Development Economics (MSc)

courses in macro and micro development issues, econometrics, and rural development

specialisation in quantitative economics or agricultural economics

specialisation and profile courses – a wide array of subjects relevant for development students can choose from

supplementary courses offered by international guest lecturers

opportunities to take optional courses in six other Master's programmes in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and the Faculty of Economic Sciences as electives

opportunities for internships at institutions of development cooperation, international organisations, and research think tanks

opportunities for hands-on research experience through our many research projects

opportunities for field work and research experience in developing countries

There is a possibility to do a semester abroad at one of our partner universities (e.g., South Africa, China, Indonesia, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago/Jamaica/Barbados – to name just a few) and many different language courses are offered to round off the programme.