1. Master of Science in Global Development
Presentation of Global Development
Global Development
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Master of Science in Global Development
A new social science master degree
(Cand.soc i global udvikling)
Presented by
Henrik Hansen, professor
Department of Economics
University of Copenhagen
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2. MSc in Global Development: Overview
Global Development is a research strength at UCPH
The expertise ranges from social, economic and political conditions of the individual to global issues regarding culture, governance, human health, natural resources, environment, trade and stability (development.ku.dk)
The Global Development programme is ambitious, providing advanced theoretical and in-the-field training
The programme is structured as a unique combination of compulsory first-year courses and plenty of scope for individual tailoring of the programme in the second year
All students go on a three-week field course to a low- or middle-income country guided by lecturers with solid fieldwork experience
Many candidates will go on to jobs in private companies that interact with the Global South. Others will find employment in institutions and organisations engaged in international issues
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3. International Development Studies and Related Programs
Global Development
International Development Studies and Related Programs
Master programs in the UK (Often Development Studies)
London School of Economics,
School of Oriental and African Studies,
University of Cambridge,
University of Edinburgh
University of Oxford
Centers at American Ivy-League Universities
Brown University (Watson Institute for International Studies)
Columbia (School of International and Public Affairs)
Cornell University (International Development)
Harvard University (Center for International Development)
Princeton University (Woodrow Wilson School)
Yale University (Global Affairs Major)
University of California, Berkely (Master of Development Practice)
Stanford (The Stanford Center for International Development)
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4. Global Development
Global Development: A cross-, inter- or new-disciplinary master programme
Global Development
Anthropology
Economics
Other Social Sciences
SAMF
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science
Sociology
SCIENCE
Department of Food and Resource Economics
Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management
TEO
Center for African Studies
JUR
Law
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5. The structure of the MSc in Global Development
semester
1) Global Development: Theories, facts and current issues
2) Advanced Research Methods in the Social Sciences
3) Global Business and Economics
4) Transnational Actors, People and Place Making
2nd  5)
Global Politics 6)
Economic Growth and Inequality 7)
Field Methods/Field course
3rd 
Existing courses at UCPH, Study Abroad and/or Internship
4th 
Thesis
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6. Global Development
Careers
Many candidates will go on to jobs in private companies, who interact with the Global South
There is considerable potential for Danish production companies, service businesses and consultants in the global markets, especially in the BRIC countries and in the new growth countries (Next 11)
Other graduates will find employment in institutions and organizations engaged in development work and more international issues
Candidates can work as consultants, advisers, project managers or analysts in businesses, organizations and authorities involved in international and/or development activities
The programme can also lead to a research career within global development
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7. Global Development
Collaboration
The overall program has been developed in collaboration with
Dansk Industri
ABB; Chr. Hansen; Flensby & Partners; Grontmij Carl Bro; Grundfos; Novo Nordisk; IFU
Danida; UNDP Nordic Office
Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (Action Aid); Red Barnet
Rockwool Fonden
Most of these companies and organizations have expressed interest in collaboration when the programme is running
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8. Global Development
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