and Conservation
• International Environmental Policy and Governance
• Principles and Practices of Protected Area Management
• Disasters, Communities, and Planning
• Leadership in Disaster Management
• Natural Resource Management
• Public Health:
• Tropical Public Health
• Environmental Health
• Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
• Global Health and Development
• Reproductive Health in Developing Countries
• Public Health Management, Leadership, Planning and Policy
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
• Disaster Health Management
• Public Health Economics
• Sustainable Development Planning and Policy:
• Environmental and Regional Planning
• Environmental Economics
• Sustainability in Practice
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
• Urban Geography and Design
• Economics for a Sustainable World
• Policy Analysis and Management
• Sustainable Tourism Management
• Social Policy Analysis
• Indigenous Futures:
• Indigenous Australians
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as Colonial Subjects
• Comparative Indigenous Studies
• Navigating the Cultural Interface
• Economics, Governance, and Social Change:
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Econometrics and Big Data Analysis
• Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
• Macroeconomic Policy
• Economics of Social Policy
• Economics and Sustainable Resource Management
• Regional Environmental History
• Corporate Responsibility and Governance
• International Political Economy
• Political Communication; Ecology and Environmentalism
• Development Leadership and Management:
• Design Thinking Principles
• Career Planning
• Leadership Futures
• State Society and Governance
• Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution
• Conflict Analysis
• Conflict Resolution Processes
• Ethical Decision Making and Reflective Practice
• People in Organisations
• Cross-Cultural Leadership
• Negotiation
• Facilitative Mediation Practice
• Sustainable Conflict Management
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Professional Placement

Assessment:

The program utilizes a range of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:

• Assignments: Students demonstrate their understanding of course content and their ability to apply concepts through written assignments, case studies, and research projects.
• Examinations: Closed and open-book examinations assess students' knowledge and analytical skills.
• Presentations: Students present their research findings, project proposals, or policy recommendations to demonstrate their communication and critical thinking abilities.

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and online learning modules. Lectures provide foundational knowledge and theoretical concepts, while tutorials offer opportunities for discussion and deeper engagement with the material. Workshops focus on practical skills development, such as research methods, data analysis, and project management. Online learning modules complement the on-campus experience, providing flexibility and access to additional resources.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Global Development program are highly sought after by employers in the following sectors:

• International Development: NGOs, government agencies, multilateral organizations
• Public Health: Healthcare organizations, government health departments
• Environmental Management: Conservation agencies, environmental consultancies
• Education: Universities, colleges, research institutions
• Business and Industry: Corporate social responsibility departments, sustainability consultancies
• Government: Policy development and implementation agencies
Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to assume roles such as:
• Development Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Policy Analyst
• Researcher
• Health Specialist
• Environmental Consultant
• Educator
• Corporate Sustainability Manager