Double Degree Master in International Development Economics
University of Groningen
Key Information
Campus location
Groningen, Netherlands
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,314 / per year *
Application deadline
01 May 2024
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* EU/EEA students: €2,314 | non-EU/EEA students: €17,800
Introduction
Progress in ICT has enabled firms to reorganise production processes on a global scale. What does it imply for income and employment in advanced and developing countries?
With a double degree from the University of Göttingen (Germany), you will obtain specialised knowledge of international markets and the global interconnections between national economies. What are the consequences of globalisation for the socioeconomic and institutional differences between countries and what roles do multinational companies play in this respect? You will learn to apply the tools of modern economic analysis to issues of development policy and to communicate effectively with researchers, policymakers and practitioners on development issues.
In Göttingen, you will benefit from the expertise of researchers regarding microeconomic aspects of development. And you will be trained in applying quantitative research methods that are specifically suitable to study these aspects in a systematic way. The Groningen component of the programme is more focused on macroeconomic and international aspects of development and links these to international business perspectives.
By following the programmes in Göttingen and Groningen, you will graduate with a strong international profile and a deep analytical understanding of global economic policy and business organisations.
Why study this programme in Groningen?
- You can earn two Master's degrees by studying in Groningen and at a top university abroad - Gottingen University in only two years. It is a unique combination to learn how to apply the tools of modern economic analysis to specific issues of development in a globalizing world.
- This master's focuses relatively strongly on the economic development of low-income countries and a more microeconomic perspective on inequality, poverty and growth.
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
You spend semester 1 and semester 2 in the MSc in International Economics (specialization Development Economics) at Georg August Universität Göttingen in Germany, taking 24 EC of compulsory courses, 24-30 EC of specialization courses and 6-12 EC of electives.
An important strength of Georg August University is its research program on poverty, inequality and growth. The strength of this research programme is clearly reflected in the quality of teaching in the field of micro-economic development studies.
Courses
- Study at GAU, Göttingen (60 EC)
Year 2
During semesters 3 and 4, you study in the MSc Economic Development and Globalization (formerly known as MSc International Economics and Business) at the University of Groningen. You will take 40 EC of courses and complete a 20 EC Master's thesis project.
The University of Groningen is well-known for its quality of research and teaching regarding macro-oriented studies of growth, trade and structural change. This macro-perspective complements the in-depth knowledge of microeconomic aspects of these fields you will acquire in year 1 in Göttingen.
Next to the two-degree certificates, graduates will receive two diploma supplements, which will mention that the respective degrees are awarded within the framework of the double degree programme in Göttingen and Groningen.
Courses
- Economic Development (5 EC)
- Elective(s) A MSc ED&G (15 EC, optional)
- Elective(s) B MSc ED&G (15 EC, optional)
- Foreign Direct Investment & Trade (5 EC)
- Master's thesis (20 EC)
- Research Seminar for ED&G (5 EC, optional)
Study abroad
- Study abroad is required
Our double degree partner is Georg-August-Universität of Göttingen, Germany, a university with a long tradition. It has hosted several world-famous scientists, such as Albert Einstein, Carl Friedrich Gauss and Niels Bohr.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Job prospects
The courses in Göttingen and Groningen share a strong focus on empirical methods and approaches. As a consequence, graduates of this double degree master's are fully equipped for a career in national, international, multinational or transnational institutions and enterprises. As a graduate, your degree will be highly valued in the labour market. The Faculty of Economics and Business is internationally accredited and belongs to the 1% of business schools around the world accredited by both EQUIS
FEB Career Services
When you become a student at the faculty, we want to support you in developing your career and strengthen your employability skills. You can count on a dedicated on-campus Career Services team offering you a wide range of courses, workshops, events and career-related support during your studies. Everything you need to enter the labour market.
Job examples
- international economist or strategy expert in a multinational corporation
- staff member with an (inter)national governmental organisation, such as I.M.F., World Bank, OECD, WTO, ECB, Asian Development Bank or the EC
- academic researcher at a university or international research institution
- business consultant with an internationally operating consultancy firm
- economic consultant with an (inter)national governmental organisation