Over the course of 18 months, the Master's degree in International and Development Economics (MIDE) at HTW Berlin prepares students for the responsible and demanding work involved in the context of development. Students gain an in-depth working understanding of the economic and political global context in which developing countries are integrated. The profound theoretical and methodological training provided equips MIDE graduates with a thorough understanding of the socio-economic methods and theories necessary to address urgent problems in development countries. The wide range of optional courses allows students to shape their professional profile according to their preferences.
High academic standards combined with practice-oriented teaching
MIDE graduates are ideally equipped to work in development cooperations or international organisations. Featuring a wide variety of courses to choose from, ranging from "Agricultural Economics in Less Developed Countries (LDCs)" to "Project Planning and Evaluation", MIDE provides students with a well-rounded education. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical expertise, graduates are capable of analysing the current challenges of development and formulating actionable strategies for meeting them.
Interactive discussions on an international level
After being provided with a comprehensive understanding of the central debates and current issues concerning international and development economics, students address similar discussions in class:
- What does globalisation really amount to? Does globalisation benefit developing countries or does it result in a widening gap between rich and poor countries?
- Should developing countries provide unfettered access to international trade and capital flows?
- What are the lessons for developing countries of the "Asian Miracle"?... the transition debacle in Russia?... Argentina's financial crisis?
- What specific policies are required to promote key sectors such as agriculture and finance?
- Do poverty-reduction strategies, as advocated by the World Bank, help the poor or contribute to their problems, as some critics allege?
Programme content
The course of study
The program takes places over three semesters, which includes a six month period for the writing and defense of the master's thesis. A total of 31 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 7 of the 24 optional modules.
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