Programme content

The course of study

The program takes places over three semesters, which includes a six month period for the writing and defending of the master's thesis. A total of 19 course modules are made available to students. Successful completion of the program requires that students complete all 7 of the compulsory modules (indicated with *) and at least 5 elective modules and 2 supplementary modules.

First Semester
M1 Microeconomics and Development* 
M2 Macroeconomics and Development*
M3 International Economics for the 21st Century*
M4 Theories of Development*
M5 Supplementary Module 1
M6 Supplementary Module 2
Second Semester
M7 Development Policies and Research Colloquium*
M8 Public Finance for Development*
M9 Elective Module 1
M10 Elective Module 2
M11 Elective Module 3
M12 Elective Module 4
Third Semester
M13 Elective Module 5
M14 Master's Thesis*
M15 Final Oral Examination*
M15.1 Master's Thesis Seminar*