<h2>1. Master’s in Strategic Development Studies - 14404 B</h2>

<h4><u>Programme Description:</u></h4>

<p>The programme is fundamentally designed to bring awareness of and identify ways to operate in the contemporary environment and to give effect to local, regional, and global development.</p>

<p>The primary objectives of the programme are: 1. To produce a graduate who possesses the competencies essential to, and required for, analyzing policies and practices of the contemporary environment, and applying research skills of empiricism to generate conceptual, theoretical and practical solutions necessary for national development. 2. To produce highly skilled graduates for the various development practices who will be able to operate in the contemporary environment to give effect to local, regional, and global development. 3. To equip students with the skills for basic research, implementation, and evolution of the impact of development policies and Programmes.</p>

<p>The programme has several secondary objectives aimed at enabling participants to understand how States influence the contemporary environment by their interests, decision making, and strategic networking.</p>

<div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><font color="#3a3838"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The cost for the programme is $1,303,676, Application Fees: $10,000, and Facilities Fees: $50,000. The total cost is $1,363,676.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></font></div>

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    <p><u><b>Entrance requirements:</b></u></p>
    
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        <li>A first degree in any discipline.</li>
        <li>OR</li>
        <li>A Diploma or Associate Degree plus five (5) years’ experiences at a Management level.</li>
        <li>OR</li>
        <li>Any other qualification considered acceptable by the University of Guyana</li>
        <li><b>In instances where applicants do not have the requisite qualifications for entry into the programme a bridge programme could be offered for matriculation into the Masters. </b></li>
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<h4><u>Programme Details:</u></h4>

<p>The Master of Science Strategic Development Studies is a one academic year trimester (3 semesters) programme. 
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Participants are expected to:
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    <li>As part of the application process, submit a research statement with a maximum of 500 words on their research project interest and focus</li>
    <li>Complete eight modules inclusive of an elective</li>
    <li>Choose an elective from any master’s programme within the University whether 3 or 4 credits. Students may also choose a foreign language as an elective</li>
    <li>Satisfy a minimum of 35 or maximum of 36 credits to graduate</li>
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The Courses are as follows:</p>

<h4><u>Semester I:</u></h4>

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<h4><b>MSD 5101: The Strategic Environment </b></h4>

<p class="mt-4 mb-4">The module seeks to bring into focus the operating environment in which Guyana exists, the major players who exert influence through varying interests, and the implications resulting from threats to these interests. The objective of the course is to enable participants/students to: understand the interests of States and Institutions and appreciate how these interests determine, influence behavior and shape policies.</p>
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<h4><b>MSD 5102: State Institutions and Governance </b></h4>

<p class="mt-4 mb-4">This module seeks to inform on the political framework of governance and institutional structures necessary for growth and development. It presents an understanding of how government, public sector, private sector, civil society and other key stakeholders interact to help shape good governance practices. The objectives of the course are to enable participants/students to understand the concept of governance and its relevance to the contemporary environment; appreciate the role institutions play within the governance construct.; appreciate the need for public policies to promote good governance and develop the aptitude to make convincing recommendations of the most appropriate democratic institutions and governance structures for the achievement of national policy, strategic and developmental goals.</p>
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<h4><b>MSD 5103: Policy Formulation for Strategic Development </b></h4>

<p class="mt-4">This module identifies strategic studies in areas of policy formulation at the national, regional, and international levels. It takes a theoretical and practical approach by exposing participants to the dynamics of policies and to various frameworks for policy development.</p>
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        <p class="mt-4"><b>AND/OR Elective</b> WW 5101: Any three/ four (3/4) credits Master level course (subject to approval) as an elective</p>
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        <b>AND/OR Elective:</b> of their choice offered in this semester.
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<h4><u>Semester II:</u></h4>

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<h4><b>MSD 5201: Evolving Issues in Democracy and the Contemporary Environment </b></h4>

<p class="mt-4">The module provides the historical context of political theories, their evolution, and impact. Participants will be exposed to the fundamentals of the modern state and the obligations such states have to this realm. The objectives of the course are to enable participants/students to understand and appreciate the theories and practices of democracy, and how they help shape relations with other international and regional actors. It also equips students with the critical thinking skills for participation in a democratic society.</p>
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<h4><b>MSD 5203: Capstone Research - Part 1</b></h4>

<p class="mt-4">This course seeks to guide students in the fundamentals of research which culminates in a capstone project on a topical issue relating to strategic development in their context. Students will also be exposed to critical thinking skills as a necessary tool for writing and producing research which is well argued. The course will also seek to provide participants with an understanding of the research process and the basic structure of a research.</p>
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    <h4><b>MSD 5204: Data and Information Management</b></h4>
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        It is often said that “data is the new oil”. This module provides students with an introduction to the core concepts in data and information management and their application in organizational decision making. Data Management is concerned with the processes of capturing, organizing, and managing data as an organizational resource with the goal of providing maximum benefits to an organization, individual and Information Systems. Whereas Information Management is mainly concerned with the processes, technology and people that define and implement structures and controls over the processing, delivery and usage of information in organizational management, decision making and business intelligence. To this end, this course introduces students to various tools, techniques, approaches, and issues associated with these organizational resource management goals. It acknowledges that academic rigour and practical relevance are important to the pursuit of these goals. In this regard, this course tends toward practical relevance as it provides students with the opportunity to combine theory and practice. Students will collect data using different collection methods and analytical techniques in a practical decision-making context while maintaining requisite academic rigour. The preceding will serve as the basis for student’s appreciation of the nexus between evidence-based organizational decision making and policy development
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    <p class="mt-4"><b>AND/OR Elective</b> WW 5201: Any three/ four (3/4) credits Master level course (subject to approval) as an elective</p>
    
