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 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 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 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/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 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 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 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 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 Social Development Practice
(University College London) Training Provider: University College London (UCL) School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Development Planning Unit (DPU) The course attracts participants from a wide variety of disciplines including sociology, anthropology, international studies, history, communication studies, geography and psychology. The course first ran in 1999 and applications have come from a total of 29 countries. Graduates of the course are now working in a number of professional capacities some of which include: programme officer for an international NGO (Dhaka); NGO officers (Indonesia, UK); advisor/ trainer for a women's human rights group (Croatia); consultants working in both British and overseas companies and government institutions and UK local government officers. The course seeks to equip participants to work as social development practitioners. It is intended to develop participants’ critical, analytical and practical skills that will be of use in their future careers whether as academics, social development practitioners or advocates for the need to place the 'social' at the centre of development. Accordingly it provides participants with the opportunity to critically examine relevant bodies of knowledge, current debates and experience from the field and invites them to consider how social development concerns can be effectively addressed in the processes of development policy, planning and practice. It focuses on international contexts of development in order to better illustrate the complexities underlying social development planning and the potential pitfalls when attempting to effect social change initiatives.  MSc Development Administration and Planning
(University College London) Training Provider: University College London (UCL) School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Development Planning Unit (DPU) The course is strongly interdisciplinary, attracting among others anthropologists, geographers, lawyers, public administrators, economists and politicians. Since the course’s beginnings in the DPU in the mid-1990s, course graduates have engaged in a diversity of professional activities, including local, regional and national government, consultancy firms and national and international NGOs, United Nations programmes, international aid agencies and prestigious universities the world over. Many graduates return to their previous jobs and others embark on new careers after the course. Examples of organisations where recent graduates are employed include: Asian Development Bank; American Refugee Committee; Canon Collins Trust for Southern Africa; Christian Aid (UK and West Africa); Heifer International; International Institute for Environment and Development (UK); Medical Research Council HIV/AIDS Programme (Uganda); North-West Frontier Province (Pakistan) Finance Department; Save the Children; UNESCO; United Nations Economic Commission for Africa; United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East; World Vision (Zambia); and international consultancy firms such as PADECO (Japan) and Halcrow (UK). A small proportion of graduates pursue advanced research degrees (e.g. PhDs), while several work as academics in reputed universities or as independent consultants.  MSc Environment and Sustainable Development
(University College London) Training Provider: University College London (UCL) School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Development Planning Unit (DPU) The course is strongly interdisciplinary, attracting participants from a wide variety of disciplines, including anthropologists, economists, geographers and natural scientists, as well as planners, architects and engineers. Since its inception in 1997, over 100 students have successfully completed the ESD course. Most ESD graduates follow one of two possible career paths. Some are engaged in various professional activities, from local and national government, consultancy firms and national and international NGOs, to United Nations programmes and international aid agencies the world over. Others pursue an academic career, either through doctoral studies or through teaching and research in a number of prestigious universities. Examples of organisations where ESD graduates are currently working include: Ministry of the Environment (Brazil), Development Alternatives (India), Waste Management System (Costa Rica), World Bank, British High Commission (Ghana), Friends of the Earth (Japan), London Environment Council (UK) and University of Coimbra (Portugal).  MSc Building and Urban Design in Development
(University College London) Training Provider: University College London (UCL) School/Institute/Dept./Centre: Development Planning Unit (DPU) BUDD is intended for professionals wanting to work on urban local
area improvements, including the design and refurbishment of buildings
and the improvement of neighbourhood infrastructure and services.
Although not limited to architects, it is aimed at those professionals
who are (or would like to be) engaged with the built environment. BUDD
focuses on taking a community-oriented, participatory approach to
spatial design. The course equips and expects graduates
to be able to work in NGOs or in local government – facilitating
community organisations and households to improve their living
conditions. Recent BUDD graduates have also been employed by
international NGOs and Aid and Development Agencies. The
skills that the BUDD Course provides arise directly from these
objectives and include a wide range of participatory design and
decision-making tools. The theoretical and empirical framework that
underpins the course is covered by the modules of the first term, which
are extended to a more practical sphere during the second term, but are
really brought into their own during the practical field project in the
third term. This important component of the course is part of the
taught course which is also designed to apply and practice the learning
of the first two terms. During the Course, practical design exercises
are also carried out through the BUDD Studio to help develop the more
conventional analytical, urban design and architectural skills of
students. Many graduates return to their own countries or
to their previous jobs, but others embark on new careers after the BUDD
Course. Amongst them, the recent graduates from various countries were
working for:
 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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