Master of International and Development Economics (MIDE)
An 18-month full-time Master's programme focusing on economic challenges in the Global South.
Best for:Best for students with a background in economics or social sciences seeking a career in international development and global economic policy.
Overview
The Master of International and Development Economics (MIDE) at HTW Berlin is an 18-month full-time programme designed for students interested in the economic complexities of developing and transition countries. The curriculum covers essential theoretical debates and contemporary policy strategies, with a focus on financial institutions, environmental issues, and public enterprises. Students engage in a rigorous academic environment that prepares them for professional roles in global economic affairs and development cooperation. The programme is taught entirely in English and includes a project and dissertation period in the final semester.
What you'll do
- Complete 14 course modules over three semesters
- Participate in compulsory modules including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Development Theories
- Engage in elective modules covering topics like Central Banking, Econometrics, and Environmental Economics
- Conduct a research project during the programme
- Write and defend a Master's thesis over a 13-week period
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, or social sciences with a focus on economics (equivalent to 180 ECTS)
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level (e.g., IELTS Academic 7.0)
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in English at C1 level
- Foundational knowledge in economics or social sciences
- Professional experience (required for DAAD scholarship applicants)
- First degree equivalent to a three-year German Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS)
- Applicants with 180 ECTS must prove six months of professional experience or complete additional modules
- DAAD scholarship applicants must be from a developing country and have 2+ years of professional experience
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-09-30
Applications must be submitted through the official HTW Berlin portal. Applicants for DAAD scholarships must apply between 1 July and 31 August, while self-funded applicants have until 30 September.
- Academic transcripts
- English language certificate
- CV
- Proof of professional experience (if applicable)
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