Academic programme
Master of Science - Strategic Development Studies
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- A first degree in any discipline.
- A Diploma or Associate Degree plus five (5) years’ experiences at a Management level.
- Any other qualification considered acceptable by the University of Guyana.
- In instances where applicants do not have the requisite qualifications for entry into the programme, a bridge programme could be offered for matriculation into the Masters.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this course slot to register for any Chinese course |
| MSD5104 | Data and Information Management | 4 | This course is being offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026, which replaces MSD5204 |
| WWW5101 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | — |
| MSD5103 | Policy Formulation for Strategic Development | 4 | — |
| MSD5102 | State Institutions and Governance | 4 | — |
| MSD5101 | The Strategic Environment | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA3108 | Additional (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | After consulting with your department head, only register in this course slot if you wish to complete your elective in semester two. |
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Use this course slot to register for any Chinese course |
| MSD5204 | Data and Information Management | 4 | — |
| MSD5201 | Evolving Issues in Democracy and the Contemporary Environment | 4 | — |
| MSD5202 | Strategic Leadership | 4 | This course is being offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026, which replaces MSD5302 |
Semester 3
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSD5303 | Policy Formulation for Strategic Development | 4 | This course is being offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026, which replaces MSD5103 |
| MSD5302 | Strategic Leadership | 4 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSD5203 | Capstone Research | 8 | — |