MESCI – Master in Economia dello Sviluppo e Cooperazione Internazionale

Master in Development Economics and International Co-operation (MESCI) is a one year international Masters programme (60 credits) in development economics and public policy at the School of Economics of the University of Rome Tor Vergata. The programme, which is taught in English, provides a solid grounding in the most recent economic theories in micro and macroeconomics, as well as in econometrics and statistics. This intensive Masters aims to equip students with an in-depth understanding of economic development issues, as well as with analytical skills and methods for applied research on poverty, inequality, growth, labour, credit, gender, education, corruption, environmental and trade issues.

MESCI is targeted to students and professionals pursuing, or intending to embark on careers in international organisations, public and private companies engaged in international activities and non-governmental organisations. Since its inception, this programme has enjoyed international recognition and attracts students worldwide. Students from more than 96 countries have already taken part in the programme.

Graduates of the MESCI programme will have a number of organizations to choose from (UNDP, WTO, OECD, ILO, IMF, WB, WFP, UNIDO, UNICEF, FAO, IFAD) for both internships and future career opportunities.

SEMESTER I

I MODULE Quantitative Methods

1. Mathematics

2. Statistics

3. Econometrics

4. Introduction to STATA

II MODULE Economics

1. Microeconomics

2. Macroeconomics

3. International Economics

III MODULE Credit, Growth, Welfare, Inequality & Poverty

1. Participatory approach to sustainable development

2. Welfare, inequality and poverty: theory, measurement and estimation

3. Economic growth

SEMESTER II

IV MODULE Project & Programme Implementation &

Evaluation

1. Development cycle management & planning

2. Project appraisal: theory, techniques & application

3. Impact evaluation

V MODULE Education & Gender

1. Education and development

2. Gender and development

3. Human capital, Migration and Child labour

VI MODULE Environmetal economics, sustainable development and governance

1. Making the sustainability transition work – data, policies and behaviours

2. Climate change: policies and international negotiations

3. Sustainable development and rural change

4. Governance - issues and challenges

Frequentare questo corso ha un costo di € 7000 Esente IVA.

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