King's College London, United Kingdom, Strand

Emerging Economies and Inclusive Development, M.Sc.

Course Highlights

The Emerging Economies and Inclusive Development MSc at King's College London offers a distinctive approach to the study of development. We do this by focusing on emerging economies, with a particular emphasis on poverty reduction, inequality and social policy.

Career Opportunities

If you have studied computer sciences, you will have gained many technical and non-technical skills which are highly valued by employers, from leadership to programming. The increasing scope of computer science means you have plenty of choice in a wide variety of highly specialized areas. With computer technologies playing an ever growing role in all aspects of modern life, you re likely to find your computer science skills in high demand across many different industries. These include: financial organizations, management consultancy firms, software houses, communications companies, data warehouses, multinational companies (IT-related, financial services and others), governmental agencies, universities and hospitals. However, unsurprisingly, most graduates go into roles within the computer industry. As always, it's extremely beneficial to have completed relevant work experience. You should also consider compiling a portfolio of your own independent projects outside of your degree, which could be in the form of programming, moderating online or even building an app. This will demonstrate to employers your interest in the subject and your problem-solving skills, creativity and initiative.

Course Overview

You will study development theory, political economy, geography and social policy, and will also have the opportunity to focus on the countries and regions that particularly interest you. Key benefits I want to find another Master Course Offers you a distinctive approach to the study of development. Interdisciplinary programme that enables you to study emerging economies and inclusive development from a variety of different perspectives. Extensive selection of optional modules draw on expertise across King's with particular emphasis on our Global Institutes. We accept students from a wide range of academic backgrounds as well as mid-career professionals. Description Our course provides you with high-quality postgraduate teaching and research training in the analysis of emerging economies. It also draws on social scientific expertise from across other departments in the Faculties of Social Sciences & Public Policy and Arts & Humanities, which allows you to explore the topic from a variety of different angles. Career prospects Our course gives you high-quality graduate research training which will greatly improve your employability in the development sector in the UK and other OECD countries, as well as in emerging economies. You can also transfer your skills to consultancy organisations, private sector companies with global operations and government offices. Our course is ideal if you are an international student seeking specialist training and/or government employment. The Emerging Economies and Inclusive Developmentprogramme is offered at King's College London.

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: Development Theory & Emerging Economies Poverty, Inequality & Inclusive Development in Emerging Economies Dissertation & Research Methods Gender & Social Policy in Emerging Economies Comparative Public Policy Analysis in Emerging Economies Industrial Development: Strategy & Competitiveness of East Asian Firms Commodities, Credit & Crises: Topics in Macroeconomics of Development The Politics of Managing Public Finances in Emerging Economies Lecturers Dr Paul Segal

English Entry Requirement

7

Contact Details

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