- To make students capable of analyzing development theories, concepts, debates and issues in the field of globalization, economic transformation, socio-cultural and political changes and environmental impacts.
- To build multifaceted critical and constructive intellectual capacity among learners regarding development policies, strategies, plans and projects.
- To facilitate students in developing the skills required to undertake development research activities with a focus on appropriate methodology, data collection, policy design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- To equip graduates to pursue careers in teaching, research, policy advocacy, full-time or freelance consultancy and management of development organizations.