Program structure
Aim, Content and Structure
The master's degree course in Global Political Economy and Development aims to help students develop a critical understanding of the numerous theoretical approaches and practical issues as well as the broad spectrum of institutions, players, and processes in the Global Political Economy. The course also seeks to enable students to apply this knowledge in practice. Throughout their coursework, students will be required to provide inputs such as individual and group presentations, summaries for texts, book reviews and final term papers in each course. In addition, attendance and participation in lectures and seminars are highly emphasized due to the rigorous and discussion-based nature of the programme.
During the two years of the programs, students will be required to complete 120 credits of coursework which includes:
- 4 Master Core Courses/Modules (worth 50 credits in total)
- 3 Masters Special Option Courses (worth 6 credits each)
- 2 – 3 Elective Courses (worth 12 credits in total)
- An 8 Week Internship (worth 10 credits)
- Master’s Thesis and Master Defense (worth 30 credits in total).
Exemplary study plan
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The core courses of the program are:
| Module | Course | Credits |
| MCC I | Introduction to GPED: Foundations of GPED From Colonialism to Globalization | 9 Credits 2 Credits 7 Credits |
| MCC III | Governance of the World Market: Institutions and Actors in Trade, Finance and Development | 10 Credits |
| MCC II | Theories of GPED: Theories of GPED I Theories of GPED II: Postcolonial Political Economy | 15 Credits 9 Credits 6 Credits |
| MCC IV | Research Methods: Research Methods 1: Specialization in Qualitative or Quantitative Methods Research Methods 2: Project-Based Research Seminar | 16 Credits 9 Credits 7 Credits |