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Master of International Development and Environmental AnalysisCourse code: 3086 ~ Course abbreviation: MIDEA ~ Total credit points required: 72 ~ 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time ~ Managing faculty: Arts Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis course is an interdisciplinary initiative of the faculty. It is aimed at students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds who wish to pursue careers or enhance their professional skills in the fields of international development and environmental sustainability. It takes an innovative interdisciplinary approach based on contemporary concerns with the processes, theories, and practices of globalisation. The course introduces students to international and comparative perspectives and approaches to development and global sustainability by focusing on contemporary processes such as global production systems, foreign direct investment, natural resource management and development, devolution of governance during a time of centralisation of geopolitical power, global climate change, and changing concepts of property in natural resource exploitation and management. It seeks to encourage critical and comparative analysis of international development policies and practice, and to promote active engagement in sustainable development in transnational and regional contexts. Course objectivesStudents successfully completing this course will have: 1. a sound knowledge of diverse aspects of the academic discipline; 2. an understanding of the world view of the field of study; 3. a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of study; 4. a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study; 5. advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal; 6. advanced analytical skills; 7. a grasp of research methodology and ethics, and an ability to undertake a small, independent research project in one of the disciplines represented in the program. Minimum pass gradeTo graduate with the Masters, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. Course structureStudents complete 72 points, including a minimum of 24 points at level 5, comprising a set of core units (24 points) and elective units (24-48 points), and for those who qualify, final project(s) (12-24 points). Course requirementsCore units
ElectivesStudents can choose electives (24-48 points) in one of six areas of concentration that correspond to current issues relevant in international development:
A wide range of elective units are available in sociology, women's studies, politics, Asian studies, geography and environmental science, Indigenous studies, anthropology,visual culture, business and economics, and public policy and management. Final ProjectOne or both of:
Some students may elect to undertake both final project units. All students planning to undertake a final project (either IDA5310 and/or GYM5480) must gain a distinction average or above in MIDEA core and elective units, or permission of the course coordinator. For students who have not attained a distinction average, an additional 12 points of coursework electives may be substituted for the final project units. Exit pointsAfter successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Arts, or after successful completion of 48 points with a Graduate Diploma in International Development and Environmental Analysis. Course coordinatorsDr Craig Thorburn and Dr Bruce Missingham |