The Centre for Development Support (CDS) is a progressive inter-disciplinary research and development unit within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS). CDS offers a one-year Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Development Studies, a Master’s in Development Studies (either structured by coursework and mini-dissertation or by research) and a PhD in Development Studies. The PGDip and Master's are both delivered in distance mode, while the PhD is delivered part-time and full-time in person at the Bloemfontein campus. Through our research projects, we aim to support capacity-building and knowledge creation in the interests of promoting sustainable human development in a range of contexts across South African society.
 

PGDip programme


Master's programme


PhD programme


VISION

To be a leading research, training, and knowledge centre promoting sustainable human development. 

Contact us

CDS-related enquiries: 
Nomvula Makhubu MakhubuNY@ufs.ac.za
MDS and PhD enquiries:
Mohlophehi Mngomezulu MngomezuluMJ@ufs.ac.za

MISSION

Promoting sustainable development through:

  • Conducting research which enables and facilitates development initiatives,  programmes, and academic excellence
  • Building capacity through research, training, and development programmes
  • Being a knowledge-generation hub focused on three niche areas, namely:
    • Human development and the capabilities approach
    • Urban economies, inequalities and urban processes 
    • Vulnerable populations, their environments, organisation and communities (for example, CBOs, NGOs and social enterprises) 
  • Developing and being a part of a diverse network of national, broader regional and international development expertise. 

MEET THE TEAM
 
 

FACULTY CONTACT

Tel: +27 51 401 3825
Academic Advice: EMSadvice@ufs.ac.za
EMS Applications: EMSapplications@ufs.ac.za
EMS Appeals BFN (South and Bloemfontein) EMSappealsbfn@ufs.ac.za
EMS Appeals Qwaqwa: EMSappealsQQ@ufs.ac.za

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