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Advanced Master in International and Development Economics
University of Namur
Faculty of Economics, Social Sciences and Business Administration
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| Application Deadline: | August 15; Non EU: April 30; CUD scholarships: mid-February | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 900 - ≈ € 1,100 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Namur / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 10 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Namur
An Advanced Master in One Year
The Economic Departments at the University of Namur (FUNDP) and at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL) organize jointly a one-year post graduate program in International and Development Economics. The master program has successfully been in existence for more than 12 years. Professorship includes well known academics with an extended field experience in developing countries.
Program graduates will obtain an Advanced Master Degree in International and Development Economics.The program is open to graduates (with 5 years of university education or 4 years together with 2 years of professional experience) with a strong background in economics.
Objectives
The objective of the program is to train students in international and development economics and help them to become qualified actors in the field of economic development in the context of an integrated world economy.
The courses taught are structured around two main themes : macroeconomic policies and economic development including its institutional aspects. Graduates are taught to apply sound economic analysis that is well adapted to the social and political context of a specific developing country. At the end of their one-year stay, graduates will be able to analyze, design and implement realistic and innovative solutions in a developing country setting.
Contents
Language
The program is fully taught in English.
Curriculum and Academic Year
Classes start mid-September.
Courses are structured around two themes:
- Macroeconomic and trade policies
- Economic development, with emphasis on poverty reduction and institutional issues
Each theme of study consists of four classes and one seminar.
Exams are organized in January after the first semester and in June after the second semester with a retake in August or September.
Each student has to complete a personal study project that enables him to bring a personal contribution to an economic topic of special interest to him.
Campus
The program is organized by the Economics School of Louvain which is comprised of the economic departments of the FUNDP and of the UCL. Classes take place predominantly on the FUNDP campus in Namur but, once a week, classes are organized on
the UCL campus in Louvain-la-Neuve. The program secretariat is located in Namur.
For more details about the fields of study and the list of courses and seminars consult our website : http://www.fundp.ac.be/mc-development
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Register Now!Requirements
AdmAdmission into the program requires a strong interest in development. Applicants must have either a 5 year university graduate degree or a 4 yearuniversity graduate degree along with 2 years of professional experience.
Only applicants with a strong background in economics will be considered.
The number of students will be limited in order to ensure small classes and close interaction among the students and staff.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Funding details
The following instutitions provide scholarships for students from developing countriies:
-the CUD (Commission Universitaire pour le Développement)
Deadline for application : Mid-February (check website)
Professional experience required
Application forms are available at the following address : http://www.cud.be/ (Click on scholarships)
- the CTB (Coopération Technique Belge)
Applications are made through Belgian Embassies or through the local Attaché of the Belgian Cooperation for Development.
http://www.btcctb.org/showpage.asp?iPageID=991
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