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Department Overview
The Department of Development Studies aims to provide training and research in the field of
development studies covering theories, policies and practices of development. The
department takes a multidisciplinary approach that sets to provide solid grounding in
development from theoretical, conceptual, historical and contemporary perspectives, as well
as a good grasp of empirical research, policy analysis, and development in practice
particularly applicable to development scholars, practitioners and policymakers.
The two (2) tracks offered by the Department at the undergraduate level include
Development Studies and Enterprise Development. The courses offered under each of these
tracks are designed to ensure that students receive a firm grounding in the theoretical and
analytical aspects of the areas of specialization and at the same time reflect the contemporary
developments in the field. The masters of development studies programme exposes students
to development theories and a wide range of topics related to development. The students are
also trained to conduct research in development studies. Currently there are ten (10) academic
staff members and a visiting fellow in the Department.
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