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Comment by Balakrishnan on December 8, 2010 at 3:19pm

The Institute of Social Studies offers a programme of studies leading to a Masters degree in Development Studies. With a strong focus on training in the theory and methods relevant to development studies, the MA Programme aims to equip graduates to apply new insights in policy analysis in a practical context. The ISS MA Degree in Development Studies is widely recognized and provides eligibility for entry to PhD programmes in the Netherlands and other countries worldwide. The 15.5 months MA Programme starts each year in September.

The general structure of the MA programme 2010-2011
A full list of all courses in the MA Programme 2010-2011
In addition to the MA programmes listed below, ISS is also working jointly with three other universities in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Programme in Public Policy (Mundus MAPP). This is a 2-year-long double degree international Masters programme on Public Policy. The Mundus MAPP is funded by the European Commission which also provides scholarships for this programme. Please note that fellowships are available for European students as well! The Mundus MAPP website can provide you with more detailed information.

Special arrangements/auditors
ISS admits a limited number of auditors who wish to attend only some of the courses in the MA Programme. In addition, for Netherlands residents, a more flexible arrangement of the MA programme can be requested, spreading the programme over a longer period. These cases are dealt with on an individual basis. Please contact the ISS student office for more information.

Please click below for a special flyer on the MA in Development Studies as a part time programme.

For details pls visit- http://www.iss.nl/MA-Programme

Comment by Balakrishnan on December 8, 2010 at 3:17pm

MSc in Impact Evaluation

The MSc in Impact Evaluation offers familiarisation with and skills in the basics of modern evidence-based policy and Impact Evaluation including the contexts and practices of evaluation, research design and
data production for evaluation, basic and more advanced methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis. Teaching materials are drawn from the development literature and iconic Impact Evaluation case studies. Individuals interested in designing and implementing development rojects and programmes and/or in researching development effectiveness who need to develop and enhance their skills for undertaking high quality rigorous Impact Evaluations; policy makers, NGO officials and research institute staff requiring an understanding of the tools required to conduct high quality impact evaluations, and knowledge of how to ensure that results are applicable and replicable.

Length of course: 12 months (September – August); www.uea.ac.uk/dev
Contact us:
Tel +44 (0) 1603 591393
Email pgdev@uea.ac.uk

Comment by Balakrishnan on December 8, 2010 at 3:14pm

Impact Evaluation for Evidence-Based Policy in Development
Dates 4–15 July 2011
Places 20-30
Fee £3,000 (includes accommodation but no meals)
Language To participate effectively it is necessary to have full workshop level competence in English. It is assumed that participants have basic
knowledge of elementary statistics and familiarity with the Windows
operating system. Brief revision of statistics up to multiple linear regression and an introduction to the statistical software packages Stata, R and PASW/SPSS will be provided in addition to the specific impact evaluation techniques.
Participants The target audience for this course is early- and mid-level professionals, post-graduate students and academics with interests in or working with international agencies, governments in developing and developed countries, think-tanks, NGOs and other donor organisations which need to understand the methods used in evidence-based policy making in order to evaluate and justify continued public spending on particular projects and programmes.
Location International Development UEA, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
For all further information contact
Devco.train@uea.ac.uk or visit www.uea.ac.uk/dev/co/prodev
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Comment by Sathyanand on October 19, 2010 at 4:19pm

Check out the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship offer to study Masters or PhD programmes in wide disciplines in Europe. The tuition fees and a living stipend is paid by the scholarship. Check it out. I found it really interesting... @

Comment by Lion M. M. Hasan IMA (UK & HK) on December 3, 2009 at 10:06am

Thanks Admin.