The Master in Population Studies (MPOPS) is a non-thesis program that aims to meet the need for population practitioners with a strong grounding in the theory and methods of demography and the ability to critically analyze the interrelationship between population factors and development in its various ramifications, from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The MPOPS curriculum consists of 32 units of course work and a comprehensive examination. Students are also required to prepare a pre-print research paper as a prerequisite to graduation.

At the end of the program, MPOPS graduates are expected to:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the theory and methods of demography in the analysis of complex population situations;
2. Critically analyze the interrelationship between population factors and development in its various ramifications, from an interdisciplinary perspective; and
3. Design and conduct high-level quality research on population-related topics and contribute to the formulation of policies and programs for development.

Program of Study