Institutions offering MICD
Master in International Cooperation and Development (MICD) is a two-year professional Master’s Program aiming to develop competent human resources with specialized knowledge and effective tools to lead and manage projects in the field of development cooperation.
This program is designed to equip learners with academic background and necessary practical knowledge including project management skills required by national and international NGOs, UN agencies, public institutions and other development projects.
In response to the need to train students on international cooperation and development, MICD is designed jointly by Mid-western University (MU) of Nepal and International School of Advanced Studies (ISAS), Kathmandu under academic and technical assistance from University of Pavia in Italy within the framework of global Master in Cooperation and Development Network (CDN) of Pavia. Originally initiated from Pavia in Italy, similar other Master’s programs are being offered in Palestine, Columbia, Kenya and Kathmandu, Nepal.
Mission:
Becoming an international hub of scholars and professionals engaged in academic excellence and research in the field of development cooperation.
Objectives:
- Train and equip participants to achieve the highest professional standards to manage and lead development projects effectively.
- Impart students with academic and practical knowledge and required skill to interpret multi-dimensional issues of development interventions, approaches and modalities.
- Prepare skilled professionals in international cooperation and development field required in public institutions, non-governmental organizations and other development projects.
Salient Features
- Inter-disciplinary studies
- In-depth analysis of policies and practices
- Mentored by renowned academicians and experts
- Professional insight into development interventions
- Participatory teaching and learning approach
- Internship placement and research
- Global network and exchange
- Career prospects in the development sectors (UN, INGO, NGO and other Projects)
Eligibility
MICD is open to all interested applicants having minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited University. Good command over English language and basic computer skills are essential.
It is relevant for persons aspiring for professional career in public sector; national and international agencies; development projects; university and colleges; research institutes; private sectors at national and international levels. Call for admission is open on yearly basis and around 35 students are expected to be enrolled into the program. There is no age limit for applying.
Curricular Structure
First Semester
| Subject Code | Subject |
| ICD 511 | Development Theories and Concepts |
| ICD 512 | Micro and Macro Economic Analysis |
| ICD 513 | Trade and Finance for Development |
| ICD 514 | Environment and Development |
| ICD 515 | Gender and Development |
| ICD 516 | International Relations and Cooperation |
Second Semester
| Subject Code | Subject |
| ICD 521 | Development Economics and Poverty Analysis |
| ICD 522 | International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights |
| ICD 523 | Conflict, Crisis and Disaster |
| ICD 524 | Sustainable Development |
| ICD 525 | Employment, Migration and Entrepreneurship |
| ICD 526 | Project Planning, Design and Management |
Third Semester
| Subject Code | Subject |
| ICD 531 | Governance and Development |
| ICD 532 | Development Planning, Policies and Projects in Nepal |
| ICD 533 | Project Monitoring and Evaluation |
| ICD 534 | Research Methodology |
| ICD 535 | Fundamental Statistics and Development Indicators |
Fourth Semester
| Subject Code | Subject |
| ICD 541 | Project Work |
| ICD 549 | Thesis Writing, Defense and Evaluation |