DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED

      Two graduate degree programs are currently offered at IDMG: the Master of Management Major in Development Management (MM-DM), and the Master in Public Affairs Major in Local Governance and Development (MPAf-LGD).

A. Master of Management Major in Development Management (MM-DM)

       MM-DM, 39-unit program, is for you if you work in a development-oriented organization, program or project and you want to be able to tackle the many issues and challenges constantly facing managers; likewise synchronize the energies of government, private and civil society sectors for quality results.

B. Master in Public Affairs Major in Local Governance and Development (MPAf-LGD)

       MPAf-LGD, a 31-unit program, is for you if you work in or collaborate with a local government unit and you want to be more equipped in planning and executing quality governance and service delivery systems.

       Many international students study Development Management and Local Governance at University of the Philippines Los Baños under Institute of Development Management and Governance. There are two masters degree programs offered. Applications for admission to all graduate programs are being handled by the Graduate School.

Master of Management Major in Development Management (MM-DM)

       The Master of Management major in Development Management is designed to strengthen the capacity of middle-level development managers in the application of social sciences, administrative sciences, and management concepts, principles, approaches and strategies in understanding, analyzing, assessing, and managing development processes in a development context. Students internalize greater commitment to serve the interest of the marginalized people and thus enhance their development.

       The 39-unit program can be completed in one and one-half years (three semesters and one summer) for full-time study or three years for part-time study (with classes held Saturdays).

       Upon completion of the MM-DM program, students should be able to:

• Translate national development policies into programs and projects and operational designs, systems and procedures that are people-oriented, participative, capacity-building oriented, and sustainable;

• Mobilize and efficiently utilize human, physical, financial, technological inputs, and other organizational resources for attaining development goals;

• Establish cooperative, coordinative, and complementary intra-agency, inter-agency or inter-sector horizontal and vertical linkages; and

• Design and manage development interventions.

The program has two (2) flexible scheduling options; weekday and weekend (both 16 weeks)

Master in Public Affairs Major in Local Governance and Development (MPAf-LGD)

       Since 1998, the Institute of Development Management and Governance (IDMG) is offering the MPAf-LGD. This is a degree for experienced local staff and executives who want to deepen academic preparation for their jobs. The 31-unit program can be completed in one year (two semesters and one summer) for full-time study or two years for part-time study (with classes held Saturdays).

After completing the program, the student is expected to be able to:

• explain and apply the basic concepts, principles and strategies of local governance, management and development in dealing with public issues and managing local affairs; and

• undertake and supervise extension, research and development activities in local governance and development.

LIST OF GRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT IDMG

Master of Management Major in Development Management (MM-DM)

DM 201. Development Perspective (3). Systems theory and concepts and their application to the analysis of the national development process; comparison of development patterns; and Philippine historical realities and current national development goals and strategies. 3 hrs (class) PR. COI (1,2)

DM 204. Management Dimensions of Development Organizations (3). History, environment and dynamics of development organizations; applications of management principles in the analysis of development organizations. 3 hrs (class) PR. COI (1,2)

DM 210. Research Management (3). Principles, practices, and dynamics of research management. 3 hrs (class) (1,2)

DM 220. Public Policy and Program Administration for Development (3). Policy formulation analysis, and implementation; program administration and project management for development. 3hrs (class) PR. COI (1,2)

DM 221. Fiscal Administration in Development (3). Theories and methods of fiscal administration and their application in the financial planning and analysis of development programs. 3 hrs 9class) PR. COI (1,2)

DM 223. Project Development and Management (3). Design, implementation, and evaluation of development projects. 3 hrs (class) PR. COI (1,2)

DM 224. Public Affairs Management in Development I (3). Political and administrative structures and processes in national development with emphasis in rural development. 3 hrs (class) PR. COI (1)

DM 225. Public Affairs Management in Development II (3). Concepts, scope, and components of rural development management. Analysis of management environment and behavior in the implementation of rural development programs. 3 hrs (class) PR. DM 224 or COI (2)

DM 230. Planned Change in Development (3). Concepts, models, and strategies of planned transformation. 3 hrs (class) PR. COI (1,2)

DM 241. Managerial Leadership (3). Leadership theories, roles, styles, and skills in various management levels. 3 hrs (class) PR. MGT 101 or COI (1,2)

DM 291. Special Topics (1-3). May betaken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited in the student’s program will not exceed 4 units. (1,2)

DM 298. Field Studies in Development Management (3). PR COI (1,2,S)

DM 299. Graduate Seminar in Development Management (1). May be taken twice. PR. COI (1,2)

Master in Public Affairs Major in Local Governance and Development (MPAf-LGD)

LGD 210 Governance and Development (3). Concepts, models, principles, tools, indicators, practices, issues, trends, and prospects in governance and development. 3hrs (class) PR. None (2)

LGD 211. Delivery Systems for Public Services (3). Theory and practice of public service delivery with focus on local government units. 3 hrs (class) PR. None (2)

LGD 213. Local Fiscal Management (3). Concepts, principles, processes, and practices in local fiscal management, local revenue generation, allocation, utilization, and accountability. 3 hrs. (class) PR. None (2)

LGD 215. Human Resource Management in Local Government Units (3). Principles, practices, trends and issues in human resource management in local government units. 3 hrs (class) PR. None (2)

LGD 216. Organizational Development in Local Government Units (3). Theories, concepts and processes in organizational development and improvement in local government units. 3 hrs (class) PR. None (2)

LGD 291. Special Topics (1-3). May betaken twice provided that the total number of units to be credited in the student’s program will not exceed 4 units. (1,2,S)

LGD 298. Field Studies (3). PR. COI (1,2,S)

LGD 299. Graduate Seminar (1). May be taken twice. PR. COI (1,2,S)

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