MSc Economics and Finance for Development at University of Bradford

This course will provide you with a systematic understanding of economic approaches to development and in particular, the role of finance and financial institutions. Students will be able to evaluate the merits of the various mechanisms of financing development and to understand the bases for financial policy.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering  |  Duration: Sept - 12 months (15 with placement) / Jan - 14 months (17 with placement) full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (optional): Issues in Development Theory, Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis for Governance and Development, Assessing Development Practices Needs and Outcomes, Project Implementation Management, Project Finance and Appraisal, Project Risk Management, Econometric Methods and Applications, among others. First year (core): Finance for Development, Economic Growth and Development, International Economics, Applied Econometrics, Dissertation.

Career pathways

On completion of this qualification, you may go on to work in an economics or finance policy capacity in government, the private sector, in development agencies (e.g. regional or national development banks) or in the third sector in a capacity relating to economics and finance (e.g. microfinance or enterprise support and development).

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