International Economics and Development
Radboud Universiteit
Deze opleiding
International economics with a strong empirical and analytical emphasis on the low and middle income countries of the Global South.
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| locatieNijmegen |
| diplomaMSc |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code66401 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
Hosting one of the largest databases for developing countries in the world, we offer you a unique possibility to analyse poverty, inequality and economic development in an international context. Using recent theoretical insights and modern empirical methods, you will be actively involved in comparative research on issues in developing countries such as the impact of globalisation on economic growth, corruption, the education of children, child labour and women's empowerment.
State-of-the-art theoretical understanding are combined with a rigorous empirical approach. Besides international economics courses focusing on the role of international financial markets, institutions and culture, this track offers students in-depth theoretical and empirical knowledge of current issues in the development field.
The analytical attitude, strong empirical skills and broad theoretical knowledge obtained in this programme prepare you well for a career in international organisations (Worldbank, UN), national governments, development-oriented consultancy firms and research positions.
The Master's in International Economics and Development is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Economics.
State-of-the-art theoretical understanding are combined with a rigorous empirical approach. Besides international economics courses focusing on the role of international financial markets, institutions and culture, this track offers students in-depth theoretical and empirical knowledge of current issues in the development field.
The analytical attitude, strong empirical skills and broad theoretical knowledge obtained in this programme prepare you well for a career in international organisations (Worldbank, UN), national governments, development-oriented consultancy firms and research positions.
The Master's in International Economics and Development is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Economics.
Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?
The Master's specialisation International Economics and Development is theoretically unique in that we not only deal with the problems that poor countries face, but also with interesting new developments taking place in the Global South. We will discuss the rise of the BRIC countries, concentrating on both the potential they have as well as the challenges they face
Studieprogramma
opbouwInternational Economics and Development is a specialisation of the one-year Master's programme in Economics, with a total course load of 60 EC. All courses are 6 EC and the Master's thesis is 18 EC. Internships are not a standard part of the curriculum, but we heartily support any student who wishes to do the extra work and undergo an internship.
Our unique and interesting combination of subjects will provide you with a well-rounded understanding in this field. Apart from development economics students will get an academic understanding of economics methodology, the role of international financial markets, behavioural economics and the important influence culture has on economic phenomena. And thanks to a choice of elective subjects, you can give your programme a unique focus that meets your academic interests.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Methods of Empirical Analysis onderzoek | 6 EC | ||||||||
International Financial Markets, Behavioural Economics and Policy or other Elective Course keuzevak | 6 EC | ||||||||
Pluralisms in Economics | 6 EC | ||||||||
Inequality and Development | 6 EC | ||||||||
Culture and Institutions | 6 EC | ||||||||
Current Issues in International Economics and Development | 6 EC | ||||||||
Changes in World Politics: The Rise of the BRIC
Countries or other Elective Course keuzevak | 6 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis in Economics - International Economics
& Development Economics - International Economics and Development | 18 EC | ||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, computer modeling, design project, excursion, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, practicum, project, self evaluation, self study, tutorial, working groupToelating en kosten
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
In order to get admission to this Master's you will need a completed academic Bachelor's degree in Economics or a related discipline.
taaltoets
Unless the requirements at (http://www.ru.nl/opleidingen/master/economics/admission/) are met, a language test is required:
A TOEFL score of ≥90, with subscores not lower than 18;
A IELTS score of ≥6.5, with subscores not lower than 6.0;
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher.
motivatiebrief
Only for students with a foreign Bachelor's degree.
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Na de studie
Scientific and societal relevance go hand in hand in this programme. We not only discuss pressing issues of today but also issues we believe will be pressing in the near future. Upon completing the Master's programme in International Economics & Development, you will be knowledgeable about recent developments in the field.
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
We make sure our graduates have the strong academic background they need to be able to work as economists, policy-makers and researchers for international organisations (The World Bank, UN), development-oriented consultancy firms, NGOs, national governments as well as universities and research institutes.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| Nyenrode Business Universiteit | Executive Master of Finance & Control (RC) part-time | + aanv. eisen |
| Utrecht University | Leraar VHO algemene economie full-time,part-time educational | + aanv. eisen |
| Leiden University | Leraar VHO in Algemene economie educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Leiden University | Leraar VHO in Bedrijfseconomie educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Algemene economie educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Algemene economie part-time educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
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