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 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 globalisation 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 globalisation 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).
The MSc Economic Development and Globalization was previously offered under the name MSc International Economics and Business.
Waarom aan de RUG?
The MSc in Economic Development and Globalization is an internationally accredited programme, ensuring a high-quality education that meets both the AACSB and EQUIS standards, which only one percent of universities reach worldwide.
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
- DDM - Central-Eastern European Economics (Budapest)
- Energy Focus Area
- Master Internship
- DDM - Applied International and Development Economics (Göttingen)
- DDM - Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG, Lund)
- DDM - China and the World Economy (Fudan)
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 DDM - 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 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 DDM - Applied International and 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 DDM - 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 DDM - China and the World Economy (Fudan)
This two-year double-degree focuses on a variety of themes related to the economy of China and China's role in the world economy.
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 2020
wettelijk tarief : € 2168 (€1084 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15200
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 15900
aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2021
wettelijk tarief : € 2168 (€1084 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15200
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 15900
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2022
collegegeld nog niet bekend
studie kosten
bedrag | kostenpost |
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€ 8000 | levensonderhoudper jaar |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
registration fee |
examination |
estimated monthly costs
bedrag | kostenpost | ||
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€ | 303 | kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde | |
€ | 22 | internet+tv | |
€ | 152 | boodschappen/kostgeld | |
€ | 32 | telefoon | |
€ | 117 | verzekeringen | |
€ | 172 | collegegeldop basis van € 2060 per jaar | |
€ | 80 | studieboeken en -spullen | |
€ | 29 | drinken/snoep/snacks | |
€ | 77 | uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen | |
€ | 30 | contributies/abonnementen | |
€ | 132 | vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie | |
€ | 42 | vervoernaast de OV-kaart | |
€ | 45 | overig | |
€ | 1171 | totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181 |
Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?
Studenten en studentenleven
studentaantallen
82 | studenten volgen deze opleiding |
33% | daarvan is vrouw |
19 | eerstejaars gestart in 2019 |
42% | daarvan is vrouw |
29331 | studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
51% | daarvan is vrouw |
studievereniging
EBF
The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.
Master Community - IE&B
Make the most of your master by getting to know your fellow students and prepare for your future career.Op kamers in Groningen
55216 | studenten studerend |
31914 | studenten woonachtig |
€ 303 | gemiddelde kamerprijs |
kamer betaalbaarheid | |
21 m2 | gemiddelde kameroppervlak |
kamer beschikbaarheid |
Keuzehulp

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Economic Development and Globalization
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DDM Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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DDM International Development Economics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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DDM China and the World Economy
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DDM Central-East European Economies
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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 organisations (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.
Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSB accredited, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide, your degree will be highly valued on the labour market.
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