Development Finance – (M.Sc.)

Finance-related issues are increasingly important in development, and this programme provides a thorough understanding of the specific problems of development finance. It aims to equip students with the necessary skills to make a meaningful contribution to policy formulation and implementation in this field. It is designed to provide a coherent programme of study in the fields of financial development policy and financial management with specific reference to developing countries.

The programme is designed to provide:

* a comprehensive knowledge of the main concepts and analytical skills on development finance, financial management and accounting in developing and emerging market economies
* critical understanding of contemporary issues related to developemnt finance at the macro, sectoral and enterprise level
* an understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of specific problems of development finance such as micro finance
* an infrastructure for postgraduate research in the fields of development finance in developing and transitional economies

Course aims On completion of the programme, students will have acquired the following skills and capabilities:

* an ability to critically analyse the techniques and procedures for financial sector development, management and accounting
* an ability to apply these techniques and procedures in a professionaly competent manner
* the ability to undertake independent research, and to present research findings in a form that can be disseminated effectively to users

Special features An overseas field visit is an integral part of the programme. The cost of the visit is included in the programme fee. In addition, participants may undertake research visits to organisations applying information systems in practice in the UK. Fieldcourses may be scheduled at any point during the twelve-month period of the degree programme and this may include during University vacations. Successful applicants are expected to be available to attend