Programme details

Master of International Development – MIntDev

Address global development challenges with our program. Our postgraduate students hail from diverse academic, cultural, and professional backgrounds, enriching our program with their varied perspectives and experiences.

Course description

In the Master of International Development, you’ll explore how global economic, social, political, and environmental forces impact communities and shape regions worldwide. These insights will help you identify inequalities and develop strategies to combat poverty and improve human wellbeing.

Upon graduating from the Master of International Development, you will be able to:

Apply knowledge and skills to develop policies, strategies, and manage and evaluate international development programs.
Critically evaluate contemporary international development theories, policies, and approaches.
Conduct independent research and analysis of international development issues, gather relevant data, and write persuasively about your findings.
Demonstrate expertise in social science research methods and conduct ethical, well-planned independent research.
Interpret research findings and extract relevant implications for development theory, policy, and practice.

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Pursuing a Master of International Development can open up a variety of career opportunities in various sectors, both locally and internationally. Here are some potential career paths:

Project Manager
Program Coordinator
Field Officer
Policy Advisor
Policy Analyst
Development Officer
Community Development Worker

Entry requirements

To enter the Master of International Development you will have been awarded or qualified for:

a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Development Studies, or equivalent, with a minimum B average across the 200 and 300 level major courses, or
a bachelor’s degree with a B average across the relevant 200 and 300 level courses and relevant field or industry experience of an appropriate kind and duration, or
a Postgraduate Diploma in International Development, or equivalent, with a B average.
– If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in International Development from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.

Field experience includes:

voluntary work (eg refugee resettlement with Red Cross, or supporting a disadvantaged community group in New Zealand)
other relevant work or experience (eg a social worker, nurse or teacher in New Zealand or overseas)
specific development experience (eg an engineer who worked in Nepal).

You must also mee the University’s English Language proficiency requirements. Recognised English language examinations:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – academic scores only
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Cambridge English Qualifications
NZCEL
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
LanguageCert.