MSc. in Urban Management and Development - UMD9
Duration
05 October 2012 – 27 September 2013
Tuition Fee
Euro 10,500
Early Bird Application deadline-UMD9
01 February 2012
NFP Application deadline- UMD9
07 February 2012
Regular Application deadline-UMD9
01 July 2012
Language
English
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IHS offers a 12 month MSc programme, which can be followed full-time and part-time. The master programme provides a unique opportunity for professionals and bachelor graduates to invest in their future. It will enable you to become an innovative urban manager, a leader who analyses and develops cities based on a thorough understanding of urban theory and practice.
- 1 year full time or 3 years part time
- Linking theory to practice
- English taught programme
- Academic award: Master of Science> NVAO Accredited
A step in your career
The courses will enable participants to advance their career opportunities. Our alumni include ministers, mayors, successful businessmen and renowned NGO specialists. It provides entrance into international networks of urban professionals, institutes and capacity building initiatives. Participants will benefit from the extensive network of IHS, including an alumni association with over 7,000 members and contacts with donor agencies and training centres. IHS is engaged in over 100 urban programmes and projects at any point in time, enabling a direct link between theory and practice. IHS lecturers have worked all over the world thus creating a possibility to discuss and initiate programmes and projects in your country and your cities.
Programme
The intensive course is is divided in core modules and intermediary periods leading to 6 different specialisations that provide ample choices for you to go in-depth in your field of study.
- Core period: general lectures on urban issues (October - March)
- Specialisation period: (March - June)
- Research & Thesis (July - September)
Participants get engaged in group and individual exercises, are requested to write papers and essays, make presentations that are assessed throughout the course. They also prepare their research through a continuous work on research methods and techniques.
The courses addressed during the core period and blocks and modules from the specialisation period are specified within the short courses section of this website. See also the course calendar.
Theses summaries of alumni can be found within the alumni section of this website.
Accreditation
The Dutch Ministry of Education accredits the course as an academic master programme based on assessment by Quality Assurance of Netherlands Universities (QANU). The stringent quality criteria applied by the Dutch Government are based on European standards for higher education. NVAO, see report.
Admission
Admission Requirements
In order to participate in one of the Master programmes or a short course, you are required:
- To have at least a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or similar institute in a field related to the chosen course.
- To show evidence of a sufficient oral and written command of the English language. If English is not your mother tongue, an English language test is required.
- Working experience in relevant fields is preferred.
- To have the ability to interact and work with people from very diverse cultures and backgrounds.
English Language Test
We accept certificates from TOEFL or IELTS as official language tests.
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
Score: 575 (paper-based) / 232 (computer-based) / 90 (Internet based).
More information: www.toefl.org
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
Score: min.6.5, no subtest lower than 5.5
More information: www.ielts.org
This test is obligatory for Chinese students for obtaining the NESO certificate:
www.nesochina.org
Downloads
IHS Chapter-Master Accreditation report
Other downloads (application form, fellowship application form)
