On International Development is the challenge of understand the situation of developing countries, and with the understanding that turn obstacles into opportunities and creating sustainable development. International Development Studies is not limited to a particular geographical area, but involving all so-called developing countries (developing countries) and especially the challenge of their economy, society, culture, lifestyle and industry are facing. The exciting International Development Studies is that you can work with different issues. You can use a humanistic approach to gender issues in Middle Eastern countries, a scientific optics when it comes to environmental problems in South America or sociological explanation model when talking about the huge unemployment and low real wages in eg Africa.
Mode of study subjects in International Development Studies one therefore mix of the various disciplines, with a main emphasis on the social sciences. The core skills you gain during the study is an understanding of the practical problems in developing countries and how you actually get it to life. The subjects you are going to get acquainted with the International Development Studies include:
Globalisation, Mobility & Uncertainty Environment & Development D-national political economy in a global perspective Basic Course in International Development Studies When you read Informatics at RU you to achieve a master's degree, combining Informatics with another program. The following combinations are popular: Public Administration Communication Culture and Language
Geography Student regularly arranged fagcaféer organized by the students, the academic and social mix. The themes of these cafes are very very versatile, from the personal experiences of presenters, eg. as the Peace Corps in Guatemala or business start-up in Africa, the great discussions of World Bank reports.
Job Opportunities
Development work in public and private organizations engaged in NGO 'is employed by DANIDA, advises on development projects, political advisor, financial advisor, associated with the EU and UN projects.
Special admission requirements
Completed basic study at RU.
Application deadlines
Quota 1 - July 5, 2008 at. 12
