Economic Development and Globalization

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Do you want to understand the opportunities and challenges posed by globalization for the economic development of countries? Then this programme is for you.

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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?

In the programme, you learn how globalization is changing our world. What is the role of internationally operating organisations, institutions and policies in economic advancement and in bridging the global development gap?

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.

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 organisations (such as the OECD in Paris, Conference Board in New York, and the ILO in Geneva) and national organisations (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 centres.

Studieprogramma

The programme offers two profiles: 'Globalization, Growth and Development' and 'International Capital and Globalization'. You choose a specific set of electives, write your master's thesis on a topic within that theme and receive a certificate as a supplement to your degree.


						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
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 study

study 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

1 februari 2021

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2020
wettelijk tarief : € 2168 (€1084 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15200
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 15900

1 februari 2022

aanmelding deadline : 15 oktober 2021
collegegeld nog niet bekend

1 september 2021

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2021
wettelijk tarief : € 2168 (€1084 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 15200
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 15900

1 september 2022

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2022
collegegeld nog niet bekend

studie kosten

bron: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
bedrag	kostenpost
€ 8000	levensonderhoudper jaar

inbegrepen in collegegeld

registration fee

examination

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedrag		kostenpost
€	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

Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

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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

bron: StudieData

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

bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

Keuzehulp

Studievergelijker

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€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

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3/5 RUG
DDM International Development Economics

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

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DDM China and the World Economy

€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur

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5/5 RUG
DDM Central-East European Economies

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Na de studie

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

After completing this programme you are a broadly-oriented economist with a strong international profile. You are ready for an international career at multinational firms, in financial institutions, consultancy and public organisations. Jobs such as market analyst, trade expert, global strategy and policy advisor will suit you well.

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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