MA Development-Management at Ruhr University Bochum

Programme overview

Development-Management at Ruhr University Bochum is a single-subject Master programme of 3 semesters (1.5 years), taught in English. What sets it apart: the innovative character of the IEE degree is not only the spectrum of methods that it offers to the student but also its practical orientation throughout the programme; students are confronted with the practical problems of planning, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects.

Duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years) | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Specialisation areas: Project Management; Political and Administrative Sciences; Economic Evaluation Methods; International Trade and Economic Reforms; Financial Management; Empirical Social Research.

Career pathways

Typical career fields: Development Cooperation; International Organisations; Non Governmental Organisations; Ministries and Central Planning Authorities; Consultancies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No numerus clausus (admission-free); apply directly to the faculty. Language of instruction: English. Applicants are expected to bring: a high affinity for development related topics; first experience in the field of developmental cooperation - either via two years working experience or via relevant internships or voluntary work. Suited for graduates of: Social Sciences; Economics; Geography; Law; Political Sciences; Business Administration & Management; Sociology or related subjects.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 3 semesters (1.5 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.development-research.org/studies/ma-in-development-management-madm

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