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Degree
Master
Standard Academic Year
MA
Course delivery methods
face-to-face
Subject
Social studies
Program
School
Faculty of Management and Economics
Department
Campus
Blue Square
Classroom
Course Offering Year
Course Offering Month
April - July
Weekday and Period
Capacity
20
Credits
5 ECTS
Language
English
Course Number

Seminar in Development Economics Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Course Overview

The seminar intends to focus on particular aspects of development economics, such as the integration of developing countries into the world economy, poverty and health, governance and institutions, macroeconomic distortions, or civil war. Students will apply analytical tools to understand these issues in developing countries, to examine empirical evidence, and to evaluate policy options for governments in developing countries to enhance growth rates and promote development

Learning Achievement

Qualification targets: This seminar will deal with major issues in development economics. By enrolling in this seminar, students can broaden their theoretical and empirical knowledge in this field. Imparted soft skills: Analytical thinking, Independent studying and learning, Literature research and documentation, Presentation of scientific results, Presentation techniques/language competencies, Team work and capacity for team work, Critical thinking

Competence

Course prerequisites

Knowledge of “Growth and Development Economics” is beneficial.

Grading Philosophy

50 % Term paper (12-15 pages); 50 % Presentation (20-40 min)

Course schedule

Week1: Introduction Week2: followed by Week3 to the Final Week

Course type

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Dr. Thomas Koch; Prof. Dr. Matthias Busse

Other information

Block seminar (one weekend) not offered in every semester

Site for Inquiry

Please inquire about the courses at the address below.

Contact person: Jan Wüstenfeld: wiwi-international@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Email address: https://www.wiwi.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/service.html.de