Master's in Spatial and Applied Economics: Development Economics and Globalisation
Explore the economic drivers of global development, poverty reduction, and the complex impacts of globalisation.
Best for:Best for students with a strong background in economics seeking to apply rigorous quantitative methods to global development and policy challenges.
Overview
This Master's specialisation at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam focuses on the rigorous economic analysis of development challenges and the multifaceted effects of globalisation. Students examine critical issues such as poverty traps, migration, health outcomes, and the role of international trade and aid. The curriculum combines microeconomic theory with empirical research methods to evaluate policy interventions at the household, firm, and national levels. Participants will gain the analytical skills necessary to address contemporary global policy debates through evidence-based research.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced coursework covering microeconomic theory and empirical research methods.
- Conduct rigorous evidence-based analysis of development policy challenges.
- Examine the impacts of globalisation on inequality, labour standards, and environmental outcomes.
- Apply quantitative methods to real-world datasets to evaluate economic interventions.
- Develop a master's thesis addressing specific issues in development economics or global trade.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Economics or a closely related field with sufficient quantitative training.
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; proficiency required as per university standards.
Instruction: English
- Strong foundation in microeconomic theory.
- Proficiency in empirical research and statistical analysis.
- Ability to interpret and apply real-world economic data.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-04-01
Applications must be submitted through the official university portal. Prospective students should review the specific admission requirements and prepare all necessary academic documentation before the deadline.
- Academic transcripts
- CV
- Statement of purpose
- Proof of English proficiency
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