Economic Development and Globalization
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
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locatieGroningen |
diplomaMSc |
typeregulier, 60 EC |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code60963 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
Increasing international trade and finance is opening up new opportunities for the growth of firms, regions and countries. At the same time, it is posing new challenges as the benefits are not equally distributed and inequality is rising. In the one-year Master's degree in Economic Development and Globalization (MSc ED&G), you will learn the tools to grasp the complex relationships between economic globalization and the economic development of regions and countries. You will use state-of-the-art economic theories to discover the impact of global trade and of financial globalization on economic growth and welfare. As you develop your skills, you will learn to recognise the forces that shape geographical patterns of economic activity. You will learn to advise firms and governments on how to reap the benefits of globalization and international value chains.
For those seeking to augment the one-year programme in Groningen, there are four possibilities to follow a Double Degree: with Fudan University (Shanghai), the University of Göttingen (Germany), Lund University (Sweden) and Corvinus University (Budapest).
Waarom aan de RUG?
- In the programme, you learn how globalization is changing our world. What is the role of internationally operating organizations, institutions and policies in economic advancement and in bridging the global development gap?
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
- The programme offers a consistent international setting both in terms of content and orientation at a high level. Graduates are selected to participate in high-level research activities of international organizations (such as the OECD in Paris, Conference Board in New York, and the ILO in Geneva) and national organizations (such as the Dutch Central Bank and The Netherlands' Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis). Our academic staff have strong relationships with international research and consultancy institutes as well as policy advice centers.
Studieprogramma

periode | |||||
Economic Development | |||||
Elective(s) A MSc ED&G | |||||
Elective(s) B MSc ED&G | |||||
Foreign Direct Investment & Trade | |||||
Master's thesis afstuderen | |||||
Research Seminar for ED&G |
specialisaties
- Globalization, Growth and Development
- International Capital and Globalization
- Energy Focus Area
- Master Internship
- Double Degree Master - Central-Eastern European Economics (Budapest)
- Double Degree Master - International Development Economics (Göttingen)
- Double Degree Master - Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG, Lund)
- Double Degree Master Chinese Economy and Finance (Shanghai)
profiel Globalization, Growth and Development
The global production system is increasingly becoming more fragmented. This raises some important questions. Is manufacturing located in developed or developing countries?
And do fragments have a natural home-base, for example, R&D in developed countries and assembly in developing countries? Some firms participate in this process, others do not. What determines the internationalization choices of firms? What is the role of distance, transportation costs, or language and culture when making these choices? Increasing country specialization has consequences for local labour markets. Are labour markets becoming increasingly specialized as well? Are they becoming more globally integrated, just like commodity markets?
In this profile, students will learn to use tools and methods to answer such questions and to independently carry out analyses of the causes and consequences of globalization.
profiel International Capital and Globalization
There has been high economic growth with increasing financial fragility since the 1990s worldwide.
This was followed by credit crises and recessions in much of the Western world since 2007 and the threat of crisis elsewhere (e.g. China). Students study these developments based on theories of banking, financial markets, international capital flows and exchange rates. How have financial markets and their regulation changed in recent decades? How have changes in exchange rates and capital flows affected policies, for example with respect to the euro area? When is financial development good for economic growth and stability and when does it lead to financial crisis and recession? When do international capital flows contribute positively to an economy and when do they cause harm? What caused the euro crisis and how do we evaluate alternative solutions?
In this profile, students will learn to use tools and methods to answer such questions and to independently carry out analyses of the causes and consequences of (financial) globalization.
specialisatie Energy Focus Area
Focus your MSc on Energy and open up extra career opportunities. The Energy Focus Area requires you to complete two of four possible electives and write an MSc thesis on an energy topic.
specialisatie Master Internship
Opportunity to gain work experience by doing an internship in the second semester of your study.
You will be rewarded 15 ECTS on top of your programme. Your thesis will be postponed to the third semester.
specialisatie Double Degree Master - Central-Eastern European Economics (Budapest)
The two-year double-degree master combines international business and international economics topics, with a special focus on issues of economic transformation and integration.
specialisatie Double Degree Master - International Development Economics (Göttingen)
The two-year double-degree master focuses more on the economic development of low-income countries and a more microeconomic perspective on inequality, poverty and growth.
specialisatie Double Degree Master - Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG, Lund)
This two-year double-degree master combines the analysis of economic development from a long-run, historical perspective with a range of courses in economics and demography.
specialisatie Double Degree Master Chinese Economy and Finance (Shanghai)
Are you interested in an international career in or involving China?
Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience of China and the economy, finance and culture.
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, group discussion, group assignment, lecture, individual assignment, literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, practicum, project, tutorial, working group, self studystudy guidance
Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisor's are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2023
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2023
wettelijk tarief : € 2314 (€1157 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 17000
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 17800
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
collegegeld nog niet bekend
Students with a Dutch diploma can apply directly to Studielink. More information on the steps to apply.
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Studievergelijker
Economic Development and Globalization
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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DDM Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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DDM Chinese Economy and Finance
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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DDM International Development Economics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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DDM Central-East European Economies
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
Graduates of the MSc ED&G will be able to take up positions in internationally oriented firms (such as banks and multinationals), international organizations (such as World Bank, IMF, European Union, UN and OECD) and internationally oriented departments of government agencies and policy advisors. The programme is focused on developing the kind of skills and abilities needed by those who work as professional economists and economic advisers.
As a graduate, your degree will be highly valued in the labor market. The Faculty of Economics and Business is internationally accredited and belongs to the 1% of business schools around the world accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
FEB Career Services
When you become a student at the faculty, we want to support you in developing your career and strengthening your employability skills. You can count on a dedicated on-campus Career Services team offering you a wide range of courses, workshops, events and career-related support during your studies. Everything you need to enter the labour market.
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