MSc. Development Planning and Management (SPRING) (Accra
and Kumasi Centres - Weekend)Students under this programme are initially enrolled in the Master of
Science stage of the programme, with a duration of twelve (12) calendar
months, ran in three (3) sessions of four (months) each. A successful
completion of this stage, with passes in all taught courses and submission of
a short dissertation will lead to the award of a Master of Science degree in
Development Planning and Management. Those who obtain CWA of 70%
or more at the end of the first year, may progress as MPhil Development
Planning and Management candidates for the second year, of another twelve (12) calendar months. Such candidates would spend the academic year
writing their theses and will be expected to complete the programme by the
end of the second year.
The MSc/MPhil. Development Planning and Management (SPRING) is
opened to Planners, Managers, Administrators, and other professionals.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in the Second-Class Division and
above or its equivalent from recognized institutions in the following
programmes: Planning, Development Studies, Integrated Development
Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, Social Studies, Sociology,
Land Economy, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Economics,
Civil Engineering, Business and Public Administration or other relevant
programmes.
Applicants with post-graduation experience in industry or research may
have an added advantage. All applicants must pass selection interviews
before gaining admission. Students enrolled in the SPRING programme are
required to pay WEEKEND fee approved by the University

MSc. Development Planning and Management (SPRING) (Accra
and Kumasi Centres - Weekend)Students under this programme are initially enrolled in the Master of
Science stage of the programme, with a duration of twelve (12) calendar
months, ran in three (3) sessions of four (months) each. A successful
completion of this stage, with passes in all taught courses and submission of
a short dissertation will lead to the award of a Master of Science degree in
Development Planning and Management. Those who obtain CWA of 70%
or more at the end of the first year, may progress as MPhil Development
Planning and Management candidates for the second year, of another twelve (12) calendar months. Such candidates would spend the academic year
writing their theses and will be expected to complete the programme by the
end of the second year.
The MSc/MPhil. Development Planning and Management (SPRING) is
opened to Planners, Managers, Administrators, and other professionals.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in the Second-Class Division and
above or its equivalent from recognized institutions in the following
programmes: Planning, Development Studies, Integrated Development
Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, Social Studies, Sociology,
Land Economy, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources, Economics,
Civil Engineering, Business and Public Administration or other relevant
programmes.
Applicants with post-graduation experience in industry or research may
have an added advantage. All applicants must pass selection interviews
before gaining admission. Students enrolled in the SPRING programme are
required to pay WEEKEND fee approved by the University