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 Public Service MBA - International Stream
(IDD, University of Birmingham) Training Provider: University of Birmingham School/Institute/Dept./Centre: International Development Department (IDD) Accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) this programme targets the specific challenges of managing and working within public, donor and voluntary organisations in developing and transitional countries. Focusing on contemporary international case studies, issues and research, the programme provides students with a global outlook on modern management.  MSc/Diploma Practising Sustainable Development
(Royal Holloway, University of London) Training Provider: Royal Holloway, University of London School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Developing Areas Research (CEDAR) The MSc/Diploma Practising Sustainable Development is strongly interdisciplinary, attracting participants from a wide variety of backgrounds, including geographers, anthropologists, economists, foresters, social scientists and agricultural scientists, as well as journalists and architects. The programme is also strongly multicultural, with participants from or working in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and North America. Most graduates follow one of two possible career paths. Some are engaged in various professional sustainable development activities, from local and national government, consultancy firms and national and international NGOs, to United Nations programmes and international aid agencies. Others pursue an academic career, either through doctoral studies or through teaching and research in a number of prestigious universities.  MSc/Diploma in Project Planning and Development Policy Analysis
(University of Glasgow) Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The programme of study leading to the degree of MSc in Project Planning and Development Policy Analysis is designed for:
1. those intending to pursue careers as economic planners; 2. the professional planning staff of Ministries concerned with the design and implementation of development plans (especially in developing countries);
3. those working in this subject area in international agencies or academic and research institutes.
The emphasis of the course is on mixed economy systems typical of developing countries.
The Diploma in Project Planning and Development Policy Analysis places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in the fields of planning and development policy.  MSc/Diploma in Management - Development Policy
(University of Glasgow) Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The MSc in Management (Development Policy) is organised jointly by the Centre for Development Studies and the Department of Management as part of the range of MSc programmes offered by Glasgow Business School. The Business School was recently awarded the prestigious accreditation of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than ten per cent of business schools in the world have earned this accreditation and it is testimony to the excellent standards of teaching and research that have been achieved in the Business School. The programme is designed for those seeking to develop a career in management in development-related organisations, such as government agencies, non-government organisations and multilateral donors. The core component of this programme comprises three courses from the Department of Management and one course from the Centre for Development Studies, which also delivers a choice of development-oriented courses. The Diploma in Management (Development Policy) places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in management techniques and methods of analysis, and their applications to development policy issues.  MSc/Diploma in International Finance and Economic Policy
(University of Glasgow) Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The degree of MSc and the postgraduate Diploma in International Finance and Economic Policy are organised jointly by the Department of Accounting and Finance
and the Centre for Development Studies. They aim to provide a unified treatment of corporate financial behaviour and the economic behaviour of the international monetary system.
The MSc programme is designed for those wishing to enter, or who are already in, professions which require an expert knowledge of international finance and economic policy.
