Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM Development Projects and Programmes
School	Government
Department	International Development
Module Code	08 32411
Module Lead	Dr Philip Amis
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This module introduces students to the planning and delivery of development projects. The focus is on income generation and welfare projects with examples taken from a range of development bank, donor, government and NGO funded sources. The module is built around the project cycle, begins with project identification and continues through logical framework based planning and project design to organisation, management and evaluation. Assignments include the preparation of an application for grant funding and the design of an organisation for an NGO partnership. The module is practice based with widespread use of exercises, several based on real projects. It is introductory in nature and no prior knowledge of finance or economics is required.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students shouls be able to: Demonstrate a general understanding of the project cycle and its components Design, manage and evaluate simple projects Contribute to the preparation and delivery of larger development projects.
Assessment	32411-01 : Assignment 1 : Coursework (50%) 32411-02 : Assignment 2 : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assignment 1: Coursework (50%) 1500 words; Assignment 2: Coursework (50%) 3000words
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