University of Waterloo

Cameron McCordic, Director (c2mccord@uwaterloo.ca)

Jennifer Doucet, Program Administrator (grad.seed-course@uwaterloo.ca)

Waterloo Master of Development Practice (MDP) program is a 12-month professional course-based program that positions graduates as global development professionals.  The program prepares students to better identify and address the challenges of extreme poverty and sustainable development through excellent course offerings.  With a focus on sustainable development, the MDP offers courses from four intersecting areas: health, natural, social, and management sciences.

Field placements are a critical component of the Waterloo MDP program.  Waterloo has an ever-growing network of partners available at grassroots organizations to international institutions.

Experiential learning is recognized as an important approach to enhance learning, build capacity and skills.  Our students are exposed to a wide range of experiential learning opportunities during their studies, such as field trips, networking, and panel discussions and conferences.  Check out our Waterloo MDP blog page maintained by our students on their experiences or follow tweets by @MDPWaterloo.
Program description:
  • Fall/Winter:  Students complete 4 required courses and 4 elective courses
  • Spring/Summer:  Professional placement