Development Policy and Planning (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 programme is designed for a wide range of professionals
working in areas of development policy and planning in sectoral ministries, budgeting offices, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies as well
as the private sector. Applicants must have with a bachelor’s degree in the
Second-Class Division and above or its equivalent in the following
programmes from recognized institutions are encouraged to apply:
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, and any 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 DEPP programme are
required to pay WEEKEND fee approved by the University.

Development Policy and Planning (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 programme is designed for a wide range of professionals
working in areas of development policy and planning in sectoral ministries, budgeting offices, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies as well
as the private sector. Applicants must have with a bachelor’s degree in the
Second-Class Division and above or its equivalent in the following
programmes from recognized institutions are encouraged to apply:
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, and any 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 DEPP programme are
required to pay WEEKEND fee approved by the University.