Global Development Master of Science in Global Development

Global Development Master of Science in Global Development A new social science master degree (Cand. soc i global udvikling) Presented by Henrik Hansen, professor Department of Economics University of Copenhagen Dias 1 21. January 2014

Global Development MSc in Global Development: Overview • Global Development is a research strength at UCPH • • • Dias 2 The expertise ranges from social, economic and political conditions of the individual to global issues regarding culture, governance, human health, natural resources, environment, trade and stability (development. ku. dk) The Global Development programme is ambitious, providing advanced theoretical and in-the-field training The programme is structured as a unique combination of compulsory first-year courses and plenty of scope for individual tailoring of the programme in the second year All students go on a three-week field course to a low- or middle-income country guided by lecturers with solid fieldwork experience Many candidates will go on to jobs in private companies that interact with the Global South. Others will find employment in institutions and organisations engaged in international issues 21. January 2014

Global Development International Development Studies and Related Programs Master programs in the UK (Often Development Studies) • London School of Economics, • School of Oriental and African Studies, • University of Cambridge, • University of Edinburgh • University of Oxford Centers at American Ivy-League Universities • Brown University (Watson Institute for International Studies) • Columbia (School of International and Public Affairs) • Cornell University (International Development) • Harvard University (Center for International Development) • Princeton University (Woodrow Wilson School) • Yale University (Global Affairs Major) • • Dias 3 University of California, Berkely (Master of Development Practice) Stanford (The Stanford Center for International Development) 21. January 2014

Global Development: A cross-, inter- or new-disciplinary master programme • • Dias 4 SAMF • Anthropology • Economics • Political Science • Sociology SCIENCE • Department of Food and Resource Economics • Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management TEO • Center for African Studies JUR • Law 21. January 2014 Other Social Sciences Economics Anthropology Global Development

Global Development The structure of the MSc in Global Development 1 st semester 2 nd semester Dias 5 1) Global Development: Theories, facts and current issues 5) Global Politics 2) Advanced Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3) Global Business and Economics 4) Transnational Actors, People and Place Making 6) Economic Growth and Inequality 7) Field Methods/Field course 3 rd semester Existing courses at UCPH, Study Abroad and/or Internship 4 th semester Thesis 21. January 2014

Global Development Careers • • Dias 6 Many candidates will go on to jobs in private companies, who interact with the Global South • There is considerable potential for Danish production companies, service businesses and consultants in the global markets, especially in the BRIC countries and in the new growth countries (Next 11) Other graduates will find employment in institutions and organizations engaged in development work and more international issues Candidates can work as consultants, advisers, project managers or analysts in businesses, organizations and authorities involved in international and/or development activities The programme can also lead to a research career within global development 21. January 2014

Global Development Collaboration The overall program has been developed in collaboration with Dias 7 • • Dansk Industri ABB; Chr. Hansen; Flensby & Partners; Grontmij Carl Bro; Grundfos; Novo Nordisk; IFU • • • Danida; UNDP Nordic Office Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (Action Aid); Red Barnet Rockwool Fonden • Most of these companies and organizations have expressed interest in collaboration when the programme is running 21. January 2014

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