M.Phil in International Development Studies
The MPhil
International Development Studies program at Iqra University offers advanced
learning in development theory, policy, and practice with a strong emphasis on
research. Students undertake a thesis alongside coursework, enabling them to
critically analyze global development challenges. The program prepares
graduates for careers in academia, research, international organizations, NGOs,
and policy institutions.
Program Details & Curriculum
| Structure of the Program | Category: Courses (Credit Hours) |
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Total Credit Hours: 32
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General Education: 2(2)
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Total Courses: 11
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Core/Compulsory Courses: 2 (6)
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Semesters: 4
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Elective Courses: 6 (18)
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Duration: 2 Years |
Thesis: 1 (6)
Total: 11 (32) |
| CODE | TITLE | CREDIT HOURS | CATEGORY |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEMESTER I | |||
| IDS711 | International Development: Philosophical Foundations, Theories and Debates | 3+0 | Core |
| IDS712 | Research Methodology | 3+0 | Core |
| Elective - I | 3+0 | Elective | |
| Elective - II | 3+0 | Elective | |
| GEN111 | Understanding of Holy Quran – I/ HMT245 Comparative Religious Studies (2+0) for Non-Muslim Students | 0+1 | Gen Ed |
| Total | 12+1 | ||
| SEMESTER II | International Development: Philosophical Foundation, Theories and Debates | 3 | |
| Elective - III | 3+0 | Elective | |
| Elective - IV | 3+0 | Elective | |
| Elective - V | 3+0 | Elective | |
| Elective - VI | 3+0 | Elective | |
| GEN112 | Understanding of Holy Quran – II/ | 0+1 | Gen Ed |
| Total | 12+1 | ||
| SEMESTER III | Title | Hr (Cont Hr) | |
| IDS731 | Thesis | 6+0 | Research |
| Total | 6+0 | 3 | |
| SEMESTER IV | Public Policy, Governance and Development | 3 | |
| IDS731 | Thesis | Conti. | Research |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | 3 | |
| Social Development in Developing Societies | 3 | ||
| List of Electives | Title | Credit Hours | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours | |
| IDS713 | Global Poverty: Alleviation Strategies | 3+0 | |
| IDS714 | Social Development in Developing Societies | 3+0 | |
| IDS715 | Global Political Economy | 3+0 | |
| IDS716 | Issues in Rural Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS717 | Public Policy, Governance and Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS718 | Global Sustainable Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS719 | Conflict and Conflict Resolution | 3+0 | |
| IDS721 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods | 3+0 | |
| IDS722 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | 3+0 | |
| IDS723 | Urbanization and Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS724 | Politics of Developing Nations | 3+0 | |
| IDS725 | Global Development: Theory and Evidence | 3+0 | |
| IDS726 | International Law | 3+0 | |
| IDS727 | Women and Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS728 | Politics of Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS729 | Statistical Analysis and Interpretation | 3+0 | |
| IDS732 | Conflict, Peace and Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS733 | Transnational Migration and Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS734 | Human Rights and Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS735 | Environment and World Politics | 3+0 | |
| IDS736 | Culture and Community Development | 3+0 | |
| IDS737 | Global Human Security | 3+0 | |
| IDS738 | Seminar: International Development Studies | 3+0 | |
| IDS739 | Special Topics | 3+0 | |