Stephen Zuellig Graduate School
of Development Management

Initially offering the Master in Development Management (MDM) program,
SZSDM broke new ground by introducing the Executive Master in Disaster Risk
and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program, one of the first degree programs
of its kind tailored for executives and apex change leaders.

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Why Pursue a Graduate Degree from a Premier School for Development Management in the Philippines?

The Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of Development Management (SZSDM) is dedicated to preparing professionals for meaningful roles in development. It equips leaders with the skills to confront complex challenges and navigate diverse fields adeptly. Additionally, it assists managers in navigating the dynamic landscape of development, enabling them to spearhead sustainable change and achieve measurable social impact.

Initially offering the Master in Development Management (MDM) program, SZSDM broke new ground by introducing the Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program, one of the first degree programs of its kind tailored for executives and apex change leaders. 

Together, both programs espouse the goals of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals, transforming students into effective leaders and experts in the field of development management. 

Choose the program that best aligns with your objectives and needs at the top graduate school for development in Asia.

Master’s Programs

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Master in Development Management (MDM)

Lead impactful change in Asia and the Pacific. This program hones your development and leadership skills, enabling you to guide organizations, businesses, and society toward sustainable solutions in a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world.

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Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM)

Dive into an intensive program for disaster and crisis professionals. The EMDRCM equips you with leadership skills to tackle multifaceted challenges brought on by disasters, crises, and climate change.

Master’s Programs

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Master in Development Management (MDM)

Lead impactful change in Asia and the Pacific. This program hones your development and leadership skills, enabling you to guide organizations, businesses, and society toward sustainable solutions in a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world. 

EMDRCM

Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM)

Dive into an intensive program for disaster and crisis professionals. The EMDRCM equips you with leadership skills to tackle multifaceted challenges brought on by disasters, crises, and climate change.

Gerald Escalante

“The AIM Master in Development Management expanded my perspective on fostering genuine connections critical for collaborative and comprehensive development efforts.”

Gerald Escalante

Master in Development Management, 2022