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Global Development Studies (MA)
The degree is organized as a full-time program over a 2-year period with 120 study points. All teaching is in English, minimum requirements regarding English qualifications must be met. The degree consists of a series of courses including a Master’s thesis (30 or 60 points).
Students are encouraged to write their thesis on the basis of research carried out in ‘field’ conditions in developing or developed countries.
The first year consists of course work covering development theory and policy, research methodology, poverty, plus a range of elective subjects. Students design an individual study plan for the degree during the first semester, with the thesis usually written in the final Spring semester.
Field courses, internships and practicum provide valuable practical experience and are offered as electives. Compulsory courses can be waived for students with a strong background in the subject.
Application deadline: June 1st
International applicants: December 1st
Noragric
Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (Noragric)
The program focuses on global social, political and economic change. The degree provides a critical understanding of the history and current dynamics of globalization, and its impact on societies and environments.The degree is organized as a full-time program over a 2-year period with 120 study points. All teaching is in English, minimum requirements regarding English qualifications must be met. The degree consists of a series of courses including a Master’s thesis (30 or 60 points).
Students are encouraged to write their thesis on the basis of research carried out in ‘field’ conditions in developing or developed countries.
The first year consists of course work covering development theory and policy, research methodology, poverty, plus a range of elective subjects. Students design an individual study plan for the degree during the first semester, with the thesis usually written in the final Spring semester.
Field courses, internships and practicum provide valuable practical experience and are offered as electives. Compulsory courses can be waived for students with a strong background in the subject.
Application deadline: June 1st
International applicants: December 1st
DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Noragric
Managing Corruption Risks in Development Cooperation (Free, 45-Minute Course)
CMI
Chr.Michelsen Institute (CMI)
Play a game of anti-corruption tools and tradeoffs in our free, 45-minute course for everyone: Managing corruption risks in development cooperation. Start any time. Start by getting familiar with the challenges in the Introduction. Then go to the Knowledge section and tackle the Mission to explore anti-corruption tools. Finally go to the Assessment and check your knowledge by answering ten questions.DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Chr.Michelsen Institute (CMI), Norway
CMI
Online Course: "What Works? Promising Practices in International Development"
Explore Promising Strategies in International Development Related to Agriculture, Health, Governance, and Poverty Reduction.
Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo (SUM)
With contributions from an interdisciplinary group of researchers and development specialists based at University of Oslo, Stanford University, University of Malawi, and China Agricultural University, this free MOOC explores promising strategies in international aid related to agriculture, public health, governance, aid and poverty reduction.DegreeCourse TypeLanguage
- English
Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo (SUM), Norway