Development studies is a branch of economics that deals with the economic aspect of the development process in low-income countries. It focus is not only on methods of promoting economic development, economic growth and structural change but also on improving the potential for the mass of the population whether through private or public channels.

Students will:

• Independently formulate and discuss problems within the area.
• Be acquainted with some current research and research discussions.
• Independently and critically analyse and discuss central problems in development.
• Connect the theoretical studies to practical reality and a possible future job market.

Throughout your degree, you will be assessed by the mixture of formal examinations, essays, reports, case study analysis, and group work.

Graduates from the Development Studies department follow a variety of career paths. Some of the typical employment sectors include;  

• Sale Manager
• Marketing Consultant
• Marketing Manager
• Multinational Corporation
• NGOs