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University of San Francisco - College of Arts & Sciences
MS in International and Development Economics
- San Francisco, USA
MSc
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The rapid pace of globalization has increased the demand for professionals with training in international economics and economic development. Our one-of-a-kind Master of Science in International and Development Economics (IDEC) provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand how market forces can be harnessed to empower developing countries to break from cycles of poverty.
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University of Groningen
Double Degree Master in Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG)
- Groningen, Netherlands
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MEDEG programme is offered by a consortium of the University of Groningen (The Netherlands), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain) and Lund University (Sweden). You study the first year either in Groningen or Madrid. In the second year, all students move to Sweden to specialise in development and growth issues at Lund University School of Economics and Management. The programme provides you with the theoretical and quantitative tools needed to grasp the main debates in economics and other social sciences, as well as the specialised understanding of context, institutions, and historical legacies in developing economies required to deal with the full complexity of development issues.
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Economics School of Louvain
One-year General Master (60)
- Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Master
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
If you come from another discipline and are looking to deepen your knowledge of economics, you can also join the 1-Year program. A one-year General Master's (60) degree typically refers to a graduate program that allows students to explore various academic disciplines without specializing in one specific field. This type of degree is often pursued by individuals who want to broaden their knowledge and skills in multiple areas or who are unsure of their career path and want to gain a well-rounded education.
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Universidade Santiago de Compostela
Master's Degree in Economic Development and Innovation
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
The DEIN-Circular Master provides advanced, specialized and multidisciplinary training in the field of sustainable economic development and innovation, with two alternative profiles, one oriented towards R&D and innovation management and policies and the other to the Circular Economy and sustainable development.
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University of Antwerp
Advanced Master of Development Evaluation and Management (M.Sc.)
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Online
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This Advanced Master’s programme offers methodological and practical insights into development evaluation, its relevance and challenges.
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King's College London - Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
MSc in Political Economy of Emerging Markets
- London, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Gain a distinctive approach to the study of development with this unique Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc. This is a multidisciplinary social science programme in which you will learn about the national development strategies of middle-income countries, and study the politics and institutions that underpin these strategies.
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University of Bristol - Business, Economics and Innovation
MSc Economics with Data Science
- Bristol, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This MSc Economics with Data Science program is suited to both professionals and recent undergraduates, following a related degree in economics, computer science, physics, maths, or engineering, with exposure to quantitative methods and/or programming. Combining theoretical and practical teaching by experts in both economics and mathematical engineering disciplines, the programme provides training on essential programming and data science software, alongside robust economics content distinctive to this programme.
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University of Pannonia
MA in Design and Development Engineering for a Circular Economy
- Nagykanizsa, Hungary
MA
Full time
3 semesters
On-Campus
English
The programme is dedicated to educating such highly-skilled professionals in engineering design and development for circular economies who are familiar with all the universal and more specific traits of circular systems. By the end of your studies, you will be able to pinpoint circular links between water and waste management and the use of renewable energy, and become familiar with the legal environment and regulations pertaining to the protection of intellectual property. With the high level of practical and theoretical knowledge obtained, you will be capable of conducting and managing complex RD tasks.
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Södertörn University
International Master's Programme in Economics
- Stockholm, Sweden
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This two-year Master’s in Economics provides you with a deeper knowledge of economic theory and its application in the real world, providing skills that can benefit society in fields such as sustainable development or competition and regulation. You have the option to focus on an area of your choice and even to spend a semester studying at a different university or in another country.
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Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics
MSc in Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets
- Maastricht, Netherlands
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Are you fascinated by how emerging markets, such as those of the BRIC countries, work? Do you want the extra challenge of conducting business across borders and in a multi-cultural environment? Do you look forward to operating in rapidly changing economies? If so, the master’s program in Economics and Strategy in Emerging Markets could be right for you. In addition to acquiring knowledge of the specific opportunities and challenges related to emerging economies, you’ll develop the professional skills needed for an international career in economics, business, or policymaking, with a strong emphasis on emerging markets.
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University of Bradford
MSc Economics and Finance for Development
- Bradford, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
MSc Economics and Finance for Development course will provide you with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the basis for financial policy.
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University of Florence
Master in Economics and Development
- Florence, Italy
MSc
Full time
2 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
The MSc in Economics and Development offers lessons and research projects in the heart of Florence. With its interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of economics and an excellent student to staff ratio, this MSc offers an international environment thanks to its students which come from all over the world, and its teaching staff from the Department of Economics and Management, the Department of Statistics, the Department of Law, and the Department of Political Science of the University of Florence together with visiting professors from other universities around the world.
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SOAS University of London
MSc Development Economics
- London, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MSc Development Economics is the flagship Master's programme offered by the SOAS Economics Department. It integrates two fundamental intellectual traditions that our unique Department has cultivated for decades: a rigorous pluralist theoretical approach to economics and a focus on real-world development issues using modern economic analytical tools.
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Master's Degree in Economics from the Austrian School
- Madrid, Spain
- Alcorcón, Spain + 3 more
Master
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
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.
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University of Johannesburg
MCom in Local Economic Development
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Master
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The purpose of the MCom in Local Economic Development is to develop an advanced level of knowledge, skills, and applied competence in the field of Local Economic Development (LED).
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An MSc, or Master of Science, is an educational program that requires about two years of full-time study to complete. Before starting an MSc program, students must first have completed a bachelor’s degree in a similar field. After graduating with an MSc, students may be able to find highly skilled jobs that offer better compensation and opportunities for advancement.
What is an MSc in Economic Development? In this postgraduate program, students take courses in macro- and microeconomics, quantitative methods, trade theory, political economy, globalization, microfinance, and model development to better understand economic development theories and policies that influence the growth and expansion of communities all over the world. Students complete coursework as well as a final research paper or project to demonstrate their expertise in economic development.
By earning their MSc, students gain critical thinking, communication, and innovative problem-solving skills that can be beneficial both to their personal and professional lives. Graduates also learn how to apply their knowledge to real-world problems to bring about effective change.
The cost to obtain a master’s degree in economic development can vary quite a bit for each student and each school. It is recommended that students fully research their specific school and program and apply for scholarships as needed.
Individuals who graduate with an MSc in Economic Development are often in high demand for positions as urban planners, development project coordinators, and economic project developers, working for local or international governments, private development companies, construction developers, or even non-profit and charitable agencies. Many students choose to continue their education after graduating with a master’s degree and earn a PhD so they can further their research and understanding.
Earning an MSc can be a stepping-stone along the pathway of students working to achieve their life goals. If you are interested in furthering your education, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.