Master of Development Studies in Murdoch Australia | Murdoch University

Enhance your understanding and capabilities to tackle global development issues like poverty, inequality, and environmental sustainability through a Master of Development Studies. If you're committed to an international development career and creating meaningful change, this program equips you for diverse roles both in Australia and abroad. You'll explore the intersections of governance, politics and development, along with topics like environmental and social sustainability, health and food security, gender empowerment, and conflict resolution, while assessing various policy and practice methodologies. Select from professional-focused electives such as nonprofit leadership, financial management, healthcare administration, project coordination, and organizational leadership.

Alternatively, opt for policy-oriented electives to specialize in areas like global health, public economics, conflict studies, or environmental policy, with the option to include two language units in Indonesian or Japanese.