MA in Development Management (MADM) – Ruhr University Bochum

The Master of Arts in Development Management (MADM) is an 18-month, English-taught program hosted by the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy at Ruhr University Bochum. Established in 2000 and supported through DAAD’s EPOS initiative, it’s tailored for professionals aiming to master the planning, implementation, and evaluation of development programs.

Program Highlights

• Duration & Format: Full-time, 3 semesters (90 ECTS), starting September 2026.development-research.orgDAAD

• Curriculum: Combines theoretical foundations in social science and economics with empirical research methods, project cycle management, internships in Germany, and intensive field work in a developing country—culminating in a thesis grounded in real-world data.

• Mentorship & Networks: Small thesis groups receive personalized guidance from faculty members. Students benefit from the UA Ruhr network—including the Institute for Development and Peace (INEF) and the Institute of Political Science (University Duisburg-Essen)—as well as AGEP’s development-focused postgraduate community.

Funding & Scholarships

• DAAD-EPOS Scholarships: Available for eligible applicants from the Global South, offering support for living expenses, health insurance, travel, and a preparatory German language course.development-research.org

• Self-Funded Options: For applicants arranging their own funding, the program provides support for fieldwork expenses via PROMOS and shares DAAD’s resources for living cost estimation.development-research.org

Admissions & Application Deadlines

• For DAAD-EPOS applicants: Apply by September 30, 2025

• For all other candidates: Apply by December 31, 2025development-research.org

• Eligibility Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics, law, geography, or related fields; proficiency in English (TOEFL 79–80 iBT or IELTS 6.0); practical or academic experience in development management—DAAD-EPOS applicants need a minimum of two years’ relevant experience.