. Development Studies (Kumasi Centres - Weekend)Students under this programme are initially enrolled in the Master of
Science stage of the programme, with a duration of Programme. After
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, students who
pass all the required courses will be awarded 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 Studies 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 MSc Development
Studies programme are required to pay WEEKEND fee approved by the
University.

. Development Studies (Kumasi Centres - Weekend)Students under this programme are initially enrolled in the Master of
Science stage of the programme, with a duration of Programme. After
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, students who
pass all the required courses will be awarded 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 Studies 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 MSc Development
Studies programme are required to pay WEEKEND fee approved by the
University.