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DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
MSc: 12 months full-time
The Adam Smith
Business School is part
of an elite group of less
than 1% of the world’s
business schools which hold
triple accreditation.
This programme will give you an understanding of policy analysis, economic growth and economic
development. By the end of the programme you will have experience of the main models related
to economic growth and development, and of the economics of transition from less developed to
developed status.
What will I get from this programme?
• You will be taught by leaders in the field, many of whom have worked with international and
government organisations including the IMF, World Bank, UN, Commonwealth Secretariat and
central banks.
• You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and learning by taking courses in other
subjects at the University such as Economic & Social History and Central & East European studies.
Why Glasgow
You can take part in the Adam Smith Business School Graduate Award which recognises the value
of undertaking extracurricular activities. You will develop your skills in the areas of careers and
employability, personal development, social and cultural activities, and network practice.
You can benefit from our alumni events including networking workshops, which will teach you
techniques in networking effectively and building a strong online business profile, and informal
meetings with alumni where you can gain insight into their successful careers and discover the
transferable skills needed to get ahead.
Programme structure
You will take four core courses and two optional
courses, and complete a substantial
independent piece of work.
Core courses
• Development policy
• Growth and development.
Sample optional courses
• Aid and development
• Economics of inequality and deprivation
• Financial institutions and markets in
developing countries
• Human rights and global politics
• International security and global politics
• International trade
• Project planning, appraisal and
implementation.
Career prospects
The Adam Smith Business School offers an
excellent employability package. We have a
dedicated Careers Manager who will offer you
1-2-1 career coaching. You can also take part in
the Career Accelerator Certificate programme
which covers career planning and application.
Recent graduates of the programme have gone
on to careers such as Education and Research
Officer, Humanitarian Agency worker, and a
consultant for youth employment and rural
livelihoods.
glasgow.ac.uk/pg/developmentstudies
Entry requirements
2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent (eg, a GPA of 3.0
or above) preferably in a social sciences subject. Students
who have a degree in economics and wish to pursue further
studies in development economics, are advised to apply
for the MSc Economic Development or the MSc Finance &
Economic Development.
How to apply
To make an application to the University of Glasgow, go to:
glasgow.ac.uk/pg/apply
For any enquiries please contact:
[email protected]
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