The MESCI programme is curated by the professors from the School of Economics at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” and is supported by other guest lecturers of Italian and foreign universities. In order to strengthen practical knowledge and skills, the curriculum is further extended by guest practitioners, researchers, experts from institutions, departments and organizations operating in the field of development economics and international cooperation.
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
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Il MESCI è un programma innovativo progettato per formare la futura generazione di esperti in economia dello sviluppo e cooperazione internazionale. Tramite un approccio che combina teoria e pratica, i partecipanti avranno l'opportunità di acquisire conoscenze avanzate e competenze specializzate per affrontare con successo le sfide globali di oggi.
I corsisti del MESCI saranno immersi in un curriculum intenso e multidisciplinare che copre aree come microeconomia, macroeconomia, econometria e statistica, con un'enfasi particolare su temi quali povertà, disuguaglianza, crescita economica, genere, e sviluppo sostenibile.
Con un investimento di 5900 €, il MESCI offre un'eccezionale opportunità di apprendimento. Inoltre, borse di studio sono disponibili per studenti afghani e ucraini, sottolineando l'impegno del Master verso l'equità e l'inclusione.
Il MESCI di Università di Tor Vergata rappresenta una scelta privilegiata per chi aspira a un'importante carriera nell'ambito della cooperazione internazionale e dello sviluppo economico.
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