Economic Development and Growth
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This international double degree trains you to be a well-rounded expert in the field of development. You get Master’s degrees from two top-class European research universities: Groningen and Lund.The programme provides you the theoretical and quantitative tools needed to grasp the main debates in economics and other social sciences, as well as the deep, specialised understanding of context, institutions, and historical legacies in developing economies required to deal with the full complexity of development issues.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). Candidates 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 Groningen–Lund programme provides rigorous training in economics and quantitative methods and offers a variety of electives in central topics in development. At the end of each programme year you complete an independent research project, closely supervised by faculty.On successful completion, you will obtain an MSc in International Economics and Business of the University of Groningen, and a Master Degree in Social Science with major in Economic Development and Growth of Lund University.This programme aims to explore the general history of production and distribution, population and living standards, institutions and social organisation. The programme offers knowledge to carry out investigations and analyses concerning changes of social and economic conditions under different circumstances.Graduates of this programme will be equipped with the methods and analytical skills to pursue a broad range of careers in both public and private sector, within government agencies, national bureaus and administrations, think tanks and research organisations, analyst firms and multinational companies.
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Bachelor's degree in Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management, or equivalent English proficiency Admissions Deadline: 1 May
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Brunete
Community of Madrid
28691
Spain
- 2 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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