Page 2 of 2, 26 Master Programs in Economic Development in Europe for 2024

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.

This Emerging Economies and International Development MSc is an interdisciplinary social science degree in international development with a unique focus on middle-income countries. It explores what we can learn from the experiences and development models of these emerging powers.

The aim of this programme is to train professionals well-versed in management theory and the model of circular economy. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to find practical solutions to contemporary problems drawing on your systems-thinking skills. Additionally, you will have learnt the ropes of increasing resource efficiency by looking at the interdependence of raw materials and energy-saving systems. Moreover, you will also acquire competencies related to entrepreneurial management, i.e., planning and analysing the economic processes of various organisations and institutions.

All the courses offered by the Department of Economics approach the subject matter from a development perspective. Students on the MSc Development Economics will complete courses on Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics and Growth and Development. In addition, students must take three optional courses and complete a dissertation in an area of applied economics.

This programme replaces the MSc Finance and Development Programme. This programme combines political economy of international finance with development economics. It is unique in Britain and draws on the specific strengths of SOAS, namely in development economics, political economy and area specialisation. It also draws on the international reputations of SOAS specifically in the political economy of finance.

The PhD in Development Economics is a research degree offered by the Department of Economics, and is also part of the PhD pathway, 'International Development', within the Bloomsbury Doctoral Training Partnership. The latter forms one of the few Centres recognised by the UK's Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), thereby receiving financial support, and especially individual grants, for MSc and PhD students.

The Master in Economics of the Austrian School aims to provide students with the tools and methods of the Austrian School of Economics, as well as the knowledge to apply them to the analysis of economic problems. Over several months of training, the student will achieve a high degree of knowledge in the field of market processes, monetary economics, economic cycles, the evolutionary study of institutions, the analysis of interventionism and innovation processes. technological.

Discover the problems that face the developing world through a variety of perspectives. Our MA International Development explores the most pressing issues in international development throughout a range of social scientific standpoints. The Department of Economics, Department of Government, Department of Sociology and Essex Business School, have joined forces to create a truly interdisciplinary course focusing on all aspects related to international development.

The programme aims to explore the general history of production and distribution, population and living standards, institutions and social organisation. You will gain knowledge to carry out investigations and analyses concerning changes in social and economic conditions under different circumstances. The programme is organised into three different tracks: Economic History, Economic Demography or Economic Development. When applying for the programme, you also select which track you want to specialise in. The different tracks share courses to some extent.

In this double degree programme, you spend the first year at either Universidad Carlos III de Madrid or the University of Groningen. The programme trains the next generation of analysts, researchers and professionals in the field of development and growth. It combines the expertise of three highly ranked European universities into a common platform with leading scholars in economics, economic history and demography. A hallmark of the programme is the emphasis on the personal contact between professors and students, achieved by small classes. You will, in close supervision of a highly qualified faculty member, complete two independent research projects (theses) both at the end of year 1 and year 2 of the programme.

Looking for an English-language interdisciplinary M.A. program that offers research-based, innovative, and critical perspectives on contemporary India? Want to analyze and understand the social, economic, political, and cultural transformations that characterize India today? Like to become part of a vibrant, stimulating center in an international academic environment? If your answer to these questions is yes, then apply now for the M.A. program in Modern Indian Studies at the CeMIS!