Overall theme and context

The Master’s degree in project management for development (MODEV) is a professional graduate degree in project management and sustainable development issues. Jointly organised by AFD and the University of Clermont-Auvergne since 2008, it has been managed by the Foundation for Studies and Research on International Development (FERDI) since 2019. The goal of this hybrid Master’s programme is to provide young managers from public institutions or companies that are either in contact with AFD or likely to be in contact with AFD, with the knowledge, skills, methods, resources, and tools that will enable them to become agents of change and contribute to achieving sustainable development objectives within their organisations.

Learning objectives

• To acquire in-depth knowledge of sustainable development, issues related to changing models, project management, and the functioning of funding agencies.
• To develop expertise and interpersonal skills such as creative thinking, collective intelligence, leadership, and communication.
• To develop a network of graduates that can be mobilised for joint actions and allows members to share their experience and expertise.

Teaching and activities

The MODEV Master’s programme uses an educational approach focused on creativity and collective intelligence. The programme features innovative methods to provide participants with theoretical knowledge, operational feedback, and creative workshops.

Registration details

This Master’s programme runs from September to May each year. The first six months are online learning with two to three days of lessons per week. The last three months are face-to-face sessions, with one part in Clermont-Ferrand and the other in Marseille.

Applications for the 2024/2025 intake can be submitted until February, 15th 2025 for the 2024/2025 edition.

Target audience

Managers and leaders from developing countries who wish to be active in their institutions to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
People working in the public and private sectors and AFD staff

Partners

Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA and Fondation pour les Etudes et Recherche du Développement International (FERDI)