The programme is primarily concerned with development, that is, facilitators and obstacles to development, whether environmental, social, economic or political. On a global level, several interacting factors have led to increased pressure on the environment, such as population growth; over-exploitation and mismanagement of natural resources and environmental pollution.

The programme would therefore among other things discuss how some countries have progressed to a very high level of income without having strong resource endowments; how other countries have developed by making effective use of their natural resources; how some countries have been able to propel periods of strong growth by excessively exploiting their resource base; and how some countries seem to be prone to "cleptocratic" and dictatorial rule - amassing riches to the few and poverty to the many.

The programme would familiarize participants with theories and findings concerning development and provide managerial tools to practical problems. A wide variety of institutional contexts would be considered, including local and international private business, non-government organizations (NGOs), central and local governments, international and national regulatory and donor institutions. In addition, graduating students will be well-skilled in cross-cultural communication and collaboration.

Courses under the programme include: Global Environment Issues, Management in Development-Theories & Concepts, Contemporary Topics in Sustainable Development Management, Financing Development, and Research Methods in Development Studies. In addition to these and few others, candidates will choose two (2) electives out of four areas.