Program Overview

International Development and Globalization Program

The International Development and Globalization program is offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between development, globalization, and social, economic, and political change.

Course Offerings

The program offers a wide range of courses, including:

• DVM 1100: Canada and the Challenges of International Development and Globalization
• DVM 11003: Canada and the Challenges of International Development and Globalization (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 1300: Social Impact in Global Perspective
• DVM 13003: Social Impact in Global Perspective (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 1500: Le Canada face aux enjeux du développement international et de la mondialisation
• DVM 15003: Le Canada face aux enjeux du développement international et de la mondialisation (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 1700: Impact social dans une perspective globale
• DVM 17003: Impact social dans une perspective globale (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 2105: Introduction to International Development: Historical Perspectives
• DVM 2106: Introduction to International Development Practices: Challenges and Innovations
• DVM 21063: Introduction to International Development Practices: Challenges and Innovations (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 2110: Education, Health and Social Protection
• DVM 21103: Education, Health and Social Protection (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 2350: Foundations of Social and Political Thought: Classical Liberalism and Socialism
• DVM 2505: Introduction au développement international : perspectives historiques
• DVM 2506: Introduction aux pratiques en développement international: défis et innovations
• DVM 25063: Introduction aux pratiques en développement international: défis et innovations (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 2510: Éducation, santé et protection sociale
• DVM 25103: Éducation, santé et protection sociale (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 2515: Droit et coopération internationale
• DVM 2750: Fondements de la pensée politique et sociale : Le libéralisme classique et le socialisme
• DVM 3105: Population Trends and International Development
• DVM 3106: Women, Gender and Development
• DVM 3108: Humanitarian Action
• DVM 3117: Public International Law
• DVM 3125: Environmental Policies, Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Development
• DVM 3130: Ethics and International Development
• DVM 3135: Food Security and International Development
• DVM 3140: International Development Funding
• DVM 3150: Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques for Doing Fieldwork in International Development
• DVM 31503: Qualitative Research Methods and Techniques for Doing Fieldwork in International Development (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 3160: International Projects Management
• DVM 31603: International Projects Management (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 3170: Quantitative Reasoning for International Development
• DVM 3180: Global Experiential Learning
• DVM 31803: Global Experiential Learning (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 3350: Current Theories of International Development
• DVM 3505: Tendances démographiques et développement international
• DVM 3506: Femmes, genre et développement
• DVM 3508: L'action humanitaire
• DVM 3517: Droit international public
• DVM 3525: Politiques environnementales, gestion des ressources naturelles et développement durable
• DVM 3530: Éthique et développement international
• DVM 3535: Sécurité alimentaire et développement international
• DVM 3540: Financement du développement international
• DVM 3550: Méthodes et techniques de recherche qualitatives axées sur le travail de terrain en développement international
• DVM 35503: Méthodes et techniques de recherche qualitatives axées sur le travail de terrain en développement international (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 3560: Gestion des projets internationaux
• DVM 35603: Gestion des projets internationaux (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 3570: Raisonnement quantitatif en développement international
• DVM 3580: L'apprentissage expérientiel ŕ l'international
• DVM 35803: L'apprentissage expérientiel ŕ l'international (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 3750: Théories actuelles du développement international
• DVM 4010: Stage international en développement international / International Internship in International Development
• DVM 40103: International Internship in International Development (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 4108: Conflict and Development
• DVM 4117: Protection of Civilians in International Law
• DVM 4120: International Development Issues in Africa
• DVM 4125: International Development Issues in Asia
• DVM 4130: International Development Issues in Latin America
• DVM 4140: Private Enterprise and Development
• DVM 4150: Social Economy and Local Development in Developing Countries
• DVM 4151: International Development Policy and Practice
• DVM 4152: Advanced Data Analysis for International Development
• DVM 4153: International Development and Environmental Change
• DVM 4154: Global Studies, Citizenship and Development
• DVM 41543: Global Studies, Citizenship and Development (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 4160: International Development Projects: Advanced Topics
• DVM 41603: International Development Projects: Advanced Topics (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 4330: Special Research Topics
• DVM 4508: Conflit et développement
• DVM 4517: La protection des populations civiles en droit international
• DVM 4520: Enjeux de développement international en Afrique
