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African School of Economics Master in Development Studies (MDS)

African School of Economics

Master in Development Studies (MDS)

Cotonou, Benin

2 Years

English

Full time

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Sep 2024

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Master in Development Studies (MDS) focuses on global development issues, incorporating theories and practices from different academic disciplines. Students engage with critical analyses of development policies, poverty alleviation methods, and social change initiatives for a thorough understanding of the complexities within the field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various roles such as development analysts, policy advisors, project managers, and researchers in government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations. Expanding into the private sector, you may also find opportunities in consulting or social entrepreneurship.

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Master in Development Studies (MDS)

This two-year program offers academic training in social sciences related to development, featuring two tracks: Economic History, and Sociology and Political Science. It is offered only to full-time students and provides foundational economics training to students alongside locally-tailored coursework in other social sciences. It is aimed at students with bachelor degrees in History, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, and Legal Studies. The MDS program seeks to prepare students for a wide variety of paths, including doctoral studies in the social sciences, research opportunities, and work in public, non-profit or private sectors in a range of roles.

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