The Diploma places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in the field of international finance and economic policy.  MSc/Diploma in International Banking and Finance
(University of Glasgow) Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The MSc degree and postgraduate Diploma in International Banking and Finance are organised within the Centre for Development Studies and incorporate contributions from the Departments of Accounting and Finance, Business and Management and Law. The purpose of the MSc in International Banking is to familiarise students with the operation of financial markets and international and domestic financial institutions. The programme is designed for those wishing to enter, or who are already in, professions which require the background, knowledge and skills needed to work in an international financial environment. The Diploma in International Banking and Finance places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in banking and international finance.  MSc/Diploma in Finance and Economic Development (University of Glasgow)
Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The course of study leading to the degree of MSc in Finance and Economic Development is designed for: 1. those intending to pursue careers in teaching and/or research in the general field of economic development or the specialist areas offered as optional subjects; 2. government officials wishing to expand their knowledge of various aspects of economic development; 3. those working in this subject area in international agencies or in other organisations concerned with economic development. The Diploma in Finance and Economic Development places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in finance and development.  MSc/Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development
(University of Glasgow) Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The programme of study leading to the degree of MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development is designed for: 1. those intending to pursue careers as managers of environmental projects; 2. the professional planning staff of Ministries concerned with the design and implementation of environmental policies (especially in developing countries); 3. those working in this subject area in international agencies or academic and research institutes. The Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in the environment and sustainable development field.  MSc/Diploma in Economic Development
(University of Glasgow) Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The course of study leading to the degree of MSc in Economic Development is designed for:
1. those intending to pursue careers in teaching and/or research in the general field of economic development or the specialist areas offered as optional subjects;
2. government officials wishing to expand their knowledge of various aspects of economic development;
3. those working in this subject area in international agencies or in other organisations concerned with economic development. The Diploma in Economic Development places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in the development field.  MSc/Diploma in Economic and Financial Sector Policies
(University of Glasgow) Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The MSc in Economic and Financial Sector Policies is designed for those intending to pursue careers as economists within financial institutions or governmental agencies in developing countries, as well as those already in professional posts who wish to expand and update their knowledge. The needs of such economists tend to be twofold: an advanced understanding of the debates in macroeconomic theory and policy from an international perspective; and a detailed knowledge of finance and monetary policy in a developing country context.
The programme of study leading to the Diploma places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options.  MSc/Diploma in Development Studies
(University of Glasgow) Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) This interdisciplinary programme leading to the MSc in Development Studies or to the Diploma in Development Studies is designed for candidates with their first degrees in varying disciplines of the social sciences. The MSc is designed for:
1. those intending to pursue careers in teaching and/or research in the general field of development or the specialist areas offered as optional subjects; 2. government officials wishing to expand their knowledge of various aspects of development;
3. those working in this subject area in international agencies or in non-governmental organisations concerned with development. The Diploma in Development Studies places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in the development field.  MSc/Diploma in Economics, Banking and Finance (University of Glasgow)
Training Provider: University of Glasgow School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Centre for Development Studies (CDS) The programme of study leading to the degree of MSc in Economics, Banking and Finance is designed for: 1. policy-makers in government ministries and developing countries’ central banks; 2. postgraduate students who are interested in issues of particular concern to developing countries; 3. those who work in financial institutions and government organisations involved in decision making. The programme is designed for those wishing to enter, or who are already in, professions which require employees to be able to provide economic analysis of financial and banking issues.
The Diploma in Economics, Banking and Finance places less emphasis on research training than does the MSc programme, but will, nonetheless, provide a thorough grounding in the policy issues and techniques of analysis in this area, and will be appropriate for a range of career options in banking and international finance.  MSc Wellbeing & Human Development (Department of Social & Policy Sciences, University of Bath)
Training Provider: University of Bath School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Department of Economics This programme is aimed at:
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For more information see http://www.bath.ac.uk/soc-pol/postgraduate/mid/  MSc Urban Economic Development
(University College London) Training Provider: University College London (UCL) School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Development Planning Unit (DPU) The course is aimed at economists, or those who wish to work as economists, who are either currently working in, or intend to work in multilateral or bilateral aid agencies, government agencies, private companies or non-governmental organisations, universities and research institutes concerned with formulating and/or implementing economic policies related to the urban sector or particular cities. Examples of organisations with which recent graduates of the UED course have jobs include: Thames Gateway London Partnership, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (Japan); Shanghai World Expo Group, China (China); Technical University of Lisbon (Portugal); The Deputy Prime Minister’s Office (UK); Ministry of Planning (Argentina).  MSc Urban Development Planning
(University College London) Training Provider: University College London (UCL) School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Development Planning Unit (DPU) The central focus of the course is international practices in urban development policy, planning and management addressing spatial, socio-economic and political transformation in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America. The objective of the course is to give participants an understanding of the processes that generate urban change, and to enhance their diagnostic and strategic capacities to respond to such change within the framework of socially just urban governance.
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