    
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    <b>AND/OR Elective:</b> of their choice offered in this semester.
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<h4><u>Semester III:</u></h4>
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        <h4><b>MSD 5302: Strategic Leadership</b></h4>
        
        <p class="mt-4">This module exposes students to the challenges of strategic leadership in an increasingly complex environment. It is anchored on the foundational principle that leadership is a behaviour and not a position; therefore, the module examines strategic leadership through the framework of what behaviours are required, what knowledge must be acquired, and what actions must be taken by a strategic leader.</p>
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        <h4><b>MSD 5203: Capstone Research Project - Part 2 </b></h4>
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            Students will employ critical thinking skills while engaging with the literature and writing up research and apply the tools of research in the conduct, preparation, and finalization of a research project/thesis.
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<h2>2. Post Graduate Certificate in Trauma and Grief Resilience - 14002S</h2>
<h4><u>General Description</u></h4>
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    Grief and trauma are public health issues. This course addresses the need for specialists in the treatment of trauma and grief. This is in response to the recent dramatic increase in tragedies and traumatic events that have had a negative impact on people's health (loss of livelihood, flood-related destruction, COVID-19 death, and abuse and displacement). Suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, and mental health issues may result from the nature of the trauma and other factors that may obstruct the healing process. Guyanese have limited access to high-quality mental health care, and professionals frequently lack the skills necessary to recognize and address the wide range of needs they have.
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    This course enhances foundational knowledge on grief and trauma, lived experiences of mental health, and core counselling skills in grief and trauma informed care, to empower practitioners to be effective mental health professionals. These include grief and trauma literacy, psychological intervention, creative interventions, and awareness of the impact trauma from exposure to violence, etc., has on health, behaviour, and relationships. This course is not to equip students to treat mental disorders but rather to enter the therapeutic space with a trauma informed lens to help develop appropriate interventions to promote healing, recovery, and resilience, by identifying distinct grief and trauma symptoms apart from depression and other mental disorders in clients. 
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<div style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><font color="#3a3838"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Cost: $192,500 or 895 USD inclusive of facilities fee ($25,000) and registration fee ($7,500) &nbsp;&nbsp;</font></font></div>

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    <p><u><b>Entry requirements:</b></u></p>
    
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        <li>Applicants are required to possess a Degree in Social Work</li>
        <u>OR</u>
        <li>in a related Degree in the Social/Behavioural Sciences.</li>
        <u>OR</u>
        <li>Applicants with a Diploma /Associate Degree in Social Work/Behavioural Sciences would also be eligible to conduct the course along with a minimum of TWO Years work experience in the social/welfare service.</li>
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    <p><u><b>Co-requisites:</b></u></p>
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        <li>No Co- requisite or Pre-requisite is necessary for this course. It will be taught as an <u><b>optional (elective) course</b></u> throughout the academic year for students at the graduate level.</li>
        <u>OR</u>
        <li>As a professional development course for individuals who are conducting the course as a special student</li>
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    <p><u><b>Contact Hours and Methods of Teaching</b></u></p>
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        <b>Offerings:</b> Upon completion of this course, students will gain a graduate certificate in Trauma and Grief<br>
        <b>Contact Hours:</b> The course will be conducted for 13 weeks, ONE semester and includes THREE (3) hours of lecture and ONE hour of Tutorial.<br><br>

        <b>OR</b><br><br>
        The course will be delivered using an intense modality over a period of 8wks 5 hours per week, providing that it has the required number of registered students as stipulated by the UG statutory regulations.
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<h2>Professional Development Courses</h2>

<h4>3. Certificate in Intelligence Gathering and Analysis - 14001S</h4>

<p>This course is administered over a four week period and covers topics such as Introduction to Intelligence and the World of Secret Information, Plus Background Course: Introduction to Geopolitics Critical Thinking, the Role of Questions, and Overcoming Mindsets in Intelligence Analysis; Violence and Terrorism; Communicating with Intelligence: Analytic Writing and Exercises and Analytic Briefing; Transnational Organized Crime; Structured Analytic Techniques and Visualization Techniques; Environmental Criminology and Warning Intelligence.</p>

<p>This course (IGA) is for professional development purposes, providing that the required number of students according to the UG regulations are registered to conduct the course at both Turkeyen and Tain Campuses.</p>

<h5>Entrance Requirements</h5>
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    <li>Sound Secondary Education,</li>
    <li>Senior Level in Security Services,</li>
    <li>More than 10 Years Experience in Security Field</li>
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<p><b>Cost: $1,290 USD </b></p>



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