• DVM 4525: Enjeux de développement international en Asie
• DVM 4530: Enjeux de développement international en Amérique latine
• DVM 4540: L'entreprise privée et le développement
• DVM 4550: Économie sociale et développement local dans les pays en voie de développement
• DVM 4551: Politiques et pratiques du développement international
• DVM 4552: Analyse avancée des données pour le développement international
• DVM 4553: Développement international et changements environnementaux
• DVM 4554: Globalisation, citoyenneté et développement
• DVM 45543: Globalisation, citoyenneté et développement (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 4560: Étude approfondie des projets de développement international
• DVM 45603: Étude approfondie des projets de développement international (reserved for students in the In-Depth Experiential Learning Stream)
• DVM 4730: Thčmes de recherche choisis
• DVM 5100: Understanding International Development and Globalization
• DVM 5101: Research Methods
• DVM 5171: Monitoring and Evaluation
• DVM 5172: Gender-based Analysis
• DVM 5173: Financing for Development Initiatives
• DVM 5500: Comprendre le développement international et la mondialisation
• DVM 5501: Méthodes de recherche
• DVM 5571: Suivi et évaluation
• DVM 5572: Analyse axée sur le genre
• DVM 5573: Financement des initiatives de développement
• DVM 5910: Stage en mondialisation/Développement international / Internship in Globalization/International Development
• DVM 5999: Exigence de langue / Language
• DVM 6101: Economic Growth, Private Sector and Social Inclusion
• DVM 6102: Livelihoods, Resources and Sustainability
• DVM 6103: Conflict, Transitions and Peace
• DVM 6104: Social Movements, Equity and Human Rights
• DVM 6105: International Development Programming: Results-Based Approaches
• DVM 6110: Directed Studies in Globalization and International Development
• DVM 6111: Special Topics in Economic Growth, Private Sector and Social Inclusion
• DVM 6112: Special Topics in Environment, Natural Resources and Sustainability
• DVM 6113: Special Topics in Conflict, Transitions and Peace
• DVM 6114: Special Topics in Rights, Social Movements and Power
• DVM 6115: Special Topics in Professional Skills for International Development and Globalization
• DVM 6120: Special Topics in International Development
• DVM 6501: Croissance économique, secteur privé et inclusion sociale
• DVM 6502: Modes de vie, ressources et durabilité
• DVM 6503: Conflit, transitions et paix
• DVM 6504: Mouvements sociaux, équité et droits humains
• DVM 6505: La programmation en développement international : Les approches axées sur les résultats
• DVM 6510: Études dirigées en mondialisation et développement international
• DVM 6511: Thčmes choisis en croissance économique, secteur privé et inclusion sociale
• DVM 6512: Thčmes choisis en environnement, ressources naturelles et durabilité
• DVM 6513: Thčmes choisis en conflit, transitions et paix
• DVM 6514: Thčmes choisis en droits, mouvements sociaux et pouvoir
• DVM 6515: Thčmes choisis en connaissances profession. pour le développement international et la mondialisation
• DVM 6520: Thčmes choisis en développement international
• DVM 6998: Mémoire / Research Paper
• DVM 8108: Research Seminar in International Development
• DVM 8111: International Development Theory, Policy and Practice
• DVM 81111: International Development Theory, Policy and Practice (Part 1 of 2)
• DVM 81112: International Development Theory, Policy and Practice (Part 2 of 2)
• DVM 8508: Séminaire de recherche en développement international
• DVM 8511: Théories, politiques et pratiques du développement international
• DVM 85111: Théories, politiques et pratiques du développement international (partie 1 de 2)
• DVM 85112: Théories, politiques et pratiques du développement international (partie 2 de 2)
• DVM 8950: Thčmes choisis en développement international / Special Topic in International Development
• DVM 8955: Lectures dirigées / Directed Studies
• DVM 9995: Examen de synthčse / Comprehensive Exam
• DVM 9998: Projet de thčse / Thesis Proposal

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a minimum of 120 credits, including core courses, elective courses, and a research paper or thesis.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on academic merit, with a minimum average of 70% required for admission. Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in English or French, depending on the language of instruction.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credits taken. For more information, please consult the university's website.

Research Areas

The program offers a wide range of research areas, including:

• International development
• Globalization
• Social and economic development
• Human rights
• Environmental sustainability
• Conflict and peace studies
• Social movements and civil society
• Gender and development
• Health and education
• Economic development and policy

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• International development agencies
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
• Government agencies
• Private sector companies
• Research institutions
• Academic institutions
• Consulting firms
• Policy analysis and development
• Program management and evaluation
• Human rights and advocacy
• Environmental sustainability and conservation
• Conflict resolution and peacebuilding
• Social entrepreneurship and innovation

Conclusion

The International Development and Globalization program at the University of Ottawa offers students a comprehensive education in the complex relationships between development, globalization, and social, economic, and political change. With a wide range of course offerings, research areas, and career opportunities, the program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to pursue careers in international development and related fields.